MADISON — Gov.
After surgery, Michael Cohen's prison date postponed to May
NEW YORK — A judge has agreed to postpone the start of ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's prison sentence by two months to May 6.New York Judge William Pauley approved the delay Wednesday after Cohen's lawyers said he needed more time to recover from shoulder surgery and prepare for Congressional testimony.
NEW YORK — A judge has agreed to postpone the start of ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's prison sentence by two months to May 6.New York Judge William Pauley approved the delay Wednesday after Cohen's lawyers said he needed more time to recover from shoulder surgery and prepare for Congressional testimony.
Governor Evers 'confident' Milwaukee will host DNC in 2020
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Medicaid expansion study divides Democrats, Republicans
MADISON — Republicans opposed to Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Republicans opposed to Democratic Gov.
President Trump says he had an 'absolute right' to declare a national emergency to pay for border wall
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared Tuesday, Feb. 19 that he would prevail over a multistate lawsuit challenging his emergency declaration to pay for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.Speaking to reporters at the White House, President Trump said he expected to do "very well," against the suit, adding that he had an "absolute right" to make the declaration."I think in the end we're going to be very successful with the lawsuit," President Trump said, arguing that the opposition was political.A group of 16 states, including California, New York and Colorado, filed a lawsuit Monday against President Trump's emergency declaration.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared Tuesday, Feb. 19 that he would prevail over a multistate lawsuit challenging his emergency declaration to pay for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.Speaking to reporters at the White House, President Trump said he expected to do "very well," against the suit, adding that he had an "absolute right" to make the declaration."I think in the end we're going to be very successful with the lawsuit," President Trump said, arguing that the opposition was political.A group of 16 states, including California, New York and Colorado, filed a lawsuit Monday against President Trump's emergency declaration.
MADISON — Gov.
President Trump moving closer to goal of creating a Space Force
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is moving closer toward his goal of creating a Space Force, just not as the separate military department he envisioned.The Space Force instead will begin as part of the Air Force - similar to how the Marine Corps is part of the Navy - but could become its own separate department in the future.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is moving closer toward his goal of creating a Space Force, just not as the separate military department he envisioned.The Space Force instead will begin as part of the Air Force - similar to how the Marine Corps is part of the Navy - but could become its own separate department in the future.
AG Josh Kaul rips wall declaration, stops short of joining lawsuit
MADISON — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is condemning President Donald Trump's emergency declaration to pay for a U.S.-Mexico border wall but isn't saying whether he'll join a multistate lawsuit challenging it.California and 15 other states are parties to a federal lawsuit filed Monday alleging the declaration is unconstitutional.Kaul, a Democrat, issued a three-sentence statement Tuesday calling the declaration a blatant attempt to circumvent constitutional checks and balances.
MADISON — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is condemning President Donald Trump's emergency declaration to pay for a U.S.-Mexico border wall but isn't saying whether he'll join a multistate lawsuit challenging it.California and 15 other states are parties to a federal lawsuit filed Monday alleging the declaration is unconstitutional.Kaul, a Democrat, issued a three-sentence statement Tuesday calling the declaration a blatant attempt to circumvent constitutional checks and balances.
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he's running for president in 2020
WASHINGTON — Vermont Sen.
WASHINGTON — Vermont Sen.
Tax credit bill for family caregivers in Wisconsin released
MADISON — A bipartisan proposal backed by AARP would create a $1,000 income tax credit for family members in Wisconsin who give care to qualified disabled and elderly people in their homes.The measure was unveiled Tuesday after a similar bill died last session.Republican Sen.
MADISON — A bipartisan proposal backed by AARP would create a $1,000 income tax credit for family members in Wisconsin who give care to qualified disabled and elderly people in their homes.The measure was unveiled Tuesday after a similar bill died last session.Republican Sen.
16 states sue President Trump over emergency wall declaration
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California and 15 other states filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump's emergency declaration to fund a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released a statement Monday saying the suit alleges President Trump's administration's action violates the Constitution."President Trump treats the rule of law with utter contempt," Becerra said. "He knows there is no border crisis, he knows his emergency declaration is unwarranted, and he admits that he will likely lose this case in court."Joining California in filing the lawsuit are the attorneys general of Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Virginia.President Trump declared a national emergency to fulfill his promise of completing the wall.The move allows the president to bypass Congress to use money from the Pentagon and other budgets.California has repeatedly challenged President Trump in court."President Trump is manufacturing a crisis and declaring a made-up 'national emergency' in order to seize power and undermine the Constitution," said California Gov.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California and 15 other states filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump's emergency declaration to fund a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released a statement Monday saying the suit alleges President Trump's administration's action violates the Constitution."President Trump treats the rule of law with utter contempt," Becerra said. "He knows there is no border crisis, he knows his emergency declaration is unwarranted, and he admits that he will likely lose this case in court."Joining California in filing the lawsuit are the attorneys general of Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Virginia.President Trump declared a national emergency to fulfill his promise of completing the wall.The move allows the president to bypass Congress to use money from the Pentagon and other budgets.California has repeatedly challenged President Trump in court."President Trump is manufacturing a crisis and declaring a made-up 'national emergency' in order to seize power and undermine the Constitution," said California Gov.
GOP lawmakers: Criminal justice system plan could ease backlog of cases without raising taxes
WAUKESHA -- Wisconsin Republicans are proposing changes to Wisconsin's criminal justice system -- changes they say could help relieve a backlog of cases.There is a push to hire more assistant district attorneys throughout the state to prosecute cases.
WAUKESHA -- Wisconsin Republicans are proposing changes to Wisconsin's criminal justice system -- changes they say could help relieve a backlog of cases.There is a push to hire more assistant district attorneys throughout the state to prosecute cases.
Packers' LaFleur on coaching Aaron Rodgers: 'I am going to be the play caller'
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers head into the 2019 season with a new head coach and other new coaches tasked with turning the team around, and that includes getting QB Aaron Rodgers back to his MVP form.Rodgers had one of the poorest statistical seasons of his NFL career in 2018, but he's still Aaron Rodgers.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers head into the 2019 season with a new head coach and other new coaches tasked with turning the team around, and that includes getting QB Aaron Rodgers back to his MVP form.Rodgers had one of the poorest statistical seasons of his NFL career in 2018, but he's still Aaron Rodgers.
Rep. Grothman says 'compromise' funding bill has provision that puts children in harm's way
WASHINGTON -- After President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the southern border to pay for a wall, congressional Democrats prepared a resolution disapproving the declaration expected to pass both chambers.
WASHINGTON -- After President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the southern border to pay for a wall, congressional Democrats prepared a resolution disapproving the declaration expected to pass both chambers.
White House indicates President Trump will veto disapproval of emergency
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump is prepared to issue the first veto of his term if Congress votes to disapprove his declaration of a national emergency along the U.S.-Mexico border, a top White House adviser said on Sunday.White House senior adviser Stephen Miller told "Fox News Sunday" that "the president is going to protect his national emergency declaration." Asked if that meant President Trump was ready to veto a resolution of disapproval, Miller added, "He's going to protect his national emergency declaration, guaranteed."The West Wing is digging in for fights on multiple fronts as the president's effort to go around Congress to fund his long-promised border wall faces bipartisan criticism and multiple legal challenges.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump is prepared to issue the first veto of his term if Congress votes to disapprove his declaration of a national emergency along the U.S.-Mexico border, a top White House adviser said on Sunday.White House senior adviser Stephen Miller told "Fox News Sunday" that "the president is going to protect his national emergency declaration." Asked if that meant President Trump was ready to veto a resolution of disapproval, Miller added, "He's going to protect his national emergency declaration, guaranteed."The West Wing is digging in for fights on multiple fronts as the president's effort to go around Congress to fund his long-promised border wall faces bipartisan criticism and multiple legal challenges.
Gov. Evers to propose decriminalizing marijuana in budget
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff in honor of fallen DPW employee Bryan Rodriguez
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown in at half-staff as a mark of respect for Bryan Rodriguez, a City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works employee, who was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle while on duty on Feb. 8, 2019.The order is effective beginning at sunrise on Feb. 16 and ending at sunset on that date."Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Bryan Rodriguez, a dedicated employee for the City of Milwaukee and a devoted father, husband and member of the community," Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown in at half-staff as a mark of respect for Bryan Rodriguez, a City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works employee, who was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle while on duty on Feb. 8, 2019.The order is effective beginning at sunrise on Feb. 16 and ending at sunset on that date."Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Bryan Rodriguez, a dedicated employee for the City of Milwaukee and a devoted father, husband and member of the community," Gov.
California may sue President Trump over emergency wall declaration
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is likely to sue President Donald Trump over his emergency declaration to fund a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, the state attorney general said Friday.Attorney General Xavier Becerra at a joint news conference with Gov.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is likely to sue President Donald Trump over his emergency declaration to fund a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, the state attorney general said Friday.Attorney General Xavier Becerra at a joint news conference with Gov.