Milwaukee County leaders sign resolution expanding 'free birth certificates' program
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County leaders on Thursday, Aug. 23 signed a resolution that expands the county's "free birth certificates" program.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb, in signing the resolution, announced the final authorization for the register of deeds to distribute 500 more birth records for voting, and 250 more birth records for jobs through this program.The resolution funds the expansion of the current program, which began in 2012.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County leaders on Thursday, Aug. 23 signed a resolution that expands the county's "free birth certificates" program.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb, in signing the resolution, announced the final authorization for the register of deeds to distribute 500 more birth records for voting, and 250 more birth records for jobs through this program.The resolution funds the expansion of the current program, which began in 2012.
Cease-and-desist: Aerosmith's Steven Tyler again demands Pres. Trump stop using the band's songs
BOSTON -- Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is again demanding that President Donald Trump stop using the band's songs at rallies.Tyler's attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter to the president Wednesday, Aug. 22, a day after the song "Livin' on the Edge" was heard at a President Trump rally in West Virginia.It's not the first time Tyler has asked President Trump to stop using Aerosmith songs.
BOSTON -- Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is again demanding that President Donald Trump stop using the band's songs at rallies.Tyler's attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter to the president Wednesday, Aug. 22, a day after the song "Livin' on the Edge" was heard at a President Trump rally in West Virginia.It's not the first time Tyler has asked President Trump to stop using Aerosmith songs.
President Trump turns to Fox friend for coveted interview
WASHINGTON — Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt was in turn sympathetic and gently probing during her interview with President Donald Trump that aired on Thursday.
WASHINGTON — Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt was in turn sympathetic and gently probing during her interview with President Donald Trump that aired on Thursday.
Walker, Evers spar over teacher who viewed porn in school
MILWAUKEE -- A teacher who viewed porn at school has become the central focus in Wisconsin's governor race, with Democrat Tony Evers and Republican Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- A teacher who viewed porn at school has become the central focus in Wisconsin's governor race, with Democrat Tony Evers and Republican Gov.
President Trump denies wrongdoing, says Cohen is making up stories
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump dug in to his denials of wrongdoing as his White House struggled to manage the fallout from allegations that he orchestrated a campaign cover-up to buy the silence of two women who say they had affairs with him.Before dawn Thursday, President Trump tweeted: "NO COLLUSION - RIGGED WITCH HUNT!" — a reference to special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump dug in to his denials of wrongdoing as his White House struggled to manage the fallout from allegations that he orchestrated a campaign cover-up to buy the silence of two women who say they had affairs with him.Before dawn Thursday, President Trump tweeted: "NO COLLUSION - RIGGED WITCH HUNT!" — a reference to special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Gov. Scott Walker: 'Potential for more water' as Dane County cleans up from record flooding
DANE COUNTY -- The worst may not be over for Dane County.
DANE COUNTY -- The worst may not be over for Dane County.
Pres. Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, pleads guilty in hush-money scheme
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and "fixer," pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying he and President Trump arranged the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election.The guilty plea came almost at the same moment former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was convicted in Alexandria, Virginia, of eight financial crimes in the first trial to come out of special counsel Robert Mueller's sprawling Russia investigation."Mr.
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and "fixer," pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying he and President Trump arranged the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election.The guilty plea came almost at the same moment former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was convicted in Alexandria, Virginia, of eight financial crimes in the first trial to come out of special counsel Robert Mueller's sprawling Russia investigation."Mr.
Koch group spends $1.8 million in ads for Governor Scott Walker
MADISO — A conservative advocacy group funded by the billionaire Koch brothers is launching a $1.8 million ad buy for Wisconsin Gov.
MADISO — A conservative advocacy group funded by the billionaire Koch brothers is launching a $1.8 million ad buy for Wisconsin Gov.
Liberal group accuses Scott Walker of misusing state planes
MADISON -- Gov.
MADISON -- Gov.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin launches first attack ad of general election
MADISON — Democratic Sen.
MADISON — Democratic Sen.
Election results maps show potential weaknesses for Walker, Evers and Vukmir
MILWAUKEE -- The maps of election results from the Aug. 14 primary reveal potential geographic weaknesses for Republican Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- The maps of election results from the Aug. 14 primary reveal potential geographic weaknesses for Republican Gov.
Pres. Trump says his White House counsel not a 'RAT' like Nixon's: 'I allowed him to testify'
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — President Donald Trump insisted Sunday that his White House counsel isn't a "RAT" like the Watergate-era White House attorney who turned on Richard Nixon, and he blasted the ongoing Russia investigation as "McCarthyism."President Trump, in a series of angry tweets, denounced a New York Times story that his White House counsel, Don McGahn, has been cooperating extensively with the special counsel team investigating Russian election meddling and potential collusion with President Trump's Republican campaign."The failing @nytimes wrote a Fake piece today implying that because White House Councel Don McGahn was giving hours of testimony to the Special Councel, he must be a John Dean type 'RAT,'" President Trump wrote, misspelling the word "counsel," as he often does. "But I allowed him and all others to testify - I didn't have to.
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — President Donald Trump insisted Sunday that his White House counsel isn't a "RAT" like the Watergate-era White House attorney who turned on Richard Nixon, and he blasted the ongoing Russia investigation as "McCarthyism."President Trump, in a series of angry tweets, denounced a New York Times story that his White House counsel, Don McGahn, has been cooperating extensively with the special counsel team investigating Russian election meddling and potential collusion with President Trump's Republican campaign."The failing @nytimes wrote a Fake piece today implying that because White House Councel Don McGahn was giving hours of testimony to the Special Councel, he must be a John Dean type 'RAT,'" President Trump wrote, misspelling the word "counsel," as he often does. "But I allowed him and all others to testify - I didn't have to.
Pres. Trump nixes $92M military parade, blames DC for high cost
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he had canceled plans for a Veterans Day military parade, citing the "ridiculously high" price tag — a day after U.S. officials said the November event could cost $92 million, more than three times the price first suggested by the White House.President Trump on Twitter accused local Washington, D.C., politicians of price-gouging.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he had canceled plans for a Veterans Day military parade, citing the "ridiculously high" price tag — a day after U.S. officials said the November event could cost $92 million, more than three times the price first suggested by the White House.President Trump on Twitter accused local Washington, D.C., politicians of price-gouging.
Pentagon delays President Trump's veterans parade until at least 2019
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department said Thursday that the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump won't happen in 2018.Col.
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department said Thursday that the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump won't happen in 2018.Col.
Senator Ron Johnson praises SCOTUS pick Brett Kavanaugh, expects Senate confirmation
MADISON— Republican U.S. Sen.
MADISON— Republican U.S. Sen.
'Time to get to work:' Tony Evers, Scott Walker end busy day after primary at events in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tony Evers spoke at the same time in Waukesha Wednesday night, Aug. 15, after Tuesday's primary election -- both trying to paint a picture of how far apart they are.
WAUKESHA -- Governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tony Evers spoke at the same time in Waukesha Wednesday night, Aug. 15, after Tuesday's primary election -- both trying to paint a picture of how far apart they are.
'Wonderful win:' Pres. Trump tweets support to Senate, House primary winners Vukmir, Steil
MADISON — President Donald Trump is voicing his strong support for Republican winners in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race and the contest to replace House Speaker Paul Ryan.President Trump did not endorse in either primary.
MADISON — President Donald Trump is voicing his strong support for Republican winners in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race and the contest to replace House Speaker Paul Ryan.President Trump did not endorse in either primary.
Dems' hope for governor is former teacher: Evers and Barnes, Walker and Kleefisch hit the campaign trail
MILWAUKEE --Tony Evers will try to capitalize on his even-keeled demeanor and background in education as a former teacher, superintendent and now state schools chief to do something no Democrat has been able to achieve in 28 years: beat Scott Walker.
MILWAUKEE --Tony Evers will try to capitalize on his even-keeled demeanor and background in education as a former teacher, superintendent and now state schools chief to do something no Democrat has been able to achieve in 28 years: beat Scott Walker.
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association invites gubernatorial, Senate candidates to debates
MADISON — The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is inviting Wisconsin's gubernatorial and Senate candidates to a pair of televised debates in October.The association on Wednesday invited Republican Gov.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is inviting Wisconsin's gubernatorial and Senate candidates to a pair of televised debates in October.The association on Wednesday invited Republican Gov.