Public transit plan to take Milwaukee workers to Foxconn plant faces familiar hurdle: money
MILWAUKEE -- The idea is simple enough.
MILWAUKEE -- The idea is simple enough.
Gov. Walker signs law which permanently revokes licenses for those with 4+ drunk driving convictions
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker signed a bill into law on Wednesday, March 28, permanently revoking driver's licenses of people convicted of four or more drunk driving-related offenses.The fourth offense must happen with 15 years of the previous conviction.Those who lose their licenses and are caught driving will face a $2,500 fine, and up to a year in jail.Below is a statement from Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), one of the authors of the bill, on this bill signing:
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker signed a bill into law on Wednesday, March 28, permanently revoking driver's licenses of people convicted of four or more drunk driving-related offenses.The fourth offense must happen with 15 years of the previous conviction.Those who lose their licenses and are caught driving will face a $2,500 fine, and up to a year in jail.Below is a statement from Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine), one of the authors of the bill, on this bill signing:
Committee to take comments on special elections bill
MADISON -- Wisconsin lawmakers were set to take public comments Wednesday on a bill that would eliminate requirements that the governor promptly call special elections to fill legislative vacancies.The bill would prohibit special elections from being held after the spring election in years that have fall legislative elections.
MADISON -- Wisconsin lawmakers were set to take public comments Wednesday on a bill that would eliminate requirements that the governor promptly call special elections to fill legislative vacancies.The bill would prohibit special elections from being held after the spring election in years that have fall legislative elections.
Milwaukee Common Council approves ban on gay conversion therapy
MILWAUKEE -- A controversial form of therapy has been outlawed in the City of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A controversial form of therapy has been outlawed in the City of Milwaukee.
Pres. Trump floats using military budget to pay for border wall
WASHINGTON — Still angry about the budget deal he signed last week, President Donald Trump has floated the idea of using the military's budget to pay for his long-promised border wall with Mexico, despite the fact that such spending would likely require approval from Congress.President Trump raised the funding plan with House Speaker Paul Ryan at a meeting at the White House last Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the discussion who spoke on condition of anonymity.And he's publicly tweeted that building "a great Border Wall" is "all about National Defense," and called to "Build WALL through M!", meaning the military.Departments, however, have limited authority to reprogram funds without congressional approval.
WASHINGTON — Still angry about the budget deal he signed last week, President Donald Trump has floated the idea of using the military's budget to pay for his long-promised border wall with Mexico, despite the fact that such spending would likely require approval from Congress.President Trump raised the funding plan with House Speaker Paul Ryan at a meeting at the White House last Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the discussion who spoke on condition of anonymity.And he's publicly tweeted that building "a great Border Wall" is "all about National Defense," and called to "Build WALL through M!", meaning the military.Departments, however, have limited authority to reprogram funds without congressional approval.
Assembly Democrats strip Milwaukee lawmaker of power in Capitol maneuver
MILWAUKEE – For the second time in five months, Assembly Democratic leaders are stripping power from one of their own members.Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz has requested to remove state Rep.
MILWAUKEE – For the second time in five months, Assembly Democratic leaders are stripping power from one of their own members.Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz has requested to remove state Rep.
Speaker Paul Ryan's office says he's 'not resigning'
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan's office is pushing back against a Republican congressman's suggestion that the GOP leader would soon be stepping down.Ryan spokeswoman AshLee Strong says, "The speaker is not resigning."The swift response from the speaker's office Monday comes after Rep.
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan's office is pushing back against a Republican congressman's suggestion that the GOP leader would soon be stepping down.Ryan spokeswoman AshLee Strong says, "The speaker is not resigning."The swift response from the speaker's office Monday comes after Rep.
'It's here!' 1st of 5 streetcars arrives with fanfare to downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's first new streetcar vehicle arrived here Monday morning, March 26.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's first new streetcar vehicle arrived here Monday morning, March 26.
Stormy Daniels files defamation lawsuit against Pres. Trump attorney Michael Cohen
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Adult film star Stormy Daniels is now suing President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen for defamation.The new allegation is part of a revised complaint filed Monday by Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Adult film star Stormy Daniels is now suing President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen for defamation.The new allegation is part of a revised complaint filed Monday by Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti.
'Invest in safety measures:' Gov. Walker signs $100 million school safety plan into law in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA — Governor Scott Walker on Monday, March 26 signed the $100 million school safety plan into law at Victor Haen Elementary School in Kaukauna — Assembly Bill 843.“Our $100 million School Safety Plan will help ensure that every student, parent, and teacher feels safe at school,” said Governor Walker. “This bill provides important grant funding that will allow districts to invest in safety measures that will help protect against all threats.
KAUKAUNA — Governor Scott Walker on Monday, March 26 signed the $100 million school safety plan into law at Victor Haen Elementary School in Kaukauna — Assembly Bill 843.“Our $100 million School Safety Plan will help ensure that every student, parent, and teacher feels safe at school,” said Governor Walker. “This bill provides important grant funding that will allow districts to invest in safety measures that will help protect against all threats.
Gov. Walker to sign $100M school safety plan into law in Kaukauna
KAUKAUNA -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, March 26 will sign the $100 million school safety plan into law at Victor Haen Elementary School in Kaukauna -- Assembly Bill 843.The Assembly approved a plan on a 78-8 vote Thursday, March 22, that would lay out $100 million in grants for school security upgrades and require annual school safety drills.
KAUKAUNA -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, March 26 will sign the $100 million school safety plan into law at Victor Haen Elementary School in Kaukauna -- Assembly Bill 843.The Assembly approved a plan on a 78-8 vote Thursday, March 22, that would lay out $100 million in grants for school security upgrades and require annual school safety drills.
Adult film star Stormy Daniels describes threat over alleged 2006 Donald Trump encounter
WASHINGTON — Adult film star Stormy Daniels says she was threatened to keep silent about an alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump in 2006, telling her story in a highly anticipated interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" broadcast Sunday, March 25.Daniels said she was threatened by an unidentified man in Las Vegas to keep quiet about her alleged relationship with Trump, an incident that she said happened while she was with her young daughter.
WASHINGTON — Adult film star Stormy Daniels says she was threatened to keep silent about an alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump in 2006, telling her story in a highly anticipated interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" broadcast Sunday, March 25.Daniels said she was threatened by an unidentified man in Las Vegas to keep quiet about her alleged relationship with Trump, an incident that she said happened while she was with her young daughter.
President Trump defends $1.3T spending plan, points to military gains
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his decision to sign a $1.3 trillion federal spending bill despite his misgivings, pointing to billions in new funding for the military and national security.President Trump said on Twitter from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida that because of the military funding, "many jobs are created and our Military is again rich." He said building his signature border wall "is all about National Defense."Since grudgingly signing the bill on Friday after threatening a veto, President Trump has faced fierce criticism from conservatives who have accused him of caving to congressional Democrats.
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his decision to sign a $1.3 trillion federal spending bill despite his misgivings, pointing to billions in new funding for the military and national security.President Trump said on Twitter from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida that because of the military funding, "many jobs are created and our Military is again rich." He said building his signature border wall "is all about National Defense."Since grudgingly signing the bill on Friday after threatening a veto, President Trump has faced fierce criticism from conservatives who have accused him of caving to congressional Democrats.
Pres. Trump order would ban most transgender troops from serving
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump released an order Friday night banning most transgender troops from serving in the military except under "limited circumstances," following up on his calls last year to ban transgender individuals from serving.The White House said retaining troops with a history or diagnosis of "gender dysphoria" — those who may require substantial medical treatment — "presents considerable risk to military effectiveness and lethality."President Trump surprised the Pentagon's leadership in a 2017 tweet when he declared he would reverse an Obama-era plan to allow transgender individuals to serve openly.
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump released an order Friday night banning most transgender troops from serving in the military except under "limited circumstances," following up on his calls last year to ban transgender individuals from serving.The White House said retaining troops with a history or diagnosis of "gender dysphoria" — those who may require substantial medical treatment — "presents considerable risk to military effectiveness and lethality."President Trump surprised the Pentagon's leadership in a 2017 tweet when he declared he would reverse an Obama-era plan to allow transgender individuals to serve openly.
Report: Brewers push forward with plan to 'occasionally' start Braun at first base
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers are pushing forward with a plan to "occasionally" start Ryan Braun, the Crew's long-time outfielder, at the first base position this season, according to a report from MLB.com's Adam McCalvy.McCalvy is reporting that Braun will be the Brewers' first baseman on Opening Day on Thursday, March 29 when the Crew faces the Padres "barring an unforeseen issue in the next six days," McCalvy is reporting.According ot McCalvy, the plan came about back in January when the Brewers were pursuing outfielders Lorenzo Cain and Christian yelich, "creating a crowd" with four outfielders -- Braun, Cain, Domingo Santana and Yelich.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers are pushing forward with a plan to "occasionally" start Ryan Braun, the Crew's long-time outfielder, at the first base position this season, according to a report from MLB.com's Adam McCalvy.McCalvy is reporting that Braun will be the Brewers' first baseman on Opening Day on Thursday, March 29 when the Crew faces the Padres "barring an unforeseen issue in the next six days," McCalvy is reporting.According ot McCalvy, the plan came about back in January when the Brewers were pursuing outfielders Lorenzo Cain and Christian yelich, "creating a crowd" with four outfielders -- Braun, Cain, Domingo Santana and Yelich.
Antetokounmpo sits out, but Bucks hopeful about quick return
CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Bucks will play without star swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday night, but are cautiously optimistic that his sprained right ankle will not complicate their playoff run.Antetokounmpo sat out against the Chicago Bulls after injuring himself in a 127-120 home loss against the Los Angeles Clippers two nights earlier.
CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Bucks will play without star swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday night, but are cautiously optimistic that his sprained right ankle will not complicate their playoff run.Antetokounmpo sat out against the Chicago Bulls after injuring himself in a 127-120 home loss against the Los Angeles Clippers two nights earlier.
'A matter of national security:' Pres. Trump says he's signed $1.3T budget bill
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he's signed a $1.3 trillion spending measure averting a government shutdown just hours after saying he was considering a veto.President Trump has been fuming because the package does not include protections for "Dreamer" immigrants and doesn't provide enough money for his promised border wall.But President Trump is pointing to major increases in military spending included in the bill.He says, "my highest duty is to keep America safe" and that he's signed it "as a matter of national security."
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he's signed a $1.3 trillion spending measure averting a government shutdown just hours after saying he was considering a veto.President Trump has been fuming because the package does not include protections for "Dreamer" immigrants and doesn't provide enough money for his promised border wall.But President Trump is pointing to major increases in military spending included in the bill.He says, "my highest duty is to keep America safe" and that he's signed it "as a matter of national security."
Bucks' Antetokounmpo out for Bulls game with ankle sprain
MILWAUKEE — All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the Milwaukee Bucks' home game Friday night, March 23, against the Chicago Bulls with a sprained right ankle.The Bucks ruled out Antetokounmpo earlier Friday.Antetokounmpo got hurt in the second quarter of a 127-120 loss on Wednesday to the Los Angeles Clippers when he appeared to trip over teammate Shabazz Muhammad under the Bucks' basket.Antetokounmpo is fourth in the league in scoring at 27.3 points a game.
MILWAUKEE — All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the Milwaukee Bucks' home game Friday night, March 23, against the Chicago Bulls with a sprained right ankle.The Bucks ruled out Antetokounmpo earlier Friday.Antetokounmpo got hurt in the second quarter of a 127-120 loss on Wednesday to the Los Angeles Clippers when he appeared to trip over teammate Shabazz Muhammad under the Bucks' basket.Antetokounmpo is fourth in the league in scoring at 27.3 points a game.
Pres. Trump says he is "considering" veto of $1.3 trillion budget
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump cast doubt on whether he would back a $1.3 trillion spending bill needed to avert a government shutdown Friday, saying he was "considering" a veto over concerns about young "Dreamer" immigrants and border wall money.Hours before funding for the government expires and with Congress already on recess, President Trump said on Twitter that he was weighing a veto "based on the fact that the 800,000 plus DACA recipients have been totally abandoned by the Democrats (not even mentioned in Bill) and the BORDER WALL, which is desperately needed for our National Defense, is not fully funded."The tweet was at odds with comments Thursday by President Trump's supporters.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump cast doubt on whether he would back a $1.3 trillion spending bill needed to avert a government shutdown Friday, saying he was "considering" a veto over concerns about young "Dreamer" immigrants and border wall money.Hours before funding for the government expires and with Congress already on recess, President Trump said on Twitter that he was weighing a veto "based on the fact that the 800,000 plus DACA recipients have been totally abandoned by the Democrats (not even mentioned in Bill) and the BORDER WALL, which is desperately needed for our National Defense, is not fully funded."The tweet was at odds with comments Thursday by President Trump's supporters.