Wisconsin income tax cut, Senate plan to target middle class
Wisconsin income taxes would be cut for families earning up to about $200,000 under a plan being worked on by Senate Republicans.
Wisconsin medical marijuana; state-run sites 'nonstarter' in Senate
State-run medical marijuana dispensaries in Wisconsin are a "nonstarter" in the Senate, Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said Thursday.
Jelly Roll gives powerful speech to Congress: 'Fentanyl transcends partisanship and ideology'
“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."
Milwaukee County district attorney race, Lovern announces candidacy
Milwaukee County prosecutor Kent Lovern will run for district attorney as a Democrat. The current DA, John Chisholm, is not seeking reelection.
House GOP launches effort to impeach Mayorkas as Senate tries to strike border deal
House Republicans on Wednesday will march ahead with impeachment plans targeting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as “derelict in his duty" over handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Republicans push ahead with Hunter Biden contempt charge after his surprise visit to Capitol Hill
The only remarks Hunter Biden made to reporters was when asked why he had his father on speaker phone several times during business meetings. "If he called you, would you answer the phone?" he responded.
Pay raises for Milwaukee leaders; proposal pitches 15% increase
Milwaukee's mayor and Common Council members could get a 15% pay raise. Other top city leaders would also get a big boost. A committee advanced the proposal on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
Presidential primary dates: 2024 election timeline
When is your presidential primary in 2024? Here’s a list of all 50 states.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin undergoes prostate cancer surgery, White House unaware until days later
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.
Racine absentee voting van illegal, Wisconsin judge rules
A Wisconsin judge ruled state law does not allow the use of mobile absentee voting sites. Republicans challenged Racine's use of a voting van in 2022.
Wisconsin Republicans unveil medical marijuana bill
Wisconsin Republicans on Monday, Jan. 8 unveiled a restrictive plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state.
Congressional leaders announce agreement on spending levels
Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on topline spending levels for the current fiscal year that could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month.
Biden invited to deliver the State of the Union address March 7, latest date since 1934
President Biden's State of the Union address is notably scheduled for after a pair of critical deadlines to avert a government shutdown.
John Chisholm won't seek reelection in 2024: 'Honored to have served'
Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm announced Friday, Jan. 5 that he will not seek reelection in 2024.
Hunter Biden faces contempt of Congress charges for defying subpoena
Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena to appear for a private deposition last month.
Gov. Evers: Trump should be on ballot, Biden must visit to beat him
Wisconsin's Democratic governor opposes keeping Republican Donald Trump off the ballot in the battleground state.
Wisconsin redistricting consultants paid up to $100K each
Consultants have been hired to analyze new legislative maps in Wisconsin after the state's Supreme Court tossed the current Republican-drawn maps.
Trump asks US Supreme Court to review Colorado ruling barring him from ballot over Jan. 6 attack
The provision has been used so sparingly in American history that the U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled on it.
RNC 2024: Milwaukee police mobile command purchase request
The Milwaukee Police Department on Wednesday, Jan. 3 requested permission to buy a new mobile command center.
Wisconsin primary ballot: Biden, Trump, 5 other Republicans approved
President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and five other Republican candidates were chosen to be on Wisconsin's April 2 presidential primary ballot.