State diversity positions; WI Speaker Robin Vos wants to review
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos called for an in-depth review of diversity initiatives across state government on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos called for an in-depth review of diversity initiatives across state government on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
President Biden to visit Milwaukee, tout economy as 2024 nears
President Joe Biden will visit Milwaukee to discuss the economy Wednesday, Dec. 20. It will be his third stop in battleground Wisconsin this year.
President Joe Biden will visit Milwaukee to discuss the economy Wednesday, Dec. 20. It will be his third stop in battleground Wisconsin this year.
Fighting for equality: New bill aims to remove marriage penalties for disability community
Contrary to common belief, marriage equality is not a reality for disabled people in the U.S. due to an existing penalty associated with getting married.
Contrary to common belief, marriage equality is not a reality for disabled people in the U.S. due to an existing penalty associated with getting married.
Open records lawsuit dismissed; former WI justice turns over records
An open records lawsuit against former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Roggensack was dismissed after Roggensack turned over records she had related to her work investigating possible impeachment of a sitting justice.
An open records lawsuit against former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Roggensack was dismissed after Roggensack turned over records she had related to her work investigating possible impeachment of a sitting justice.
Some Trump fake electors from 2020 have roles in the 2024 elections
The man who will oversee elections in one rural county in Nevada next year has pleaded not guilty, along with five fellow Republicans, on charges that they submitted false paperwork claiming Donald Trump had won the state in 2020.
The man who will oversee elections in one rural county in Nevada next year has pleaded not guilty, along with five fellow Republicans, on charges that they submitted false paperwork claiming Donald Trump had won the state in 2020.
Sheboygan Planned Parenthood to resume abortions within days
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced Monday that it will resume offering abortions at its Sheboygan location on Dec. 28.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced Monday that it will resume offering abortions at its Sheboygan location on Dec. 28.
Mexico's president calls for state prosecutor's ouster after 12 killed at holiday party
Mexico's president has called for the resignation of the state prosecutor in Guanajuato in light of the state’s high levels of violence.
Mexico's president has called for the resignation of the state prosecutor in Guanajuato in light of the state’s high levels of violence.
Trump says Nevada fake electors were treated 'unfairly'
Donald Trump called out three of Nevada’s fake electors during a rally in Reno.
Donald Trump called out three of Nevada’s fake electors during a rally in Reno.
Senate aide no longer employed after purported sex tape features Senate hearing room
Hours after the video was published, a senator's office announced a legislative aide was no longer employed by the Senate but did not address reports linking the aide to the video.
Hours after the video was published, a senator's office announced a legislative aide was no longer employed by the Senate but did not address reports linking the aide to the video.
Role of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs on UW campuses
'Diversity, equity and inclusion' has been the center of a funding fight between the state legislature and the Universities of Wisconsin, and you might be wondering what exactly the DEI division does on campus.
'Diversity, equity and inclusion' has been the center of a funding fight between the state legislature and the Universities of Wisconsin, and you might be wondering what exactly the DEI division does on campus.
Wisconsin Supreme Court makes interim court director permanent
The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced the director of state courts job will be filled by the person who has been doing it since August, despite complaints that the hiring was illegal.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced the director of state courts job will be filled by the person who has been doing it since August, despite complaints that the hiring was illegal.
President Joe Biden visiting Milwaukee next Wednesday, Dec. 20
President Joe Biden will travel to Milwaukee on Wednesday, Dec. 20 the White House confirmed.
President Joe Biden will travel to Milwaukee on Wednesday, Dec. 20 the White House confirmed.
UW regents back GOP deal; funding in exchange diversity effort limits
The Universities of Wisconsin regents have approved an $800 million deal with Republican lawmakers for pay raises and building projects, in exchange to limit diversity positions.
The Universities of Wisconsin regents have approved an $800 million deal with Republican lawmakers for pay raises and building projects, in exchange to limit diversity positions.
Biden meeting in person Wednesday the families of 8 Americans taken hostage by Hamas
President Joe Biden is set to meet today with the families of eight Americans presumed to be taken captive by Hamas.
President Joe Biden is set to meet today with the families of eight Americans presumed to be taken captive by Hamas.
Hunter Biden responds to GOP subpoena: 'What are they afraid of?'
“What are they afraid of? I’m here, I’m ready," Hunter Biden said outside the Capitol.
“What are they afraid of? I’m here, I’m ready," Hunter Biden said outside the Capitol.
Supreme Court to take up restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone
Mifepristone is one of two drugs used in medication abortions, which account for more than half of all abortions in the United States.
Mifepristone is one of two drugs used in medication abortions, which account for more than half of all abortions in the United States.
Zelenskyy pleads his case on Capitol Hill, White House as aid package for Ukraine risks collapse
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Americans his country is fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned for Congress to approve more assistance to fight Russia’s invasion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Americans his country is fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned for Congress to approve more assistance to fight Russia’s invasion.
Wisconsin battle over diversity, tax dollars; deal in the works
A battle over diversity and tax dollars is being waged in Wisconsin. A deal would give higher pay to all Universities of Wisconsin workers and a new engineering building. In exchange, the universities would cut some jobs dedicated to diversity.
A battle over diversity and tax dollars is being waged in Wisconsin. A deal would give higher pay to all Universities of Wisconsin workers and a new engineering building. In exchange, the universities would cut some jobs dedicated to diversity.
Wisconsin ranked choice voting bill; Senate elections committee hearing
A bipartisan bill that would dramatically change how Wisconsin residents choose congressional candidates by asking them to rank their top choices instead of voting for one of two candidates is headed for its first public hearing.
A bipartisan bill that would dramatically change how Wisconsin residents choose congressional candidates by asking them to rank their top choices instead of voting for one of two candidates is headed for its first public hearing.
What to know about abortion lawsuits in US courts this week
After the Texas Supreme Court ruled against a Texas woman seeking permission to obtain an abortion in the state, three other state top courts are scheduled to hear abortion cases this week.
After the Texas Supreme Court ruled against a Texas woman seeking permission to obtain an abortion in the state, three other state top courts are scheduled to hear abortion cases this week.