Wisconsin child care program, Republicans vote to end funding
Wisconsin Republicans voted to end funding for a pandemic-era child care subsidy program over the objections of Democrats and child care providers.
Wisconsin clean energy, Secretary Granholm tours sites
U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited Wisconsin Friday, June 16 to see advancements in pursuing clean energy.
$930 million in grants announced in Biden's effort to expand internet access to all homes in US
The federal effort to expand internet access to every U.S. home has taken a major step forward with the announcement of $930 million in grants to shore up connections in dozens of places where significant connectivity gaps persist.
In rare 3-3 decision, Iowa Supreme Court rejects attempt to reinstate strict abortion ban
A bid by Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds to reinstate the state’s strict ban on most abortions has failed. In a rare 3-3 split decision Friday, the state's supreme court upheld a 2019 district court ruling that blocked the law.
Milwaukee bankruptcy protection plan: FPC stripped of power
A plan to help Milwaukee avoid bankruptcy is headed for the governor's desk, but it comes at a cost, especially for the city's Fire & Police Commission, which will change as we know it.
Milwaukee bankruptcy protection plan: FPC stripped of power
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says you might want to spend less time outside as smoke from Canada?s historically bad wildfire season worsens our air quality.
Public schools funding; Wisconsin Legislature OKs $1B more, vouchers
Schools across the state are on the cusp of getting more money. The Wisconsin Legislature sent the governor a bill to pump more money into private school vouchers, part of a deal that will add $1B to the state budget for public schools.
Biden targets hidden 'junk fees' with Live Nation, SeatGeek and Airbnb execs
Biden on Thursday announced actions by companies that have eliminated or plan to eliminate those surprise fees for consumers.
Chinese spies break into hundreds of public, private networks, security firm says
A U.S. cybersecurity firm says Chinese hackers exploited an email security device to break into the networks of public and private sector companies, some of them government agencies, including foreign ministries.
How much prison time could Trump face? Past cases brought steep punishment
The outcome of past cases against defendants accused of hoarding classified documents looms as an ominous guidepost for the legal jeopardy Trump could face.
'Stand with Trump' becomes rallying cry as Republicans amplify attacks on US justice system
Trump's mounting legal jeopardy has quickly become a political rallying cry for the Republicans, many of whom acknowledged they had not fully read the 49-page indictment.
Milwaukee bankruptcy avoidance plan clears Wisconsin Legislature
The Wisconsin Legislature on Wednesday passed a bipartisan plan to prevent Milwaukee from going bankrupt that also sends more state aid to every community in the state, a long-sought-after funding increase agreed to by Republican lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Milwaukee bankruptcy avoidance plan clears Wisconsin Legislature
The Wisconsin Legislature on Wednesday passed a bipartisan plan to prevent Milwaukee from going bankrupt that also sends more state aid to every community in the state, a long-sought-after funding increase agreed to by Republican lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Milwaukee food truck rules, mayor approves changes
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed off in support of new food truck legislation June 14. Some apply citywide, others are based on location.
Wisconsin electric vehicle fees, Republicans vote to raise
Wisconsin's Republican-controlled legislative finance committee voted to raise electric vehicle registration fees in the state.
Potential UW budget cuts, Wisconsin Republicans mum after delayed vote
Wisconsin's Republicans weren't saying Wednesday whether they would cut tens of millions of dollars from the University of Wisconsin budget after delaying a vote on the subject.
Poll: Democrats, Republicans share core values but still distrust each other
A survey finds Americans on the right and the left overwhelmingly agree on several core values but only a minority of each group believes the other side shares them.
Key takeaways from Trump's court appearance in Miami
The former president, accused of being careless with some of the country’s most sensitive secrets and obstructing authorities as they tried to recover critical documents, pleaded not guilty to 37 charges.
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he illegally kept classified documents
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he hoarded classified documents detailing sensitive military secrets and schemed to thwart government efforts to get them back.
Security to tighten ahead of potential indictments in Trump election probe
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says it is preparing for security as the Trump election probe into whether former President Donald Trump and his allies criminally meddled in the 2020 election in Georgia could result in indictments as early as July.