Wisconsin election overhaul; bipartisan plan unveiled by lawmakers
Wisconsin lawmakers unveiled bipartisan plans to address problems that have disrupted how elections have been administered in the presidential battleground state since 2020.
Report: GOP billionaire paid tuition for child raised by Justice Clarence Thomas
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow's generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas' ethics and disclosure requirements more generally.
Wisconsin shared revenue: Milwaukee leaders discuss plan at Capitol
At the Wisconsin Capitol, Milwaukee leaders shared their thoughts on Republican lawmakers' shared revenue plan Thursday, May 4.
Open Record: Sharing the Wealth
A new plan from Wisconsin Republicans will send more of your money back to your community, but it comes with strings attached for Milwaukee.
Fed-up parents in Senate push for ban of social media for kids
A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.
Wisconsin shared revenue: Police in MPS schools among the strings
Police officers could be coming back to Milwaukee Public Schools, and the city also would not be able to cut the number of the firefighters and police officers. Those are just some of the strings in order for Milwaukee to get more money to avert a financial crisis.
Wisconsin 1849 abortion ban challenge: What to know
It's expected to end up at the Wisconsin Supreme Court, but the challenge to Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban begins Thursday. For now, it's in circuit court.
Wisconsin 1849 abortion ban challenge: What to know
It's expected to end up at the Wisconsin Supreme Court, but the challenge to Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban begins Thursday. For now, it's in circuit court.
Water Street food truck ban, owners voice concerns at City Hall
A Water Street food truck ban is something the small business owners want gone, while Milwaukee leaders said they need to work out the logistics.
Wisconsin hospital cost transparency bill; Republicans propose
Hospitals in Wisconsin that don’t comply with federal price transparency regulations could be fined by state regulators under a new proposal from Republican lawmakers.
Ivermectin use for COVID; Wisconsin Supreme Court won't order
Wisconsin's conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled that a hospital could not be forced to give a deworming drug to a patient with COVID-19.
Wisconsin GOP shared revenue funding plan comes with strings
To get boosted money from the state, Wisconsin cities and counties would have to agree to strings.
Wisconsin GOP shared revenue funding plan comes with strings
To get boosted money from the state, Wisconsin cities and counties would have to agree to strings.
Court ruling keeps Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr out of House
The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject Zephyr’s attempt to return. She was silenced two weeks ago then banished last week for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest.
AOC, Matt Gaetz unite to introduce lawmaker stock trading ban
Members of Congress and their families are frequently accused of illegal trading practices, allegedly using their knowledge of upcoming legislation to make informed decisions on the stock market.
Florida woman arrested for throwing glass of wine at Rep. Matt Gaetz at food festival: affidavit
A woman was arrested over the weekend in Florida under suspicion of battery after she threw a glass of wine at Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Legalized pot, stadium repairs; Wisconsin GOP kills plans
Legalizing marijuana, paying for renovations at the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium, and creating a paid family leave program are among the more than 500 items that the Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee plans to kill Tuesday with a single vote.
Wisconsin opioid settlement payout; state legislators approve
Wisconsin legislators decided to accept the state’s share of a settlement stemming from another multistate lawsuit accusing drug manufacturers and distributors of contributing to the nation’s opioid crisis.
Serving alcohol in Wisconsin; bill would allow 14-year-olds to do it
Fourteen-year-olds in Wisconsin could serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants under a bill circulated for cosponsors by a pair of Republican state lawmakers.
Serving alcohol in Wisconsin; bill would allow 14-year-olds to do it
Fourteen-year-olds in Wisconsin could serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants under a bill circulated for cosponsors by a pair of Republican state lawmakers.