Americans widely pessimistic about democracy in US, AP-NORC poll finds

Most people believe U.S. laws and policies on key issues don’t do a good job of representing what they want, including issues on the economy and abortion.

Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers

The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.

American Family Field repairs; what do Brewers want funding for?

FOX6 News took a behind-the-scenes tour of American Family Field to find out exactly what upgrades the Milwaukee Brewers want funding assistance for.

US House majority is in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, recent Supreme Court ruling

The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.

Few Americans support full abortion bans, including in states that have them, AP-NORC poll finds

Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.

Fulton County grand jury to hear 2020 election case against Trump, allies

A grand jury will soon consider whether former President Donald Trump and his allies should be criminally charged for illegally meddling in the 2020 election in Georgia.

Proposed Milwaukee sales tax increase vote Tuesday

Create a sales tax or cut essential city services -- that's the choice the mayor says is before Milwaukee's Common Council on Tuesday, July 11. Before that vote, the public had the opportunity to speak for and against during two public meetings Monday.

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Increase the sales tax or cut essential city services -- that's the choice before Milwaukee's Common Council on Tuesday. Before that vote, the public had the opportunity to weigh in with their opinions during two public meetings.

Wisconsin Democrat Rebecca Cooke challenges Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Democrat Rebecca Cooke, a former small business owner and past member of the state's economic development board, announced her run for Congress on Monday.

Kremlin says Vladimir Putin met with Wagner leader days after abortive mutiny

A Kremlin spokesman said Monday that the three-hour meeting took place at the Kremlin on June 29 and also involved commanders from a military company Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin founded.

Rudy Giuliani should be disbarred for pursuing Trump's false election claims, panel says

Giuliani has already had his New York law license suspended for false statements he made after the election. The Washington review panel's work will now go to the D.C. Court of Appeals for a final decision.

Wisconsin income taxes drop $3 a month on average under Evers' cut

Income taxes in Wisconsin will go down an average of $3 a month under the greatly reduced tax cut Gov. Tony Evers signed into law, an analysis released Friday shows.

First GOP debate faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates try to qualify

With a focus on gathering support and securing a spot on the debate stage, GOP candidates with lower poll numbers face pressure to meet the requirements set by the Republican National Committee.

Proposed Milwaukee sales tax increase; public weighs in

"What we need to do as a city, for what we still have control over, is say no to this sales tax and force them to give us our fair share."

Wisconsin prosecutors, public defenders pay getting a boost

Wisconsin district attorneys and public defenders said low pay was keeping applicants away and making it hard to retain lawyers. Now, Wisconsin's new budget boosts those salaries.