RNC 2024: Later Milwaukee bar close passes Assembly, part of overhaul

The Wisconsin Assembly passed a sweeping measure that, if it becomes law, would let bars in part of the state stay open until 4 a.m. during the 2024 RNC.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims 'leftist policies' have ruined San Francisco

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."

Liquor law overhaul; Wisconsin Assembly passes

The laws governing Wisconsin's multibillion-dollar liquor industry would be streamlined and updated under a sweeping measure passed by the state Assembly on Wednesday that's supported by groups from the smallest craft brewers to the largest national brewers, bar owners and alcohol distributors.

Supreme Court Justice Alito accepted Alaska resort vacation from GOP donors, report says

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito accepted a 2008 trip to a luxury fishing lodge in Alaska from two wealthy Republican donors, one of whom repeatedly had interests before the court.

Pharmacists to prescribe birth control, Wisconsin Assembly OKs bill

Birth control could be prescribed and dispensed by pharmacists in Wisconsin under a bill that passed the state Assembly with broad bipartisan support.

Jan. 6 rioter who shocked DC police officer with stun gun sentenced to over 12 years in prison

A California man who drove a stun gun into a police officer’s neck during one of the most violent clashes of the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Wednesday to more than 12 years in prison.

Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump

The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.

Shared revenue bill signed, Milwaukee sales tax hike possible

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill Tuesday, June 20 that sends more shared revenue back to local governments and could help Milwaukee avoid a fiscal cliff, but some Milwaukee Common Council members threatened to sue some provisions in the new law that restrict the city.

Fighter jet intercepts aircraft in violation of flight restrictions during Biden's visit

A U.S. military fighter jet responded to several aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions during President Joe Biden's visit to the Bay Area, officials said.

DA, ethics panel back judge: No evidence of bias in Trump hush-money case

Donald Trump’s tempestuous views aside, Manhattan prosecutors say neither the former president nor his lawyers have shown any evidence to support their claims that the judge in his hush-money criminal case has an anti-Trump bias.

Republican presidential primary debate; FOX moderators announced

FOX News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum will co-moderate the first Republican presidential primary debate in Milwaukee.

UW System tuition hikes, campus closures possible if budget cut, leader says

The UW System’s top leader says he may have to close campuses and raise tuition if the finance committee follows through with proposed budget cuts.

President Biden talks AI with tech leaders in San Francisco

President Joe Biden ramps up his reelection effort this week with four fundraisers in the San Francisco area, as his campaign builds up its coffers and lays strategic foundations for 2024.

Biden claims spy balloon was 'more embarrassing' for China, suggests it wasn't 'intentional'

President Biden on Saturday claimed that a Chinese spy balloon that drifted across the U.S. and caused a major international incident was "more embarrassing than it was intentional" by the communist regime.

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.