Jim Jordan loses second vote for House Speaker: What's next?
Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.
Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.
Wisconsin Republicans reject Evers appointees, includes most of DNR board
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday, Oct. 17 to fire eight state board appointees from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday, Oct. 17 to fire eight state board appointees from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration.
Republicans reject Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on first ballot, signaling more trouble ahead
Twenty Republicans voted against Jim Jordan, and some are still upset over Kevin McCarthy's sudden ouster as House speaker two weeks ago.
Twenty Republicans voted against Jim Jordan, and some are still upset over Kevin McCarthy's sudden ouster as House speaker two weeks ago.
Wisconsin $2B income tax cut; GOP-controlled Senate passes measure
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate passed a $2 billion income tax cut as part of a package also targeting child care costs, which Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is expected to veto.
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate passed a $2 billion income tax cut as part of a package also targeting child care costs, which Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is expected to veto.
Ban on gender-affirming surgery; Wisconsin Senate to give final approval
Gender-affirming surgery for minors would be banned in Wisconsin under a Republican-sponsored bill up for final approval in the GOP-controlled Legislature on Tuesday.
Gender-affirming surgery for minors would be banned in Wisconsin under a Republican-sponsored bill up for final approval in the GOP-controlled Legislature on Tuesday.
Wisconsin child care subsidy program; Evers finds $170M in federal money
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers will use newly discovered federal dollars to keep a pandemic-era child care subsidies going for another year and a half, his administration announced Monday.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers will use newly discovered federal dollars to keep a pandemic-era child care subsidies going for another year and a half, his administration announced Monday.
Biden campaign launches account on Trump's Truth Social, saying 'converts welcome'
President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign has launched an account on Donald Trump’s Truth Social, attempting to poke online fun at the Republican candidate he may face again in next fall’s election.
President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign has launched an account on Donald Trump’s Truth Social, attempting to poke online fun at the Republican candidate he may face again in next fall’s election.
Wisconsin legislative boundaries; Supreme Court asked to draw new maps
Democratic voters in Wisconsin hoping to undo Republican-drawn legislative district maps told the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court on Monday that it should create new maps by March — forcing every lawmaker to stand for election under redrawn lines in 2024.
Democratic voters in Wisconsin hoping to undo Republican-drawn legislative district maps told the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court on Monday that it should create new maps by March — forcing every lawmaker to stand for election under redrawn lines in 2024.
Missing Black women, girls; Wisconsin lawmaker calls for task force
With a Racine woman missing for months, a Wisconsin lawmaker has introduced legislation to create a state task for for missing Black women and girls.
With a Racine woman missing for months, a Wisconsin lawmaker has introduced legislation to create a state task for for missing Black women and girls.
Wisconsin child care: Republicans propose big changes to Evers' plan
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate proposed sweeping changes Friday to Gov. Tony Evers' plans to address worker shortages in the state.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate proposed sweeping changes Friday to Gov. Tony Evers' plans to address worker shortages in the state.
George Santos screaming tirade on Capitol Hill ends with man in handcuffs
Amidst the efforts on Capitol Hill to nominate a new speaker of the House, embattled Rep. George Santos attracted attention with a profanity-laced tirade directed at a man he called a "terrorist sympathizer" who was later arrested.
Amidst the efforts on Capitol Hill to nominate a new speaker of the House, embattled Rep. George Santos attracted attention with a profanity-laced tirade directed at a man he called a "terrorist sympathizer" who was later arrested.
Brewers 'Beer District:' Stadium funding bill leaves door open
The latest American Family Field funding deal leaves the door open for a "Beer District" outside the ballpark, something Milwaukee's mayor wants to see.
The latest American Family Field funding deal leaves the door open for a "Beer District" outside the ballpark, something Milwaukee's mayor wants to see.
Republicans choose Jim Jordan as nominee for House Speaker
Friday's vote puts the staunch ally of Donald Trump within reach of the speaker's gavel.
Friday's vote puts the staunch ally of Donald Trump within reach of the speaker's gavel.
Biden talks green energy and jobs in Pennsylvania again. But will his message break through?
The president will be in Philadelphia Friday to announce that it will be one of the regional hubs selected to produce and deliver hydrogen fuel that can run factories, ports and other facilities.
The president will be in Philadelphia Friday to announce that it will be one of the regional hubs selected to produce and deliver hydrogen fuel that can run factories, ports and other facilities.
Wisconsin Assembly OKs transgender sports restrictions, surgery ban
The Wisconsin Assembly passed two bills Thursday, Oct. 12 that ban transgender women from competing in women's sports.
The Wisconsin Assembly passed two bills Thursday, Oct. 12 that ban transgender women from competing in women's sports.
Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure votes
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Milwaukee Midtown early voting site may close down; push to save it
A popular early voting site on Milwaukee's north side may be closing down.
A popular early voting site on Milwaukee's north side may be closing down.
American Family Field funding; latest bill 'win-win' for county, city
A Wisconsin Assembly committee met Thursday to review and approve a tweaked American Family Field funding bill.
A Wisconsin Assembly committee met Thursday to review and approve a tweaked American Family Field funding bill.
Protasiewicz impeachment call, Vos refuses to back down
The Republican Wisconsin’s Assembly Robin Vos refused to back down Thursday from possibly impeaching a newly elected Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
The Republican Wisconsin’s Assembly Robin Vos refused to back down Thursday from possibly impeaching a newly elected Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
Junk Fees: FTC proposal would ban hidden and bogus charges that drive up price
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.