Gov. Evers' inaugural address; push for legal abortions, expanded Medicaid
You decided a bitter election, and on Tuesday, those people you elected started their terms. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers laid out his vision for his second term.
Wisconsin's $6.6B budget surplus: How will your tax dollars be spent?
After Governor Tony Evers' and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' first in-person meeting in two years before Christmas, both said finding "common ground" is a goal for 2023.
2024 contest comes into view with hurdles for Republicans and Democrats
For Democrats, much depends on Joe Biden and whether the president will follow through on his plan to seek reelection. Republicans face contentious leadership battles inside their new House majority and at the Republican National Committee.
Brazil's Lula sworn in as president amid a polarized country
Lula’s presidency is unlikely to be like his previous two mandates, coming after the tightest presidential race in more than three decades.
Robin Vos' testimony about Trump, 2020 election released
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' testimony to the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack has been released.
Biden pardons six people convicted of murder, drug, alcohol crimes
The pardons by the president come months after he pardoned thousands of people for federal pot convictions.
Jan. 6 committee withdraws Trump subpoena
The House committee had voted to subpoena the former president during its final televised hearing before the midterm elections in October, demanding testimony and documents.
Evers pardons 171 Wisconsin convicts, total now 774
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced that he has granted another 171 pardons – bringing his total number of pardons granted to 774.
Maryland US Rep. Jamie Raskin announces cancer diagnosis
Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday he has a “serious but curable form of cancer.”
Paul Pelosi suspected attacker enters not-guilty plea
The man who allegedly broke into U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home and beat her 82-year-old husband in October pleaded not guilty Wednesday to six charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said.
Rep.-elect George Santos admits lying about background
Republican George Santos, who flipped a U.S. House seat in New York from blue to red, has admitted to making up key aspects of his educational, professional, and personal background.
World governments using COVID-19 tech to expand global surveillance
Now, from Beijing to Jerusalem to Hyderabad, India, and Perth, Australia, The Associated Press has found that authorities used these technologies and data to halt travel for activists and ordinary people, harass marginalized communities and link people’s health information to other surveillance and law enforcement tools.
Wisconsin DNR; Sheboygan County's Adam Payne appointed secretary
Gov. Tony Evers appointed Sheboygan County Administrator Adam Payne to lead the Wisconsin DNR, replacing the retired Preston Cole.
'I was gonna run for president before I got high': Afroman announces 2024 White House run
Afroman for president? The early 2000's rapper wants to legalize weed and prostitution.
Tax cuts, schools; Wisconsin Republicans, Evers clash
Wisconsin Republicans who control the state Legislature are poised to clash with newly reelected Democratic Gov. Tony Evers over tax cuts, how to fund local governments and whether to expand the private school choice program to wealthier families.
Secure 2.0: How the new spending bill could affect your retirement
The retirement savings measure labeled Secure 2.0 would reset how people enroll in retirement plans. Here's how it works.
Ukrainians celebrate Christmas with the West, part with Russia
Yes, this has to do with the war, and yes, they have the blessing of their local church.
Buses from Texas send migrants to VP Kamala Harris' home on Christmas Eve
Some were wearing T-shirts despite temperatures hovering around 15 degrees Fahrenheit. It was the coldest Christmas Eve on record in DC.
Kari Lake loses 2022 election lawsuit against Katie Hobbs
During a two-day trial, Kari lake presented her case for why election results in Arizona's gubernatorial race should be overturned.
Scott Walker appointee Fred Prehn resigns from Wisconsin DNR board
A member of the Wisconsin DNR's policy board appointed by former Gov. Scott Walker, who refused to step down even after his term ended nearly two years ago said Friday that he was resigning.