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.

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.

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.

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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.

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District files lawsuit against Disney in ongoing feud

Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s Parents Rights in Education law, members of Disney World’s governing board — made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees — authorized a lawsuit Monday against the entertainment giant.

Texas Mass Shooting: Governor's office retracts statement about immigration status for one of the victims

"We regret if the information was incorrect and detracted from the important goal of finding and arresting the criminal," a spokesperson for Governor Greg Abbott said in an emailed statement.

Milwaukee budget cliff; Wisconsin revenue plan in the works

With Milwaukee facing a budget cliff, a bipartisan Wisconsin plan would boost shared revenue and give the city and county the option of increasing sales taxes.