Wisconsin GOP shared revenue funding plan comes with strings
To get boosted money from the state, Wisconsin cities and counties would have to agree to strings.
To get boosted money from the state, Wisconsin cities and counties would have to agree to strings.
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.
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.
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.
Florida woman arrested for throwing glass of wine at Rep. Matt Gaetz at food festival: affidavit
A woman was arrested over the weekend in Florida under suspicion of battery after she threw a glass of wine at Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.
A woman was arrested over the weekend in Florida under suspicion of battery after she threw a glass of wine at Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US Defense Department tracking another balloon traveling between Hawaii and Mexico
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is tracking another high-altitude balloon that crossed over Hawaii and is heading toward Mexico.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is tracking another high-altitude balloon that crossed over Hawaii and is heading toward Mexico.
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.
"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.
Wisconsin 1849 abortion ban challenge in court, activists weigh in
A challenge to Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban returns to court Thursday and activists on both sides are weighing in.
A challenge to Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban returns to court Thursday and activists on both sides are weighing in.
Wisconsin 1849 abortion ban challenge in court, activists weigh in
A challenge to Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban returns to court Thursday and activists on both sides are weighing in.
A challenge to Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban returns to court Thursday and activists on both sides are weighing in.
DC faith community raising money to restore Teddy Roosevelt's former church
A D.C. faith community is asking for help on its mission to restore history.
A D.C. faith community is asking for help on its mission to restore history.
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.
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.
Fox News Poll: Voters favor gun limits over arming citizens to reduce gun violence
Half of the people polled worry about being a victim of gun violence, including many in gun-owning households.
Half of the people polled worry about being a victim of gun violence, including many in gun-owning households.
Wisconsin shared revenue, Milwaukee sales tax increase plans unveiled
Wisconsin Assembly Republicans unveiled a plan to boost shared revenue to counties and municipalities, including a minimum 10% boost to every community in the state.
Wisconsin Assembly Republicans unveiled a plan to boost shared revenue to counties and municipalities, including a minimum 10% boost to every community in the state.
Milwaukee/Milwaukee County sales tax increase proposed
Right now in Wisconsin, when you spend $1, your state sales tax is five cents. A new plan with bipartisan support that would send one penny of that to a special account for local communities would also include an option for increased taxes in Milwaukee County and the city of Milwaukee.
Right now in Wisconsin, when you spend $1, your state sales tax is five cents. A new plan with bipartisan support that would send one penny of that to a special account for local communities would also include an option for increased taxes in Milwaukee County and the city of Milwaukee.
Kansas lawmakers impose extensive anti-trans bathroom law
The Kansas bathroom law is different because it applies to more facilities but also because it defines male and female in law based on a person's reproductive anatomy at birth.
The Kansas bathroom law is different because it applies to more facilities but also because it defines male and female in law based on a person's reproductive anatomy at birth.
Paris Hilton visits DC to introduce bill, details abuse at 'troubled teen' facility
Paris Hilton is taking her own childhood experiences and using them for a purpose to advocate for reforms in the troubled teen industry.
Paris Hilton is taking her own childhood experiences and using them for a purpose to advocate for reforms in the troubled teen industry.