Disabled Wisconsin voters claim absentee law is not being followed
Disabled voters say local election leaders across Wisconsin are not following federal law during early voting in the high-stakes race for state Supreme Court, incorrectly telling them they can't have another person return their absentee ballot for them.
Disabled voters say local election leaders across Wisconsin are not following federal law during early voting in the high-stakes race for state Supreme Court, incorrectly telling them they can't have another person return their absentee ballot for them.
Evers' budget for state building projects rejected, for now
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' $3.8 billion proposed spending on state building projects got the thumbs down from Republicans.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' $3.8 billion proposed spending on state building projects got the thumbs down from Republicans.
Utah's new social media law means kids need approval from parents
Two new laws prohibit kids under 18 from using social media overnight, require age verification, and open the door to lawsuits on behalf of children claiming social media harmed them.
Two new laws prohibit kids under 18 from using social media overnight, require age verification, and open the door to lawsuits on behalf of children claiming social media harmed them.
Rioter charged in Pelosi laptop theft sentenced to prison
Riley June Williams, 23, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was charged but not convicted of helping steal a laptop from Pelosi’s office suite during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Riley June Williams, 23, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was charged but not convicted of helping steal a laptop from Pelosi’s office suite during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Wisconsin Secretary of State Godlewski surprised by appointment
Sarah Godlewski, Wisconsin's newly appointed secretary of state, said she had no idea Gov. Tony Evers was going to offer her the job.
Sarah Godlewski, Wisconsin's newly appointed secretary of state, said she had no idea Gov. Tony Evers was going to offer her the job.
These Trump arrest photos are fakes, but they're everywhere
Images of former President Donald Trump being arrested by New York City police and Russian President Vladimir Putin behind prison bars have flooded social media in recent days -- but they're not real.
Images of former President Donald Trump being arrested by New York City police and Russian President Vladimir Putin behind prison bars have flooded social media in recent days -- but they're not real.
Manhattan DA Bragg responds to House GOP doc request, says Trump 'created a false expectation' of arrest
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg responded to several leading House Republicans’ requests for information on the probe into former President Trump, saying the former president "created a false expectation" of his potential arrest.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg responded to several leading House Republicans’ requests for information on the probe into former President Trump, saying the former president "created a false expectation" of his potential arrest.
Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
Wisconsin parole commission bill, Assembly approves
Wisconsin's parole commission would be forced to meet in public and post its decisions online under a bill the state Assembly approved Wednesday.
Wisconsin's parole commission would be forced to meet in public and post its decisions online under a bill the state Assembly approved Wednesday.
Conversion therapy, Wisconsin Legislature votes to allow
The Wisconsin Legislature took the final step Wednesday to stop Gov. Tony Evers' administration from enacting a ban on conversion therapy.
The Wisconsin Legislature took the final step Wednesday to stop Gov. Tony Evers' administration from enacting a ban on conversion therapy.
Utah gets official new flag after Governor Cox signs bill, executive order
Utah's new "state flag" features a large yellow beehive — the state’s symbol for "Industry," also its motto.
Utah's new "state flag" features a large yellow beehive — the state’s symbol for "Industry," also its motto.
In Trump case, NY grand jury appears near end of its work
A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump over a hush money payment to a porn star appears poised to complete its work soon as law enforcement officials make preparations for possible unrest in the event of an indictment.
A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump over a hush money payment to a porn star appears poised to complete its work soon as law enforcement officials make preparations for possible unrest in the event of an indictment.
Uganda passes bill imposing up to 10-year prison sentence for same-sex relations
The bill was supported by nearly all of the 389 legislators present.
The bill was supported by nearly all of the 389 legislators present.
Oconomowoc schools $75M referendum among 82 statewide on April ballot
Leaders of the Oconomowoc Area School District want taxpayers to fix deteriorating buildings and cramped classrooms by approving a $75 million referendum on the April ballot.
Leaders of the Oconomowoc Area School District want taxpayers to fix deteriorating buildings and cramped classrooms by approving a $75 million referendum on the April ballot.
Springsteen, Louis-Dreyfus, Kaling among 22 honored by Biden
President Joe Biden welcomed a high-wattage collection of singers, authors, artists and humanitarians to the White House on Tuesday to present them with medals — and then stole the show himself with a quip about seeking reelection.
President Joe Biden welcomed a high-wattage collection of singers, authors, artists and humanitarians to the White House on Tuesday to present them with medals — and then stole the show himself with a quip about seeking reelection.
Texas Senate bill aims to increase criminal penalties for catalytic converter thieves
Senate Bill 432 would make it a state jail felony for anyone who is found in possession of a stolen catalytic converter. So even if a thief isn't caught in the act, there would still be consequences. The bill does have protections for special circumstances.
Senate Bill 432 would make it a state jail felony for anyone who is found in possession of a stolen catalytic converter. So even if a thief isn't caught in the act, there would still be consequences. The bill does have protections for special circumstances.
Jackie Kennedy’s former Washington, DC, home hits market for $26.5 million
The Georgetown mansion is one of the properties where the former first lady stayed following President John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination.
The Georgetown mansion is one of the properties where the former first lady stayed following President John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination.
Wisconsin Supreme Court debate; abortion, redistricting discussed
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Janet Protasiewicz and Dan Kelly debated Tuesday ahead of the election, covering abortion and legislative maps.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Janet Protasiewicz and Dan Kelly debated Tuesday ahead of the election, covering abortion and legislative maps.
Evers pushes to repeal abortion ban ahead of Supreme Court election
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and his fellow Democrats worked Tuesday to keep the spotlight on abortion ahead of next month's state Supreme Court election, resurrecting a bill that would repeal the state's 1849 ban on the practice.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and his fellow Democrats worked Tuesday to keep the spotlight on abortion ahead of next month's state Supreme Court election, resurrecting a bill that would repeal the state's 1849 ban on the practice.
Potential 2024 GOP long shot says his ideas may be enough to boost him past Trump, DeSantis
Former Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan has traveled to the early voting GOP presidential nominating states and is considering a 2024 Republican White House campaign.
Former Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan has traveled to the early voting GOP presidential nominating states and is considering a 2024 Republican White House campaign.