Wisconsin wakesurfing deal allows crane hunting
A last minute push to regulate wakesurfing in Wisconsin took an unexpected turn. The statewide debate over wakesurfing has split the Republican Party down the middle. So on Thursday, the sponsor of a bill favored by the boating industry found a way to get more republicans on his side. He added a last minute amendment authorizing the hunting of sandhill cranes.
A last minute push to regulate wakesurfing in Wisconsin took an unexpected turn. The statewide debate over wakesurfing has split the Republican Party down the middle. So on Thursday, the sponsor of a bill favored by the boating industry found a way to get more republicans on his side. He added a last minute amendment authorizing the hunting of sandhill cranes.
Speaker Robin Vos not seeking reelection
Robin Vos, Wisconsin's most powerful Republican and longest serving Assembly speaker in state history, announced on Thursday that he will retire at the end of the year and not seek reelection.
Robin Vos, Wisconsin's most powerful Republican and longest serving Assembly speaker in state history, announced on Thursday that he will retire at the end of the year and not seek reelection.
Cryptocurrency kiosk scams, Wisconsin bill targets issue
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that aims to rein in cryptocurrency scams, creating new consumer protections around kiosks.
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that aims to rein in cryptocurrency scams, creating new consumer protections around kiosks.
Robin Vos won't seek reelection, ending Wisconsin Assembly speaker run
Robin Vos, who has led the Republican charge in Wisconsin during his record-long stint as state Assembly speaker, will not seek reelection, he announced on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Robin Vos, who has led the Republican charge in Wisconsin during his record-long stint as state Assembly speaker, will not seek reelection, he announced on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will take the national stage next week to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will take the national stage next week to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
DHS memo expands ICE's ability to detain refugees without green cards for vetting
The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.
The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.
Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
Wisconsin primary election; 4 advance in Kenosha school board race
In Wisconsin’s spring primary held Tuesday, Robin Cullen led the Kenosha Unified School Board race as four candidates, including two incumbents, advanced to the April election.
In Wisconsin’s spring primary held Tuesday, Robin Cullen led the Kenosha Unified School Board race as four candidates, including two incumbents, advanced to the April election.
WI primary election; incumbents top Oak Creek-Franklin school board results
In Wisconsin’s spring primary held Tuesday, Feb. 17, incumbents Sheryl Cerniglia and Mark Verhalen led the Oak Creek-Franklin School Board race as four candidates advanced to the April election for two seats.
In Wisconsin’s spring primary held Tuesday, Feb. 17, incumbents Sheryl Cerniglia and Mark Verhalen led the Oak Creek-Franklin School Board race as four candidates advanced to the April election for two seats.
Gov. Evers gives final State of the State address
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday, pressing lawmakers to reach a bipartisan deal on the $2.3 billion surplus and announcing a gerrymandering special session.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday, pressing lawmakers to reach a bipartisan deal on the $2.3 billion surplus and announcing a gerrymandering special session.
State of the State; Gov. Evers gives final address, talks surplus debate
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday, pressing lawmakers to reach a bipartisan deal on the $2.3 billion surplus and announcing a gerrymandering special session.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday, pressing lawmakers to reach a bipartisan deal on the $2.3 billion surplus and announcing a gerrymandering special session.
DHS shutdown: Border czar Tom Homan signals no compromising on masks
Border czar Tom Homan said this weekend that the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that ICE officers clearly identify themselves and remove masks during operations.
Border czar Tom Homan said this weekend that the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that ICE officers clearly identify themselves and remove masks during operations.
DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion
ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.
ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.
TSA agents are working without pay again: What this means for travelers
TSA agents across the U.S. are once again expected to screen airline passengers and bags without pay after Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
TSA agents across the U.S. are once again expected to screen airline passengers and bags without pay after Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
Republican lead on immigration slips amid Trump's enforcement tactics, poll finds
President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.
President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.
Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis at least $203 million, city officials say
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Immigration officers investigated over shooting of Venezuelan man in Minneapolis
Federal authorities have reportedly opened a criminal investigation into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about what happened leading up to a shooting in north Minneapolis.
Federal authorities have reportedly opened a criminal investigation into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about what happened leading up to a shooting in north Minneapolis.
Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's push to gain control of Greenland: Poll
President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize Greenland has gained little support from Americans and has even divided members in his own political party, according to a new poll.
President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize Greenland has gained little support from Americans and has even divided members in his own political party, according to a new poll.