For the People Act: Voting rights bill fails to advance in Senate
Democratic senators didn’t obtain enough votes Tuesday to take up debate on a bill that addressed voting rights for Americans.
Election bills headed to governor would limit absentee voting
The Wisconsin Assembly sent bills to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers that would make it more difficult for the elderly and disabled to cast absentee ballots.
Wisconsin food label restrictions pass Assembly unanimously
The Wisconsin Assembly unanimously passed bills that would not allow vegetarian and vegan foods sold in Wisconsin to be labeled as meat, milk or dairy if they don't contain those products.
Penalty for defunding police: Wisconsin Assembly approves bill
The Wisconsin Assembly gives final approval Tuesday to a Republican-backed bill that would penalize local governments that attempt to defund police.
Trump on state's voter purge announcement: 'We won the presidential election in Georgia'
Former President Donald Trump claims the regular biannual purge of Georgia voting rolls is proof that he "won the Presidential Election in Georgia."
President Biden visits Wisconsin June 29; agriculture on agenda
President Joe Biden plans to travel to southwestern Wisconsin next week to discuss agriculture and rural economies, the White House announced Tuesday.
Wisconsin learner's permit: New drivers could get at 15 under bill
New drivers in Wisconsin could get their learner's permit six months earlier than is allowed currently under a bill up for final approval Tuesday in the Assembly.
Trump Organization sues New York City over golf course contract
The Trump Organization is suing New York City over its decision to cancel the company's contract to run a city-owned golf course in the Bronx.
California to pay off past-due rent for residents, Gov. Newsom says
Gov. Newsom says California will pay off all past-due rent accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know.
School leaders protest K-12 funding plan presented by Republicans
More is needed to close the education gap. On Monday, June 21, a plea was brought to Wisconsin lawmakers to do better by Milwaukee students, staff, and families.
Milwaukee city workers return, buildings reopen after 15 months
Monday, June 21 is back to the office for hundreds of Milwaukee city workers for the first time in 15 months.
Gender confirmation surgery for vets, VA moves to offer it
The Department of Veterans Affairs is moving to offer transgender veterans gender confirmation surgery, Secretary Denis McDonough announced at a Pride Month event in Orlando Saturday.
Road to White House: DeSantis tops early 2024 straw poll
DeSantis came out on top of a 2024 straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit, narrowly edging former President Donald Trump, according to organizers of the conference.
Major cities ‘refund the police’ as crime skyrockets and businesses backfire
One year after the movement to "defund" police saw cities slash budgets and cut funding, the U.S. has seen an uptick in crime.
White House unlikely to hit COVID-19 vaccination mark by July 4, instead touts new milestone
The White House seems unlikely to meet its goal of having 70% of Americans with at least one COVID-19 vaccine by July 4, so President Biden is shifting focus onto a new milestone while also warning those who haven’t received their shot of spreading variants.
Illinois governor signs bill making official titles more gender inclusive
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed a bill to change "alderman," a word for elected district officials in the state, to "alderperson."
Extra unemployment benefits ending for 440,000 Americans
More than 400,000 out-of-work Americans are poised to lose their unemployment benefits this weekend as eight states prematurely drop out of a pandemic relief program that boosted jobless aid by $300 a week.
Bipartisan legislation would incentivize employment with $180 weekly payments to find work
A bipartisan group of representatives this week introduced legislation to incentivize people returning to work as businesses across the U.S. struggle to find workers for hire.
California governor assaulted by 'aggressive' man on Oakland street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.
60 House Democrats sign letter asking Catholic leaders to reconsider Biden rebuke over abortion
U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights.