Legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin gaining momentum
The push to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin enjoys some bipartisan support, but backers of bills that would make it legal for either medical or recreational use say it won't happen this year.
The push to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin enjoys some bipartisan support, but backers of bills that would make it legal for either medical or recreational use say it won't happen this year.
Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says
The Biden administration says a government grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth.
The Biden administration says a government grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth.
North Korea claims it can hit US, 'shake the world' with missile after month of increased testing
North Korea on Tuesday touted its military capabilities, including a missile it claimed could strike the U.S. and "shake the world."
North Korea on Tuesday touted its military capabilities, including a missile it claimed could strike the U.S. and "shake the world."
Legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin gains momentum
The push to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin enjoys some bipartisan support, but backers of bills that would make it legal for either medical or recreational use say it won't happen this year.
The push to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin enjoys some bipartisan support, but backers of bills that would make it legal for either medical or recreational use say it won't happen this year.
Milwaukee juvenile prison proposed: Bill would OK $42M project
Republicans and Democrats back a proposed new youth detention center in Milwaukee County for the state's most serious juvenile offenders, as part of the years-long fight to replace the controversy-plagued Lincoln Hills.
Republicans and Democrats back a proposed new youth detention center in Milwaukee County for the state's most serious juvenile offenders, as part of the years-long fight to replace the controversy-plagued Lincoln Hills.
GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
Abortion referrals can continue for now, federal court rules
A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.
A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.
Acting mayor makes Milwaukee FPC nomination
Milwaukee Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson has nominated Bree Spencer to fill an open seat on the city's Fire and Police Commission.
Milwaukee Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson has nominated Bree Spencer to fill an open seat on the city's Fire and Police Commission.
McConnell disagrees with RNC, calls Jan. 6 riot ‘violent insurrection’
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell explained, “‘It was a violent insurrection with the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election.”
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell explained, “‘It was a violent insurrection with the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election.”
Bipartisan Wisconsin business group backs state elections head
A bipartisan group of prominent Wisconsin business leaders is voicing support for Meagan Wolfe, the state's embattled elections administrator.
A bipartisan group of prominent Wisconsin business leaders is voicing support for Meagan Wolfe, the state's embattled elections administrator.
Wisconsin GOP: Bill blocks abortions if heartbeat is detected
Republican legislators in Madison have introduced a bill that would prohibit abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected.
Republican legislators in Madison have introduced a bill that would prohibit abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected.
White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
Milwaukee State of the City: Public safety 'greatest challenge'
Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson focuses on crime in his pre-produced State of the City Address on Monday, Feb. 7, just eight days before the mayoral primary.
Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson focuses on crime in his pre-produced State of the City Address on Monday, Feb. 7, just eight days before the mayoral primary.
Obtain an ID to vote, steps explained: DOT
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is available to help Wisconsin residents obtain an ID to vote if they don’t already have or lost a Wisconsin driver license or ID, the most common forms of identification.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is available to help Wisconsin residents obtain an ID to vote if they don’t already have or lost a Wisconsin driver license or ID, the most common forms of identification.
Ottawa declares state of emergency as ‘freedom convoy’ protest enters 2nd week
Residents of Ottawa are furious at the nonstop blaring of horns, traffic disruption and harassment as the so-called “freedom truck convoy” protest enters its second week.
Residents of Ottawa are furious at the nonstop blaring of horns, traffic disruption and harassment as the so-called “freedom truck convoy” protest enters its second week.
Israel's PM talks with Biden about Islamic State, Iran
In a phone call with the president, Naftali Bennett told Biden that “the world is now a safer place thanks to the courageous operation of the U.S. forces,” his office said.
In a phone call with the president, Naftali Bennett told Biden that “the world is now a safer place thanks to the courageous operation of the U.S. forces,” his office said.
State AG races become litmus test for GOP election claims
Seats for attorneys general are up in 30 states this year. Some of the most likely to attract heavy spending will be in political battlegrounds such as Michigan, Nevada and Wisconsin, states that again are expected to play outsized roles in the 2024 presidential contest.
Seats for attorneys general are up in 30 states this year. Some of the most likely to attract heavy spending will be in political battlegrounds such as Michigan, Nevada and Wisconsin, states that again are expected to play outsized roles in the 2024 presidential contest.
Wisconsin teen work hours extension vetoed
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill opposed by labor unions that would have allowed teenagers to work longer hours during the busy summer tourism months.
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill opposed by labor unions that would have allowed teenagers to work longer hours during the busy summer tourism months.
School board elections near, battles head to ballot box
Wisconsin school board primaries are Feb. 15. Voters will choose who decides issues like diversity, curricula and COVID-19 mitigation.
Wisconsin school board primaries are Feb. 15. Voters will choose who decides issues like diversity, curricula and COVID-19 mitigation.
Pence says Trump wrong in saying VP could overturn election
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."