‘Toxic effects’: Senators grill Facebook rep at hearing on social media harm to children
Facebook's global head of Security Antigone Davis faced a grilling Thursday by the Senate Commerce Committee in a hearing on social media and its effects on the mental health of children.
Facebook's global head of Security Antigone Davis faced a grilling Thursday by the Senate Commerce Committee in a hearing on social media and its effects on the mental health of children.
Biden dives into high-stakes negotiations over Build Back Better infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
House votes to suspend debt ceiling, bill heads to Senate
The House on Wednesday voted to suspend the debt ceiling through Dec. 16, 2022.
The House on Wednesday voted to suspend the debt ceiling through Dec. 16, 2022.
Milwaukee Alderwoman Lewis in court, pleads not guilty to misdemeanor
Milwaukee Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, charged with embezzlement and other crimes, made an initial court appearance on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
Milwaukee Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, charged with embezzlement and other crimes, made an initial court appearance on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
What happens when the government shuts down?
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
Evers proposes $25M Wisconsin agriculture package
Gov. Tony Evers proposed a nearly $25 million package of bills Tuesday, Sept. 28 targeting the state's agriculture industry and rural communities.
Gov. Tony Evers proposed a nearly $25 million package of bills Tuesday, Sept. 28 targeting the state's agriculture industry and rural communities.
Milwaukee ready for DNC 2024, mayor says
Mayor Tom Barrett has formally responded to the Democratic National Committee’s invitation to compete to host its 2024 national convention by saying the city is in.
Mayor Tom Barrett has formally responded to the Democratic National Committee’s invitation to compete to host its 2024 national convention by saying the city is in.
Wisconsin Senate confirms governor's Cabinet appointments
Wisconsin Senate Republicans confirmed four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' Cabinet appointments Tuesday after letting them languish for months
Wisconsin Senate Republicans confirmed four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' Cabinet appointments Tuesday after letting them languish for months
$100 million for mental health, Wisconsin Assembly OKs bill
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that would require Gov. Tony Evers to spend $100 million in COVID-19 relief funding on mental health programs in schools.
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that would require Gov. Tony Evers to spend $100 million in COVID-19 relief funding on mental health programs in schools.
Wisconsin civics education requirement: Assembly passes bill
A statewide civics curriculum would be created that all Wisconsin public and private schools would have to follow under a Republican-authored bill.
A statewide civics curriculum would be created that all Wisconsin public and private schools would have to follow under a Republican-authored bill.
Wisconsin redistricting: Governor 'unlikely' to OK certain maps
Gov. Tony Evers said it’s unlikely he would sign into law any maps drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature that are based on the current ones.
Gov. Tony Evers said it’s unlikely he would sign into law any maps drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature that are based on the current ones.
Critical race theory limits pass Wisconsin Assembly
The Assembly debated and then voted on a bill to crack down on certain teachings in schools, including that one race or sex is superior.
The Assembly debated and then voted on a bill to crack down on certain teachings in schools, including that one race or sex is superior.
Wisconsin bill requiring cursive passes Assembly vote
All Wisconsin elementary schools would be required to teach cursive writing under a bill up for approval Tuesday in the state Assembly.
All Wisconsin elementary schools would be required to teach cursive writing under a bill up for approval Tuesday in the state Assembly.
COVID vaccination status: WI Senate OKs bill sealing any mailings
The Wisconsin Senate approved a Republican-authored bill that would require government agencies, schools and day cares to seal any mailings that could reveal someone’s vaccination status.
The Wisconsin Senate approved a Republican-authored bill that would require government agencies, schools and day cares to seal any mailings that could reveal someone’s vaccination status.
Wisconsin governor: Republican election probe a 'boondoggle'
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers blasted a Republican-ordered investigation into the 2020 presidential election, saying election clerks should be "lawyered up."
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers blasted a Republican-ordered investigation into the 2020 presidential election, saying election clerks should be "lawyered up."
Wisconsin Senate Republicans approve 'born-alive' legislation
The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would make health care providers who let a child that survives an abortion die guilty of a felony.
The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would make health care providers who let a child that survives an abortion die guilty of a felony.
Milwaukee mayor to DNC planners: 'We are ready' for 2024 convention
The mayor's office in Milwaukee revealed on Tuesday, Sept. 28 that Mayor Tom Barrett has formally responded to the Democratic National Committee’s invitation to compete to host its 2024 national convention by saying the city is in.
The mayor's office in Milwaukee revealed on Tuesday, Sept. 28 that Mayor Tom Barrett has formally responded to the Democratic National Committee’s invitation to compete to host its 2024 national convention by saying the city is in.
Stiffer animal abuse penalties: Wisconsin Senate to vote Tuesday
The Wisconsin Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a bill that would increase animal abuse penalties.
The Wisconsin Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a bill that would increase animal abuse penalties.
Senate GOP blocks borrowing bill aimed at averting government shutdown
It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.
It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.
Wisconsin brewery challenges school districts that do not mandate masks
Class action lawsuits are in the works to challenge Wisconsin school districts that do not mandate masks. The sponsor of the suits is unusual – a microbrewery.
Class action lawsuits are in the works to challenge Wisconsin school districts that do not mandate masks. The sponsor of the suits is unusual – a microbrewery.