DNC launches ads, billboard in Milwaukee after passing relief bill
The DNC launched ads and a billboard in Milwaukee, part of a nationwide Democratic victory lap after passing the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Biden breaks his silence on Cuomo sexual harassment scandal, declines to call for his resignation
With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden's wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party
Pandemic politics define year of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency on March 12, 2020. In the coming days, the state took drastic action that changed everyone's lives.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
$1,400 stimulus checks could hit bank accounts as soon as this weekend, White House says
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Open Record: Relief package passed
What does a $1.9 trillion dollar relief bill mean for the country, Wisconsin, and your family?
Milwaukee to get $405M via federal COVID-19 relief bill
Local cities will be getting pieces of the relief bill's $1.9 trillion pie, something Milwaukee's mayor says will go toward multiple projects.
Wisconsin Republicans ask Green Bay mayor to quit over election report
Republican Wisconsin lawmakers called Tuesday for Green Bay's Democratic mayor to resign following a report on a conservative website alleging he ceded authority for running the election to a paid consultant with ties to Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Senate confirms Merrick Garland as Biden's attorney general
Once snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court, Merrick Garland has now been approved as President Biden's attorney general.
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
Lawsuit: GOP leaders hired private attorneys with taxpayer dollars
A lawsuit alleges that the Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature illegally hired private taxpayer-funded attorneys to represent them in anticipation of lawsuits over redistricting.
Legislature's budget committee to hold 3 in-person hearings, 1 virtual
The Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Finance Committee plans to hold three in-person public hearings on Gov. Evers' state budget proposal, with one virtual hearing.
‘This is not about him’: Biden’s name will not be on COVID-19 stimulus checks, White House says
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the next round of stimulus checks, because — according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki — “This is not about him.”
Arkansas governor signs legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state.
House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
‘Men working’ sign prompts young sisters to call for gender equality
Blair Babione, 11, and Brienne Babione, 9, spotted a “men working” sign at a construction site and penned a letter to town leaders asking why the sign was posted when plenty of women also work in construction.
Biden hopes to boost offshore wind as Massachusetts project advances
If approved, the $2B project would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. Biden has vowed to double offshore wind production by 2030.
TMZ: President Biden's 'too aggressive' dogs booted from White House
The German Shepherds, Major and Champ, returned to Delaware after aggressive behavior in D.C., including a "biting incident," according to TMZ.
WI woman who kept politics private creates a stir with her obituary
A Wisconsin woman who spent 81 years keeping her politics private created a political stir in her obituary.
‘QAnon Shaman’ ordered to stay in jail while awaiting trial after appearing on ‘60 Minutes Plus’
One day after the self-described “QAnon Shaman’s” appearance on "60 Minutes Plus," where he claimed his actions during the deadly Jan. 6, Capitol riot were "not an attack on this country," Jacob Chansley was denied pre-trial release after prosecutors say he is a danger to the community.