Bipartisan Senate passes $1T infrastructure package, sends bill to House
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan 69-30, with a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans voting yes.
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan 69-30, with a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans voting yes.
Biden says he ‘respects’ Cuomo’s decision to resign as New York governor
President Joe Biden told reporters that he respects Andrew Cuomo’s decision to resign as the New York governor amid a sexual harassment scandal.
President Joe Biden told reporters that he respects Andrew Cuomo’s decision to resign as the New York governor amid a sexual harassment scandal.
Reaction to Gov. Cuomo's resignation announcement
The reaction was swift Tuesday to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement that he would resign as governor of New York effective in 14 days.
The reaction was swift Tuesday to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement that he would resign as governor of New York effective in 14 days.
Gov. Evers vetoes GOP bills to restrict absentees
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a series of bills Tuesday passed by the state's Republican-controlled Legislature that would have imposed new restrictions on absentee ballots in the key battleground state.
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a series of bills Tuesday passed by the state's Republican-controlled Legislature that would have imposed new restrictions on absentee ballots in the key battleground state.
Senators on left, right push infrastructure bill closer to final passage
After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan.
After weeks of fits, starts and delays, the Senate is on track to give final approval to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan.
Cuomo's top aide Melissa DeRosa resigns following sex probe findings
Melissa DeRosa, a fixture next to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for months during his coronavirus news conferences, has resigned on the heels of a report that found Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women.
Melissa DeRosa, a fixture next to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for months during his coronavirus news conferences, has resigned on the heels of a report that found Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women.
UPS worker ‘gloated’ about role in US Capitol riot, DOJ says
Donald Smith is accused of taking part in the U.S. Capitol riot after his UPS co-workers turned him into FBI authorities.
Donald Smith is accused of taking part in the U.S. Capitol riot after his UPS co-workers turned him into FBI authorities.
Taliban seizes key Afghan cities as US troops complete pullout
The Taliban advances in Afghanistan were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after nearly two decades in the country.
The Taliban advances in Afghanistan were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after nearly two decades in the country.
US Senate race: Wisconsin Emergency Management admin announces run
Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Darrell Williams announced a U.S. Senate run, joining a crowded field of Democrats.
Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Darrell Williams announced a U.S. Senate run, joining a crowded field of Democrats.
Wisconsin police use-of-force bill gets Evers' OK
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill that establishes a uniform use-of-force policy for police across Wisconsin.
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill that establishes a uniform use-of-force policy for police across Wisconsin.
Wisconsin election: Republican issues subpoenas for info
The leader of the state Assembly's elections committee issued subpoenas Friday demanding extensive election materials, including all ballots and voting machines, from two Wisconsin counties in what she called a “top-to-bottom” investigation of the state's 2020 presidential results.
The leader of the state Assembly's elections committee issued subpoenas Friday demanding extensive election materials, including all ballots and voting machines, from two Wisconsin counties in what she called a “top-to-bottom” investigation of the state's 2020 presidential results.
Over 800 unaccompanied migrant kids apprehended at the border in a single day as numbers surge
There are expected to be more than 210,000 migrant encounters in July
There are expected to be more than 210,000 migrant encounters in July
Wisconsin GOP accepts 4 times as much money from businesses as Dems
Wisconsin Republicans collected nearly four times as much money from corporations as Democrats during the first half of the year, according to a report released Thursday.
Wisconsin Republicans collected nearly four times as much money from corporations as Democrats during the first half of the year, according to a report released Thursday.
UWM mask mandate reinstated, but UW System questions remain
UWM's mask mandate was reinstated, but a legislative committee voted to block the UW System from enacting COVID-19 restrictions without legislative approval.
UWM's mask mandate was reinstated, but a legislative committee voted to block the UW System from enacting COVID-19 restrictions without legislative approval.
US Capitol attack: Wisconsin senator questions what FBI knew
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is raising questions of what the FBI knew before the Jan. 6 chaos at the Capitol.
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is raising questions of what the FBI knew before the Jan. 6 chaos at the Capitol.
Groups support vaccine choice on behalf of health care workers
All of southeastern Wisconsin's largest health care systems will require their staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 come fall, a decision criticized by dozens of advocacy groups, including some health care workers.
All of southeastern Wisconsin's largest health care systems will require their staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 come fall, a decision criticized by dozens of advocacy groups, including some health care workers.
205K Wisconsin voter registrations deactivated, officials say
Wisconsin elections officials said Wednesday that they have removed more than 205,000 voters from the rolls as part of routine work to keep the state's registration lists up to date.
Wisconsin elections officials said Wednesday that they have removed more than 205,000 voters from the rolls as part of routine work to keep the state's registration lists up to date.
Panhandlers in Wauwatosa could soon face citations
Wauwatosa's Common Council passed a proposed ordinance to issue citations for actions related to panhandling on busy streets.
Wauwatosa's Common Council passed a proposed ordinance to issue citations for actions related to panhandling on busy streets.
Biden says Cuomo should resign; president leads a growing chorus
With a probe finding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed current and former state employees, many of them young women, the chorus of people calling for his resignation is growing.
With a probe finding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed current and former state employees, many of them young women, the chorus of people calling for his resignation is growing.
Potential future shutdowns worry Milwaukee business owners
With COVID cases on the rise, some cities and businesses across the nation are once again enforcing new restrictions. New York City announced it will require vaccines for people entering places like gyms and restaurants.
With COVID cases on the rise, some cities and businesses across the nation are once again enforcing new restrictions. New York City announced it will require vaccines for people entering places like gyms and restaurants.