Voucher school income: Assembly OKs increase in party-line vote
Wisconsin families who want to send their children to a private school using a voucher paid for by taxpayers would increase to three times the federal poverty level under a Republican-backed bill passed Tuesday by the state Assembly.
Wisconsin families who want to send their children to a private school using a voucher paid for by taxpayers would increase to three times the federal poverty level under a Republican-backed bill passed Tuesday by the state Assembly.
Former Pentagon chief: Sending troops to Capitol riot would have fanned fears of 'military coup'
President Donald Trump's acting defense secretary during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots is defending his response to the attack.
President Donald Trump's acting defense secretary during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots is defending his response to the attack.
Vote requiring national anthem: Wisconsin lawmakers to weigh in
The national anthem would have to be played before all sporting events held at Wisconsin venues that received any public funding under a mostly symbolic bill up for a vote in the state Assembly.
The national anthem would have to be played before all sporting events held at Wisconsin venues that received any public funding under a mostly symbolic bill up for a vote in the state Assembly.
Wisconsin receiving less federal stimulus than expected
Wisconsin will receive $700 million less than initially expected in federal coronavirus relief money and get it in two payments a year apart.
Wisconsin will receive $700 million less than initially expected in federal coronavirus relief money and get it in two payments a year apart.
Palm confirmed HHS deputy secretary, #2 position in department
The U.S. Senate confirmed on Tuesday, May 11 Andrea Palm as deputy secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The U.S. Senate confirmed on Tuesday, May 11 Andrea Palm as deputy secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Wisconsin Senate: Police reform bills set to be passed
The full Wisconsin Senate was set Tuesday to take the Legislature's first floor votes on police reform legislation since George Floyd's death.
The full Wisconsin Senate was set Tuesday to take the Legislature's first floor votes on police reform legislation since George Floyd's death.
Wisconsin election law changes, Republicans to vote on bills
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature was scheduled to vote Tuesday on bills that would make it more difficult to vote absentee.
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature was scheduled to vote Tuesday on bills that would make it more difficult to vote absentee.
Veto overrides on COVID bills; Republicans schedule votes
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly scheduled votes Tuesday to override vetoes by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of bills that would prevent health officials from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and prohibit the closing of churches during the pandemic.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly scheduled votes Tuesday to override vetoes by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of bills that would prevent health officials from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and prohibit the closing of churches during the pandemic.
COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
COVID shots at Milwaukee libraries
Officials hope that by making the COVID vaccine more accessible, it will encourage those still on the fence to get a shot.
Officials hope that by making the COVID vaccine more accessible, it will encourage those still on the fence to get a shot.
Milwaukee gets millions in COVID relief
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett laid out his priorities for the COVID relief money.
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett laid out his priorities for the COVID relief money.
Milwaukee COVID relief, $394M on the way
Milwaukee prepares for nearly $400 million in federal COVID relief. The U.S. Treasury Department has released guidance on how the American Rescue Act money can be spent.
Milwaukee prepares for nearly $400 million in federal COVID relief. The U.S. Treasury Department has released guidance on how the American Rescue Act money can be spent.
Biden's approval rating hits 63%, bolstered by pandemic response, new poll finds
In the fourth month of his presidency, Biden's overall approval rating sits at 63%. When it comes to the new Democratic president's handling of the pandemic, 71% of Americans approve, including 47% of Republicans.
In the fourth month of his presidency, Biden's overall approval rating sits at 63%. When it comes to the new Democratic president's handling of the pandemic, 71% of Americans approve, including 47% of Republicans.
Capitol rioters: Dozens charged make questionable claims regarding encounters with police
Some rioters say officers welcomed them into the Capitol, even though they walked past discarded police barriers into a building where windows were broken and chemical irritants were in the air.
Some rioters say officers welcomed them into the Capitol, even though they walked past discarded police barriers into a building where windows were broken and chemical irritants were in the air.
New White House task force to look at politicization of science within government
The effort was spurred by concerns that the Trump administration had politicized science in ways that put lives at risk, eroded public trust and worsened climate change.
The effort was spurred by concerns that the Trump administration had politicized science in ways that put lives at risk, eroded public trust and worsened climate change.
Police reform measures: State lawmakers take 1st votes since Floyd
Wisconsin lawmakers this week are expected to take their first votes on police reform measures since George Floyd's death sparked a national reckoning on policing and racial justice.
Wisconsin lawmakers this week are expected to take their first votes on police reform measures since George Floyd's death sparked a national reckoning on policing and racial justice.
Climate change likely to worsen despite worldwide pledges to cut carbon emissions, report finds
A new report said global temperatures could rise to a dangerous level by 2100 despite pledges from governments worldwide to limit carbon emissions.
A new report said global temperatures could rise to a dangerous level by 2100 despite pledges from governments worldwide to limit carbon emissions.
Ransomware attack on major US pipeline linked to criminal gang known as DarkSide
The shutdown at Colonial Pipeline, which stretches from Texas to the Northeast, is stretching into its third day with an “all-hands-on-deck” effort to restore operations and avoid disruptions in the fuel supply.
The shutdown at Colonial Pipeline, which stretches from Texas to the Northeast, is stretching into its third day with an “all-hands-on-deck” effort to restore operations and avoid disruptions in the fuel supply.
Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."
Catholic bishops debate if Biden should receive communion given abortion stance
There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion
There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion