More tax cuts, Assembly speaker suggests
The Wisconsin Assembly speaker suggests he could consider even more tax cuts, making use of $550 million the governor left in the general fund. It comes after Governor Tony Evers already signed a more than $2 billion income tax cut.
The Wisconsin Assembly speaker suggests he could consider even more tax cuts, making use of $550 million the governor left in the general fund. It comes after Governor Tony Evers already signed a more than $2 billion income tax cut.
Haiti’s president assassinated: US remains ‘deeply engaged’ as country works to recover
The Biden administration remains “deeply engaged” in Haiti’s efforts to recover following the assassination of their president. However, the White House did not say if it will grant the island country’s request for U.S. troops’ assistance.
The Biden administration remains “deeply engaged” in Haiti’s efforts to recover following the assassination of their president. However, the White House did not say if it will grant the island country’s request for U.S. troops’ assistance.
Texas Democrats leave state to break quorum and stop GOP voting bill
Dozens of House Democratic lawmakers are in Washington, D.C. to stop a voting bill in the current special session ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Dozens of House Democratic lawmakers are in Washington, D.C. to stop a voting bill in the current special session ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Biden to discuss reducing crime with city, police leaders nationwide
President Joe Biden will host city leaders from around the country Monday to talk about reducing crime.
President Joe Biden will host city leaders from around the country Monday to talk about reducing crime.
Evers reports raising $5 million over first 6 months of 2021
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' reelection campaign reported Monday that the Democratic incumbent raised $5 million through the first six months of the year.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' reelection campaign reported Monday that the Democratic incumbent raised $5 million through the first six months of the year.
Kaul launches reelection bid for attorney general
Democratic Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul quietly launched his reelection bid, holding a small invite-only event at a Madison park.
Democratic Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul quietly launched his reelection bid, holding a small invite-only event at a Madison park.
Video of child ripping flag from yard and tossing it as adult looks on goes viral
A video of a child pulling an American flag from a person’s front yard and throwing it on the ground has gone viral on social media.
A video of a child pulling an American flag from a person’s front yard and throwing it on the ground has gone viral on social media.
Haiti sees rise in faith, gang violence after president assassinated
The political future of Haiti remains unclear as some are turning to faith amid rising violence after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
The political future of Haiti remains unclear as some are turning to faith amid rising violence after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
$30M for Milwaukee housing, mayor says of Rescue Plan funds
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced a plan to support various housing initiatives across the city totaling more than $30 million.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced a plan to support various housing initiatives across the city totaling more than $30 million.
Biden fires Social Security commissioner after he refuses to resign
The White House says President Joe Biden has fired the Social Security commissioner after the official refused to resign.
The White House says President Joe Biden has fired the Social Security commissioner after the official refused to resign.
Gov. Evers vetoes redistricting, gun sanctuary bills
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a pair of Republican-authored bills that would delay local redistricting efforts until 2023 and prohibit Wisconsin police from enforcing any future federal gun control laws.
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a pair of Republican-authored bills that would delay local redistricting efforts until 2023 and prohibit Wisconsin police from enforcing any future federal gun control laws.
Biden signs executive order targeting anti-competitive practices in big business
President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order that seeks to target anti-competitive practices in tech, health care and other industries.
President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order that seeks to target anti-competitive practices in tech, health care and other industries.
Ransomware attacks: Biden urges Putin to crack down on cybercriminals
The White House says President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S. reserves the right to “defend its people and its critical infrastructure."
The White House says President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S. reserves the right to “defend its people and its critical infrastructure."
President Biden to give speech on voting rights in Philadelphia Tuesday
President Joe Biden will be visiting Philadelphia next week to 'deliver remarks on actions to protect the sacred, constitutional right to vote,' according to a White House press release issued Friday.
President Joe Biden will be visiting Philadelphia next week to 'deliver remarks on actions to protect the sacred, constitutional right to vote,' according to a White House press release issued Friday.
Toyota will stop donating to lawmakers who objected to 2020 election certification
Following an ad from the Lincoln Project that claimed Toyota donated to 37 GOP members who objected the certification of President Joe Biden’s 2020 Electoral College victory, the automaker announced it will no longer donate “to those members of Congress.”
Following an ad from the Lincoln Project that claimed Toyota donated to 37 GOP members who objected the certification of President Joe Biden’s 2020 Electoral College victory, the automaker announced it will no longer donate “to those members of Congress.”
Gov. Evers signs Wisconsin budget with $2B tax cut
Gov. Tony Evers takes action on the 2021-23 biennial budget at a news conference in Whitefish Bay at Cumberland Elementary School on Thursday, July 8.
Gov. Tony Evers takes action on the 2021-23 biennial budget at a news conference in Whitefish Bay at Cumberland Elementary School on Thursday, July 8.
Milwaukee Common Council, mayor at odds over city attorney's powers
The Milwaukee Common Council removed a requirement that the city attorney's office approve agreements and contracts of more than $25,000.
The Milwaukee Common Council removed a requirement that the city attorney's office approve agreements and contracts of more than $25,000.
US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
Harris says Democrats will donate $25M to expand ‘I Will Vote’ campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Howard University, her alma mater, on July 8 where she spoke about the importance of protecting voting rights amid a Republican push to enact more restrictive voting laws.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Howard University, her alma mater, on July 8 where she spoke about the importance of protecting voting rights amid a Republican push to enact more restrictive voting laws.
$300 Child Tax Credit payment should be permanent, Milwaukee leaders say
Social justice and faith-based organizations touted making permanent the Child Tax Credit that Wisconsin families will soon be receiving.
Social justice and faith-based organizations touted making permanent the Child Tax Credit that Wisconsin families will soon be receiving.