Former top WI health official sits for federal confirmation hearing
President Joe Biden nominates Andrea Palm, former secretary-designee of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, to be the number two at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It's a department that touches the lives of people across the country.
President Joe Biden nominates Andrea Palm, former secretary-designee of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, to be the number two at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It's a department that touches the lives of people across the country.
US retaliates against Russian hacking by expelling diplomats, imposing new sanctions
The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia.
The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia.
Secretary Blinken arrives in Afghanistan to sell Biden's troop withdrawal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country.
Governor's case for criminal justice
Gov. Evers said marijuana enforcement, which impacts communities of color the most, is outdated and unjust. If his plan passes, he would allow offenders to repeal or reduce their sentence -- a point that could have bipartisan support.
Gov. Evers said marijuana enforcement, which impacts communities of color the most, is outdated and unjust. If his plan passes, he would allow offenders to repeal or reduce their sentence -- a point that could have bipartisan support.
Gov. Evers cites revenue, reform in push to legalize marijuana
Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes said legalizing both medical and recreational marijuana is a pivotal piece in bringing Wisconsin out of the pandemic.
Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes said legalizing both medical and recreational marijuana is a pivotal piece in bringing Wisconsin out of the pandemic.
Colonel living in MKE reflects on 20-year war in Afghanistan
One of the senior officials in Afghanistan back in the last 2000s now lives in Milwaukee.
One of the senior officials in Afghanistan back in the last 2000s now lives in Milwaukee.
Colonel living in MKE reflects on 20-year war in Afghanistan
President Joe Biden formally announced the full withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan by Sept. 11, which would mark the end of the nation's longest war two decades after it started.
President Joe Biden formally announced the full withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan by Sept. 11, which would mark the end of the nation's longest war two decades after it started.
Senate votes to open debate on COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.
WI Supreme Court says governor's administration cannot issue capacity limits
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, April 14 against the Evers' administration capacity limits.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, April 14 against the Evers' administration capacity limits.
No. 2 House Republican says GOP would act against Gaetz
House Republicans would "take action" on Rep. Matt Gaetz if the Justice Department formally moves ahead against him, the chamber’s No. 2 GOP leader said Wednesday.
House Republicans would "take action" on Rep. Matt Gaetz if the Justice Department formally moves ahead against him, the chamber’s No. 2 GOP leader said Wednesday.
Wisconsin Senate to pass GOP COVID package despite veto threat
Republicans who control the state Senate were poised to give final approval to set of bills that would wrest control of billions of dollars in federal pandemic aid from Gov. Tony Evers
Republicans who control the state Senate were poised to give final approval to set of bills that would wrest control of billions of dollars in federal pandemic aid from Gov. Tony Evers
Wisconsin Treasurer Sarah Godlewski launches US Senate bid
Wisconsin Treasurer Sarah Godlewski joined the growing ranks of Democrats running for U.S. Senate on Wednesday.
Wisconsin Treasurer Sarah Godlewski joined the growing ranks of Democrats running for U.S. Senate on Wednesday.
WI reaches deal with USDA, preserves food assistance
A deal has been reached to keep $70 million in federal dollars coming in to help Wisconsin families.
A deal has been reached to keep $70 million in federal dollars coming in to help Wisconsin families.
Pelosi invites Biden to address joint session of Congress for 1st time as president on April 28
President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on April 28.
President Joe Biden will address a joint session of Congress for the first time on April 28.
WI reaches deal with USDA, preserves $70M+ a month in food assistance
A deal has been reached to keep $70 million in federal dollars coming in to help Wisconsin families.
A deal has been reached to keep $70 million in federal dollars coming in to help Wisconsin families.
President Biden picks 1st person of color to head Census fulltime
If confirmed, Robert Santos, who is Mexican-American, would become the first person of color to serve as a permanent director of the Census Bureau, the nation's largest statistical agency.
If confirmed, Robert Santos, who is Mexican-American, would become the first person of color to serve as a permanent director of the Census Bureau, the nation's largest statistical agency.
Wisconsin Assembly OKs genocide education bill
The state Assembly approved a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would require schools to include instruction on the Holocaust and other genocides.
The state Assembly approved a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would require schools to include instruction on the Holocaust and other genocides.
Gov. Evers speaks about need for statewide juvenile justice reform
Gov. Tony Evers is hosting a news conference on the need for statewide juvenile justice reform and the governor's 2021-23 budget proposal.
Gov. Tony Evers is hosting a news conference on the need for statewide juvenile justice reform and the governor's 2021-23 budget proposal.
WI Assembly set to vote on Republicans' COVID spending bills
The Assembly voted to use some of the COVID-19 relief money for property tax relief. The governor has a different plan.
The Assembly voted to use some of the COVID-19 relief money for property tax relief. The governor has a different plan.
Biden tasks group with studying Supreme Court expansion, term limits
President Joe Biden has ordered a study of adding seats to the Supreme Court, creating a commission that will spend the next 180 days examining the incendiary political issues of expanding the court and instituting term limits for its justices.
President Joe Biden has ordered a study of adding seats to the Supreme Court, creating a commission that will spend the next 180 days examining the incendiary political issues of expanding the court and instituting term limits for its justices.