No licenses for braiding hair: Wisconsin Senate

People would be allowed to braid hair without a license under a bipartisan bill the Wisconsin Senate sent to Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday.

Wisconsin Senate passes gun sanctuary bill

Police in Wisconsin would be prohibited from enforcing any future federal laws banning or restricting the use of guns under a bill the state Senate sent to Gov. Tony Evers Wednesday.

Wisconsin jail inmates denied voting rights: report

Thousands of Wisconsin jail inmates, though not all, were denied their constitutional right to vote in the 2020 election, according to a report from several voting rights groups.

Biden: DOJ, ATF will revoke licenses of gun dealers who exploit loopholes

President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan to combat gun violence, placing increased responsibility on gun dealers while providing funding to cities that need additional police support.

Harris to make 1st visit to US-Mexico border Friday

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.

Former Senator John Warner remembered at funeral service in DC

Former Senator John W. Warner of Virginia will be remembered by friends, family and leaders Wednesday at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in D.C.

Local redistricting delay: Wisconsin Senate Republicans OK bill

The Wisconsin Senate was slated to take up a Republican bill Wednesday that would delay local governments’ redistricting efforts.

DOJ to target gun trafficking in Biden's push against violent crimes

President Joe Biden is expected to announce a partnership between federal law enforcement and local police to help combat a rising tide of violent crime.

For the People Act: Voting rights bill fails to advance in Senate

Democratic senators didn’t obtain enough votes Tuesday to take up debate on a bill that addressed voting rights for Americans.

Election bills headed to governor would limit absentee voting

The Wisconsin Assembly sent bills to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers that would make it more difficult for the elderly and disabled to cast absentee ballots.

Wisconsin food label restrictions pass Assembly unanimously

The Wisconsin Assembly unanimously passed bills that would not allow vegetarian and vegan foods sold in Wisconsin to be labeled as meat, milk or dairy if they don't contain those products.

Penalty for defunding police: Wisconsin Assembly approves bill

The Wisconsin Assembly gives final approval Tuesday to a Republican-backed bill that would penalize local governments that attempt to defund police.

President Biden visits Wisconsin June 29; agriculture on agenda

President Joe Biden plans to travel to southwestern Wisconsin next week to discuss agriculture and rural economies, the White House announced Tuesday.

Wisconsin learner's permit: New drivers could get at 15 under bill

New drivers in Wisconsin could get their learner's permit six months earlier than is allowed currently under a bill up for final approval Tuesday in the Assembly.

Trump Organization sues New York City over golf course contract

The Trump Organization is suing New York City over its decision to cancel the company's contract to run a city-owned golf course in the Bronx.

California to pay off past-due rent for residents, Gov. Newsom says

Gov. Newsom says California will pay off all past-due rent accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know.

School leaders protest K-12 funding plan presented by Republicans

More is needed to close the education gap. On Monday, June 21, a plea was brought to Wisconsin lawmakers to do better by Milwaukee students, staff, and families.