Candidates, groups spent record $54M on Wisconsin legislative races
Democrats and groups supporting them spent $29.7 million. GOP candidates and their supporters spent more than $24.2 million.
Democrats and groups supporting them spent $29.7 million. GOP candidates and their supporters spent more than $24.2 million.
Impeachment trial: New video evidence shows senators fleeing, police begging on radio for help
For the first time, senators saw detailed security video of the break-in and heard grim emergency calls from Capitol police pleading for back-up as they were overwhelmed.
For the first time, senators saw detailed security video of the break-in and heard grim emergency calls from Capitol police pleading for back-up as they were overwhelmed.
Biden orders sanctions to freeze US assets from Myanmar military leaders who staged coup
President Biden said he was issuing an executive order that will prevent Myanmar's generals from accessing $1 billion in assets in the United States, and that more measures are to come.
President Biden said he was issuing an executive order that will prevent Myanmar's generals from accessing $1 billion in assets in the United States, and that more measures are to come.
New surveillance video from Capitol Riot shows moments building was stormed
House impeachment managers have shown never before released security video from inside U.S. Capitol showing Jan. 6th rioters breaking into the building.
House impeachment managers have shown never before released security video from inside U.S. Capitol showing Jan. 6th rioters breaking into the building.
Who's eligible for 3rd stimulus check under latest COVID relief proposal?
Under the draft legislation introduced Monday, most Americans who qualified for the first two payments the government distributed in 2020 and at the beginning of 2021 would receive the $1,400 check.
Under the draft legislation introduced Monday, most Americans who qualified for the first two payments the government distributed in 2020 and at the beginning of 2021 would receive the $1,400 check.
New recommendations target Wisconsin retirement 'crisis'
The task force report cites a University of Wisconsin study that showed more than 400,000 senior citizens in Wisconsin will be living in poverty by 2030, resulting in the state spending an additional $3.5 billion on public assistance programs.
The task force report cites a University of Wisconsin study that showed more than 400,000 senior citizens in Wisconsin will be living in poverty by 2030, resulting in the state spending an additional $3.5 billion on public assistance programs.
Wisconsin GOP to reward in-person schooling
Wisconsin Republicans decided Wednesday to use federal aid to incentivize schools that offer in-person instruction, saying science supports putting kids back in class and it's time to reopen after a year of struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin Republicans decided Wednesday to use federal aid to incentivize schools that offer in-person instruction, saying science supports putting kids back in class and it's time to reopen after a year of struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Evers renewing call for Medicaid expansion opposed by GOP
Gov. Evers will try to expand Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin, announcing his state budget proposal will have more than $150 million in other health initiatives.
Gov. Evers will try to expand Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin, announcing his state budget proposal will have more than $150 million in other health initiatives.
Wisconsin Supreme Court asked to block statewide mask order
A new legal challenge to Gov. Tony Evers' latest mask mandate is before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
A new legal challenge to Gov. Tony Evers' latest mask mandate is before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
Senate sets confirmation hearing date for Merrick Garland, Biden's pick for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a confirmation hearing for Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a confirmation hearing for Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general.
Senate votes to move forward with Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial after debating constitutionality
The impeachment trial against the former president opened Tuesday with a Senate debate and vote on whether it's constitutionally permissible to prosecute Donald Trump since he is no longer in office.
The impeachment trial against the former president opened Tuesday with a Senate debate and vote on whether it's constitutionally permissible to prosecute Donald Trump since he is no longer in office.
President Biden to visit Milwaukee next week in 1st official trip
President Joe Biden will visit Wisconsin next week for his first official trip as president, participating in a TV town hall from Milwaukee.
President Joe Biden will visit Wisconsin next week for his first official trip as president, participating in a TV town hall from Milwaukee.
Biden revives weekly presidential address with personal phone calls
President Joe Biden conducted his first weekly address, talking with an unemployed California mother by phone.
President Joe Biden conducted his first weekly address, talking with an unemployed California mother by phone.
What to watch as Trump's 2nd impeachment trial kicks off
Trump's lawyers insist as the Senate trial opens Tuesday that he is not guilty on the sole charge of “incitement of insurrection."
Trump's lawyers insist as the Senate trial opens Tuesday that he is not guilty on the sole charge of “incitement of insurrection."
WI Republican says marijuana proposal 'likely to be dead upon arrival'
Should Wisconsin legalize marijuana? Governor Tony Evers wants to use the budget to do that, but the Republican Legislature is likely to snuff out this latest pot proposal.
Should Wisconsin legalize marijuana? Governor Tony Evers wants to use the budget to do that, but the Republican Legislature is likely to snuff out this latest pot proposal.
Senate confirms Biden pick Denis McDonough as VA secretary
The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Stimulus checks: Democrats propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
WI Republican says marijuana proposal 'likely to be dead upon arrival'
Should Wisconsin legalize marijuana? Governor Tony Evers wants to use the budget to do that, but the Republican Legislature is likely to snuff out this latest pot proposal.
Should Wisconsin legalize marijuana? Governor Tony Evers wants to use the budget to do that, but the Republican Legislature is likely to snuff out this latest pot proposal.
Low voter turnout expected in Wisconsin primary next week
Turnout is expected to be low next week in Wisconsin's spring primary election, where there's one low-profile state race on the ballot in addition to more than 100 local races.
Turnout is expected to be low next week in Wisconsin's spring primary election, where there's one low-profile state race on the ballot in addition to more than 100 local races.