Milwaukee to get $405M via federal COVID-19 relief bill
Local cities will be getting pieces of the relief bill's $1.9 trillion pie, something Milwaukee's mayor says will go toward multiple projects.
Local cities will be getting pieces of the relief bill's $1.9 trillion pie, something Milwaukee's mayor says will go toward multiple projects.
Wisconsin Republicans ask Green Bay mayor to quit over election report
Republican Wisconsin lawmakers called Tuesday for Green Bay's Democratic mayor to resign following a report on a conservative website alleging he ceded authority for running the election to a paid consultant with ties to Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Republican Wisconsin lawmakers called Tuesday for Green Bay's Democratic mayor to resign following a report on a conservative website alleging he ceded authority for running the election to a paid consultant with ties to Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Senate confirms Merrick Garland as Biden's attorney general
Once snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court, Merrick Garland has now been approved as President Biden's attorney general.
Once snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court, Merrick Garland has now been approved as President Biden's attorney general.
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
Lawsuit: GOP leaders hired private attorneys with taxpayer dollars
A lawsuit alleges that the Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature illegally hired private taxpayer-funded attorneys to represent them in anticipation of lawsuits over redistricting.
A lawsuit alleges that the Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature illegally hired private taxpayer-funded attorneys to represent them in anticipation of lawsuits over redistricting.
Legislature's budget committee to hold 3 in-person hearings, 1 virtual
The Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Finance Committee plans to hold three in-person public hearings on Gov. Evers' state budget proposal, with one virtual hearing.
The Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Finance Committee plans to hold three in-person public hearings on Gov. Evers' state budget proposal, with one virtual hearing.
‘This is not about him’: Biden’s name will not be on COVID-19 stimulus checks, White House says
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the next round of stimulus checks, because — according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki — “This is not about him.”
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the next round of stimulus checks, because — according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki — “This is not about him.”
Arkansas governor signs legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state.
House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
‘Men working’ sign prompts young sisters to call for gender equality
Blair Babione, 11, and Brienne Babione, 9, spotted a “men working” sign at a construction site and penned a letter to town leaders asking why the sign was posted when plenty of women also work in construction.
Blair Babione, 11, and Brienne Babione, 9, spotted a “men working” sign at a construction site and penned a letter to town leaders asking why the sign was posted when plenty of women also work in construction.
Biden hopes to boost offshore wind as Massachusetts project advances
If approved, the $2B project would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. Biden has vowed to double offshore wind production by 2030.
If approved, the $2B project would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. Biden has vowed to double offshore wind production by 2030.
TMZ: President Biden's 'too aggressive' dogs booted from White House
The German Shepherds, Major and Champ, returned to Delaware after aggressive behavior in D.C., including a "biting incident," according to TMZ.
The German Shepherds, Major and Champ, returned to Delaware after aggressive behavior in D.C., including a "biting incident," according to TMZ.
WI woman who kept politics private creates a stir with her obituary
A Wisconsin woman who spent 81 years keeping her politics private created a political stir in her obituary.
A Wisconsin woman who spent 81 years keeping her politics private created a political stir in her obituary.
‘QAnon Shaman’ ordered to stay in jail while awaiting trial after appearing on ‘60 Minutes Plus’
One day after the self-described “QAnon Shaman’s” appearance on "60 Minutes Plus," where he claimed his actions during the deadly Jan. 6, Capitol riot were "not an attack on this country," Jacob Chansley was denied pre-trial release after prosecutors say he is a danger to the community.
One day after the self-described “QAnon Shaman’s” appearance on "60 Minutes Plus," where he claimed his actions during the deadly Jan. 6, Capitol riot were "not an attack on this country," Jacob Chansley was denied pre-trial release after prosecutors say he is a danger to the community.
Another new plan, but will Foxconn follow through this time?
With Fisker, Foxconn Technology Group Chairman Young-way Liu says global leaders in innovation are joining forces. But critics who have followed the company are skeptical.
With Fisker, Foxconn Technology Group Chairman Young-way Liu says global leaders in innovation are joining forces. But critics who have followed the company are skeptical.
GOP pushes bills to allow social media 'censorship' lawsuits
GOP politicians in roughly two dozen states have introduced bills that would allow for civil lawsuits against platforms for what they call the “censorship” of posts.
GOP politicians in roughly two dozen states have introduced bills that would allow for civil lawsuits against platforms for what they call the “censorship” of posts.
Biden marking 'Bloody Sunday' by signing voting rights order
A new executive order from President Joe Biden directs federal agencies to take a series of steps to promote voting access, a move that comes as congressional Democrats press for a sweeping voting and elections bill to counter efforts to restrict voting access.
A new executive order from President Joe Biden directs federal agencies to take a series of steps to promote voting access, a move that comes as congressional Democrats press for a sweeping voting and elections bill to counter efforts to restrict voting access.
Senate approves $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill after all-night session
Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.
Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.
COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Sen. Johnson still undecided on seeking third 3rd term
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said Friday he remains undecided on whether to seek a third term and may not announce his plans for as much as a year.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said Friday he remains undecided on whether to seek a third term and may not announce his plans for as much as a year.