4 members of Gov. Evers' Cabinet make $1 less than he does
By law, Cabinet members can make $1 less than the governor per year. For some, that meant taking a pay cut to join the administration.
By law, Cabinet members can make $1 less than the governor per year. For some, that meant taking a pay cut to join the administration.
Party lines split Wisconsin politicians on Keystone XL Pipeline
While GOP lawmakers argue that revoking the pipeline's permit hurts jobs today, Democrats say the project undermines broader economic and environmental efforts.
While GOP lawmakers argue that revoking the pipeline's permit hurts jobs today, Democrats say the project undermines broader economic and environmental efforts.
Report: Confined voters produced IDs in past elections
Nearly 80% of indefinitely confined voters in November's elections produced a valid photo ID for at least one election dating back to 2016.
Nearly 80% of indefinitely confined voters in November's elections produced a valid photo ID for at least one election dating back to 2016.
Pelosi denounces GOP leaders over Georgia lawmaker’s posts
Speaker Nancy Pelosi intensified pressure Thursday on House Republican leaders for their handling of a controversial GOP freshman, denouncing them for placing a lawmaker who Pelosi says has "mocked the killing of little children" on the chamber’s education committee.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi intensified pressure Thursday on House Republican leaders for their handling of a controversial GOP freshman, denouncing them for placing a lawmaker who Pelosi says has "mocked the killing of little children" on the chamber’s education committee.
Mayor Barrett concerned about possible state mask mandate repeal
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said Thursday repealing the statewide mask mandate could have a devastating impact on public health.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said Thursday repealing the statewide mask mandate could have a devastating impact on public health.
Mayor Barrett concerned about possible state mask mandate repeal
While Milwaukee's mask order won't be going away, the city's mayor said it would be less effective if surrounding communities don't have one, too.
While Milwaukee's mask order won't be going away, the city's mayor said it would be less effective if surrounding communities don't have one, too.
Man who wore horns at riot willing to speak at Trump's trial
The lawyer for an Arizona man who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns is offering to have his client testify at former President Donald Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial.
The lawyer for an Arizona man who took part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns is offering to have his client testify at former President Donald Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial.
Journalists booted from Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall
Two journalists were kicked out of a public town hall event and threatened with arrest for trying to ask a question of Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has come under heavy criticism for supporting social media posts that advocated violence against Democratic officials.
Two journalists were kicked out of a public town hall event and threatened with arrest for trying to ask a question of Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has come under heavy criticism for supporting social media posts that advocated violence against Democratic officials.
'Trying to get me killed': Ocasio-Cortez destroys Cruz's attempt at common ground
AOC isn't having any of Cruz's purported bipartisanship over the GameStop stock battle because the GOP isn't being held accountable for the Capitol riot.
AOC isn't having any of Cruz's purported bipartisanship over the GameStop stock battle because the GOP isn't being held accountable for the Capitol riot.
Resurfaced video shows Marjorie Taylor Greene confronting Parkland survivor David Hogg in 2019
Video from 2019 showing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) haranguing Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg has resurfaced following reports that Greene had previously indicated support for the execution of leading Democrats.
Video from 2019 showing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) haranguing Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg has resurfaced following reports that Greene had previously indicated support for the execution of leading Democrats.
South Carolina Senate passes 'fetal heartbeat' bill outlawing most abortions
The South Carolina Senate passed a "fetal heartbeat" bill that would outlaw almost all abortions in the state. The governor says he will sign the bill into law.
The South Carolina Senate passed a "fetal heartbeat" bill that would outlaw almost all abortions in the state. The governor says he will sign the bill into law.
Wisconsin Assembly halts vote on repeal of mask mandate
Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Assembly on Thursday abruptly canceled a vote to repeal Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’s mask mandate.
Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Assembly on Thursday abruptly canceled a vote to repeal Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’s mask mandate.
Sen. Baldwin, others introduce federal $15 minimum wage bill
According to an Economic Policy Insitute analysis, the bill would increase wages for nearly 32 million workers -- roughly 21% of the U.S. workforce.
According to an Economic Policy Insitute analysis, the bill would increase wages for nearly 32 million workers -- roughly 21% of the U.S. workforce.
Wisconsin Legislature's campaign committees spent record $12.1M
The Wisconsin Legislature's four campaign committees spent a record $12.1 million in 2020, according to a report released Thursday, Jan. 28.
The Wisconsin Legislature's four campaign committees spent a record $12.1 million in 2020, according to a report released Thursday, Jan. 28.
Calls to #RemoveMarjorieTaylorGreene trend on Twitter
There is a growing call to remove a Georgia member of the U.S. House of representatives.
There is a growing call to remove a Georgia member of the U.S. House of representatives.
DC police officer who responded to US Capitol riot died by suicide days later, chief says
A D.C. police officer who responded to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 died by suicide days later.
A D.C. police officer who responded to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 died by suicide days later.
New MAGA Patriot Party picks San Antonio as headquarters
Supporting former President Trump is listed as a reason for the MAGA Patriot Party, but a “disavowal” notice states it is not authorized by Trump.
Supporting former President Trump is listed as a reason for the MAGA Patriot Party, but a “disavowal” notice states it is not authorized by Trump.
'What took so long?' GOP questions governor's $90M unemployment plan
The Wisconsin Assembly and Senate immediately adjourned a special session on unemployment -- with lawmakers questioning the price tag on Governor Tony Evers's plan.
The Wisconsin Assembly and Senate immediately adjourned a special session on unemployment -- with lawmakers questioning the price tag on Governor Tony Evers's plan.
Far-right influencer 'Ricky Vaughn' arrested on charges of spreading disinformation to suppress 2016 voters
Douglass Mackey, known on the internet as “Ricky Vaughn,” is accused of using Twitter and other social media in 2016 to try and trick Clinton supporters to vote via text message instead of by casting an actual ballot, federal prosecutors said.
Douglass Mackey, known on the internet as “Ricky Vaughn,” is accused of using Twitter and other social media in 2016 to try and trick Clinton supporters to vote via text message instead of by casting an actual ballot, federal prosecutors said.
Terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence following election
The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the potential for lingering violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after President Joe Biden's election, suggesting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol may embolden extremists and set the stage for additional attacks.
The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the potential for lingering violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after President Joe Biden's election, suggesting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol may embolden extremists and set the stage for additional attacks.