WASHINGTON -- Gov.
Congress returns, with health care, Supreme Court on agenda
WASHINGTON — Congress returns to Washington this week to confront dramatic decisions on health care and the Supreme Court that may help determine the course of Donald Trump's presidency.First, the president will have his say, in his maiden speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.
WASHINGTON — Congress returns to Washington this week to confront dramatic decisions on health care and the Supreme Court that may help determine the course of Donald Trump's presidency.First, the president will have his say, in his maiden speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.
Supreme Court weighs law banning sex offenders from Facebook
RALEIGH, N.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up the case of a North Carolina man who beat a traffic ticket and posted about his victory on Facebook, a place he was forbidden to be.The Supreme Court hears arguments Monday as 36-year-old Lester Packingham Jr.
RALEIGH, N.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up the case of a North Carolina man who beat a traffic ticket and posted about his victory on Facebook, a place he was forbidden to be.The Supreme Court hears arguments Monday as 36-year-old Lester Packingham Jr.
Wisconsin attorney general appeals redistricting ruling
MADISON — Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel has filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging a ruling striking down GOP-drawn legislative boundaries as unconstitutional.Schimel filed the appeal with the nation's highest court on Friday.
MADISON — Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel has filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging a ruling striking down GOP-drawn legislative boundaries as unconstitutional.Schimel filed the appeal with the nation's highest court on Friday.
MADISON -- Gov.
Federal court orders Wisconsin Legislature to redraw maps
MADISON — A panel of federal judges has ordered the Wisconsin Legislature to redraw legislative boundaries by November, rejecting calls from those challenging the maps to have the judges do the work.The three-judge panel released its decision in the redistricting case Friday.
MADISON — A panel of federal judges has ordered the Wisconsin Legislature to redraw legislative boundaries by November, rejecting calls from those challenging the maps to have the judges do the work.The three-judge panel released its decision in the redistricting case Friday.
After inauguration comes fight over President-elect Trump's cabinet, Obamacare
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- It's as though there are two different universes in Washington, D.C. as President-elect Donald Trump is set to take the oath of office and officially become president on Friday.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- It's as though there are two different universes in Washington, D.C. as President-elect Donald Trump is set to take the oath of office and officially become president on Friday.
Speaker Ryan says he and President-elect Trump "on the same page" on Obamacare replacement
JANESVILLE -- House Speaker Paul Ryan said he knows exactly what is in President-elect Donald Trump's plan to replace the Affordable Care Act.Mr.
JANESVILLE -- House Speaker Paul Ryan said he knows exactly what is in President-elect Donald Trump's plan to replace the Affordable Care Act.Mr.
House Speaker Paul Ryan says GOP will repeal, replace 'Obamacare' by cutting funds to Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON — A push by Republican congressional leaders to defund Planned Parenthood could threaten passage of their top-priority legislation to repeal Obamacare because of opposition to the anti-abortion provision by two key GOP senators.House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Thursday that Republicans will move to strip all federal funding for Planned Parenthood as part of the process they are using early this year to dismantle Obamacare.Congressional Republicans have tried for years to zero out all federal funding for Planned Parenthood because the group provides abortion services.
WASHINGTON — A push by Republican congressional leaders to defund Planned Parenthood could threaten passage of their top-priority legislation to repeal Obamacare because of opposition to the anti-abortion provision by two key GOP senators.House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Thursday that Republicans will move to strip all federal funding for Planned Parenthood as part of the process they are using early this year to dismantle Obamacare.Congressional Republicans have tried for years to zero out all federal funding for Planned Parenthood because the group provides abortion services.
Senate takes aim at 'bots' that snap up concert seats
WASHINGTON — The Senate is cracking down on computer software used by ticket brokers to snap up tickets to concerts and shows.Senators passed legislation by voice vote Wednesday that would make using the software an "unfair and deceptive practice" under the Federal Trade Commission Act and allow the FTC to pursue those cases.
WASHINGTON — The Senate is cracking down on computer software used by ticket brokers to snap up tickets to concerts and shows.Senators passed legislation by voice vote Wednesday that would make using the software an "unfair and deceptive practice" under the Federal Trade Commission Act and allow the FTC to pursue those cases.
Study underway to determine what role voter ID law played in low voter turnout on November 8th
MILWAUKEE -- A study is underway to determine what role Wisconsin's new voter ID law played in voter turnout during the election on November 8th.According to a statement from the City of Milwaukee, the study is being conducted by UW-Madison -- "to determine if Wisconsin's new voter ID law played a role in the lowest statewide turnout for a presidential election in over two decades."The statement indicates this study will review the impact of the voter ID law, and will focus on Dane and Milwaukee counties, which have the highest percentage of minority and low-income voters in the state.About 66 percent of voting age people in Wisconsin cast ballots on November 8th -- down nearly four percentage points compared to 2012 and three points behind the predictions from state election officials.Most counties in Wisconsin saw a decline in turnout, but the drop was particularly dramatic in Milwaukee County, where nearly 50,000 fewer votes were cast this year compared to 2012 -- according to the statement.Preliminary exit polling showed that turnout fell off most among young voters and African-Americans.In Dane County, turnout was up slightly in real numbers, but down roughly 2 percent from four years ago among registered voters.“Overall there were few problems on election day,” said Milwaukee County Clerk Joe Czarnezki in the statement. “However, there were reports of voters who showed up to the polls with the wrong form of photo ID, while others simply did not go to the polls because they feared they did not have proper ID.
MILWAUKEE -- A study is underway to determine what role Wisconsin's new voter ID law played in voter turnout during the election on November 8th.According to a statement from the City of Milwaukee, the study is being conducted by UW-Madison -- "to determine if Wisconsin's new voter ID law played a role in the lowest statewide turnout for a presidential election in over two decades."The statement indicates this study will review the impact of the voter ID law, and will focus on Dane and Milwaukee counties, which have the highest percentage of minority and low-income voters in the state.About 66 percent of voting age people in Wisconsin cast ballots on November 8th -- down nearly four percentage points compared to 2012 and three points behind the predictions from state election officials.Most counties in Wisconsin saw a decline in turnout, but the drop was particularly dramatic in Milwaukee County, where nearly 50,000 fewer votes were cast this year compared to 2012 -- according to the statement.Preliminary exit polling showed that turnout fell off most among young voters and African-Americans.In Dane County, turnout was up slightly in real numbers, but down roughly 2 percent from four years ago among registered voters.“Overall there were few problems on election day,” said Milwaukee County Clerk Joe Czarnezki in the statement. “However, there were reports of voters who showed up to the polls with the wrong form of photo ID, while others simply did not go to the polls because they feared they did not have proper ID.
Republicans retain control of the Senate with victory in Pennsylvania; GOP to retain House
Republicans on Tuesday, November 8th will retain control of Senate after win in Pennsylvania if they hold Louisiana, Alaska as expected.Republicans will hold onto majority control of the House.Republican Sen.
Republicans on Tuesday, November 8th will retain control of Senate after win in Pennsylvania if they hold Louisiana, Alaska as expected.Republicans will hold onto majority control of the House.Republican Sen.
House Speaker Paul Ryan wins 9th term in Congress
JANESVILLE -- House Speaker Paul Ryan has won a ninth term in Congress.Ryan, a Janesville Republican, defeated challenger Ryan Solen, a Mount Pleasant Democrat, in Tuesday's election.Ryan was first elected to represent southeastern Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District in 1998.
JANESVILLE -- House Speaker Paul Ryan has won a ninth term in Congress.Ryan, a Janesville Republican, defeated challenger Ryan Solen, a Mount Pleasant Democrat, in Tuesday's election.Ryan was first elected to represent southeastern Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District in 1998.
Voter turnout in Milwaukee expected to surpass turnout for 2012 presidential election
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee election officials said on Tuesday afternoon, November 8th, they were seeing similar numbers as it relates to voter turnout compared to the 2012 presidential election.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee election officials said on Tuesday afternoon, November 8th, they were seeing similar numbers as it relates to voter turnout compared to the 2012 presidential election.
Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore re-elected in race for 4th Congressional District
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore did not have a Republican challenger in the race for the 4th Congressional District, but she did face two others -- Robert Raymond (Independent) and Andy Craig (Libertarian).
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic Congresswoman Gwen Moore did not have a Republican challenger in the race for the 4th Congressional District, but she did face two others -- Robert Raymond (Independent) and Andy Craig (Libertarian).
Voters deal with long lines in Waukesha County before polling locations open on Election Day
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County traditionally sees high voter turnout.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County traditionally sees high voter turnout.
"Waited only 15 minutes:" Milwaukee County polling locations see steady stream of voters
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- There was a steady stream of voters at polling locations in Milwaukee County on election day Tuesday, November 8th.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- There was a steady stream of voters at polling locations in Milwaukee County on election day Tuesday, November 8th.