Rep. Steve King stuns panel with question about whites, 'sub-groups'
CLEVELAND – An Iowa congressman's statements about contributions to civilization sparked a heated debate on air Monday, the first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.The comments came during an MSNBC panel after Esquire writer Charles Pierce predicted that this would be the last election year in which "old white people" would command the attention of the Republican Party."That hall is wired," Pierce said. "That hall is wired by loud, unhappy, dissatisfied white people."Rep.
CLEVELAND – An Iowa congressman's statements about contributions to civilization sparked a heated debate on air Monday, the first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.The comments came during an MSNBC panel after Esquire writer Charles Pierce predicted that this would be the last election year in which "old white people" would command the attention of the Republican Party."That hall is wired," Pierce said. "That hall is wired by loud, unhappy, dissatisfied white people."Rep.
Watch a live stream of the Republican National Convention
CLEVELAND -- The Republican National Convention in Cleveland will feature a couple of people from Wisconsin on Monday evening, July 18th.
CLEVELAND -- The Republican National Convention in Cleveland will feature a couple of people from Wisconsin on Monday evening, July 18th.
Republicans from Wisconsin playing prominent role in the 2016 Republican National Convention
CLEVELAND, Wisconsin -- Republicans from Wisconsin are playing a prominent role in this year's Republican National Convention.
CLEVELAND, Wisconsin -- Republicans from Wisconsin are playing a prominent role in this year's Republican National Convention.
Gov. Scott Walker says fears and concerns over Clinton will unite GOP
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Scott Walker says he won't run for president again as sitting governor
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
"A Wisconsin show:" 7 from the Badger State slated to speak at Republican National Convention
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Calls for change in Cleveland, Ohio on the eve of the Republican National Convention.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Calls for change in Cleveland, Ohio on the eve of the Republican National Convention.
Program announced for 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland
The program for the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio has been announced.
The program for the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio has been announced.
Gov. Walker announces he'll speak at RNC; some Wisconsin delegates backing out last-minute
CLEVELAND -- Governor Scott Walker confirmed Tuesday, July 5th he has accepted an invitation to speak at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland -- but how many high-ranking Wisconsin Republicans will be there to hear him?
CLEVELAND -- Governor Scott Walker confirmed Tuesday, July 5th he has accepted an invitation to speak at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland -- but how many high-ranking Wisconsin Republicans will be there to hear him?
Wisconsin State Patrol sending 45 officers to RNC convention
CLEVELAND — Wisconsin will be sending 45 members of the State Patrol to Cleveland next month to help with security at the Republican National Convention.That is 11 percent of the State Patrol's 409 sworn staff members.Wisconsin Department of Transportation spokeswoman Patty Mayers says those going to the convention are being diverted from lower priority assignments and on overtime.
CLEVELAND — Wisconsin will be sending 45 members of the State Patrol to Cleveland next month to help with security at the Republican National Convention.That is 11 percent of the State Patrol's 409 sworn staff members.Wisconsin Department of Transportation spokeswoman Patty Mayers says those going to the convention are being diverted from lower priority assignments and on overtime.
"Too few options" for opiate addicts: WI could receive $13M if Congress approves Pres. Obama's plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Barack Obama wants Congress to approve $1 billion to fight heroin and prescription opiate abuse in the United States -- and Wisconsin would be eligible for $13 million.Over the past decade, heroin-related deaths have increased 500% in Milwaukee County.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Barack Obama wants Congress to approve $1 billion to fight heroin and prescription opiate abuse in the United States -- and Wisconsin would be eligible for $13 million.Over the past decade, heroin-related deaths have increased 500% in Milwaukee County.
Supreme Court denies Wisconsin abortion appeal
MADISON — The Supreme Court has rejected a Wisconsin appeal seeking to reinstate restrictions on abortion clinics that were struck down by lower courts.Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said in a statement that Tuesday's decision "is not surprising" in the wake of Monday's Supreme Court ruling striking down a similar Texas law.The Supreme Court ruled the regulations requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals are medically unnecessary and unconstitutionally limit a woman's right to an abortion.American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Legal Director Larry Dupuis said in a statement that the decision should send a loud signal to anti-abortion politicians that they can no longer hide behind "sham rationales" to shut down clinics.Supporters of the law say the ruling will hinder women's health.
MADISON — The Supreme Court has rejected a Wisconsin appeal seeking to reinstate restrictions on abortion clinics that were struck down by lower courts.Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said in a statement that Tuesday's decision "is not surprising" in the wake of Monday's Supreme Court ruling striking down a similar Texas law.The Supreme Court ruled the regulations requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals are medically unnecessary and unconstitutionally limit a woman's right to an abortion.American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Legal Director Larry Dupuis said in a statement that the decision should send a loud signal to anti-abortion politicians that they can no longer hide behind "sham rationales" to shut down clinics.Supporters of the law say the ruling will hinder women's health.
Supreme Court strikes down Texas' abortion access law: Reaction from WI lawmakers
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday, June 27th struck down Texas' widely replicated regulation of abortion clinics in the court's biggest abortion case in nearly a quarter century.The justices voted 5-3 Monday in favor of Texas clinics that protested the regulations as a thinly veiled attempt to make it harder for women to get an abortion in the nation's second-most populous state.Justice Stephen Breyer's majority opinion for the court held that the regulations are medically unnecessary and unconstitutionally limit a woman's right to an abortion.Texas had argued that its 2013 law and subsequent regulations were needed to protect women's health.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday, June 27th struck down Texas' widely replicated regulation of abortion clinics in the court's biggest abortion case in nearly a quarter century.The justices voted 5-3 Monday in favor of Texas clinics that protested the regulations as a thinly veiled attempt to make it harder for women to get an abortion in the nation's second-most populous state.Justice Stephen Breyer's majority opinion for the court held that the regulations are medically unnecessary and unconstitutionally limit a woman's right to an abortion.Texas had argued that its 2013 law and subsequent regulations were needed to protect women's health.
Wisconsin abortion rules in danger after SCOTUS Texas ruling: Gov. Walker speaks out
PEWAUKEE -- The United States Supreme Court on Monday, June 27th issued a major ruling -- striking down Texas' regulations requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals.Supporters of the restrictions say they were necessary to protect women's health -- but in a 5-3 decision, the justices sided with clinics that had argued the regulations were a veiled attempt to make it more difficult for women to get abortions.This was the high court's first major decision on abortion in two decades.
PEWAUKEE -- The United States Supreme Court on Monday, June 27th issued a major ruling -- striking down Texas' regulations requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals.Supporters of the restrictions say they were necessary to protect women's health -- but in a 5-3 decision, the justices sided with clinics that had argued the regulations were a veiled attempt to make it more difficult for women to get abortions.This was the high court's first major decision on abortion in two decades.
Supreme Court Texas ruling could mean end of similar Wisconsin law
MADISON — The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling striking down Texas' regulation of abortion clinics could mean the end of a similar Wisconsin law.The justices voted 5-3 Monday in favor of Texas clinics, striking down rules that required doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals and required clinics to meet hospital-like standards for outpatient surgery.A similar law Wisconsin Republicans passed in 2013 regarding admitting privileges was struck down by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in November 2015.Wisconsin attorneys had petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse that decision.
MADISON — The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling striking down Texas' regulation of abortion clinics could mean the end of a similar Wisconsin law.The justices voted 5-3 Monday in favor of Texas clinics, striking down rules that required doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals and required clinics to meet hospital-like standards for outpatient surgery.A similar law Wisconsin Republicans passed in 2013 regarding admitting privileges was struck down by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in November 2015.Wisconsin attorneys had petitioned the Supreme Court to reverse that decision.
Finance committee OKs money for voter ID outreach
MADISON — The Legislature's budget committee has approved $250,000 to educate the public about Wisconsin's voter photo identification requirement.The state Government Accountability Board asked the Joint Finance Committee in April to release the money.
MADISON — The Legislature's budget committee has approved $250,000 to educate the public about Wisconsin's voter photo identification requirement.The state Government Accountability Board asked the Joint Finance Committee in April to release the money.
Judge denies request to put voter ID on hold
MADISON — A federal judge will not put a lawsuit over Wisconsin's voter identification law on hold while another similar challenge is pending in a different court.The U.S. District Court in Milwaukee on Wednesday posted a note in the court file saying the state Department of Justice's request for a stay in the case was denied.
MADISON — A federal judge will not put a lawsuit over Wisconsin's voter identification law on hold while another similar challenge is pending in a different court.The U.S. District Court in Milwaukee on Wednesday posted a note in the court file saying the state Department of Justice's request for a stay in the case was denied.
Judge says voting rules won't change for August election
MADISON — A federal judge hearing challenges to Wisconsin's voter identification law says the rules for the August primary election will be the same as they were for the April presidential primary.U.S. District Judge James Peterson said Thursday in court that he expects to issue a ruling in the lawsuit by the end of July.
MADISON — A federal judge hearing challenges to Wisconsin's voter identification law says the rules for the August primary election will be the same as they were for the April presidential primary.U.S. District Judge James Peterson said Thursday in court that he expects to issue a ruling in the lawsuit by the end of July.
Republicans ask panel chairs to consider voter ID outreach
MADISON — A group of Assembly Republicans have asked the leaders of the Legislature's budget committee to approve funding for a public education campaign on Wisconsin's voter photo identification law.The Government Accountability Board has asked the Joint Finance Committee for $250,000 to re-start education efforts the board dropped in 2012 after a legal challenge blocked the law.
MADISON — A group of Assembly Republicans have asked the leaders of the Legislature's budget committee to approve funding for a public education campaign on Wisconsin's voter photo identification law.The Government Accountability Board has asked the Joint Finance Committee for $250,000 to re-start education efforts the board dropped in 2012 after a legal challenge blocked the law.
Federal judge hears challenge to election law changes
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans were "giddy" about a voter identification requirement enacted in 2011 that they saw as an opportunity to drive down Democratic turnout at the polls, a former chief of staff to a GOP state senator testified Monday, May 16th in a federal trial targeting that law and others.The lawsuit targets more than a dozen changes to Wisconsin's election law passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature and signed by Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans were "giddy" about a voter identification requirement enacted in 2011 that they saw as an opportunity to drive down Democratic turnout at the polls, a former chief of staff to a GOP state senator testified Monday, May 16th in a federal trial targeting that law and others.The lawsuit targets more than a dozen changes to Wisconsin's election law passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature and signed by Gov.
Seeking unity: Democrats, Republicans want it but are having a tough time achieving it
MILWAUKEE -- Unity...
MILWAUKEE -- Unity...