"Voting laws attempt to fix a system that isn't broken:" Justice Dept. weighs in on Wisconsin, Ohio Voter ID cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has sided with challengers of voting laws in Wisconsin and Ohio, saying measures in those states unfairly affect minority voters.At issue is a Wisconsin law that requires voters to present photo ID at the polls and an Ohio law that limits when voters can cast an early ballot.The Justice Department has warned of legal actions against states after the Supreme Court last year wiped out a major provision of the Voting Rights Act.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has sided with challengers of voting laws in Wisconsin and Ohio, saying measures in those states unfairly affect minority voters.At issue is a Wisconsin law that requires voters to present photo ID at the polls and an Ohio law that limits when voters can cast an early ballot.The Justice Department has warned of legal actions against states after the Supreme Court last year wiped out a major provision of the Voting Rights Act.
Judge in Green Bay hears arguments in Obamacare lawsuit filed by Sen. Ron Johnson
GREEN BAY (WITI) — Should members of Congress and their employees get special treatment when it comes to getting health insurance under the Affordable Care Act?
GREEN BAY (WITI) — Should members of Congress and their employees get special treatment when it comes to getting health insurance under the Affordable Care Act?
Supreme Court "Hobby Lobby" ruling Monday drawing mixed reaction in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A major decision from the Supreme Court on Monday, June 30th in the so-called "Hobby Lobby" case.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A major decision from the Supreme Court on Monday, June 30th in the so-called "Hobby Lobby" case.
Running for Congress: Convicted felon Gary George
MADISON (AP) — Convicted felon and former state Sen.
MADISON (AP) — Convicted felon and former state Sen.
Voter ID: GOP leaders say no time for special session
MADISON (AP) — Republican leaders of the Wisconsin state Senate say there is not enough time for the Legislature to convene in special session and pass a voter identification law that can be in effect for the November election.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says that a federal court ruling Tuesday striking down the law leaves little room for the Legislature to act.Fitzgerald says, "It's not going to be resolved for the November election."Republican Senate President Mike Ellis agrees, saying calling a special session to pass a voter ID law would be an "exercise in futility."The state Department of Justice is appealing Tuesday's ruling.
MADISON (AP) — Republican leaders of the Wisconsin state Senate say there is not enough time for the Legislature to convene in special session and pass a voter identification law that can be in effect for the November election.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says that a federal court ruling Tuesday striking down the law leaves little room for the Legislature to act.Fitzgerald says, "It's not going to be resolved for the November election."Republican Senate President Mike Ellis agrees, saying calling a special session to pass a voter ID law would be an "exercise in futility."The state Department of Justice is appealing Tuesday's ruling.
Crowded race: Five candidates running for Petri's seat in Congress
OSHKOSH (AP) — A second Democrat has entered the race to replace U.S. Rep.
OSHKOSH (AP) — A second Democrat has entered the race to replace U.S. Rep.
Gov. Walker could call lawmakers back into session on Voter ID
MADISON (WITI) -- Last week, the Wisconsin Legislature finished its two-year session by voting on a bevy of bills -- but their work may not be done yet!
MADISON (WITI) -- Last week, the Wisconsin Legislature finished its two-year session by voting on a bevy of bills -- but their work may not be done yet!
Republicans like campaign money ruling, Democrats don't
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans call the Supreme Court's latest ruling on campaign donations a victory for free speech.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans call the Supreme Court's latest ruling on campaign donations a victory for free speech.
Some say you should "absolutely" vote in off-year elections
WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- April 1st marked Election Day in Wisconsin -- but not many people were expected to vote.
WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- April 1st marked Election Day in Wisconsin -- but not many people were expected to vote.
Help available at polls to help voters with referendum question
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tuesday, April 1st is Election Day!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tuesday, April 1st is Election Day!
Voter turnout of 12% expected on Election Day
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board is predicting voter turnout of 12 percent for the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 1.Wisconsin’s voters will choose among 5,981 candidates for 3,794 state and local offices, as well vote in 101 different local referenda.Local races include elections for three court of appeals judges, 39 circuit court judges as well as many county board supervisors, mayors, village presidents and school board members.Other local referenda range from advisory questions about nonpartisan redistricting and legalization of marijuana in Dane County to cutting the pay and benefits of Milwaukee County Board supervisors.To find out which candidates and referendums they will see on the ballot, voters should visit the MyVote Wisconsin website: http://myvote.wi.gov.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board is predicting voter turnout of 12 percent for the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 1.Wisconsin’s voters will choose among 5,981 candidates for 3,794 state and local offices, as well vote in 101 different local referenda.Local races include elections for three court of appeals judges, 39 circuit court judges as well as many county board supervisors, mayors, village presidents and school board members.Other local referenda range from advisory questions about nonpartisan redistricting and legalization of marijuana in Dane County to cutting the pay and benefits of Milwaukee County Board supervisors.To find out which candidates and referendums they will see on the ballot, voters should visit the MyVote Wisconsin website: http://myvote.wi.gov.
Gov. Scott Walker would call voter ID special session
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
MADISON (AP) — Gov.
State's Supreme Court considers challenges to Voter ID Law
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin's controversial Voter ID Law is headed for the state's Supreme Court.
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin's controversial Voter ID Law is headed for the state's Supreme Court.
Minimum wage debate heats up in Wisconsin
MADISON (WITI) -- A national debate over the minimum wage started a year ago when President Obama called for an increase to $9 an hour in his State of the Union speech -- but with the fighting over sequesters and shutdowns, the issue gained little traction in Congress.The issue has played out state to state as fast food and other low-wage workers have staged protests for higher wages.
MADISON (WITI) -- A national debate over the minimum wage started a year ago when President Obama called for an increase to $9 an hour in his State of the Union speech -- but with the fighting over sequesters and shutdowns, the issue gained little traction in Congress.The issue has played out state to state as fast food and other low-wage workers have staged protests for higher wages.
Health coverage questions swirl around Affordable Care Act
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Health coverage questions swirl around the Affordable Care Act as we enter the new year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Health coverage questions swirl around the Affordable Care Act as we enter the new year.
Voters take to the polls in 21st Assembly District special election
SOUTH MILWAUKEE/OAK CREEK/FRANKLIN (WITI) -- It was Election Day in Wisconsin on Tuesday, November 19th, with voters headed to the polls for one primary and two special elections.A special election was held for the vacant Assembly seat that was held for 10 years by Rep.
SOUTH MILWAUKEE/OAK CREEK/FRANKLIN (WITI) -- It was Election Day in Wisconsin on Tuesday, November 19th, with voters headed to the polls for one primary and two special elections.A special election was held for the vacant Assembly seat that was held for 10 years by Rep.
Govt. memo warned of high security risk at health care website
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- An internal government memo written just days before the start of open enrollment for Obamacare warned of a "high" security risk because of a lack of testing of the HealthCare.gov website."Due to system readiness issues, the SCA (security control assessment) was only partly completed," said the internal memo from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. "This constitutes a risk that must be accepted and mitigated to support the Marketplace Day 1 operations."The memo, which was provided in response to a request from the House Oversight Committee, goes on to explain that CMS would create a "dedicated security team" to monitor the risk, conduct weekly scans and within 60 to 90 days after the website went live, "conduct a full-scale SCA test."The memo did not detail the security concerns.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- An internal government memo written just days before the start of open enrollment for Obamacare warned of a "high" security risk because of a lack of testing of the HealthCare.gov website."Due to system readiness issues, the SCA (security control assessment) was only partly completed," said the internal memo from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. "This constitutes a risk that must be accepted and mitigated to support the Marketplace Day 1 operations."The memo, which was provided in response to a request from the House Oversight Committee, goes on to explain that CMS would create a "dedicated security team" to monitor the risk, conduct weekly scans and within 60 to 90 days after the website went live, "conduct a full-scale SCA test."The memo did not detail the security concerns.
With government shutdown over, Milw. area veterans relieved
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The government shutdown is over, after Congress Wednesday night passed a bill to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The government shutdown is over, after Congress Wednesday night passed a bill to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling.
Federal workers prepare to get back on the job after deal reached
WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) -- As the 2013 government shutdown comes to an end, it's time for federal workers to get back to work.It could especially be tricky getting the word out to all 450,000 employees, who are home on furlough.
WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) -- As the 2013 government shutdown comes to an end, it's time for federal workers to get back to work.It could especially be tricky getting the word out to all 450,000 employees, who are home on furlough.
Wis. senators weigh in on deal to avoid government shutdown
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Democratic and Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate reached a deal on Wednesday, October 16th to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling.What do Wisconsin's senators think of the deal?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Democratic and Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate reached a deal on Wednesday, October 16th to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling.What do Wisconsin's senators think of the deal?