Congress passes bill to avoid government shutdown
WASHINGTON — Congress cleared a bill Wednesday to fund the government and the federal response to Zika, avoiding a potentially embarrassing government shutdown just weeks before the election.The House and Senate approved the measure -- which would fund federal agencies through December 9 -- with just two days before federal agencies were set to run out of money.Once leaders resolved the final sticking point -- finding a mechanism to approve money for the city of Flint, Michigan, after its water system was contaminated with lead -- members of both parties were eager to wrap up votes and head home to campaign in the final sprint to the November election.
WASHINGTON — Congress cleared a bill Wednesday to fund the government and the federal response to Zika, avoiding a potentially embarrassing government shutdown just weeks before the election.The House and Senate approved the measure -- which would fund federal agencies through December 9 -- with just two days before federal agencies were set to run out of money.Once leaders resolved the final sticking point -- finding a mechanism to approve money for the city of Flint, Michigan, after its water system was contaminated with lead -- members of both parties were eager to wrap up votes and head home to campaign in the final sprint to the November election.
Who won? What impact will it have on the candidates here in WI? Milwaukee-area analysts weigh in on debate
NEW YORK -- The first presidential debate at Hofstra University in New York Monday, September 26th was the most-watched in the history of presidential debates -- averaging a total of 80.9 million viewers across 12 of the channels that carried it live.
NEW YORK -- The first presidential debate at Hofstra University in New York Monday, September 26th was the most-watched in the history of presidential debates -- averaging a total of 80.9 million viewers across 12 of the channels that carried it live.
Hillary Clinton supporters watch debate on Milwaukee's south side; 1 of 5 watch parties in the city
MILWAUKEE -- The highly anticipated debut debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump lived up to its billing Monday as the candidates clashed repeatedly over the economy, tax cuts for the wealthy and ISIS.Hillary Clinton's Wisconsin campaign scheduled a number of watch parties across the state.
MILWAUKEE -- The highly anticipated debut debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump lived up to its billing Monday as the candidates clashed repeatedly over the economy, tax cuts for the wealthy and ISIS.Hillary Clinton's Wisconsin campaign scheduled a number of watch parties across the state.
"Passionate and spirited:" Trump supporters gather in Waukesha County to watch first debate
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The highly anticipated debut debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump lived up to its billing Monday as the candidates clashed repeatedly over the economy, tax cuts for the wealthy and ISIS.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The highly anticipated debut debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump lived up to its billing Monday as the candidates clashed repeatedly over the economy, tax cuts for the wealthy and ISIS.
Trump's debate sniffles steal the conversation on Twitter
What's going on with Donald Trump's sniffles?The Republican candidate audibly and repeatedly sniffed – before, during and after statements – as he debated the highly-anticipated showdown with Hillary Clinton.As the microphone clearly picked up each sniff, Twitter users couldn't resist – especially after Clinton's bout of pneumonia and questions about her health:
What's going on with Donald Trump's sniffles?The Republican candidate audibly and repeatedly sniffed – before, during and after statements – as he debated the highly-anticipated showdown with Hillary Clinton.As the microphone clearly picked up each sniff, Twitter users couldn't resist – especially after Clinton's bout of pneumonia and questions about her health:
"They agreed to support the nominee:" Now, GOP party chair is pressing Republicans to back Donald Trump
KENOSHA -- Republican Party chair Reince Priebus has a warning for "Never Trump" Republicans -- support the nominee or your chances of running for president could come "never again."
KENOSHA -- Republican Party chair Reince Priebus has a warning for "Never Trump" Republicans -- support the nominee or your chances of running for president could come "never again."
Democrats attack Ron Johnson for $10 million payout, Republicans want Russ Feingold's emails
MILWAUKEE -- With eight weeks to go before election day, Wisconsin's U.S. Senate candidates are accusing each other of scandals, and both face federal complaints from the opposite party.
MILWAUKEE -- With eight weeks to go before election day, Wisconsin's U.S. Senate candidates are accusing each other of scandals, and both face federal complaints from the opposite party.
Wisconsin DOT to issue voting credentials overnight during election week
MADISON — The state Department of Transportation plans to ship voting credentials overnight to people who try to obtain photo identification during election week.The DOT offers free IDs for voting.
MADISON — The state Department of Transportation plans to ship voting credentials overnight to people who try to obtain photo identification during election week.The DOT offers free IDs for voting.
Appeals court stays ruling on voter ID
MADISION — An appeals court has stayed a federal judge's ruling which carved out an exception to a Wisconsin law that requires all voters to show photo IDs at the polls, but added the district court's decision is likely to be reversed on appeal.U.S. District Court Judge Lynn Adelman issued a preliminary injunction last month allowing people who haven't been able to obtain IDs to vote in the November 8th general election if they sign an affidavit stating why they couldn't get identification.The American Civil Liberties Union and the National Law Center for Homelessness and Poverty asked for the injunction in June.In staying Adelman's ruling, the appeals court in Chicago concluded, "both that the district court's decision is likely to be reversed on appeal and that disruption of the state's electoral system in the interim will cause irreparable injury."Gov.
MADISION — An appeals court has stayed a federal judge's ruling which carved out an exception to a Wisconsin law that requires all voters to show photo IDs at the polls, but added the district court's decision is likely to be reversed on appeal.U.S. District Court Judge Lynn Adelman issued a preliminary injunction last month allowing people who haven't been able to obtain IDs to vote in the November 8th general election if they sign an affidavit stating why they couldn't get identification.The American Civil Liberties Union and the National Law Center for Homelessness and Poverty asked for the injunction in June.In staying Adelman's ruling, the appeals court in Chicago concluded, "both that the district court's decision is likely to be reversed on appeal and that disruption of the state's electoral system in the interim will cause irreparable injury."Gov.
DA John Chisholm defeats primary challenger Attorney Verona Swanigan
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm defeated Attorney Verona Swanigan in the partisan primary Tuesday, August 10th.Chisholm is running for a fourth term.He cast his ballot Tuesday morning at the South Shore Pavilion before heading to work.There are no Republican candidates running for the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm defeated Attorney Verona Swanigan in the partisan primary Tuesday, August 10th.Chisholm is running for a fourth term.He cast his ballot Tuesday morning at the South Shore Pavilion before heading to work.There are no Republican candidates running for the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
Paul Nehlen's longshot bid to unseat House Speaker Paul Ryan falls short
JANESVILLE -- Political rookie Paul Nehlen's longshot bid to unseat House Speaker Paul Ryan fell short Tuesday, August 9th.Ryan beat Nehlen in the partisan primary.
JANESVILLE -- Political rookie Paul Nehlen's longshot bid to unseat House Speaker Paul Ryan fell short Tuesday, August 9th.Ryan beat Nehlen in the partisan primary.
Wisconsin Senate's 4th District: Lena Taylor defeats challenger Mandela Barnes in partisan primary
MILWAUKEE -- Senator Lena Taylor was challenged by Representative Mandela Barnes in the partisan primary election Tuesday, August 9th in the race for a seat in the Wisconsin Senate's 4th District -- and Taylor won, the Associated Press reported around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.Taylor sits on the state's budget writing committee.
MILWAUKEE -- Senator Lena Taylor was challenged by Representative Mandela Barnes in the partisan primary election Tuesday, August 9th in the race for a seat in the Wisconsin Senate's 4th District -- and Taylor won, the Associated Press reported around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.Taylor sits on the state's budget writing committee.
Mandela Barnes, who gave up Assembly seat to challenge Senator Lena Taylor loses primary
GLENDALE -- Representative Mandela Barnes challenged Senator Lena Taylor for her 4th District Wisconsin Senate seat.
GLENDALE -- Representative Mandela Barnes challenged Senator Lena Taylor for her 4th District Wisconsin Senate seat.
Ron Johnson had no challenger in partisan primary, but still, he rallied supporters in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Incumbent Republican Senator Ron Johnson did not have a challenger Tuesday, August 9th in the partisan primary -- but still, he rallied supporters in Waukesha.
WAUKESHA -- Incumbent Republican Senator Ron Johnson did not have a challenger Tuesday, August 9th in the partisan primary -- but still, he rallied supporters in Waukesha.
Russ Feingold defeats political newcomer Scott Harbach to face Ron Johnson for Senate seat
RACINE -- Former Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold on Tuesday, August 9th faced political newcomer Scott Harbach from Kenosha in the partisan primary election.
RACINE -- Former Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold on Tuesday, August 9th faced political newcomer Scott Harbach from Kenosha in the partisan primary election.
Elections officials take complaints about improper electioneering by supporters of Paul Nehlen
MOUNT PLEASANT/OAK CREEK -- Elections officials said Tuesday, August 9th there have been complaints about improper electioneering by supporters of Paul Nehlen, who's running against House Speaker Paul Ryan in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District.Wisconsin Elections Commission spokesman Reid Magney says complaints have come from Oak Creek, Mount Pleasant and Janesville about Nehlen supporters who are placing political signs too close to polling locations.
MOUNT PLEASANT/OAK CREEK -- Elections officials said Tuesday, August 9th there have been complaints about improper electioneering by supporters of Paul Nehlen, who's running against House Speaker Paul Ryan in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District.Wisconsin Elections Commission spokesman Reid Magney says complaints have come from Oak Creek, Mount Pleasant and Janesville about Nehlen supporters who are placing political signs too close to polling locations.
Voter ID requirement IN EFFECT for primary election Tuesday, August 9th
MILWAUKEE -- Do I need an ID, or do I not need an ID?
MILWAUKEE -- Do I need an ID, or do I not need an ID?
Dane County poll workers forced to adjust to faulty ballots
MADISON — Poll workers in Dane County will have to recopy votes from thousands of defective absentee ballots on Election Day next week.The Wisconsin State Journal reported Saturday that a problem with the ballots' margin has caused trouble feeding the ballots through voting machines.The county had about 150,000 ballots printed for the Aug. 9 primary.
MADISON — Poll workers in Dane County will have to recopy votes from thousands of defective absentee ballots on Election Day next week.The Wisconsin State Journal reported Saturday that a problem with the ballots' margin has caused trouble feeding the ballots through voting machines.The county had about 150,000 ballots printed for the Aug. 9 primary.
Liberal groups appeal voter ID ruling
MADISON — Two liberal groups are appealing a legal ruling that loosens Wisconsin's voter photo identification requirement.One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund, Inc., challenged the voter ID law and other Republican-imposed election restrictions.U.S. District Judge James Peterson on Friday upheld the voter ID requirement but the ruling was still a win for the groups.
MADISON — Two liberal groups are appealing a legal ruling that loosens Wisconsin's voter photo identification requirement.One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund, Inc., challenged the voter ID law and other Republican-imposed election restrictions.U.S. District Judge James Peterson on Friday upheld the voter ID requirement but the ruling was still a win for the groups.
Justice Department asks appeals court to stay voter ID ruling
MADISON — State attorneys have asked a federal appeals court to temporarily block a ruling allowing Wisconsin residents to vote without photo identification.U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman issued an injunction in July -- allowing people struggling to obtain IDs to vote in the November 8th election if they sign an affidavit.State Justice Department attorneys filed notice of appeal July 22nd with the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
MADISON — State attorneys have asked a federal appeals court to temporarily block a ruling allowing Wisconsin residents to vote without photo identification.U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman issued an injunction in July -- allowing people struggling to obtain IDs to vote in the November 8th election if they sign an affidavit.State Justice Department attorneys filed notice of appeal July 22nd with the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.