“There is a lot at stake:" Democrats plan days of action with one year left until 2016 election
WASHINGTON – This week, Democrats are kicking off “Keep America Moving Forward” days of action to mark one year out from the November 2016 elections.According to officials with the Democratic National Committee, across the country this week, Democratic state parties will be holding a variety of engagement activities to spread the word to their friends and neighbors about the importance of protecting the economic improvement under President Obama's leadership, and to continue creating economic opportunity for the middle class.DNC officials say it’s clear that Republican presidential candidates are set on reversing those gains and dragging our country back to economic policies like tax cuts for the super-wealthy that already proved disastrous under previous Republican presidents.“Keep America Moving Forward” events across the country are designed to look to the future, mobilizing, energizing, and engaging voters through voter registration, volunteer recruitment, training and other events, DNC officials say.
WASHINGTON – This week, Democrats are kicking off “Keep America Moving Forward” days of action to mark one year out from the November 2016 elections.According to officials with the Democratic National Committee, across the country this week, Democratic state parties will be holding a variety of engagement activities to spread the word to their friends and neighbors about the importance of protecting the economic improvement under President Obama's leadership, and to continue creating economic opportunity for the middle class.DNC officials say it’s clear that Republican presidential candidates are set on reversing those gains and dragging our country back to economic policies like tax cuts for the super-wealthy that already proved disastrous under previous Republican presidents.“Keep America Moving Forward” events across the country are designed to look to the future, mobilizing, energizing, and engaging voters through voter registration, volunteer recruitment, training and other events, DNC officials say.
County Board committee approves amendment to arrange free bus rides for voter registration, ID
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board Committee on Finance, Personnel, and Audit on Thursday, October 29th approved a budget amendment that requires the Milwaukee County Transit System to develop a proposal to arrange free bus rides for people traveling to receive voter identification documents or registering to vote.“Voter suppression is real in Wisconsin, and we need to do everything we can to ease the burden on those who want to vote,” said Supervisor Khalif Rainey, sponsor of the amendment. “By providing free bus rides for people to get proper voter ID or to register to vote, we will enhance the chances that those people will be able to take part in the democratic process.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board Committee on Finance, Personnel, and Audit on Thursday, October 29th approved a budget amendment that requires the Milwaukee County Transit System to develop a proposal to arrange free bus rides for people traveling to receive voter identification documents or registering to vote.“Voter suppression is real in Wisconsin, and we need to do everything we can to ease the burden on those who want to vote,” said Supervisor Khalif Rainey, sponsor of the amendment. “By providing free bus rides for people to get proper voter ID or to register to vote, we will enhance the chances that those people will be able to take part in the democratic process.
Federal judge denies civil rights group's request to let voters use more forms of ID at polls
MADISON — A federal judge has denied a civil rights group's request to let voters use more forms of photo identification at the polls.The American Civil Liberties Union had asked U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman to declare technical college IDs, out-of-state driver licenses and veterans photo IDs are acceptable forms of photo identification at the polls.Adelman refused, ruling Monday, October 29th that so far no one has said technical college IDs aren't acceptable; the out-of-state request is moot because the plaintiffs who raised it have U.S. passports they can use at the polls; and lawmakers were within their rights when they excluded veteran IDs.ACLU attorney Sean Young says the organization is considering its appeal options.
MADISON — A federal judge has denied a civil rights group's request to let voters use more forms of photo identification at the polls.The American Civil Liberties Union had asked U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman to declare technical college IDs, out-of-state driver licenses and veterans photo IDs are acceptable forms of photo identification at the polls.Adelman refused, ruling Monday, October 29th that so far no one has said technical college IDs aren't acceptable; the out-of-state request is moot because the plaintiffs who raised it have U.S. passports they can use at the polls; and lawmakers were within their rights when they excluded veteran IDs.ACLU attorney Sean Young says the organization is considering its appeal options.
Badger Guns: As case heads to higher courts, it could set a standard for gun shops
MILWAUKEE -- The case has received national attention.
MILWAUKEE -- The case has received national attention.
Milwaukee's ready to "roll out the red carpet" for Republican presidential debate
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Theatre will be hosting the Republican presidential debate on November 10th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Theatre will be hosting the Republican presidential debate on November 10th.
Mark your calendar: Milwaukee Theatre to host Republican presidential debate in November
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Theatre will be the site of a Republican presidential primary debate on the evening of Tuesday, November 10th.FOX Business Network (FBN) will partner with the Wall Street Journal to host the debate.The debate will focus on jobs, taxes, and the general health of the economy, as well as domestic and international policy issues.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Theatre will be the site of a Republican presidential primary debate on the evening of Tuesday, November 10th.FOX Business Network (FBN) will partner with the Wall Street Journal to host the debate.The debate will focus on jobs, taxes, and the general health of the economy, as well as domestic and international policy issues.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Wisconsin to host Democratic presidential primary debate February 11th; site not yet named
MADISON — Wisconsin will host a Democratic presidential primary debate on Feb. 11.The Democratic National Committee announced the date on Thursday.
MADISON — Wisconsin will host a Democratic presidential primary debate on Feb. 11.The Democratic National Committee announced the date on Thursday.
U.S. Supreme Court lets Ho-Chunk video poker decision stand
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A court decision to let the Ho-Chunk Nation offer video poker at its Madison casino will stand after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case.The Wisconsin State Journal reports the Supreme Court refused to take case on Monday with no comment.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A court decision to let the Ho-Chunk Nation offer video poker at its Madison casino will stand after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case.The Wisconsin State Journal reports the Supreme Court refused to take case on Monday with no comment.
Paul Ryan, Republicans move forward with plan to defund Planned Parenthood
KENOSHA -- Congressman Paul Ryan says he and fellow Republicans are moving forward with a new plan to defund Planned Parenthood.At a town hall-style meeting Monday in Kenosha, Ryan delivered tough news to Republican voters frustrated by their party's inability to make good on campaign promises.
KENOSHA -- Congressman Paul Ryan says he and fellow Republicans are moving forward with a new plan to defund Planned Parenthood.At a town hall-style meeting Monday in Kenosha, Ryan delivered tough news to Republican voters frustrated by their party's inability to make good on campaign promises.
Wisconsin voter ID fight goes before federal court
MILWAUKEE — Opponents of Wisconsin's voter identification law have argued in federal court that the legislation is improperly restrictive and should be expanded to allow more forms of ID to be used at the polls.The case Monday represents the latest push from the American Civil Liberties Union against a law passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature and signed by Gov.
MILWAUKEE — Opponents of Wisconsin's voter identification law have argued in federal court that the legislation is improperly restrictive and should be expanded to allow more forms of ID to be used at the polls.The case Monday represents the latest push from the American Civil Liberties Union against a law passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature and signed by Gov.
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New Marquette Law School poll shows Walker leads GOP candidates
MILWAUKEE -- The latest Marquette University Law School poll was released on Thursday afternoon, August 20th -- and it shows Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- The latest Marquette University Law School poll was released on Thursday afternoon, August 20th -- and it shows Gov.
"We feel really good:" Gov. Walker started his day at the fair, and he'll end it at the debate in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Political experts say the key for Governor Scott Walker in the first GOP presidential debate Thursday, August 6th in Cleveland is to prove he can win the presidency.There are 17 declared Republican presidential candidates. 10 were selected to take part in the debate.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Political experts say the key for Governor Scott Walker in the first GOP presidential debate Thursday, August 6th in Cleveland is to prove he can win the presidency.There are 17 declared Republican presidential candidates. 10 were selected to take part in the debate.
Man who coached Walker when he was running for governor says debate format "plays to his strengths"
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Very few people can say they've had access to Governor Scott Walker right before a debate.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Very few people can say they've had access to Governor Scott Walker right before a debate.
“We are thrilled:" Democrats schedule six primary debates; one in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN -- Democrats will hold six presidential debates beginning October 13th in Nevada -- and one of them will be held in Wisconsin.Democratic National Committee Chair Rep.
WISCONSIN -- Democrats will hold six presidential debates beginning October 13th in Nevada -- and one of them will be held in Wisconsin.Democratic National Committee Chair Rep.
Who's in, and who's out? Fox News names 10 candidates who will take part in GOP presidential debate
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The first Republican presidential debate is set for this Thursday, August 6th in Cleveland, Ohio.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The first Republican presidential debate is set for this Thursday, August 6th in Cleveland, Ohio.
Attorney General asks U.S. Supreme Court to hear appeal of ruling that allows Ho-Chunk to offer video poker
MADISON — Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his appeal of a federal court ruling that allows the Ho-Chunk Nation to offer video poker at its Madison casino.Schimel on Tuesday, July 28th announced the request to hear the case had been filed on Monday.The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in April reversed a lower court ruling and said the video poker offered at the casino was legal.The state Department of Justice had argued that video poker at the facility is a Class III card game and therefore prohibited under the terms of the tribe's gambling compact with the state.The appeals court said the state must criminalize a gambling activity in order to prohibit the tribe from engaging in it.
MADISON — Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his appeal of a federal court ruling that allows the Ho-Chunk Nation to offer video poker at its Madison casino.Schimel on Tuesday, July 28th announced the request to hear the case had been filed on Monday.The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in April reversed a lower court ruling and said the video poker offered at the casino was legal.The state Department of Justice had argued that video poker at the facility is a Class III card game and therefore prohibited under the terms of the tribe's gambling compact with the state.The appeals court said the state must criminalize a gambling activity in order to prohibit the tribe from engaging in it.
Senators in for rare Sunday session in Washington to consider amendments to highway bill
WASHINGTON — It's a rare Sunday session for senators, and on the agenda are efforts to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law and revive the federal Export-Import Bank.They're amendments to a must-pass highway bill that the Senate is trying to complete ahead of a July 31st deadline.
WASHINGTON — It's a rare Sunday session for senators, and on the agenda are efforts to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law and revive the federal Export-Import Bank.They're amendments to a must-pass highway bill that the Senate is trying to complete ahead of a July 31st deadline.
Now that he has a deal with Iran, Pres. Obama must face Congress
WASHINGTON -- With a historic deal meant to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions in place, President Barack Obama has ticked off another legacy-making item on his checklist -- as long as Congress doesn't get in his way.Early Tuesday, Obama launched a sales pitch to lawmakers who remain deeply skeptical of the nuclear deal.
WASHINGTON -- With a historic deal meant to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions in place, President Barack Obama has ticked off another legacy-making item on his checklist -- as long as Congress doesn't get in his way.Early Tuesday, Obama launched a sales pitch to lawmakers who remain deeply skeptical of the nuclear deal.