Archdiocese asks Supreme Court to review appeals court decision on $55M cemetery trust fund
MILWAUKEE -- In March, an appeals court ruled a $55 million cemetery trust fund is fair game in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s bankruptcy case, and now, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's "Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust" has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court -- asking that they review the appeals court decision relating to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago in May that the fund created by New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan when he was archbishop of Milwaukee is not covered by the federal law that protects religious organizations from government interference.Attorneys for clergy sexual abuse victims say Dolan created the fund to hide money from their clients.
MILWAUKEE -- In March, an appeals court ruled a $55 million cemetery trust fund is fair game in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s bankruptcy case, and now, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's "Cemetery Perpetual Care Trust" has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court -- asking that they review the appeals court decision relating to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago in May that the fund created by New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan when he was archbishop of Milwaukee is not covered by the federal law that protects religious organizations from government interference.Attorneys for clergy sexual abuse victims say Dolan created the fund to hide money from their clients.
Supporters, opponents of same-sex marriage weigh in on U.S. Supreme Court ruling
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the LGBT community in Milwaukee and their allies are celebrating even though same-sex marriage has been legal in Wisconsin since last year.
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the LGBT community in Milwaukee and their allies are celebrating even though same-sex marriage has been legal in Wisconsin since last year.
Lawmakers, community leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage
MILWAUKEE -- Lawmakers and community leaders throughout Wisconsin are sharing their thoughts on the U.S. Supreme Courts decision saying all same-sex couples have the right to marry.
MILWAUKEE -- Lawmakers and community leaders throughout Wisconsin are sharing their thoughts on the U.S. Supreme Courts decision saying all same-sex couples have the right to marry.
This excerpt from the Supreme Court ruling is moving people to tears
Justice Anthony Kennedy authored today’s ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states.In closing his opinion, he wrote this passage, which is moving many to tears:
Justice Anthony Kennedy authored today’s ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states.In closing his opinion, he wrote this passage, which is moving many to tears:
U.S. Supreme Court upholds key provision in Affordable Care Act
MILWAUKEE -- In a 6-3 decision Thursday, June 25th, the United States Supreme Court saved the controversial Affordable Care Act -- the health care law that will define President Barack Obama's administration for generations to come.
MILWAUKEE -- In a 6-3 decision Thursday, June 25th, the United States Supreme Court saved the controversial Affordable Care Act -- the health care law that will define President Barack Obama's administration for generations to come.
Lawmakers, community leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court's decision on ACA
MILWAUKEE -- Reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to save the controversial Affordable Care Act is generating reaction from lawmakers and other community leaders.
MILWAUKEE -- Reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to save the controversial Affordable Care Act is generating reaction from lawmakers and other community leaders.
U.S. Supreme Court won't hear appeal over Governor Walker campaign probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from a conservative group seeking to end an investigation into possible illegal coordination between Wisconsin Gov.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from a conservative group seeking to end an investigation into possible illegal coordination between Wisconsin Gov.
Supreme Court to hear same-sex marriage arguments Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday is a potential watershed moment for gay and lesbian couples.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday is a potential watershed moment for gay and lesbian couples.
Legal fight over voter IDs in Wisconsin continues
MADISON (AP) — The legal fight over what type of identification Wisconsin voters can show at the polls and be allowed to cast ballots continues.The American Civil Liberties Union and state of Wisconsin are still battling more than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a constitutional challenge to the state's voter ID requirement.The Supreme Court on March 23 declined to hear the ACLU's appeal of lower court's ruling declaring the law to be constitutional.But a number of issues raised by the ACLU in the lawsuit have not been resolved.In particular, the ACLU wants the state to be required to accept out-of-state driver's licenses and photo identification cards issued both to veterans and at two-year technical colleges.The Wisconsin Department of Justice objected in court filings Friday.
MADISON (AP) — The legal fight over what type of identification Wisconsin voters can show at the polls and be allowed to cast ballots continues.The American Civil Liberties Union and state of Wisconsin are still battling more than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a constitutional challenge to the state's voter ID requirement.The Supreme Court on March 23 declined to hear the ACLU's appeal of lower court's ruling declaring the law to be constitutional.But a number of issues raised by the ACLU in the lawsuit have not been resolved.In particular, the ACLU wants the state to be required to accept out-of-state driver's licenses and photo identification cards issued both to veterans and at two-year technical colleges.The Wisconsin Department of Justice objected in court filings Friday.
Referenda calling for separation from Racine Unified School District pass in two villages - what's next?
CALEDONIA/RACINE (WITI) -- It passed by a hair, but it passed.
CALEDONIA/RACINE (WITI) -- It passed by a hair, but it passed.
Constitutional amendment passes: Supreme Court will now vote to decide its chief justice
MADISON (AP) — Voters have approved a constitutional amendment changing the way the chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is chosen.The seven-member court will now vote to decide their chief justice.
MADISON (AP) — Voters have approved a constitutional amendment changing the way the chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is chosen.The seven-member court will now vote to decide their chief justice.
Ann Walsh Bradley elected to third term on Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating James Daley
MADISON (WITI/AP) — On Tuesday, April 7th, Election Day in Wisconsin, two questions affecting the Wisconsin Supreme Court were on the ballot.
MADISON (WITI/AP) — On Tuesday, April 7th, Election Day in Wisconsin, two questions affecting the Wisconsin Supreme Court were on the ballot.
Election Day: Officials in Milwaukee took questions on amendment referendum, voter ID
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tuesday, April 7th was Election Day in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tuesday, April 7th was Election Day in Wisconsin.
Election Day is Tuesday, April 7th: How many voters are expected at the polls?
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board is predicting voter turnout of 20 percent for the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 7.A photo ID is not required on April 7 for voters to receive their ballots, but one will be required for future elections, including special elections in 2015.Wisconsin’s voters will choose among 10,689 candidates for 7,628 state and local offices, as well as vote on one state constitutional amendment and 113 different local referenda.The constitutional amendment asks voters whether the chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court should be elected for a two-year term by a majority of the justices.
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board is predicting voter turnout of 20 percent for the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 7.A photo ID is not required on April 7 for voters to receive their ballots, but one will be required for future elections, including special elections in 2015.Wisconsin’s voters will choose among 10,689 candidates for 7,628 state and local offices, as well as vote on one state constitutional amendment and 113 different local referenda.The constitutional amendment asks voters whether the chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court should be elected for a two-year term by a majority of the justices.
In-person absentee voting underway in city of Milwaukee: Election Day Tuesday, April 7th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Next Tuesday, April 7th is Election Day, and Milwaukee County Clerk Joseph Czarnezki wants to let Milwaukee residents know they can vote now by casting an in-person absentee ballot.If you live in the city of Milwaukee, you can vote in-person absentee by casting your ballot at Milwaukee City Hall -- 200 E.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Next Tuesday, April 7th is Election Day, and Milwaukee County Clerk Joseph Czarnezki wants to let Milwaukee residents know they can vote now by casting an in-person absentee ballot.If you live in the city of Milwaukee, you can vote in-person absentee by casting your ballot at Milwaukee City Hall -- 200 E.
Should state Supreme Court justices choose their leader? Voters will decide on April 7th
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin voters will decide on April 7th whether to amend the state constitution to let state Supreme Court justices choose their leader.Approval almost certainly would mean the court's conservative majority will strip long-time Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson of her title.
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin voters will decide on April 7th whether to amend the state constitution to let state Supreme Court justices choose their leader.Approval almost certainly would mean the court's conservative majority will strip long-time Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson of her title.
Wisconsin's Voter ID law will not be in effect for April 7th election; but it will be after that
WASHINGTON (WITI/AP) — After years of legal wrangling, it appears Wisconsin's Voter ID law will soon be in effect -- but Attorney General Brad Schimel says that won't happen in time for the April 7th election.Schimel said Monday, March 23rd that because absentee voting has already begun, it is too late to implement the law for this election.
WASHINGTON (WITI/AP) — After years of legal wrangling, it appears Wisconsin's Voter ID law will soon be in effect -- but Attorney General Brad Schimel says that won't happen in time for the April 7th election.Schimel said Monday, March 23rd that because absentee voting has already begun, it is too late to implement the law for this election.
The clock is ticking! Deadline to enroll in federal health insurance is midnight Sunday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The deadline to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare is midnight Sunday, February 15th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The deadline to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare is midnight Sunday, February 15th.
ACT NOW: Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment deadline looming
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Sunday is the deadline of open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace, also known as Obama Care.Officials say although many have already signed up..."The Greater Milwaukee Area we now know that 44,000 citizens have signed up for health insurance just during this open enrollment period," said U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Regional Director Kathleen Falk.There are still a lot of people unaware of this looming deadline."Of the uninsured still out there, about 9 out of 10 don't know were in this open enrollment period," said Falk.But they have options, Milwaukee County is hosting a series of enrollment events to help people register.The public can also call 211 to get enrollment questions answered and learn about enrollment events near them."I know there are going to be a lot of people in our community who are intimidated by this.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Sunday is the deadline of open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace, also known as Obama Care.Officials say although many have already signed up..."The Greater Milwaukee Area we now know that 44,000 citizens have signed up for health insurance just during this open enrollment period," said U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Regional Director Kathleen Falk.There are still a lot of people unaware of this looming deadline."Of the uninsured still out there, about 9 out of 10 don't know were in this open enrollment period," said Falk.But they have options, Milwaukee County is hosting a series of enrollment events to help people register.The public can also call 211 to get enrollment questions answered and learn about enrollment events near them."I know there are going to be a lot of people in our community who are intimidated by this.
Paul Ryan's take on Mitt Romney's 2016 decision
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Rep.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Rep.