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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fails in attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
WASHINGTON — Efforts by a small group of far-right U.S. House Republicans to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership role failed Wednesday night, ending weeks of infighting about whether the Louisianan should remain the head of that chamber. Republican lawmakers joined by Democrats voted 359-43 to table, or set aside, the so-called motion to […] The post U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fails in attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Negotiations between UW-Madison encampment protesters and administration at a halt
Communication between UW-Madison pro-Palestinian student protesters and campus administration seemed to have fallen apart on Wednesday after protesters requested more than the university leaders were willing to agree to. The student-led encampment is in its second week, as protesters join similar encampments on campuses around the country to display their opposition to Israel’s ongoing war […] The post Negotiations between UW-Madison encampment protesters and administration at a halt appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Nebraska U.S. Rep. Bacon seeks to censure Minnesota Rep. Omar over ‘antisemitic rhetoric’
WASHINGTON — Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar could face a censure vote as soon as next week, after a Nebraska Republican filed a resolution condemning comments she made during a visit to protests at Columbia University last month. Rep. Don Bacon’s four-page resolution says during the visit Omar “referred to Jewish students as ‘pro-genocide’” […] The post Nebraska U.S. Rep. Bacon seeks to censure Minnesota Rep. Omar over ‘antisemitic rhetoric’ appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wedding barn owners sue to invalidate law they say threatens their business
Owners of wedding barns in Wisconsin filed a lawsuit Tuesday to invalidate part of a new law they say could put them out of business. The lawsuit, brought by wedding barn owners in Green Lake and Trempealeau counties with the aid of a conservative legal group, challenges language in the law signed last year by […] The post Wedding barn owners sue to invalidate law they say threatens their business appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Lawmakers agree on opioid plan, remain deadlocked on PFAS, hospital funds
Republican state lawmakers on the Legislature’s budget committee rewrote the spending plan Tuesday for Wisconsin’s next allotment of opioid settlement money, throwing out items the state health department had pushed for and instead boosting spending on existing programs to address addiction to the powerful drugs. The committee’s GOP leaders also once again snubbed Gov. Tony […] The post Lawmakers agree on opioid plan, remain deadlocked on PFAS, hospital funds appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Republicans approve audit of Wisconsin diversity, equity and inclusion practices
The Wisconsin Republican-led Legislative Joint Audit Committee approved the start of an audit Tuesday into diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) activities across state agencies. The action is Republicans’ latest move to target DEI initiatives across the state. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) called for the audit at the end of 2023 — following a deal […] The post Republicans approve audit of Wisconsin diversity, equity and inclusion practices appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Porn star Stormy Daniels in NYC hush money trial alleges sexual encounter with Trump
WASHINGTON — Adult film star Stormy Daniels told a Manhattan jury Tuesday about meeting Donald Trump in a penthouse suite in 2006, where he told the actress not to worry about his wife and that she reminded him of his daughter shortly before they had sex. The testimony, reported by journalists in the courtroom, described […] The post Porn star Stormy Daniels in NYC hush money trial alleges sexual encounter with Trump appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Six months from Election Day in Wisconsin, wrangling over rules heats up
With just under six months until the 2024 presidential election, wrangling over the rules that will guide voting this year — and the officials who will enforce them — has begun to intensify in Wisconsin. The swing state has had numerous statewide elections decided by tiny margins in recent years and in 2020 was a […] The post Six months from Election Day in Wisconsin, wrangling over rules heats up appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
‘It’s up to Mike Johnson’: Marjorie Taylor Greene again stalls vote on U.S. House speaker
WASHINGTON — Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kentucky’s Thomas Massie left a meeting with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday, saying the “ball is in his court” on whether they hold a floor vote to remove him from leadership. Greene filed the so-called motion to vacate in late March and has been using […] The post ‘It’s up to Mike Johnson’: Marjorie Taylor Greene again stalls vote on U.S. House speaker appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden decries campus antisemitism in Holocaust remembrance speech
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden warned Tuesday of rising antisemitism in the U.S. and said too many are forgetting the attack on Israel in October. During a Holocaust memorial speech at the U.S. Capitol, Biden stressed the importance of honoring the 6 million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust, and the victims of Hamas’ […] The post Biden decries campus antisemitism in Holocaust remembrance speech appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene huddles with U.S. House speaker she’s trying to oust
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plan to meet privately Tuesday amid her calls for him to resign or face a floor vote that could, but likely won’t, remove the Louisiana Republican from leadership. Greene announced the meeting Monday evening after she and Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie met […] The post Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene huddles with U.S. House speaker she’s trying to oust appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Amtrak to start new Chicago-Twin Cities service through Wisconsin later this month
In the first major expansion of passenger train service in Wisconsin in more than a decade, Amtrak is adding a second train from Chicago to Minnesota’s Twin Cities later this month. The new Borealis service, which will start Tuesday, May 21, will give travelers a second choice of trains daily between the two metro areas. […] The post Amtrak to start new Chicago-Twin Cities service through Wisconsin later this month appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
UW student protests continue into second week
UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee students’ pro-Palestinian encampment protests entered their second week Monday with communication continuing between students, staff and university administrators. Students launched their encampments last week — joining protests against Israel’s war with Hamas, which has killed over 30,000 people in Gaza. UW student demands include withdrawing the university’s investments in Israel. The encampments […] The post UW student protests continue into second week appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Democrats target Republicans on budget committee, aim for control of Legislature
Wisconsin Democrats, who are hoping to make major gains in the state Legislature this year, are targeting Republicans who sit on the state’s powerful budget committee and working towards running a Democratic candidate in every district. Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler, Assembly Minority Assistant Leader Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) and Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) […] The post Democrats target Republicans on budget committee, aim for control of Legislature appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
GOP lawmakers to unveil opioid settlement plan rewrite while Evers demands PFAS cleanup funds
As the state Legislature’s budget committee prepared to meet and vote on a 2025 opioid settlement spending plan, Gov. Tony Evers renewed his campaign Monday to try to force the lawmakers to release funds already budgeted to combat PFAS chemical contamination and bolster health care in western Wisconsin. Neither the PFAS money nor the health […] The post GOP lawmakers to unveil opioid settlement plan rewrite while Evers demands PFAS cleanup funds appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Can’t install your own solar panels? Some areas let you join a community project.
For four generations, Steve Wine’s family has tended a 600-acre farm in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, raising steers and growing corn, soybeans and alfalfa. The farm has struggled in recent years with rising costs and slumping crop markets, leaving Wine to question the operation’s viability. In a bid to sustain the farm, Wine will begin in […] The post Can’t install your own solar panels? Some areas let you join a community project. appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates
WASHINGTON — States and local organizations that aid victims of sexual assault and other crimes are raising the alarm about a multi-year plunge in funds, a major problem they say Congress must fix soon or programs will be forced to set up wait lists or turn victims away altogether. Affected are rape crisis centers, domestic […] The post Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Black homeowners start to close gap in property values
Black homeowners’ property values are on the rise across the country, with some of the biggest upswings in Midwestern and Southern states. The boon to Black homeowners, after decades of lagging property values, could help them close a racial wealth gap that has kept the American dream out of reach. Home values increased on average […] The post Black homeowners start to close gap in property values appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Examiner garners seven Milwaukee Press Club honors for journalism excellence
The Wisconsin Examiner won top honors for online investigative reporting, editorial writing and long feature writing at the annual Milwaukee Press Club Excellence in Journalism awards recognition dinner Friday evening. This year’s edition of the Press Club’s annual contest recognizes work published during the 2023 calendar year. One of 50 state outlets launched by or […] The post Examiner garners seven Milwaukee Press Club honors for journalism excellence appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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