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New SEC rule aims to put a leash on predatory investors
The shutdown of a Marathon County paper mill a decade ago ended 450 jobs and forced the village of Brokaw, where the plant was located, to close up shop a few years later. “It was kind of a double whammy there,” says Randy Radtke, vice president of the Central Wisconsin Labor Council and former president […] The post New SEC rule aims to put a leash on predatory investors appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
‘Nationwide gun emergency’ discussed by U.S. House Democrats at roundtable meeting
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats held a Monday roundtable forum on changing U.S. gun laws following a recent mass shooting in Maine, where 18 people were killed. The top Democrat on the committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, invited witnesses to discuss gun violence solutions, and said that the gun industry lobby, the National Rifle […] The post ‘Nationwide gun emergency’ discussed by U.S. House Democrats at roundtable meeting appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Conflict and agony in the Middle East
If you are progressive and conflicted about the Israeli-Hamas war, be comforted. Your discomfort could be a sign that you have not consigned yourself to a black-and-white, knee-jerk mindset for a problem with multiple layers of complexity. If you’ve been paying attention to the backlash that virtually any response to the conflict generates, you know […] The post Conflict and agony in the Middle East appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. Supreme Court unveils new ethics code, but critics say it doesn’t go far enough
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court released a new ethics code Monday, just days before the Democrat-led U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary again attempts to subpoena two high-profile GOP donors following revelations that justices accepted undisclosed luxury trips and engaged in other potential conflicts of interest. Despite the headlines and the committee’s springtime request […] The post U.S. Supreme Court unveils new ethics code, but critics say it doesn’t go far enough appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Congress nears another government shutdown deadline on Friday at midnight
WASHINGTON — Congress on Monday appeared to be on the edge of approving another short-term government funding bill this week, though several hurdles remain if lawmakers want to stave off a partial government shutdown when the current funding law expires at the end of the week. Democratic leaders and President Joe Biden expressed some skepticism […] The post Congress nears another government shutdown deadline on Friday at midnight appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Abortion-rights victories cement 2024 playbook while opponents scramble for new strategy
Anti-abortion leaders woke up Wednesday to the sobering reality that abortion rights remain the nation’s predominant political issue. Decisive wins in swing and red states in two national election cycles since Roe v. Wade was overturned last year have given momentum to reproductive rights groups, who aggressively campaigned and fundraised in key states across the […] The post Abortion-rights victories cement 2024 playbook while opponents scramble for new strategy appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin’s dangerous abortion restrictions threatened my life and will continue to harm women
Nearly a year and a half after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban went back into effect, it may be easy for some to forget the harm that the ban has been inflicting. But as anti-abortion lawmakers in our state continue to pass legislation to obstruct and stigmatize […] The post Wisconsin’s dangerous abortion restrictions threatened my life and will continue to harm women appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Veterans’ health care coverage expanded by Biden administration
Ahead of Veterans Day, Biden administration officials said Friday the Department of Veterans Affairs will expand health care coverage for certain groups of veterans and their families and create new programs meant to make care more accessible. The VA will make coverage of certain toxic burn pit-related conditions available sooner than anticipated. Family members of […] The post Veterans’ health care coverage expanded by Biden administration appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Assembly advances elections-related constitutional amendment proposals and bills
The Wisconsin Assembly advanced a slate of election policy proposals, including two constitutional amendments that will go to voters in 2024 and several bipartisan bills, during a floor session on Thursday. “There are bills on the calendar today that we’re not going to agree on, but there are just as many that we do. I […] The post Assembly advances elections-related constitutional amendment proposals and bills appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
UW Health nurses report problems with patient care to state
Nurses at UW Health in Madison escalated their call for the health care system to address staffing and related issues Thursday, submitting a stack of reports describing problems affecting patient care to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The reports, which nurses said numbered about 100, described incidents they have encountered on the job […] The post UW Health nurses report problems with patient care to state appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Voters don’t agree with the GOP. Republicans don’t want to hear it.
Wisconsin Republicans passed a pair of campus “free speech” bills through the Assembly this week, one of which gives students unfettered editorial control of campus newspapers, and another that sets new free speech standards and heaps fines and punishments on campuses if they violate them. As Baylor Spears reports, floor debate on both measures revolved […] The post Voters don’t agree with the GOP. Republicans don’t want to hear it. appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
GOP presidential candidates brawl in Florida debate, while Trump rallies nearby
Five Republican candidates for president tussled over support for Ukraine and abortion policy at a debate in Miami Wednesday evening, while the leading contender for the nomination, former President Donald Trump, sought Latino votes in an event across town. Trump, who consistently garners more than 50% in polls of Republican voters, once again declined to […] The post GOP presidential candidates brawl in Florida debate, while Trump rallies nearby appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
State, local elections offer good news for democracy
The big news out of Tuesday’s elections was wins for Democrats and for reproductive rights in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. But small “d” democracy also had a good night: Virginians elected pro-voting majorities in both chambers, stymieing efforts to pass restrictive new voting laws. Ohioans turned out in large numbers to pass two popular […] The post State, local elections offer good news for democracy appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
On the eve of a grim anniversary, Michael Bell renews demand for bullet that killed his son
A libel lawsuit Michael M. Bell filed against the former Kenosha Police officer who shot and killed his son nearly two decades ago was dealt a setback Wednesday as a state appeals court upheld a circuit judge’s ruling that dismissed Bell’s claim. The opinion comes a day before the 19th anniversary of the night that […] The post On the eve of a grim anniversary, Michael Bell renews demand for bullet that killed his son appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Senate committees advance Brewers stadium deal with additional changes
Senators adopted changes to the Milwaukee Brewers stadium deal on Wednesday that would lower the state’s contribution, increase the team’s contribution and adopt a ticket surcharge on events including concerts. Two committees voted to advance the bills with the amendments on Wednesday, setting the deal up to go to the floor of the Senate for […] The post Senate committees advance Brewers stadium deal with additional changes appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Tribal leaders ask Congress for help with fentanyl crisis in Native American communities
WASHINGTON — Leaders of Native American tribes detailed the fentanyl crisis in Indigenous communities during a Wednesday U.S. Senate hearing. “This growing crisis is rooted in the longstanding structural inequities in Native communities,” said Sen. Brian Schatz, Democrat of Hawaii, who chairs the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Alaska GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she […] The post Tribal leaders ask Congress for help with fentanyl crisis in Native American communities appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Free speech on college campuses as tensions rise examined by U.S. House Judiciary
WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers debated the freedom of speech of students on college campuses during a committee hearing Wednesday. The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee held the hearing amid a rise of antisemitism on college campuses following Hamas attacks on Israel. Many Jewish students and others showing support for Israel have been targets of violence since […] The post Free speech on college campuses as tensions rise examined by U.S. House Judiciary appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden administration warns of dangers of turning down Ukraine aid as GOP voices doubts
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators from both parties and administration officials sounded the alarm Wednesday on the path forward for Ukraine amid dwindling U.S. humanitarian, economic development and security assistance and as Congress risks a government shutdown in less than 10 days. During a hearing before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Department of State and […] The post Biden administration warns of dangers of turning down Ukraine aid as GOP voices doubts appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Parties split as election-related constitutional amendments pass Senate
Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate advanced four proposed constitutional amendments Tuesday, including one to ban private grants to local communities for administering elections and another to ban non-citizens from voting in any elections in the state. A third would write the state’s photo ID requirement for voters into the Wisconsin Constitution. The fourth measure would […] The post Parties split as election-related constitutional amendments pass Senate appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin Assembly passes higher education bills
The Wisconsin Assembly passed several bills on Tuesday that would affect Wisconsin’s higher education system by changing admissions requirements, implementing penalties for free speech violations and ending race-based programs and requirements. While Republicans said the bills would help address ongoing problems throughout the state’s education system, Democrats criticized Republicans for unfairly targeting diversity equity and […] The post Wisconsin Assembly passes higher education bills appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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