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U.S. House votes to censure Michigan’s Rashida Tlaib over Israel remarks
The U.S. House voted late Tuesday to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib for remarks the Michigan Democrat has made about Israel and Palestine amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. The chamber voted, 234-188, to adopt a resolution written by Georgia Republican Rich McCormick that censures Tlaib, the only Palestinian-American member of Congress, for a handful of […] The post U.S. House votes to censure Michigan’s Rashida Tlaib over Israel remarks appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. Supreme Court considers case dealing with gun rights and domestic violence
WASHINGTON — U.S. Supreme Court justices during Tuesday’s oral arguments seemed to lean toward upholding a federal law that prevents the possession of firearms by a person who is subject to a domestic violence protective order. Liberal and conservative justices appeared to side with the Biden administration’s position that the 1994 federal law is in […] The post U.S. Supreme Court considers case dealing with gun rights and domestic violence appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
VA reports major uptick in veterans’ care after passage of toxic exposure law
Veterans experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts should dial 988 or chat at https://988lifeline.org/. WASHINGTON — Veterans’ care in the United States set all-time records in fiscal year 2023, “shattering” the agency’s performance in previous years, in large part because of an expansion of benefits under the Biden administration, U.S. Secretary of Veterans […] The post VA reports major uptick in veterans’ care after passage of toxic exposure law appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Milwaukee Sheriff releases video of deputy punching girl at zoo
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has released body camera footage depicting an incident at the county zoo in late October, in which a teenage girl was punched in the face by a deputy multiple times before being taken into custody. The 17-year-old and at least one of her sisters were arrested following reports of […] The post Milwaukee Sheriff releases video of deputy punching girl at zoo appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
National museum of LGBTQI+ history and culture proposed by Wisconsin congressman
WASHINGTON — Proposed federal legislation could add LGBTQI+ history and culture to the Smithsonian Institution’s museum tapestry. U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, a Wisconsin Democrat, introduced two bills in late October that would begin the process of creating a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture. Both bills would need to be signed into law […] The post National museum of LGBTQI+ history and culture proposed by Wisconsin congressman appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
One year out: how a free and fair 2024 presidential election could be under threat
The last time America elected a president, it led to a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol and a failed coup that gravely damaged the political system and marred the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in U.S. history. A year from now, the nation’s voters will decide another presidential contest — likely […] The post One year out: how a free and fair 2024 presidential election could be under threat appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, seeking to connect with UW-Madison students, interrupted by protesters
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin came to connect with University of Wisconsin-Madison student leaders on Friday as a part of Democrats’ weekend of “One Year to Win” events, a get-out-the-vote effort in the lead-up to the November 2024 elections. Wisconsin Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski and Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, […] The post U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, seeking to connect with UW-Madison students, interrupted by protesters appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Local leaders call for auto workers’ gains to spread to EV plants, Southern Black workers
Local Black elected leaders aligned with racial and economic justice groups want to build on the labor gains made through the United Auto Workers’ six-week strike. The union’s tentative deals with the big three automakers include major wins such as a 25% rise in pay and getting rid of the two-tier worker system. More than […] The post Local leaders call for auto workers’ gains to spread to EV plants, Southern Black workers appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Bills introduced to improve conditions in jails and prisons
In Wisconsin’s Capitol, a package of 17 bills aimed at improving conditions in the state’s incarceration facilities was introduced Thursday. Covering issues from hygiene to oversight and transparency, the proposals were crafted following recommendations from stakeholders including formerly incarcerated people and their families. The authors offered the legislation against a backdrop of at least two […] The post Bills introduced to improve conditions in jails and prisons appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
GOP bill targeting transgender people would require inmates be placed according to sex at birth
The Senate Judiciary and Public Safety committee considered a bill Thursday that would require inmates to be held in facilities that align with their sex at birth and that strip searches be completed by someone of the same sex using the same method of determination. The bill — SB 438/AB 447 — is the latest […] The post GOP bill targeting transgender people would require inmates be placed according to sex at birth appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Robin Vos’ impeachment threats and the Republican hall of mirrors
The Republican clown caucus scored a victory Thursday when Assembly Speaker Robin Vos caved to pressure from election deniers and moved forward articles of impeachment against Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator Meagan Wolfe. Vos, who had previously said he didn’t plan to act on the impeachment threat, was apparently moved by a six-figure ad buy in […] The post Robin Vos’ impeachment threats and the Republican hall of mirrors appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Public Service Commission to start announcing electric rate increases this week
State regulators are about to decide how much Wisconsin electric power companies can raise their rates in 2024. Between now and the end of the year, the Public Service Commission (PSC) is expected to act on rate increase petitions from five electric power companies. Two requests include proposals to charge ratepayers for the cost of […] The post Public Service Commission to start announcing electric rate increases this week appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
White House, Pennsylvania senator urge Congress to pass emergency anti-opioid funding
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s top drug policy expert and Pennsylvania Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey on Wednesday pressed Congress to approve billions in emergency funding to address opioid addiction. “We still have a ways to go to get it through the heads of people here in Washington about how important it is to vote […] The post White House, Pennsylvania senator urge Congress to pass emergency anti-opioid funding appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Assembly committee considers election changes, including early absentee ballot processing
Assembly lawmakers heard testimony on a slate of bills that would address concerns about Wisconsin’s election system on Tuesday, including one that would allow processing of absentee ballots to begin a day early. Rep. Scott Krug (R-Nekoosa) told the Assembly Campaigns and Elections committee that AB 567, which would allow for “Monday processing” of absentee […] The post Assembly committee considers election changes, including early absentee ballot processing appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Tell me if you’ve heard this: Two senior citizens run for president
At 70, I’ve slowed down some. Well, a lot. And, yet, I could be president. This is not hubris. Not “could” as in there is any remote possibility that I will ever be president or want to be. But, “could” in the sense that saddled with that job, it would not be beyond my physical […] The post Tell me if you’ve heard this: Two senior citizens run for president appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Ukraine and Israel aid must be bound together, two Cabinet secretaries tell U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON — Congress must approve funding for both Israel and Ukraine if it wants to avoid being dragged into a direct conflict with Russia or emboldening terrorist organizations, two top Biden administration officials told senators Tuesday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken both testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee that there […] The post Ukraine and Israel aid must be bound together, two Cabinet secretaries tell U.S. Senate appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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