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Food benefits for low income families at risk in a government shutdown, White House says
WASHINGTON — As Congress barrels toward a partial government shutdown, the White House Monday warned that a program that helps millions of low income families afford healthy food could see substantial cuts. The White House released a state-by-state breakdown, estimating that nearly 7 million people who rely on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, […] The post Food benefits for low income families at risk in a government shutdown, White House says appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
State schools superintendent, legislators deliver divergent messages on education
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly defended diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts and rejected the politicization of public schools in her annual State of Education address last week. Underly’s address came as Wisconsin state lawmakers have clashed over schools in recent weeks. Republican lawmakers have focused their efforts on cultural issues, while […] The post State schools superintendent, legislators deliver divergent messages on education appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Anti-democratic moves by state lawmakers raise fears for 2024 election
In Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers are threatening to impeach both the state’s election administrator, who is highly regarded nationally, and a state Supreme Court justice despite a ruling by the state’s judicial commission that the justice had done nothing wrong — effectively nullifying a recent statewide election she won, Democrats say. In North Carolina, a bill […] The post Anti-democratic moves by state lawmakers raise fears for 2024 election appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
More physicians need to speak out against attacks on health care — and employers need to let us
A friend once asked me why more doctors don’t speak out against laws restricting health care access and delivery, like those imposed on abortion access and gender affirming care. This was a tough question for me. As someone who regularly speaks out against the enactment of these dangerous and restrictive laws, I was surprised at […] The post More physicians need to speak out against attacks on health care — and employers need to let us appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Menendez steps down temporarily as U.S. Senate committee chairman amid federal charges
WASHINGTON — New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez will temporarily step aside as chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee following a federal indictment for conspiracy to commit bribery and other charges. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer made the announcement Friday afternoon, saying in a written statement that “Senator Menendez has rightly decided to […] The post Menendez steps down temporarily as U.S. Senate committee chairman amid federal charges appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Governor’s child care funding proposal might get a second life
First posted 9/21/2023, 10:29 p.m. Updated 9/22/2023, 12:03 p.m. In a surprise move, Senate leaders voted Thursday to formally introduce legislation sought by Gov. Tony Evers to fund Wisconsin’s child care providers. The legislation, based on the draft bill that Evers put out six weeks ago, also includes provisions for a paid family leave program, […] The post Governor’s child care funding proposal might get a second life appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin is a top worry for election watchdog
David Becker, executive director of The Center for Election Innovation & Research (CEIR) and co-author of “The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of the Big Lie,” said Tuesday that Wisconsin is “on the top of my list” of places that could be engulfed by chaos after the 2024 election. False claims of voter […] The post Wisconsin is a top worry for election watchdog appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden administration to create new gun violence prevention office
WASHINGTON — The White House Thursday announced the formation of an Office of Gun Violence Prevention that will help states and local governments as they implement a gun safety legislative package President Joe Biden signed into law last year. Lacking additional action in Congress to curb gun violence, “the Office of Gun Violence Prevention along […] The post Biden administration to create new gun violence prevention office appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
‘If we don’t get the aid, we will lose the war’: Zelenskyy asks Congress to help Ukraine
WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday traveled to Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers to reiterate the need for continued aid to support his country’s fight against the Russian invasion, even as the U.S. faces a partial government shutdown as soon as the end of the month. “If we don’t get the aid, […] The post ‘If we don’t get the aid, we will lose the war’: Zelenskyy asks Congress to help Ukraine appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Governor’s child care funding proposal might get a second life
First posted 9/21/2023, 10:29 p.m. Updated 9/22/2023, 12:03 p.m. In a surprise move, Senate leaders voted Thursday to formally introduce legislation sought by Gov. Tony Evers to fund Wisconsin’s child care providers. The legislation, based on the draft bill that Evers put out six weeks ago, also includes provisions for a paid family leave program, […] The post Governor’s child care funding proposal might get a second life appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Assembly elections committee gets clerks’ views on election law changes
At an informational hearing of the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections on Thursday, county and municipal clerks — and their expert opinions — were invited to weigh in on ways in which the state’s election systems can be improved. The hearing continued the committee’s focus on bipartisanship under the body’s chair, Rep. Scott […] The post Assembly elections committee gets clerks’ views on election law changes appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Child care funding remains dead after Republicans reject special session call
The special session that Gov. Tony Evers called six weeks ago to add $1 billion to Wisconsin’s 2023-25 budget for child care, paid family leave, higher education and workforce training came and went Wednesday as Republican leaders in the Legislature opened it and ended it in seconds. Two hours later, Democrats announced their own bills […] The post Child care funding remains dead after Republicans reject special session call appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Is under-staffing really what’s wrong with Milwaukee’s County Jail?
As questions have grown over conditions in the Milwaukee County Jail – where six people have died over the past 14 months – citizens have demanded an explanation for the continued deaths even as city and county leaders, including the county executive, mayor and sheriff have changed. The Milwaukee County Sheriff has blamed staffing shortages […] The post Is under-staffing really what’s wrong with Milwaukee’s County Jail? appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. attorney general defends Hunter Biden investigation under questioning by House GOP
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans led by Ohio’s Jim Jordan on Wednesday grilled U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland about how the Justice Department has handled its investigation and prosecution of Hunter Biden on felony gun charges. The questions about the president’s son came after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last week asked several committees, including the […] The post U.S. attorney general defends Hunter Biden investigation under questioning by House GOP appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
We must stand up to school privatizers for the sake of Wisconsin kids
The problems facing Wisconsin public schools have multiple causes, but we need to address a major one: the school privatization movement. As part of a compromise struck behind closed doors between Gov. Tony Evers and the Republican leaders of our gerrymandered legislature, we’re watching helplessly as a record increase of our public dollars go to […] The post We must stand up to school privatizers for the sake of Wisconsin kids appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. Senate confirms a military nominee, the first since Tuberville blockade began
The U.S. Senate confirmed a nominee for a high-ranking military post Wednesday night and advanced another, the first votes on military nominations or promotions since Alabama Republican Tommy Tuberville started blocking them seven months ago to protest Defense Department abortion policies. Tuberville did not object to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, […] The post U.S. Senate confirms a military nominee, the first since Tuberville blockade began appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. House GOP spending bills falter as Congress struggles to avoid a shutdown
SHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats said Tuesday they are preparing their own short-term spending bill that they believe will garner bipartisan support, a decision that could stave off a partial government shutdown — and as House Republicans failed to advance two spending bills. The Senate move would work as long as the House votes to […] The post U.S. House GOP spending bills falter as Congress struggles to avoid a shutdown appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Van Orden berated teenage pages, then took a bow, Rep. Pocan says
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, a Wisconsin Republican, took a bow after a highly publicized incident in July in which he cursed out a group of Senate pages taking photos in the Capitol rotunda, according to U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, a Wisconsin Democrat. Pocan told States Newsroom in an interview on Tuesday that […] The post Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Van Orden berated teenage pages, then took a bow, Rep. Pocan says appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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