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Officers who experienced Capitol attack campaign for Biden in Wisconsin
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the violent attack on Jan. 6, 2021, joined a press conference Thursday in Madison to urge voters not to return Donald Trump to the White House in November. “Donald Trump continues to encourage and embrace political violence,” said Daniel Hodges, a D.C. police officer who emphasized […] The post Officers who experienced Capitol attack campaign for Biden in Wisconsin appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Sen. Baldwin meets with IVF patients to promote reproductive rights
Ahead of U.S. Senate Republicans’ move Thursday to block a bill protecting access to in vitro fertilization, Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin said of her GOP colleagues, “I would much prefer that they join us and join me in codifying Americans’ right to start a family on their own terms.” Baldwin said that after the U.S. […] The post Sen. Baldwin meets with IVF patients to promote reproductive rights appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. Senate Republicans reject Democrats’ bill on IVF protections
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats’ attempts to bolster reproductive rights failed again Thursday when Republicans blocked a bill guaranteeing access to in vitro fertilization from moving forward. The 48-47 procedural vote came just one day after Republicans tried unsuccessfully to pass their own IVF access bill and one week after GOP senators prevented legislation from […] The post U.S. Senate Republicans reject Democrats’ bill on IVF protections appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Trump tells House Republicans Milwaukee is a ‘horrible city’
In a closed door meeting with Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives, Donald Trump reportedly called Milwaukee, the location of this summer’s Republican National Convention, a “horrible city.” Trump’s comments were reported by Punchbowl News’ Jake Sherman. “Milwaukee, where we are having our convention, is a horrible city,” Trump is reported to have said […] The post Trump tells House Republicans Milwaukee is a ‘horrible city’ appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects attempt to limit access to abortion pill
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a much-anticipated decision Thursday that mifepristone, one of two pharmaceuticals used in medication abortion, can remain available under current prescribing guidelines. The high court unanimously rejected attempts by anti-abortion groups to roll back access to what was in place more than eight years ago, writing that they […] The post U.S. Supreme Court rejects attempt to limit access to abortion pill appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Bird flu worries prompt new testing orders for cows, concern for farmworkers and others at risk
No Wisconsin dairy herds have reported an infection with the H5N1 influenza, nicknamed bird flu, but starting later this month farmers will be required to test lactating cows for the virus before taking them to shows or displays. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced this week it would require the tests […] The post Bird flu worries prompt new testing orders for cows, concern for farmworkers and others at risk appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Bring back Wisconsin’s Office of the Public Intervenor
In 1967, Republican Gov.Warren P. Knowles created a dedicated office to advocate on behalf of Wisconsin’s waterways, lakefronts and the community members who enjoy their use. The Office of the Public Intervenor (OPI) was a legal team that, at one point, ushered in some of the most progressive environmental policies in the country, including the […] The post Bring back Wisconsin’s Office of the Public Intervenor appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
State abortion bans forcing interstate travel, U.S. Senate panel hears
WASHINGTON — When Lauren Miller flew from her home state of Texas to Colorado two years ago she felt a moment of relief when the plane took off — not because she had been delayed for hours or because she needed a vacation, but because she was about to meet with doctors who would be […] The post State abortion bans forcing interstate travel, U.S. Senate panel hears appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Milwaukee Public Schools submits draft corrective action plan to DPI
Milwaukee Public Schools submitted a draft corrective action plan (CAP) to the Department of Public Instruction on Tuesday to address the district’s overdue financial reports, which led to the departure of the district superintendent and put $16 million in state aid to the district on hold. The draft plan identifies vacancies, lack of staff knowledge […] The post Milwaukee Public Schools submits draft corrective action plan to DPI appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Immigrant advocates, congressional Dems press Biden for permanent protections
WASHINGTON — Ashly Trejo Mejia is eager to attend medical school, but she’s not sure she can pursue that dream because of an upcoming court decision that could end the Obama-era program meant to temporarily protect immigrants like her who were brought into the country illegally as children. “You’re frozen in time,” she said. The […] The post Immigrant advocates, congressional Dems press Biden for permanent protections appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Pair of U.S. House Dems add to chorus calling for Alito, Thomas recusals
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats echoed Senate colleagues Tuesday in calling for U.S. Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito to recuse themselves from Jan. 6 cases, and for congressional Republicans to support passing an enforceable ethics code for the entire bench. Reps. Jamie Raskin, ranking member of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight […] The post Pair of U.S. House Dems add to chorus calling for Alito, Thomas recusals appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
For-profit nursing school advances in Milwaukee, but critics say they won’t stop fighting project
As a for-profit nursing school proposes to open a campus in Milwaukee, existing nursing school operators and community activists are campaigning to thwart the project. The Arizona College of Nursing (AZCN) says its proposal would contribute to reducing a shortage of nurses in Southeastern Wisconsin. “We have a long history of connecting aspiring nurses with […] The post For-profit nursing school advances in Milwaukee, but critics say they won’t stop fighting project appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. Senate Republicans outline their farm bill framework
WASHINGTON — Republicans on the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry on Tuesday released their framework for a new five-year farm bill that will set the policy and funding levels for key food, agriculture and conservation programs. The top Republican on the committee, Arkansas Sen. John Boozman, laid out GOP priorities with reporters […] The post U.S. Senate Republicans outline their farm bill framework appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Bipartisan U.S. House caucus planning for post-war Middle East
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers has launched an effort to spur planning for what the Gaza Strip will look like the “day after” the Israel-Hamas war, even as agreement over a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal remains elusive. Democratic Reps. Brad Schneider of Illinois and David Trone of Maryland, along with Republicans Ann […] The post Bipartisan U.S. House caucus planning for post-war Middle East appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin Supreme Court issues partial stay in case over Racine in-person absentee voting
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday issued an order granting a partial stay in a case over the legality of Racine using mobile voting vans as in-person absentee voting locations during the 2022 August primary election. A Racine County man brought the lawsuit, with the help of conservative law firm, the Wisconsin Institute for Law […] The post Wisconsin Supreme Court issues partial stay in case over Racine in-person absentee voting appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends false elector planner from judicial commission
The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended former Trump attorney James Troupis from its Judicial Conduct Advisory Committee on Tuesday. Troupis, who also previously served as a Dane County Circuit Court judge, was charged with felony forgery for his role in planning the scheme to have a group of Republicans cast false Electoral College votes for Trump […] The post Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends false elector planner from judicial commission appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin DOJ, DNR fine factory farm $200k for operating with no license
The Wisconsin Departments of Justice and Natural Resources issued a $209,641.47 fine against a Monroe County factory farm for operating for eight years without a permit. Phil Mlsna and Mlsna Dairy Supply, Inc., operate a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) in Sparta. Factory farms in the state are required to obtain a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge […] The post Wisconsin DOJ, DNR fine factory farm $200k for operating with no license appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Trump floats plan to end taxes on tips, though experts raise doubts
WASHINGTON — Economists across the ideological spectrum raised doubts about the cost and workability of former President Donald Trump’s proposal over the weekend to exempt tips from federal taxes if he wins in November. During a campaign rally Sunday in Las Vegas, where hundreds of thousands work in the hospitality industry, Trump promised service workers […] The post Trump floats plan to end taxes on tips, though experts raise doubts appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Presidential election could decide fate of extra Obamacare subsidies
When Cassie Cox ended up in the emergency room in January, the Bainbridge, Georgia, resident was grateful for the Obamacare insurance policy she had recently selected for coverage in 2024. Cox, 40, qualified for an Affordable Care Act marketplace plan with no monthly premium due to her relatively low income. And after she cut her […] The post Presidential election could decide fate of extra Obamacare subsidies appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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