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Union backers of Biden draw contrasts ahead of Trump visit
On the eve of Donald Trump’s rally in Waukesha, labor leaders called attention Tuesday to President Joe Biden’s record, enacting job-creating legislation and policies over the last four years that they argued delivered what Trump failed to follow through with as president. “Joe Biden is the most pro-union, pro-worker and pro-jobs president of our lifetime […] The post Union backers of Biden draw contrasts ahead of Trump visit appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
State Supreme Court upholds Milwaukee cop’s firing over Facebook posts
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected a former Milwaukee police officer’s argument that he wasn’t given enough information about why he was fired after making controversial posts on Facebook six years ago. Milwaukee’s police chief at the time fired the officer, Erik Andrade, after talking to a prosecutor who said that because of Andrade’s Facebook […] The post State Supreme Court upholds Milwaukee cop’s firing over Facebook posts appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. House speaker leading congressional push to curb campus protests over Gaza
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson argued Tuesday protests on college campuses calling for a ceasefire in Gaza have crossed the line and represent a threat to Jewish students — one day before lawmakers in that chamber are set to vote on a bipartisan bill that would define antisemitism for the Department of Education. […] The post U.S. House speaker leading congressional push to curb campus protests over Gaza appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Yellen touts success of IRS pilot program that allowed direct free filing of tax returns
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Internal Revenue Service saw a successful tax filing season, providing high levels of customer service, enforcing collection from the wealthy and launching a free filing option for taxpayers, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told tax writers on Capitol Hill Tuesday. The agency “met or exceeded” goals for the filing season and “successfully” […] The post Yellen touts success of IRS pilot program that allowed direct free filing of tax returns appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in NY hush-money trial
Former President Donald Trump defied a gag order in his New York state hush-money trial by posting attacks on likely witnesses on his social media platform and campaign website, the judge in the case ruled Tuesday. Judge Juan M. Merchan fined Trump $9,000 for nine violations of an order barring him from making public statements […] The post Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in NY hush-money trial appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. House Democrats vow to back Speaker Johnson if Republicans try to oust him
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democratic leaders on Tuesday killed efforts by a small group of far-right House Republicans to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership post. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released a joint statement saying their members would vote against efforts to oust […] The post U.S. House Democrats vow to back Speaker Johnson if Republicans try to oust him appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
State’s highest court maintains law against unmarried adoptions
Unmarried people cannot adopt the children of their partners, regardless of how well established they are as parental figures, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. State law clearly states that unmarried partners aren’t eligible to adopt their partners’ children, the justices agreed. But while the decision was unanimous, the Court’s liberal and conservative wings split […] The post State’s highest court maintains law against unmarried adoptions appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
‘Transformative’: More college programs are slowly coming into prisons
When the U.S. Department of Education announced last summer that federal Pell Grants would become available to incarcerated college students, lawmakers and state corrections agencies scrambled to adjust statutes and step up potential partnerships with universities. But nearly a year later, colleges and agencies are recognizing the steep administrative challenge to winning approval from the […] The post ‘Transformative’: More college programs are slowly coming into prisons appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Time for AG Kaul to hold Wisconsin’s fake electors accountable
Is Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul preparing to file charges against Wisconsin’s fake electors? So far he still won’t say. The question came up again last week, when Arizona became the fourth state to indict its fake electors. A grand jury returned indictments of conspiracy, fraud and forgery against 18 people including two state senators […] The post Time for AG Kaul to hold Wisconsin’s fake electors accountable appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
More public colleges admit high schoolers even before they’ve applied
For some ninth graders near Fresno, California, the invitation — years before they’ll don a cap and gown — comes out of the blue: You’ve been accepted to Fresno State, the letter says. Public universities across the country increasingly are sending such acceptance letters even before students apply to college. In more than a third of […] The post More public colleges admit high schoolers even before they’ve applied appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin students launch pro-Palestinian encampment protest, joining campuses across the nation
Students at UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee joined the wave of protests occurring at campuses across the United States to support Palestinian liberation, speak out against Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which has killed over 30,000 people and to urge their universities to cut ties with Israel. UW-Madison students started setting up an […] The post Wisconsin students launch pro-Palestinian encampment protest, joining campuses across the nation appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
On abortion, advocates and opponents unite on policies to address root causes
Editor’s note: This story is the third in a series about a group of people from Wisconsin trying to come up with policies to address abortion and its root causes that could be applied nationwide. Their larger goal is to find common ground on one of the most divisive issues in America. MADISON, Wis. — […] The post On abortion, advocates and opponents unite on policies to address root causes appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Top GOP ‘election integrity’ lawyer charged in Arizona fake elector scheme
Less than a week after the Republican National Committee unveiled a “historic” new program to monitor the polls for fraud, a top lawyer with the committee was among those indicted for an alleged scheme to use false fraud claims to overturn the results of Arizona’s presidential election. Indeed, the lawyer, RNC senior counsel for election […] The post Top GOP ‘election integrity’ lawyer charged in Arizona fake elector scheme appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
To be truly fair Wisconsin courts must be free from big political money
The April 12 announcement by Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, our state’s longest serving and most respected and distinguished court member, that she will not run for re-election in 2025, sent shockwaves through the political biosphere. Next year’s spring election was already expected to be hugely expensive and fiercely contested. But now, with […] The post To be truly fair Wisconsin courts must be free from big political money appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Dane County measles case prompts state health department to alert the public
A Dane County resident has a confirmed case of measles, the state health department reported Friday, the first reported case in Wisconsin since last fall. Citing privacy concerns, the Department of Health Services (DHS) withheld demographic information about the person infected and whether the individual had been vaccinated, but reported that the individual had acquired […] The post Dane County measles case prompts state health department to alert the public appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Kaul argues state law does not prohibit absentee ballot drop boxes
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joined an ongoing legal battle over the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the state’s elections, with the state Department of Justice filing a brief that argues state law does not prohibit their use. The brief, filed with the state Supreme Court Wednesday, sides with Priorities USA, the national […] The post Kaul argues state law does not prohibit absentee ballot drop boxes appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Supreme Court justices appear split over whether to protect abortion care during emergencies
The U.S. Supreme Court debated this week whether a federal law applying to emergency medical treatment encompasses abortion care, even in states with strict abortion bans. But during the two hours of oral arguments, justices gave no clear indication of how they may ultimately rule. A decision could come as soon as the end of […] The post Supreme Court justices appear split over whether to protect abortion care during emergencies appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
The long road to end solitary confinement in Wisconsin
Nearly a year and a half has passed since Kerrie Hirte – a mother from Green Bay – learned that her 20-year-old daughter, Cilivea Thyrion, had committed suicide while confined in a solitary cell at the Milwaukee County Jail. Since that December day in 2022, Hirte has grappled with painful questions about how to protect […] The post The long road to end solitary confinement in Wisconsin appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Where is the common ground for abortion-rights opponents and supporters?
Editor’s note: This story is the second in a series about a group of people from Wisconsin trying to come up with policies to address abortion and its root causes that could be applied nationwide. Their larger goal is to find common ground on one of the most divisive issues in America. MADISON, Wis. — […] The post Where is the common ground for abortion-rights opponents and supporters? appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Progressive Dems between a rock and a hard place on Gaza
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan is still holding out hope that President Joe Biden will pivot to a tougher stance on Israel’s war in Gaza. Pocan was one of 37 House Democrats who voted against aid to Israel this week in the $95 billion foreign aid package that passed the House and Senate overwhelmingly and which […] The post Progressive Dems between a rock and a hard place on Gaza appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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