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State Rep. Evan Goyke to remain in Assembly while serving as Milwaukee city attorney
State Rep. Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) has said that he will not resign from his position in the Assembly after winning election to serve as Milwaukee city attorney last week. Goyke said on the WISN-TV Channel 12 Sunday news program Upfront that he will hold both positions because of the close margins in the Assembly, and […] The post State Rep. Evan Goyke to remain in Assembly while serving as Milwaukee city attorney appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
School districts, communities, take stock of April referendum results
The results were mixed last week for the school districts that went to voters for approval to raise local property taxes as a way of helping meet costs. Fifty-six of 93 referendum requests passed — about a 60% passage rate — according to preliminary results. The results will have implications for how school districts afford […] The post School districts, communities, take stock of April referendum results appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden proposes new student debt relief plan for millions of borrowers
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday will announce the rollout of a student debt forgiveness proposal that the White House believes is narrowly targeted enough to survive legal challenges. The plan, if finalized, would include a one-time cancellation of all accrued interest for 23 million borrowers. It would also cancel the full amount of […] The post Biden proposes new student debt relief plan for millions of borrowers appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
The IRS is testing a free method to directly file taxes. But not everyone is thrilled.
WASHINGTON — Many U.S. taxpayers in a dozen states for the first time can electronically file their federal returns directly to the Internal Revenue Service for free — but critics insist the new federal benefit is not needed and will even harm both users and states. More than 50,000 taxpayers in Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, […] The post The IRS is testing a free method to directly file taxes. But not everyone is thrilled. appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
March jobs report shows strong labor market with job gains in health care and government
The sturdy labor market continued to chug along in March, with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, marking the 26th straight month of an unemployment rate under 4%. The economy added 303,00 jobs, according to the monthly report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. Economists, researchers, and policy experts say that the strong […] The post March jobs report shows strong labor market with job gains in health care and government appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Health and Human Services increases loan forgiveness for OBs, midwives who practice in rural areas
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday a $25,000 increase in loan forgiveness available to primary care providers in designated underserved areas. That means qualifying individuals are eligible for up to $75,000 in forgiveness if they commit to two full-time years of service. The amount is available to medical and osteopathic doctors, […] The post Health and Human Services increases loan forgiveness for OBs, midwives who practice in rural areas appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Israel-Hamas war sets progressive and young voters on collision course with White House
Joe Biden has a problem. Seven months ahead of the presidential election, some progressives, young voters and Muslim American voters are showing serious reservations about the Democrat’s reelection campaign as his administration backs Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. “For some of those people — maybe a critical number — what’s happening in […] The post Israel-Hamas war sets progressive and young voters on collision course with White House appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
In Maryland appearance, Biden pledges federal support to rebuild collapsed bridge
DUNDALK, Maryland — President Joe Biden traveled to Maryland on Friday to tour the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge by helicopter before meeting with the families of the construction workers who are presumed or confirmed dead after the collapse last week. Biden said he understood the families’ pain of losing their loved ones, and pledged […] The post In Maryland appearance, Biden pledges federal support to rebuild collapsed bridge appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Democratic voters ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to limit ability to challenge election laws
A group of Democratic voters have asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to set a new standard for when someone can challenge the state’s voting laws. The group argues that someone’s belief that a law dilutes their voting power isn’t enough to bring a case. The request is part of a petition filed this week asking […] The post Democratic voters ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to limit ability to challenge election laws appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin Bar association changes definition of ‘diversity’ after pressure from WILL
The Wisconsin Bar Association has changed the definition of “diversity” after reaching a partial settlement with the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), which had sued the Bar in federal court over its Diversity Clerkship Program. Late last year, WILL sued the Bar on behalf of attorney Daniel Suhr, who argued that the […] The post Wisconsin Bar association changes definition of ‘diversity’ after pressure from WILL appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
OB-GYN Kristin Lyerly launches campaign for open 8th Congressional District seat
The race for Wisconsin’s open 8th Congressional seat, which U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher will vacate this month, began taking shape when the first Democrat announced her candidacy Thursday. Green Bay OB-GYN Kristin Lyerly launched her campaign for the seat Thursday morning at Hinterland Brewing Company in Green Bay. She started off her speech by saying […] The post OB-GYN Kristin Lyerly launches campaign for open 8th Congressional District seat appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Evers vetoes advanced nurse practitioner bill
Gov. Tony Evers, as expected, vetoed a bill Thursday that would have allowed nurses with advanced credentials — Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) — to have more autonomy and practice independently. Evers said in his veto message that he objected to “new licensure and practice standards for APRNs, especially those APRNs practicing independently, that do […] The post Evers vetoes advanced nurse practitioner bill appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Democrats’ quest to hang on to U.S. Senate majority centers on Arizona, Montana and Ohio
WASHINGTON — Political consultants and Beltway pollsters are setting up camp in purple states to join a towering battle for control of a narrowly split U.S. Senate, but come November, only the voters will make that choice. The road to the majority in the upper chamber of Congress mostly runs through Arizona, Montana and Ohio, […] The post Democrats’ quest to hang on to U.S. Senate majority centers on Arizona, Montana and Ohio appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Be a child care voter
There is no doubt the early years are the most formative in determining the life outcome of a person. The experiences children face in their first five years shape and form the brain not only psychologically, but in its physiology as well. Unfortunately, the criticalness of the early years comes in direct opposition to the […] The post Be a child care voter appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
An 1873 law banned the mailing of boxing photos. Could it block abortion pills too?
WASHINGTON — An anti-obscenity law enacted in 1873 that hasn’t been enforced in decades shot to the forefront of the nation’s abortion debate in the past week thanks to two U.S. Supreme Court justices, amid expectations a future Republican president would use the law to order a nationwide ban on medication abortion. The Comstock Act, […] The post An 1873 law banned the mailing of boxing photos. Could it block abortion pills too? appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Hmong and Asian American histories now required subjects in Wisconsin schools
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill into law Thursday to require schools in Wisconsin to teach students about Hmong and Asian American histories. “The Hmong and Asian American communities are a critical part of our state’s history, culture, economy, and our future. It’s important that we celebrate our shared histories and honor the people who […] The post Hmong and Asian American histories now required subjects in Wisconsin schools appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Democrats’ plan for recruiting candidates and making gains in Wisconsin Legislature
Updated on Friday April 5 at 10:28am. Wisconsin’s new legislative maps, drawn by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and passed by the Republican-led Legislature, are giving state legislative Democrats the chance to win additional seats and compete for majorities in the state Legislature for the first time in 14 years. Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) […] The post Democrats’ plan for recruiting candidates and making gains in Wisconsin Legislature appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Milwaukee sees shifts in common council and county board after election
New faces and personalities claimed seats on the Milwaukee County Board and city Common Council Tuesday. The results come from a spring election which saw moderate levels of turnout in Milwaukee County, with 165,000 (or 34% of registered voters) participating. Three candidates won open seats on the common council. In Milwaukee’s 7th Aldermanic District on […] The post Milwaukee sees shifts in common council and county board after election appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Mixed results for democracy on Election Day in Wisconsin
There wasn’t much drama left in the 2024 presidential primary by the time Wisconsinites cast their ballots Tuesday. Still, the roughly 25% of voters who turned out on a day of heavy rain that became a driving snowstorm by afternoon took part in a significant struggle for democracy — with a mix of ominous and […] The post Mixed results for democracy on Election Day in Wisconsin appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Fish parasite shows up in Wisconsin
Anglers and fishermen are being cautioned by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to properly clean their catch and gear. Recently in Elton Creek, which flows through Langlade County, a parasite was discovered which has not been previously detected in Wisconsin. The parasite, Myxobolus cerebralis, is a microscopic organism which damages cartilage and nerve tissue […] The post Fish parasite shows up in Wisconsin appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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