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Health department’s newest plan for opioid funds highlights prevention, support
The state health department’s latest plan for spending Wisconsin’s share of settlement money from national opioid drug lawsuits focuses on prevention, peer support for people struggling with addiction and support programs for their families. More than a third of the plan — proposed for $36 million that will come to the state over the 12 […] The post Health department’s newest plan for opioid funds highlights prevention, support appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
GOP, Trump build on immigration fears to push voting restrictions in states
With polls showing unauthorized immigration as Republicans’ best issue for the fall, the GOP is looking to raise the alarm about voting by non-citizens and the undocumented. The multi-pronged effort has been advanced in congressional legislation, public statements by top election officials and U.S. senators, plans produced by grassroots activists, and posts on X by […] The post GOP, Trump build on immigration fears to push voting restrictions in states appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Constitutional amendments pass setting new limits on elections officials
Wisconsin voters cast their first ballots in the 2024 presidential race Tuesday and approved two constitutional amendments on election administration, while weighing in on contests for local offices, judges, school board seats and school funding measures in communities across the state. With 90% of ballots counted, 54% of voters approved a ban in the Wisconsin […] The post Constitutional amendments pass setting new limits on elections officials appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. Rep. Grijalva, top Democrat on House Natural Resources, diagnosed with cancer
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, a Democrat in his 11th term representing Arizona, has cancer, he said in a statement Tuesday. Grijalva, the longtime top Democrat on the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee, did not provide details of his future plans, but said his office remains open as he works “hard to get healthy and return […] The post U.S. Rep. Grijalva, top Democrat on House Natural Resources, diagnosed with cancer appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden campaign, Jan. 6 officers decry Trump use of ‘political violence’ in post of video
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign on Monday called on voters to disavow violence as a viable part of this year’s campaign cycle, including comments made by his Republican opponent and former President Donald Trump. Former U.S. Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges and Biden-Harris Communications Director […] The post Biden campaign, Jan. 6 officers decry Trump use of ‘political violence’ in post of video appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden to visit Port of Baltimore Friday to review federal response on Key Bridge
President Joe Biden will tour the Port of Baltimore and the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse Friday as long-term efforts to reopen the port continue, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday. “President Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday to visit the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, meet with state […] The post Biden to visit Port of Baltimore Friday to review federal response on Key Bridge appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Election will test Kenosha County Board’s shift to the right
Two years ago Kenosha County government elections took a sharp turn to the right. For the county’s Republican Party, the results were a smashing victory — putting a majority of Republican-supported candidates in control of the officially nonpartisan county board and electing a GOP state representative to the nonpartisan county executive’s office. What followed was […] The post Election will test Kenosha County Board’s shift to the right appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Turning pain into purpose: Tennessee House candidate talks to voters about her abortion
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Candidates for political office often have personal reasons motivating them to run, even if those reasons don’t always end up as part of a stump speech or a talking point of the campaign platform. But when Allie Phillips knocks on the doors of strangers in Tennessee, she is leading with the story […] The post Turning pain into purpose: Tennessee House candidate talks to voters about her abortion appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Experts say the economy is getting better, but consumers don’t feel that way. Here’s why.
Americans are still worried about their financial stability even as their recession fears lessen. High prices at the grocery store and consumers’ memories of their pre-pandemic budgets may be playing a role. Here’s what financial and economic experts have to say about what last week’s economic indicators tell us about people’s perception of the economy. […] The post Experts say the economy is getting better, but consumers don’t feel that way. Here’s why. appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
‘Waging Peace’ exhibition explores the GI Peace Movement and reconciliation with Vietnam
Almost 50 years after it ended, the U.S. war in Vietnam continues to cast deep shadows on America and Vietnam alike. Both the role that some active-duty U.S. troops played in helping to bring it to an end and recent efforts to build bridges of reconciliation have received far too little attention. These often-hidden elements […] The post ‘Waging Peace’ exhibition explores the GI Peace Movement and reconciliation with Vietnam appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Tuesday is Election Day in Wisconsin. Here’s what you need to know.
In spring elections across Wisconsin on Tuesday, voters will choose municipal and county leaders, judges and school board members. They will also vote on more than 90 referendum questions in school districts throughout the state. Two ballot questions will ask whether Wisconsin’s constitution should be amended to ban outside grants to assist local elections clerks […] The post Tuesday is Election Day in Wisconsin. Here’s what you need to know. appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Judge rules that lawsuit over police officer’s fatal shooting of Alvin Cole may go to trial
A federal judge has ruled that a civil lawsuit over an officer-involved shooting that killed 17-year-old Alvin Cole in early 2020 may go to trial. On Tuesday, attorneys representing Cole’s family and former Wauwatosa officer Joseph Mensah — who fatally shot Cole following a foot pursuit — delivered oral arguments before U.S. District Judge Lynn […] The post Judge rules that lawsuit over police officer’s fatal shooting of Alvin Cole may go to trial appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Democratic attorneys general ask SCOTUS to block red state bans on emergency abortions
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and nearly two dozen other Democratic-led states, including Wisconsin, urged the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve the ability of emergency room doctors to provide abortions, arguing that failing to do so would have devastating effects for their health care systems and women across the country. At issue is whether a […] The post Democratic attorneys general ask SCOTUS to block red state bans on emergency abortions appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Evers rejects Republican education, wolf population and income tax cut bills
Gov Tony Evers, who took action on over 50 bills Friday, rejected Republican proposals including bills that would have loosened school licensing requirements, required the establishment of a statewide wolf population goal and cut income taxes. He also approved legislation that allows the state Department of Health Services to create new mental health crisis observation […] The post Evers rejects Republican education, wolf population and income tax cut bills appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Energy Secretary Granholm’s visit highlights Biden administration’s clean energy agenda
Two years ago Cynthia Hirsch and her partner, Brady Williamson, decided it was time to upgrade their century-old craftsman home on Madison’s near West Side to cut down on heating costs. “It was really cold and really drafty,” said Hirsch, standing at her dining table Thursday morning with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. “So we […] The post Energy Secretary Granholm’s visit highlights Biden administration’s clean energy agenda appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
School voucher proponents spend big to overcome rural resistance
AUSTIN, Texas — In rural Texas, public schools are the cultural heart of small towns. People pack the high school stadium for Friday night football games, and FFA classes prepare the next generation for the agricultural life. In many places, more people work for the school district than for any other employer. For years, many […] The post School voucher proponents spend big to overcome rural resistance appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Deadly fires from phone, scooter batteries leave lawmakers playing catch-up on safety
For a decade, Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin has recognized the technological and economic potential of lithium-ion batteries. Rezin, a Republican who serves in a district that is a major chemical and energy industry hub southwest of Chicago, also recognizes the possible dangers. In June 2021, a Morris, Illinois, warehouse in her district with roughly […] The post Deadly fires from phone, scooter batteries leave lawmakers playing catch-up on safety appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin schools to ask voters to fund over $1 billion next week
The School District of Beloit is one of 85 school districts across Wisconsin asking local taxpayers next week to help them meet higher expenses. On Tuesday’s ballot, voters in the district will be asked to raise property taxes to fund $27 million that will go towards paying staff and maintaining district facilities, course offerings, programming, […] The post Wisconsin schools to ask voters to fund over $1 billion next week appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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