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Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas fails on floor of U.S. House
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday night, a stunning defeat for the Republican-led push to impeach a Biden administration Cabinet secretary. All Democrats present and four Republicans voted against the two articles of impeachment. The vote was 214-216. The GOP lawmakers to vote against impeachment were […] The post Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas fails on floor of U.S. House appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed by family of man who died by suicide in Waupun prison
The family of a man who died by suicide in Waupun prison last year filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) in federal court Tuesday. The suit alleges that prison staff showed a “deliberate indifference” to the man’s mental health needs while he was incarcerated. Last April, as the department […] The post Wrongful death lawsuit filed by family of man who died by suicide in Waupun prison appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Child care providers say they’re equipped to help teach 4-year-old kindergarten
Legislation that would require school districts with 4-year-old kindergarten to collaborate with community child care providers got a mixed response at a Senate hearing Tuesday. Child care providers testified in favor of the proposal, AB-1035 / SB-973. It’s the only one of 10 child care bills Republicans have offered this session that has won broad […] The post Child care providers say they’re equipped to help teach 4-year-old kindergarten appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Republican lawmakers seek to eliminate DEI statements ‘once and for all’
A Republican bill meant to help eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses could potentially impede some Republican lawmakers’ other goals, including hiring conservative faculty, a representative from the University of Wisconsin System testified Tuesday. He also said the bill could have a negative impact on public universities due to the penalties that are […] The post Republican lawmakers seek to eliminate DEI statements ‘once and for all’ appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Trump ‘did not engage in insurrection’ on Jan. 6, new U.S. House resolution claims
WASHINGTON — In a meandering press conference Tuesday that repeated false 2020 election fraud claims, downplayed well-documented violence and name-called journalists, far-right U.S. House members defended former President Donald Trump against any role he may have played in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida and several co-sponsors […] The post Trump ‘did not engage in insurrection’ on Jan. 6, new U.S. House resolution claims appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Study cited by Texas judge in abortion pill case retracted
Two of the key studies cited by plaintiffs and judges as evidence that medication abortion should be pulled from the market or heavily restricted have been retracted because of undeclared conflicts of interest and unreliable findings, academic publisher Sage announced Monday. States Newsroom was the first to report last year that Sage had opened an […] The post Study cited by Texas judge in abortion pill case retracted appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Trump claim of presidential immunity turned down by federal appeals court in D.C.
This story was updated at 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6 WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for charges he schemed to overturn the 2020 election, a three-judge panel of a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, rejecting Trump’s argument he was immune from criminal prosecution for any alleged conduct during his presidential […] The post Trump claim of presidential immunity turned down by federal appeals court in D.C. appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Joint Finance Committee again denies funds for stewardship project
Republicans on the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee last week rejected a request from the city of Ashland for a $1.02 million grant through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to construct a public boat launch on Lake Superior. The project, according to local officials, would provide safer access to the lake for boaters of all kinds. […] The post Joint Finance Committee again denies funds for stewardship project appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
It’s not the vibes giving us a sour economic mood; it’s the monopolists
In recent months a lot of economic commentators have been flabbergasted that despite low unemployment, steady job growth and easing inflation, the public mood about the economy remains dour. Pundits have blamed social media, partisanship and negative media headlines. But what if our headline economic data simply fails to tell a complete story? Dig a […] The post It’s not the vibes giving us a sour economic mood; it’s the monopolists appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Intense opposition to U.S. Senate immigration deal quickly emerges
WASHINGTON — The proposed global security funding legislation that includes major bipartisan updates to immigration policy encountered opposition from members of both parties Monday, especially Republicans upset by the Biden administration’s handling of border security, charting a tumultuous path for passage in the Senate this week. The deal on immigration policy, negotiated for months by […] The post Intense opposition to U.S. Senate immigration deal quickly emerges appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Details of proposed major overhaul of U.S. immigration law, global aid package unveiled
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday night released a $118.28 billion global security package that includes a long-anticipated overhaul of immigration law negotiated by a bipartisan trio of senators. “The United States and our allies are facing multiple, complex and, in places, coordinated challenges from adversaries who seek to disrupt democracy […] The post Details of proposed major overhaul of U.S. immigration law, global aid package unveiled appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin pension holders organize to push investment agency out of fossil fuels
A retired technical college teacher in Milwaukee, Anne Steinberg says she appreciates the pension she gets every month and the state agency that manages the pension fund assets. But she also believes the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) could do much better if it made one big change: getting out of any fossil fuel-related […] The post Wisconsin pension holders organize to push investment agency out of fossil fuels appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. retaliates for killings of troops by launching military strikes at Iraq and Syria
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military on Friday took a first round of retaliatory action following the deaths of three American troops by striking facilities in Iraq and Syria, according to a statement from President Joe Biden. “The United States does not seek conflict in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world,” Biden said. […] The post U.S. retaliates for killings of troops by launching military strikes at Iraq and Syria appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Trump federal election interference trial delayed pending appeal
A federal judge on Friday officially postponed former President Donald Trump’s trial on charges he conspired to overturn the 2020 election results. The trial, which had been scheduled to begin March 4, will be delayed while an appeals court rules on Trump’s claim that he can’t be prosecuted because the charges stem from actions he […] The post Trump federal election interference trial delayed pending appeal appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Dozens of ‘friend of the court’ briefs backing abortion pill access arrive at Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has been inundated with dozens of organizations seeking to weigh in on the future of the abortion pill by filing “friend of the court” briefs. The groups include governors, attorneys general, state lawmakers and members of Congress as well as medical organizations, civil rights groups and pharmaceutical companies — […] The post Dozens of ‘friend of the court’ briefs backing abortion pill access arrive at Supreme Court appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
A bill to give some nurses greater autonomy appears destined for a veto. What happened?
For the second legislative session in a row, a bill with bipartisan support that would grant more professional autonomy to nurses with advanced credentials appears at risk of being killed by the governor’s veto. Wisconsin Health News reported Jan. 26 that Gov. Tony Evers will veto the measure. This week, Evers stopped short of declaring […] The post A bill to give some nurses greater autonomy appears destined for a veto. What happened? appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Budget committee considers Republicans’ latest tax cut plan
Republican lawmakers made the case for their tax cut plan — which includes an income tax cut, a retiree tax cut, an increased child care tax credit and a cut for married filers — to the budget committee on Thursday. Democrats on the committee appeared critical of the full package. The package of bills is […] The post Budget committee considers Republicans’ latest tax cut plan appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Maps consultants say GOP proposals are gerrymanders
The two conservative-proposed sets of legislative maps submitted to the Wisconsin Supreme Court amount to partisan gerrymandering, while the other four proposals — which would potentially give Democrats their first shot at winning a legislative majority for the first time in more than a decade — are “nearly indistinguishable,” redistricting consultants told the Court Thursday. […] The post Maps consultants say GOP proposals are gerrymanders appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden administration sanctions ‘extremist’ Israeli settlers in West Bank
President Joe Biden sanctioned four Israeli settlers in the West Bank on Thursday, part of an administration effort to curb civilian casualties in the region as Israel’s war with Hamas continues. Biden signed an executive order authorizing financial sanctions that can be applied to both Israelis and Palestinians who engage in acts of violence on […] The post Biden administration sanctions ‘extremist’ Israeli settlers in West Bank appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Child care costs far outpace wages, but dependent care tax credit stuck at 2001 rate
The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Wednesday evening to assist low-income families through an expansion of the child tax credit and the bill now awaits approval in the Senate. But some organizations are also highlighting a separate tax credit for child and dependent care, which they say is not providing adequate assistance to families […] The post Child care costs far outpace wages, but dependent care tax credit stuck at 2001 rate appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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