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Trump cruises to historic Iowa caucus victory; DeSantis edges past Haley
This report has been updated Former President Donald Trump was projected to win the Iowa Caucuses Monday night, according to The Associated Press, which calls unofficial results for American elections. AP called the caucuses for Trump just after 7:30 p.m. Central, just 30 minutes into the Iowa precinct meetings. With more than 95% of the […] The post Trump cruises to historic Iowa caucus victory; DeSantis edges past Haley appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
A reflection on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘radical revolution of values’
We live in a time when We, the People of the United States of America, are divided on social, political, and economic issues. Democracy itself is under attack, and issues such as women’s rights, voting rights, border concerns, and school curricula continue to divide us as a nation. The man we honor today, the late […] The post A reflection on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘radical revolution of values’ appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Committee vote sets stage for Senate Republicans to toss utility commissioner Huebner
The state Senate will vote Tuesday on whether to reject a Public Service Commission (PSC) member nearly four years after he was first nominated to the body. On Friday, the Senate Utilities & Technology Committee voted 3-2 along party lines against confirming Tyler Huebner to the PSC, the agency that regulates what customers pay for […] The post Committee vote sets stage for Senate Republicans to toss utility commissioner Huebner appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Seven sets of legislative maps submitted to Supreme Court, most would reduce GOP advantage
Republican control of the Legislature would likely be reduced under most of the proposed maps submitted to the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday, which tossed out the current — heavily gerrymandered — maps late last month. The Court ruled on Dec. 22 that the state’s legislative maps were unconstitutional because they violated the Wisconsin Constitution’s […] The post Seven sets of legislative maps submitted to Supreme Court, most would reduce GOP advantage appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
With partial government shutdown a week away, Johnson says he’ll stick to spending deal
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson committed Friday to following the topline spending agreement he struck with Democrats less than a week ago, following a day of speculation that he was preparing to walk away from the deal. “Our top line agreement remains,” Johnson said in a statement to reporters just off the House […] The post With partial government shutdown a week away, Johnson says he’ll stick to spending deal appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Republican John Doe bill praised by police, criticized by advocates for police victims
A Thursday legislative hearing brought together Republican lawmakers and pro-police lobbying organizations to argue that officers have been persecuted by activists, attorneys, and vengeful families pursuing vendettas. “This bill – as it’s been called the ‘John Doe bill’ – really is intended to end the baseless investigations meant to harass police officers who are involved […] The post Republican John Doe bill praised by police, criticized by advocates for police victims appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Conservative law group involved in drafting of GOP parental bill of rights legislation
A Republican bill that would establish a “parental bill of rights” in Wisconsin and encourage parents to file lawsuits when those rights are violated was molded by the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), according to emails shared with the Wisconsin Examiner. The bill — AB 510 — would establish 16 specific “fundamental […] The post Conservative law group involved in drafting of GOP parental bill of rights legislation appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden announces plan to cancel some student loan balances under $12,000
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Friday that some federal student loan borrowers will have their loans cancelled under the Department of Education’s new repayment plan. Starting next month, people who took out under $12,000 in federal student loans and have been repaying those loans for 10 years will get their remaining student loan balance […] The post Biden announces plan to cancel some student loan balances under $12,000 appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Senate leaders on taxes, child care and other possible legislation in 2024
Senate Republicans are going to propose another tax cut in 2024 as Senate Democrats will renew conversations about supporting child care, expanding Medicaid and addressing PFAS, according to the caucus leaders. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) said at a WisPolitics event on Thursday that he hasn’t given up trying to get a substantial tax […] The post Senate leaders on taxes, child care and other possible legislation in 2024 appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
COVID-19 cases continue to increase, vaccination lags and mask recommendations are back
While Wisconsin is in the midst of another surge in COVID-19 cases more than four out of five people are not up to date in getting the most recently available vaccine to prevent serious illness. Recommendations to mask when in larger indoor crowds are returning. On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Council of Churches told its 2,000 […] The post COVID-19 cases continue to increase, vaccination lags and mask recommendations are back appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
New turmoil over possible shutdown in D.C. amid warnings of a WIC food program shortfall
WASHINGTON — Meetings on Thursday between U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and conservative lawmakers led to speculation he was about to walk away from the bipartisan spending agreement he signed off on just this past weekend — a decision that would greatly increase the chances of a partial government shutdown next week. Also Thursday, Biden administration […] The post New turmoil over possible shutdown in D.C. amid warnings of a WIC food program shortfall appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. House Republicans probe DEI policies in the military
WASHINGTON — Republican U.S. House lawmakers, led by Rep. Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin, conducted a hearing Thursday to examine the possibility that “wokeness” hurts U.S. military readiness and effectiveness. The winding, over two-hour hearing by a subpanel of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability broached topics including, but not limited to, recruitment, benefits for […] The post U.S. House Republicans probe DEI policies in the military appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
DeSantis and Haley trade accusations at Iowa debate while Trump holds separate town hall
DES MOINES –– With five days until the Iowa Republican caucuses, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley competed Wednesday night in a CNN-hosted debate, while at a separate Iowa event former President Donald Trump called for mass deportations and dismissed accusations that he represents a threat to democracy. DeSantis and Haley […] The post DeSantis and Haley trade accusations at Iowa debate while Trump holds separate town hall appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Superintendent Jill Underly talks diversity, censorship and challenges facing Wisconsin schools
During a heavy snowstorm Tuesday that caused schools to close all over Wisconsin, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly spoke by telephone with the Wisconsin Examiner about the health of the state’s public education system, student achievement, the growth of school vouchers, political attacks on diversity and her hopes for the coming year. As […] The post Superintendent Jill Underly talks diversity, censorship and challenges facing Wisconsin schools appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
“Gain of function” research prohibition bill receives public hearing
A bill that would prohibit higher education institutions in Wisconsin from conducting “gain of function” research on “potentially pandemic pathogens” received a public hearing on Wednesday. The bill — AB 413 — was introduced by Rep. Elijah Behnke (R-Oconto) and Sen. André Jacque (R-DePere), who cited several incidents at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and controversy […] The post “Gain of function” research prohibition bill receives public hearing appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
ACLU seeks more info on book bans from school districts
Nationwide, efforts to purge classrooms and libraries of certain books have opened deep fissures within communities. In Wisconsin, the state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has been monitoring book bans, filing open records requests with six state school districts. The goal of the requests is to learn more about the reasons used […] The post ACLU seeks more info on book bans from school districts appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Another stopgap spending bill in the works as Congress struggles to avert shutdown
WASHINGTON — Congress on Wednesday appeared to be on track to pass a third deadline extension for at least some of the government funding bills that were supposed to become law more than three months ago — putting off a potential government shutdown. The move, while not final, would give the Republican House, Democratic Senate […] The post Another stopgap spending bill in the works as Congress struggles to avert shutdown appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. House impeachment proceedings against Mayorkas over immigration feature state AGs
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans began their impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas with a Wednesday hearing, a move Democrats called politically motivated. The House Committee on Homeland Security hearing aimed to set the stage for Mayorkas’ impeachment, with Republicans arguing that the Biden administration appointee has failed to fulfill his […] The post U.S. House impeachment proceedings against Mayorkas over immigration feature state AGs appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Which states will join the new summer meal program for low-income kids? Here’s the list.
WASHINGTON — Children from low-income families in 35 states, four tribes and all U.S. territories will now receive permanent food assistance during the summer months when schools are closed, leaving children in 15 states excluded from the benefits. Low-income families will now receive $40 each month for each eligible school-aged child, up to $120, to […] The post Which states will join the new summer meal program for low-income kids? Here’s the list. appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Assembly committee considers final-five runoff system for Wisconsin’s congressional elections
The Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections heard testimony for more than five hours Tuesday on a bill to establish a final-five runoff voting system for the state’s congressional elections. The bipartisan proposal, authored by Rep. Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) and Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), would move Wisconsin to a system already used in Alaska’s […] The post Assembly committee considers final-five runoff system for Wisconsin’s congressional elections appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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