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Farm bill timeline in flux as a messy September for Congress nears
WASHINGTON — The roundtables, listening sessions and appearances at farm shows have largely wrapped up and lawmakers tasked with reauthorizing the nation’s agriculture and nutrition programs are comparing notes and beginning to draft the massive, multi-year farm bill. The 2018 version expires Sept. 30, just as many urgent priorities compete for floor time in Congress […] The post Farm bill timeline in flux as a messy September for Congress nears appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Expanding affordable health care in Wisconsin
A year ago, the Inflation Reduction Act became law. I’m thrilled to be traveling coast-to-coast on a national bus tour with Protect Our Care to celebrate that achievement, and to share the news about all the changes to our health care system in the past few years under the Biden administration. When I was diagnosed […] The post Expanding affordable health care in Wisconsin appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Two Wisconsinites named in Georgia indictment of Trump
The chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party and the lawyer who led former President Donald Trump’s litigation against the results of the 2020 election in the state were named in the indictment of Trump and several members of his inner circle filed in Fulton County, Georgia on Monday. The 98-page indictment includes references to Brian […] The post Two Wisconsinites named in Georgia indictment of Trump appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Nearly 50 residences in Town of Stella under PFAS health advisories
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Health Services (DHS) have placed 47 private wells in and around the Oneida County Town of Stella under health advisories due to the presence of harmful chemicals known as PFAS. In January, the DNR announced that after one well in the area was randomly sampled […] The post Nearly 50 residences in Town of Stella under PFAS health advisories appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Republican divisions slow progress on bipartisan reproductive care changes
Progress on changes to various reproductive care policies in Wisconsin will likely remain stagnant in coming months as Republicans remain divided and Democrats explore other ways of expediting access to care. As legislators remain stuck on passing bipartisan measures that expand access to birth control and maternal and infant care, a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s 1849 […] The post Republican divisions slow progress on bipartisan reproductive care changes appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Stifling prison heat used to be just a Southern problem. Not anymore.
While sweltering heat in prisons without air conditioning has long been an issue in the South, extreme heat waves worsened by climate change are expanding the problem into Northern states. In recent years, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota, Washington and Wisconsin have seen extreme heat in prisons. Many of these states lack the necessary infrastructure for […] The post Stifling prison heat used to be just a Southern problem. Not anymore. appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
What the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act means for Wisconsin
President Joe Biden is coming to Wisconsin this week to mark the one-year anniversary of the signing of the landmark Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on Aug. 16, 2022. Through the IRA, investments in climate, justice, regenerative agriculture and clean energy will help mitigate climate pollution in the U.S. by an estimated 40% by the end […] The post What the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act means for Wisconsin appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Fulton grand jury indicts Trump, members of his inner circle
This story was updated at 11:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Former President Donald Trump and several members of his inner circle were indicted Monday in Fulton County’s sweeping investigation into 2020 election interference. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to discuss the grand jury’s felony conspiracy and racketeering charges being levied against […] The post Fulton grand jury indicts Trump, members of his inner circle appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden administration provides guidance on diversity in college admissions
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice and Department of Education jointly released guidance on Monday to colleges and universities about how to consider race in admissions decisions, following the Supreme Court’s summer decision that struck down affirmative action in higher education. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, on a call with reporters, said higher education institutions can […] The post Biden administration provides guidance on diversity in college admissions appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Milwaukee Brewers continue push for stadium funding as lawmakers work out deal
The Milwaukee Brewers are continuing their push to secure public funds for renovations and repairs at American Family Field as a potential deal with state lawmakers remains up in the air. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Friday that the team could start looking at relocating if a deal isn’t reached by the fall — […] The post Milwaukee Brewers continue push for stadium funding as lawmakers work out deal appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Pot smell and safety concerns ignite disputes over public smoking
Carl Sack is no fan of marijuana. He tried smoking once in high school and hasn’t touched it since. And he doesn’t just dislike the clouds of pot smoke he encounters around Duluth, Minnesota — he hates them. “I can’t stand to be around the stuff,” he said. But he’s still adamantly opposed to local […] The post Pot smell and safety concerns ignite disputes over public smoking appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin’s public schools and the war on democracy
It’s an understatement to say that public school advocates are not happy with the state budget Gov. Tony Evers signed. “We’re not here to cheer for crumbs,” Heather DuBois Bourenane, executive director of the Wisconsin Public Education Network, declared at the group’s annual Summer Summit last week. “This budget did not deliver and will not […] The post Wisconsin’s public schools and the war on democracy appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Senate panel votes to kill building code update supporters say would save energy, improve safety
Voting along party lines, members of a state Senate committee rejected an update to Wisconsin’s commercial building codes Thursday by a vote of 3-2. Supporters said the new codes would improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions that contribute to global warming. The proposal would bring Wisconsin’s standards up to date with the 2021 International Energy […] The post Senate panel votes to kill building code update supporters say would save energy, improve safety appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Congress brought back earmarks. Now they’re one more point of drama in a divided House.
WASHINGTON — The new Republican chairwoman of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee said just before taking over the panel that she planned to “tweak” how the chamber earmarks spending for community projects — coveted state and local funding that members of Congress request. Some of those changes hinted at by Kay Granger of Texas have […] The post Congress brought back earmarks. Now they’re one more point of drama in a divided House. appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Consumers seeing relief in some food prices as inflation continues to slow
Consumers are getting some relief from higher prices as core inflation, which excludes food and energy, continues to show signs of cooling — an encouraging sign for the U.S. economy, according to economists. The Department of Labor’s report on Thursday showed the consumer price index rose 0.2% in July, in line with expectations, and 3.2% […] The post Consumers seeing relief in some food prices as inflation continues to slow appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden asks Congress for $40B for Ukraine aid, U.S. disaster response, border security
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is asking Congress to approve more than $40 billion in additional spending for Ukraine, border security, FEMA’s disaster response and wildland firefighters pay. The supplemental spending request comes in the middle of Congress’ annual August recess, giving lawmakers weeks to mull over the proposal for additional spending before returning to […] The post Biden asks Congress for $40B for Ukraine aid, U.S. disaster response, border security appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Milwaukee landlord Berrada sues Tenants Union for defamation
One of Milwaukee’s biggest landlords is suing a local group of housing and tenants rights activists for defamation. Youssef “Joe” Berrada, who runs companies that own an estimated 8,000 Milwaukee-area rental units, is seeking damages against the Milwaukee Autonomous Tenants Union (MATU), after its members protested and made social media posts following a fire at […] The post Milwaukee landlord Berrada sues Tenants Union for defamation appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
USDA’s climate grants for farms and forests run into Republican buzzsaw
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is spending more than $3 billion to cultivate more American farmers and forest landowners as partners to mitigate climate change — even while some Republicans on Capitol Hill try to stop the program entirely. The administration launched a new farm program, Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities, this year. It is […] The post USDA’s climate grants for farms and forests run into Republican buzzsaw appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
What a temper tantrum by the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s chief justice tells us
To hear Chief Justice Annette Ziegler and her right-wing allies describe it, you would think the new progressive majority on Wisconsin’s highest court was destroying a collegial institution, running roughshod over the integrity of the Court and threatening the very rule of law itself. “My colleagues’ unprecedented dangerous conduct is the raw exercise of overreaching […] The post What a temper tantrum by the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s chief justice tells us appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
The Trump indictments: a seven-year timeline of key developments
Former President Donald Trump is a defendant in three criminal proceedings. Two cases are federal, brought after investigations by Special Counsel Jack Smith. The other case is in New York state court and is being prosecuted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. A fourth indictment, on state charges in Georgia related to Trump’s efforts to […] The post The Trump indictments: a seven-year timeline of key developments appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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