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After revelations of luxury trips, Democrats argue U.S. Supreme Court needs ethics code
WASHINGTON — U.S. Supreme Court justices should follow a strict code of ethics when receiving gifts and travel or doing business with political funders and attorneys, argued Democratic senators Tuesday at a hearing that Chief Justice John Roberts declined to attend. After a spate of investigative articles detailing Justice Clarence Thomas’ luxury travel and real […] The post After revelations of luxury trips, Democrats argue U.S. Supreme Court needs ethics code appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin Republicans back into a corner wielding their budget ax
Wisconsin Republicans’ preferred candidate just took a beating in a much-watched state Supreme Court race, prompting soul searching at both the state and the national levels about how the GOP lost touch with voters, whether the suburban women they depend on to win elections are enjoying our state’s return to nineteenth century abortion rules, and […] The post Wisconsin Republicans back into a corner wielding their budget ax appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Agriculture leaders urge a stronger farm safety net at U.S. Senate farm bill hearing
WASHINGTON — Farm and commodity trade association leaders lobbied for updating commodity programs and strengthening crop insurance programs at a Tuesday hearing of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry committee. The industry officials said federal crop insurance and the Department of Agriculture’s Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage programs are not serving as […] The post Agriculture leaders urge a stronger farm safety net at U.S. Senate farm bill hearing appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Interior secretary under fire at U.S. Senate hearing over oil and gas leases, public lands
Members of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee used a Tuesday hearing on the Interior Department’s fiscal 2024 budget to voice their displeasure with the administration’s energy production policies to Secretary Deb Haaland. The strongest criticism came from Republicans on the panel, though Chairman Joe Manchin III, a West Virginia Democrat with ties […] The post Interior secretary under fire at U.S. Senate hearing over oil and gas leases, public lands appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wauwatosa protester ‘target list’ trial begins
“This case is not about politics, it’s about privacy,” said attorney Kimberley Motley during opening statements Monday on the first day of a federal trial over measures the City of Wauwatosa and its police department took against protesters who were part of a nationwide movement beginning in 2020 against police brutality. Curfews were enacted as […] The post Wauwatosa protester ‘target list’ trial begins appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Can bipartisan support save arts funding in Wisconsin?
Salvation for the arts in Wisconsin may yet be delivered by an unlikely partnership between non-profits, Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, Reince Priebus, and the former head of the state Republican Party. Right now it doesn’t look good. What a state arts coalition terms a “generational” opportunity to endow the arts in Wisconsin will […] The post Can bipartisan support save arts funding in Wisconsin? appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Here’s where gas prices are headed (for now) and why
Higher temperatures. Higher gas prices. Drivers across the country have seen that seasonal given play out in recent weeks. The national average for a gallon of regular gas was $3.61 on May 1, up 11 cents over the previous month, according to AAA. The good news is that gas is 57 cents below where it […] The post Here’s where gas prices are headed (for now) and why appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Legislators introduce bipartisan campaign finance bills
A pair of campaign finance bills with bipartisan support were introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature last week, aiming to prevent officials convicted of violating election rules from accessing their campaign finance accounts and assisting local governments with the cost of holding a special election. The bills steer clear of many of the most controversial election […] The post Legislators introduce bipartisan campaign finance bills appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
U.S. could default as early as June 1, Yellen warns Congress
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Monday that the U.S. could default in as soon as one month if Congress does not act to raise the nation’s borrowing limit — a prediction that prompted President Joe Biden to call a meeting with congressional leaders next week. In a letter to lawmakers, Yellen wrote […] The post U.S. could default as early as June 1, Yellen warns Congress appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Activists call for immigration reform on May Day
On the first day of May, activists from the immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera and allied organizations are taking to the streets for two days of marches in Milwaukee and Madison. The actions focus on continued efforts to restore driver’s licenses to undocumented Wisconsin residents and tuition equity for students from immigrant families. […] The post Activists call for immigration reform on May Day appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
A top GOP lawyer wants to crack down on the college vote. States already are.
A top Republican election lawyer recently caused a stir when she told GOP donors that the party should work to make it harder for college students to vote in key states. But the comments from Cleta Mitchell, who worked closely with then-President Donald Trump to try to overturn the 2020 election, are perhaps less surprising […] The post A top GOP lawyer wants to crack down on the college vote. States already are. appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Some could use support after abortion. But quality care can be hard to find.
Alex D. turned 23 on the day the U.S. Supreme Court released the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. She was visiting the Omaha Zoo in Nebraska on vacation, riding the chairlift over the rhino exhibit when she saw the news alert on her phone. She was also eight weeks pregnant and needed an abortion. […] The post Some could use support after abortion. But quality care can be hard to find. appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden proposal on transgender student athletes met with praise but also questions
WASHINGTON — Transgender legal scholars and advocates say they were relieved to see the Biden administration extend some protections for transgender students’ sports participation at a time when bans are being enacted by multiple states. But they say they remain cautious about the effect on high school and college sports. For two years, the U.S. […] The post Biden proposal on transgender student athletes met with praise but also questions appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Assembly Republicans announce major points of shared revenue plan
Assembly Republicans released the general points of their plan to overhaul Wisconsin’s system of sharing money with local governments on Thursday. Lawmakers declined to release draft legislation, saying an official proposal will come next week. The plan described at several press conferences throughout the day includes proposals to dedicate a portion of the state sales […] The post Assembly Republicans announce major points of shared revenue plan appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Asylum limits, more border security funds proposed in U.S. House GOP immigration bill
WASHINGTON — Top U.S. House Republican leaders on Thursday unveiled an immigration package of bills that appropriates millions in funds for border security and imposes sweeping restrictions on asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. The plan is in sharp contrast with an announcement earlier Thursday by the Biden administration on how it would begin to handle legal […] The post Asylum limits, more border security funds proposed in U.S. House GOP immigration bill appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Biden administration to use processing centers in Latin America to handle migration
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration Thursday announced the use of processing centers in Colombia and Guatemala to create legal pathways for migrants, in preparation for the ending of a pandemic-era tool used to expel migrants that is expected to cease in May. The migrant processing centers will open shortly and be run by international organizations. […] The post Biden administration to use processing centers in Latin America to handle migration appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Revived push for Equal Rights Amendment blocked by U.S. Senate Republicans
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate failed to advance a symbolic measure to enshrine in the Constitution equal protection on the basis of sex, a century after the idea began circulating among lawmakers. Senators on Thursday voted 51-47 to go forward with a bill that would lift Congress’ self-imposed 1982 deadline for three-fourths of states to […] The post Revived push for Equal Rights Amendment blocked by U.S. Senate Republicans appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Credit bureau CEOs face tough questions at Senate hearing; Democrats push to remove medical debt
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators grilled the executives of three major credit reporting bureaus Thursday on whether their practices are transparent and fair to consumers, with Democrats frequently pressing the CEOs to remove medical debt from the reports. Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, chair of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, said all […] The post Credit bureau CEOs face tough questions at Senate hearing; Democrats push to remove medical debt appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Ag leaders lobby for better risk management programs at U.S. House farm bill hearing
WASHINGTON — Commodity trade group leaders at a U.S. House Agriculture subcommittee hearing this week advocated for bolstered risk management programs and maintaining foreign market access as tools to support farmers amid volatile times. The industry representatives said supply chain disruptions and increased production costs have tightened margins for large-scale farmers, and decreased the effectiveness […] The post Ag leaders lobby for better risk management programs at U.S. House farm bill hearing appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Competing conservation goals spark fight over the future of a creek and the Madison sewer district
Dane County’s Badger Mill Creek, which runs from its source between Madison and Verona until it connects to the Upper Sugar River, is one of only a few designated trout streams in the county. A handful of municipalities adjacent to the water source, including Dane County itself, have spent significant amounts of money restoring fish […] The post Competing conservation goals spark fight over the future of a creek and the Madison sewer district appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
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