U.S. House Passes Debt Limit Deal; Senate Up Next
The Center SquareThe U.S. House of Representatives voted late Wednesday to pass a debt limit deal brokered by the White House and Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. The vote was 314-117 in…
Wisconsin Lawmakers Seek to Make Sexual Harassment in Schools a Felony
by Glenn Minnis Democratic State Reps. Tod Ohnstad and Tip McGuire are pushing legislation that would make it a felony for school staff or volunteers to create an intimidating…
Industry, Business Groups Optimistic on Nickel Mining Bordering Lake Superior
by Bruce Walker Geologists and mining experts say Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula may provide a solution for an obstacle facing the electric vehicle transition. Minerals are needed,…
April Home Sales Down, Prices Up in Wisconsin
by Benjamin Yount The latest snapshot of Wisconsin’s housing market isn’t all that great, although realtors say there are signs things are improving. The Wisconsin Realtors released their April…
House Republicans Vote to Overturn Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation
House Republicans voted 218-203 Wednesday to overturn President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness even as the U.S. The Supreme Court considers the legality of the measure. Rep. Bob Good,…
Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden Says He’s Proud of Russian Ban
Congressman Derrick Van Orden says he may get a T-shirt made to celebrate his being banned from Russia. Van Orden, the Republican congressman from western Wisconsin, is among 500 Americans…
DeSantis Reshapes Republican Primary, Sparks Wave of Opposition & Support
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday night, reshaping the Republican primary field and forcing Republicans to take sides. Former President Donald Trump welcomed DeSantis…
DeSantis Expected to Announce 2024 White House Bid Today
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid this evening. DeSantis, who currently ranks second in the latest Republican primary polling, is expected to make the…
Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee Okays $125 Million PFAS Trust Fund
by Benjamin Yount Wisconsin is looking to set aside $125 million for PFAS (Polyfluorinated Substances) contamination abatement across the state. The budget-writing Joint Finance Committee (JFC) on Thursday agreed…
Budget Reformers Push Tax Cuts Despite Dip in Wisconsin Tax Revenue
by Benjamin Yount The threat Wisconsin may see less money over the next two years is not deterring one budget reform group from pushing for “historic” tax reform. The…