HAWAII — A federal judge in Hawaii decided Wednesday, March 29th to extend his order blocking President Donald Trump’s travel ban. U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson issued the longer-lasting hold on the ban just hours after hearing arguments. Hawaii says the policy discriminates against Muslims and hurts the state’s tourist-dependent economy. The implied message in the … [Read more...] about Judge in Hawaii extends order blocking President Trump’s travel ban
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How are Wisconsin’s representatives voting on the Obamacare replacement bill?
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R) is about as firm a "yes" on the AHCA as can be expected. The Janesville rep has led the effort with President Trump and other GOP leaders to attempt to ensure its passage. The bill failing in his chamber would be a blow to his credibility as Speaker. ll of Wisconsin's Democrats are expected to vote "no" on the House version of the AHCA. Rep. Mark … [Read more...] about How are Wisconsin’s representatives voting on the Obamacare replacement bill?
Wisconsin’s budget could be $1 billion short by 2021
MADISON — Wisconsin’s state budget could be more than $1 billion in the red by 2021, based on the proposal submitted by Gov. Scott Walker that the Legislature is considering. The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau released an updated analysis of the state budget for the two years after the period covered by Walker’s current budget proposal. It finds that the budget could … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s budget could be $1 billion short by 2021
GOP source: Ryan telling President Trump they don’t have votes on health care
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan is at the White House to tell President Donald Trump that Republicans don’t have the votes to pass the GOP health care bill. Ryan is showing President Trump the numbers, and asking what the President wants the speaker to do. Efforts on Capitol Hill to sway members are ongoing, but things aren’t heading in the right direction. “Not … [Read more...] about GOP source: Ryan telling President Trump they don’t have votes on health care
President Trump’s budget would eliminate funding for Great Lakes restoration program
President Donald Trump’s budget would eliminate funding for a Great Lakes restoration program. Great Lakes cleanup and protection is not among President Trump’s “highest national priorities,” according to a budget document released by the White House on Thursday. Eliminating federal funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and other regional environmental … [Read more...] about President Trump’s budget would eliminate funding for Great Lakes restoration program
“No letter, no phone call, no email:” Why MPS kept lead test results quiet for months
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials are still adding up the cost of testing nearly 13,000 water fixtures, not to mention the cost of repairing or replacing those that showed dangerous amounts of lead. Now, the FOX6 Investigators are asking why it took the district five months to tell parents about lead in the water. For the first time since results were posted on … [Read more...] about “No letter, no phone call, no email:” Why MPS kept lead test results quiet for months
$100K cash bond for 14-year-old accused in shooting during robbery that killed 2 brothers
WEST ALLIS -- 14-year-old Spencer Lewis -- the West Allis boy facing charges in connection with a shooting that happened during an attempted armed robbery was in court on Thursday, March 16th. The proceedings focused on a doctor's report, evaluating the boy's competency. The court found Lewis competent to proceed in this case -- and bail was set at $100,000 cash. A … [Read more...] about $100K cash bond for 14-year-old accused in shooting during robbery that killed 2 brothers
President Trump suffers new defeat on revised travel ban
GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge in Greenbelt, Maryland, has blocked President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban targeting six predominantly Muslim countries. Judge Theodore Chuang ruled Thursday in a case brought near the nation’s capital by the ACLU and other groups representing immigrants, refugees and their families. The groups argued that the underlying rationale of the … [Read more...] about President Trump suffers new defeat on revised travel ban
Rep. Gwen Moore Invites Constituents to “Congressional Café” Hosts District Listening Session in Glendale Tomorrow Morning
Milwaukee, WI – On Saturday, March 4th, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) will meet with constituents to hear their thoughts and concerns regarding local and federal policy issues. “My constituents have flooded both my Milwaukee and D.C. offices with phone calls expressing concern about the direction of the country,” said Congresswoman Moore. “I look forward to the … [Read more...] about Rep. Gwen Moore Invites Constituents to “Congressional Café” Hosts District Listening Session in Glendale Tomorrow Morning
60-year-old man charged in fatal hit-and-run crash on Milwaukee’s southwest side
MILWAUKEE — 60-year-old James Husted of Milwaukee is now criminally charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened on Milwaukee’s southwest side last weekend. The victim has been identified as 60-year-old Dennis Gitter of Milwaukee. Husted faces the following charges: Hit-and-run resulting in death Operate motor vehicle while revoked – cause death … [Read more...] about 60-year-old man charged in fatal hit-and-run crash on Milwaukee’s southwest side