Sen. Tammy Baldwin raises $2.4 million in 3 months for Senate race
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Sen.
After abuse allegations, Wisconsin Democrats will donate Harvey Weinstein's 2010 contribution to charity
MILWAUKEE -- The Democratic Party of Wisconsin says it will donate a $5,000 contribution made by movie executive Harvey Weinstein in 2010 to in-state groups that help women who are survivors of sexual harassment and abuse.Weinstein apologized this week after The New York Times uncovered decades of sexual harassment and abuse allegations women made against him by various women.Weinstein made the donation on Oct. 19, 2010, less than a month before that year’s election, campaign finance records indicate.
Wisconsin state Rep. Dale Kooyenga to run for state Senate
MADISON — Republican state Rep.
Republican Scott Fitzgerald will not run for U.S. Senate
MADISON — Republican state Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he is not running for U.S. Senate.Fitzgerald on Monday said he instead is endorsing fellow Republican state Sen.
Wisconsin state Sen. Leah Vukmir launches bid for U.S. Senate, forcing GOP primary
MILWAUKEE— Republican state Sen.
Phasing out of DACA is drawing reaction from both sides of political aisle
WASHINGTON -- The phasing out of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is drawing plenty of reaction from officials on both sides of the political aisle.Below is a collection of statements on the issue.
Re-election battles ahead: Wisconsin voters split on both Walker, Baldwin
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters are evenly split in their opinions of three Badger State politicians who face re-election next year: Gov.
Wisconsin Democrats gather for convention with Los Angeles mayor
MIDDLETON — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and U.S. Sen.
"Freedom isn't free:" VA holds annual Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery
MILWAUKEE -- The annual Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Memorial Day ceremony was held at Wood National Cemetery on Monday morning, May 29th.Guest speakers included U.S. Sen.
Speaker Ryan, Gov. Walker, GOP Senate hopefuls gathering for convention
MADISON — House Speaker Paul Ryan, Gov.
Sen. Baldwin: Senate GOP is "not out to a good start" on Obamacare replacement bill
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is ripping Senate Republicans for not including a woman or a Democrat on the working group that's crafting a bill to replace the Affordable Care Act.
Monument to honor US helicopter crews from Vietnam War
ARLINGTON, Va. — A new monument at Arlington National Cemetery, near the U.S. capital, will honor American helicopter crews who flew during the Vietnam War.The Military Times reports Congress has approved the monument, which will be near the Tomb of the Unknowns.Spearheading the memorial campaign is retired Air Force Lt.
Milwaukee County medical examiner tells Sen. Baldwin he's 'overwhelmed' by heroin, fentanyl deaths
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County's medical examiner told U.S. Sen.
Act of trade war? Wisconsin dairy farms stressed over actions of Canadian government
IRON RIDGE -- An act of trade war.
Tammy Baldwin raises $2.2 million in first quarter of 2017
MADISON — Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin may not have an opponent yet, but she's gearing up for what may be the toughest election of her political career.Baldwin's campaign raised $2.2 million in the first three months of this year, in advance of her re-election bid in 2018.
"On Wisconsin!!!" Sports stars, celebrities, state leaders react to Badgers big win
The number eight seed Wisconsin topped number one seed Villanova 65-62 on Saturday, March 18th -- and celebrities, sports stars and state leaders took to Twitter to react to the big win.
Health care a topic of discussion as Sen. Baldwin, Rep. Sensenbrenner host town halls in SE WI
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a town hall at Milwaukee Area Technical College on Sunday, March 12th.Many of her constituents' questions were focused on recent moves by President Donald Trump's administration.As for President Trump's travel ban, Baldwin said she believes it makes the country far less safe, and she's going to fight to get rid of it.The main focus of the day was health care.Baldwin said she is working to build a coalition to stop the move to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.Health care was also the focus at Republican Rep.
"Travel ban 2.0:" Milwaukee Muslims say new travel restrictions are still a Muslim ban
MILWAUKEE -- It may be a new executive order, but Milwaukee-area Muslims said President Donald Trump's latest attempt at border security still amounts to a Muslim ban.President Trump on Monday, March 6th signed the order restricting travel from six predominantly Muslim countries.
State Sen. Scott Fitzgerald still pondering U.S. Senate run
MADISON — Republican state Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he's still thinking about challenging Democratic Sen.