WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate health care bill would result in 22 million more uninsured Americans over the next decade compared to current law. That's according to an analysis Monday from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The figure may further…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin lawmakers are considering introducing highway tolling in the state as part of the next state budget. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the tolls would help pay for road construction and repairs. The state's business…
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature are headed to court in their dispute over the governor's veto of the Legislature's funding. Dayton's veto following a special session was aimed at reopening negotiations on tax changes that…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin's craft brewers and wineries are trying to head off a plan they fear legislators will tuck into the state budget that would prevent them from selling their products on-site and force them into contracts with distributors.…
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans released their long-awaited bill Thursday to dismantle much of Barack Obama's health care law, proposing to cut Medicaid for low-income Americans and erase tax boosts that Obama imposed on high-earners and medical companies to finances…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he “did not make” and doesn’t have any recordings of his private conversations with James Comey — his fired FBI director. Trump also tweets that he has “no idea” whether other “tapes” or…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Republican-controlled state Assembly has passed a bill designed to prohibit people with pre-existing health conditions from being excluded from health insurance coverage. Republicans brought the issue up after midnight on Thursday. It was not scheduled…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel's 72 county tour of the state stopped in Douglas County Wednesday. His message to local leaders: we know you exist, and we want to…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill into law that eliminates requirements that 16 and 17 year olds get parental permission to work. Walker signed the bill Wednesday. Republicans in the Legislature who supported the measure…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Budget talks among Republicans who control the state Legislature remain stalled over how to pay for roads. Budget committee co-chair Rep. John Nygren said Wednesday that Senate Republicans want to increase the level of borrowing to…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is pulling out of the federal health care exchange in Wisconsin. Anthem blames a volatile market for its exit from the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Anthem spokesman Jeff Blunt says making…
DULUTH, Minn. - A new boating safety law was expected to be in effect right now in Minnesota, but there's been a hold up. Sophia's Law was passed last year by…
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's Public School District will pay $45 million out of its general fund over the next 15 years. The district took on the debt in the form of…
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Longtime Rep. Paul Thissen joins an already crowded field of DFL candidates for governor. Thissen plans to formally launch his campaign Thursday to replace Gov. Mark Dayton, who decided against a third term. He's in his eighth two-year…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman will not seek a second term next year. Two individuals have announced their candidacy for the seat. A person with direct knowledge of his…
