Tag: Wisconsin

Republican lawmakers are seeking to eliminate "administrative and cost barriers" that currently impede Second Amendment rights in the state. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)

Beltway Confidential

Constitutional carry legislation proposed in Wisconsin, likely to pass

Emily Jashinsky · March 28, 2017 3:19 pm

Thang Dim, center, a refugee from Myanmar, wipes away tears as family member Thang Piang escorts her to meet her grandchildren for the first time at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa, Okla., on Feb. 14. (Matt Barnard/Tulsa World via AP)

Refugees to US are not like migrants to Europe

Washington Examiner Staff · March 27, 2017 4:01 am

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is pursuing that goal with a package of reforms to public assistance in the state budget, changes meant to move people from government programs to work. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Scott Walker: Welfare reformer?

Joseph Lawler · March 20, 2017 4:01 am

Georgia Cordova of El Paso, Texas, Center, joins other protesters as they take part in a No Ban, No Wall rally to support the rights of immigrants and oppose a border wall and support sanctuary cities, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at the State Capitol in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

State lawmakers move to penalize ‘sanctuary cities’

Kelly Cohen · March 18, 2017 4:50 am

According to a report by the Wisconsin Elections Commission, the individuals incorrectly thought they could cast ballots in the primary if they turned 18 before the November general election. (AP Photo/Carrie Antlfinger)

Report: Dozens of 17-year-olds voted illegally in Wisconsin primary

Kelly Cohen · March 13, 2017 7:24 pm

A federal judge in Wisconsin on Friday ruled against President Trump's revised travel ban in a singular case regarding the wife and child of a Syrian refugee who had relocated to the U.S. in 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Wisconsin judge rules for Syrian refugees, leaves wider travel ban intact

Anna Giaritelli · March 11, 2017 4:25 am

"I continue to worry about conflicts of interest with federal forfeiture and the equitable sharing program," Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., told former Attorney General Loretta Lynch late last year.

Congressman Sensenbrenner wants to make it harder for police to seize property

Nicole Duran · March 6, 2017 5:01 am

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker thanked President Trump on Saturday for calling in to check in on his mother, who he said is in the hospital. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Gov. Scott Walker thanks Trump for calling to check in on his mother at the hospital

Daniel Chaitin · March 5, 2017 1:19 am

"We haven't really talked about the hardest part of tax reform, and that is doing it in a fiscally responsible manner so we're not blowing a hole in deficits and debts in the future," says Rep. Ron Kind. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Democratic Rep. Ron Kind leads from the center

Nicole Duran · February 27, 2017 5:01 am

"We want good trade. We want it to be fair and we want it to be free," Walker said. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

GOP Gov. Walker questions border tax idea

Anna Giaritelli · February 26, 2017 4:58 pm

Wisconsin Republican Rep. Sean Duffy is pushing back against critics back home who are upset he declined the invitation from liberal advocacy group Citizen Action of Wisconsin to attend their town hall meeting.

Republicans fight claims they are ducking constituents

Nicole Duran · February 24, 2017 10:22 pm

Since becoming governor, Walker has been a regular drug test crusader. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Scott Walker leaning toward third gubernatorial run

Al Weaver · February 23, 2017 11:06 pm