Evers pens letter to Trump on loan and grant freezes
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is urging President Donald Trump to reconsider pausing federal grants and loans. In a letter to Trump Evers says with very few details…
Wisconsin Republicans target governor’s uniquely broad partial veto powers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans want voters to curb the uniquely expansive partial veto powers that Wisconsin governors from both parties have enjoyed for nearly a century. Wisconsin is the…
Duffy confirmed as Transportation Secretary
WASHINGTON, Wis. (WRN) — The U.S. Senate confirms Sean Duffy to be President Trump’s Secretary of Transportation. Tuesday’s vote in the full Senate was 77-22, with all no votes from…
Bill looks to give state schools authority to ban phones in classrooms
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature look to give schools the authority to ban phones and other electronic devices in classrooms. The measure introduced earlier this month…
Data shows lung cancer rates declining in WI
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — New data from the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative shows lung cancer rates in the state are declining. The report says declining smoking rates, effective tobacco control policies…
Tiffany says Trump tariffs are strategic negotiation tactic
RICE LAKE, Wis. (WJMC) — At a listening session in Rice Lake on Monday, Congressman Tom Tiffany voiced his support for import tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump. Tiffany cited…
Names, details released in Eau Claire shooting homicide
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WJMC) — Police release names and more details from a fatal shooting in Eau Claire early Saturday. Eighteen-year-old Dumarion Stogner, of Eau Claire, was the suspect in…
Business survey shows support for tariffs on China
MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — A survey of Wisconsin businesses finds support for tariffs on China. That’s according to the latest Wisconsin Employer Survey by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. Eighty-six percent…
UPFRONT: Sen. Johnson wants recess appointments for Trump Cabinet, approves of Jan 6th pardons and immigration arrests
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRN) — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson wants to cut Democrats out of the confirmation process for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. Speaking on WISN’s UPFRONT on Sunday, the…
Baldwin ready to work with Republicans but says she’ll resist efforts to alter safety net programs
WASHINGTON, D.C (WRN) — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin says she’s ready to work with Republicans. The Wisconsin Democrat who won a third term in November says she looks forward to…