POLITICS
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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates often speak out on hot topics. Only one faces impeachment threat
The Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who Republicans are threatening to impeach over comments she made on the campaign trail about abortion and redistricting isn’t the first member of the court to offer public opinions about major issues of the day.
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Wisconsin sawmill agrees to pay $191K to federal regulators after 16-year-old boy killed on the job
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A northern Wisconsin sawmill has agreed to pay nearly $191,000 and stop hiring children under 16 to settle a federal lawsuit labor regulators filed after a teenager was killed on the job this summer and other child employees were hurt in a string of accidents.
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Republicans Face Huge Backlash After Threatening to Impeach Newly-Elected Supreme Court Justice
Janet Protasiewicz trounced conservative Dan Kelly less than six months ago. Now Republicans have talked about using impeachment to nullify her election before she’s heard a single case—and they’re facing serious blowback.
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Here Are Your Options As Student Loan Payments Resume
Nearly half of all borrowers say they aren’t financially prepared to begin repaying their debt. Despite this, interest began accruing again on Sept. 1, and payments will be due again in October.
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State Supreme Court’s Conservatives Go Public With Their Unhappiness About No Longer Being in Charge
The conservative justices and GOP legislators—who have taken actions aimed at trying to undermine election results in 2018 and 2020—are indicating a willingness to try to nullify the 2023 election that ended conservative control of the court.
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Millions More Workers Would Get Overtime Pay Under New Biden Plan
The proposed regulation would require employers to pay overtime to their salaried workers who are in executive, administrative, and professional roles, and make less than $1,059 a week, or $55,068 a year for full-time employees.
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A Historic WWII Ship is Docked in Wisconsin for Labor Day Weekend
The USS LST 325, used on D-Day to bring troops and equipment to storm the beach, is hosting tours in La Crosse this weekend. A one-of-a-kind ship that helped turn the tide for the Allies will be open for visitors one weekend only in Wisconsin. The USS LST 325 is permanently docked and open for…
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As Strikes Continue, Biden Administration Highlights its Pro-Union Agenda
The administration’s show of support comes as unprecedented worker organizing — from strike authorizations to work stoppages — hit multiple industries this year, including, transportation, entertainment, hospitality and health care.
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These 10 High-Priced Drugs Are Set To Become Cheaper for Seniors
Starting in 2026, the prices for these drugs will decrease for up to nine million seniors, thanks to a provision in President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act that allows Medicare to negotiate the prices for these drugs directly with the manufacturers.
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FACT CHECK: 4 Claims From the First GOP Primary Debate
Here are some of the highlights from the debate in Milwaukee, and a fact-check of how true each claim is.
