Stories tagged: "Joe Biden"

Politics President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill, walk out for the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)
Politics What the First Actions from President Biden Could Mean for Wisconsin

Whether it’s the first 100 days or the first 10 days, a new administration is likely to change the trajectory of the vaccine rollout, COVID relief, and other issues affecting the state.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski January 20, 2021 10:52 am CST
Vaccine News Boxes containing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are prepared to be shipped at the McKesson distribution center in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Vaccine News Pandemic Politics Have Moved From Shutdowns to Masks and Now to Vaccines

Slow pace that is driving divisive political rhetoric could change when President-elect Joe Biden takes office, launching $20 billion national vaccination program to vaccinate 100 million people in first 100 days.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring January 15, 2021 10:19 am CST
Elections Wisconsin delegates pledged to President-elect Joe Biden sit socially distanced during vote of the Electoral College Monday in the state Capitol in Madison. (Screen image from WisconsinEye)
Elections ‘We Made It.’ Wisconsin’s Biden Electors Make His Win Official.

Evers delivers a sigh of relief during an Electoral College vote held minutes after the state Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit from President Trump.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren December 14, 2020 4:13 pm CST
Courts The Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments from Jim Troupis, bottom left, an attorney for outgoing President Donald Trump, on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Troupis argued more than 221,000 votes cast in Milwaukee and Dane counties during the Nov. 3 election should be thrown out. (Screenshot)
Courts Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Trump’s Quest to Flip the State

Swing Justice Brian Hagedorn gives little indication of his leaning in the state case. Simultaneously, a judge dismisses president's federal lawsuit.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski December 13, 2020 1:30 pm CST
Courts Members of the Milwaukee County Board of Canvassers talk among themselves Nov. 20 at the Wisconsin Center before the county's recount begins. At left is Republican Rick Baas, at center is Democratic Board Chairman Tim Posnanski, and at right is Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson. (Photo by Jonathon Sadowski)
Courts Judge Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Toss 221,000 Votes in Milwaukee, Dane Counties

President Donald Trump gets handed yet another loss in his war on the election.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski December 11, 2020 11:18 am CST

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President Joe Biden speaks to the media after receiving a briefing from the transition COVID-19 advisory board on Nov. 9 at the Queen Theater in Wilmington, Delaware. Biden spoke about how his administration would respond to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) National Biden Throws a Lifeline to Thousands of Wisconsinites
Dana Hanson, assistant operations manager at Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire, preparing to administer COVID-19 vaccine Vaccine News Next Vaccination Group Includes 65+, Educators, Prisoners, Food Service Workers
A police officer draws a gun Law and Policy Debate on Cops Drawing Guns, Banning Chokeholds Reveals Serious Divides on Racial Disparities Task Force
Immortalized in this statue in Milwaukee, baseball legend Hank Aaron played with the Milwaukee Braves from 1954-1965, the relocated Atlanta Braves until 1974, and the Milwaukee Brewers in 1975 and 1976. After a stint in the Negro League, Aaron's first minor league experience came with the Braves' Eau Claire squad in 1952. Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974. Aaron died Friday at the age of 86. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Our Wisconsin Hank Aaron Spent a Summer Up North in 1952. He Credited It for Building His Confidence.
Courts Christ Troupis, a legal representative for President Donald Trump's campaign, addresses the three-member Dane County Board of Canvassers Friday at the Monona Terrace during the start of the recount in Dane and Milwaukee counties.(Photo by Jessica VanEgeren)
Courts Judge Holds Off Immediately Ruling on Trump’s Federal Wisconsin Election Lawsuit

Judge Brett Ludwig, a Trump appointee, notes the president filed no complaints about the system prior to Election Day—which he lost.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski December 10, 2020 4:49 pm CST
Economy Chris Van Es with then-Treasury Secy Jack Lew in 2016.
Economy WI Treasury Alum: Janet Yellen Is Good for Workers, Consumers, Interest Rates, Tariffs

Eau Claire native Chris Van Es says she and other Obama-era figures are also “crisis tested” and ready to help President-elect Biden.

Doug Mell Doug Mell December 7, 2020 12:44 pm CST