By TODD RICHMOND MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority struck down the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by newer state laws regulating the procedure, including statutes that criminalize abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb. The ruling came as no surprise given that liberal … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban
Hot Property: $4.17M Ruxton estate owned by ‘the next Bernie Madoff’
Address: 1848 Circle Road, Ruxton List price: $4,175,000 Year built: 1869 Real estate agent: Diane Donohue, Monument Sotheby’s International Realty Last sold price/date: $2,499,000 / Dec. 11, 2020 Property size: 3.05 acres Unique features: This imposing three-story colonial has many perks — a bridal staircase, Italian marble, hardwood floors and its own gym. It also has a … [Read more...] about Hot Property: $4.17M Ruxton estate owned by ‘the next Bernie Madoff’
Jury returns to deliberate for a second day at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — A jury returned to deliberate for a second day Tuesday at hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs ‘ federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial. Jurors were back behind closed doors weighing whether prosecutors proved the charges at a trial that began in early May. Combs’ lawyers and prosecutors, meanwhile, began the day … [Read more...] about Jury returns to deliberate for a second day at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
Medicaid reforms in ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ spur backlash from both parties
Congressional Republicans are pushing to pass President Donald Trump’s signature legislation, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” by the Friday deadline. But the bill that aims to reduce government spending and cut taxes is facing significant opposition on Capitol Hill. The legislation proposes reforms to Medicaid, the government-backed healthcare program for low-income and … [Read more...] about Medicaid reforms in ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ spur backlash from both parties
Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states
By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in four states following the justices’ recent decision upholding a Tennessee ban on certain medical treatment for transgender youths. But the justices took no action in cases from Arizona, Idaho and West Virginia involving the participation of transgender … [Read more...] about Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states