A Wisconsin congressman says President Joe Biden hasn’t named enough white men to the federal judiciary. Sixth District Republican Glenn Grothman cited a study of Biden’s 97 appointments, in wide ranging comments about affirmative action on the House floor Thursday. “Of the 97 federal judges I was expecting, maybe 25 or 30 were white guys. […] Source: WRN.com
Read moreA farmer who serves in the Wisconsin state Assembly says a road repair bill under consideration is a good start to fixing rural infrastructure. “Here, we find ourselves with some one-time money. I can’t think of a better use for it because the need is so great.” Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) testified this week […] Source: WRN.com
Read moreThe Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors has rejected a tax levy for ballpark repairs. In a rare unanimous vote Thursday, supervisors rejected using a long-term tax levy to fund American Family Field repairs and renovations. The Milwaukee Brewers current lease of the 22-year-old ballpark expires in 2030. Thursday’s resolution called for the renovation-focused tax levy […] Source: WRN.com
Read moreGlenn Grothman derided the Biden administration’s diversity and inclusion efforts in comments on the House floor. Source: GreenBayPressGazette.com
Read moreIowa teachers are now banned from raising gender identity or sexual orientation issues with children through the sixth grade. The new law signed by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds also mandates the removal of all books depicting sex acts from Iowa… Source: LacrosseTribune.com
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