At the Races: New skirmish, same war - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Apr 13, 2023
News briefs A G-20 finance meeting communique is unlikely again amid war Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023
US Sen. Baldwin seeking reelection in battleground Wisconsin WASHINGTON — Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin is running for a third term, she said Wednesday, setting up another battleground Senate race next year. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin launches run for 3rd term Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is seeking a third term in battleground Wisconsin The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Baldwin fills another battleground slot for Senate Democrats - Roll Call Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin's announcement she will seek a third term gives Democrats another veteran candidate in a battleground state. Roll Call · Apr 12, 2023
Workers protest Energizer’s plans to close Wisconsin plants The closure would lead to hundreds of job losses in a community of just under 3,000 people in Fennimore The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2023
Beth Kowitt: It’s Schultz not Starbucks that seems to be lost Former Starbucks Corp. CEO Howard Schultz kept his cool and stayed on message on Wednesday amid pointed questioning during a Senate committee hearing about the coffee giant’s alleged labor law violations. Even as Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, described Starbucks as… Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023
Ripples from Wisconsin Supreme Court battle could reach the Hill WASHINGTON — The fight to control Wisconsin’s highest court has thrust the Midwestern battleground into the national spotlight as Election Day closes in on a pivotal race that could dictate future abortion and redistricting measures — and have implications for 2024. Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023
Ripples from Wisconsin Supreme Court battle could reach the Hill - Roll Call A race that has shattered spending records for a state court seat could be a signal for 2024's Senate campaign and affect House districts. Roll Call · Mar 30, 2023
Senate votes to overturn DC criminal code changes WASHINGTON — The Senate cleared a disapproval resolution Wednesday to block a District of Columbia bill that would have overhauled the criminal code, sending it to President Joe Biden’s desk. Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023
Senate votes to overturn DC criminal code changes - Roll Call The Senate cleared a measure Wednesday to nullify a controversial D.C. law, sending it to President Joe Biden for his expected signature. Roll Call · Mar 8, 2023
The culture war comes for non-dairy milk The FDA just announced guidance that recommends plant-based alternatives can be labeled as "milk" — for now Salon · Mar 1, 2023
Congress tightens U.S. manufacturing rules after battery technology ends up in China The Department of Energy allowed a taxpayer-funded breakthrough in batteries to transfer overseas with little oversight WEKU · Jan 30, 2023
Once again, Shelby stands alone when it comes to earmarks WASHINGTON — Call him the billion-dollar man. Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022
Roll Call · Dec 22, 2022 Once again, Shelby stands alone when it comes to earmarks - Roll Call Alabama Sen. Richard C. Shelby goes out on top, while Sen. James M. Inhofe and Rep. Randy Weber come on strong.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 ‘A blow against hate and all its forms’: Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act, repealing 1996 anti-LGBT+ law Mr Biden’s signature on the Respect for Marriage Act repeals a 1996 law banning federal recognition of same-sex marriage that he voted for as a senator, 16 years before he endorsed letting same-sex couples marry during his term as vice-president
Roll Call · Dec 13, 2022 Biden signs same-sex marriage bill in musical White House ceremony President Joe Biden signed into law a bill to codify federal recognition of same-sex marriages at a White House ceremony Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022 How senators 'defied political gravity' on same-sex marriage Passing legislation to protect same-sex marriages in the Senate was a monthslong effort, building on a decadeslong push
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022 Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress The House gave final approval Thursday to protections for same-sex marriages
The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2022 US Senate passes bill protecting same-sex marriage House must now pass legislation as Democrats hurry to get it Biden to sign into law before Republicans take over the chamber
Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022 Senate passes federal protections for same-sex marriages WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a bill Tuesday to codify federal recognition of same-sex marriage that got bipartisan support because of added measures on religious liberty protections.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 Dozens of Republicans try to block same-sex marriage law weeks after Club Q massacre The legislation comes after multiple stops and starts but also a massacre at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs
Roll Call · Nov 29, 2022 Senate passes protections for same-sex marriages - Roll Call The Senate passed a bill Tuesday to codify federal recognition of same-sex marriage that got bipartisan support.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 Senate to vote on landmark bill to protect same-sex marriage The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, putting Congress one step closer to passing the landmark bill and ensuring that such unions are enshrined in federal law
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 Democrats kept the Senate this year, but 2024 may be harder Democrats celebrating a successful effort to keep control of the U.S. Senate this year will soon confront a 2024 campaign that could prove more challenging