by Milwaukee Mainstay | Nov 14, 2025 | State News
Legislation in Wisconsin is paving the way for the Native American tribes to run online sports betting. The companion bills AB 601 and SB 592 would allow wagers to be placed anywhere in Wisconsin, provided the betting servers are housed on tribal lands. Under the...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Nov 6, 2025 | National News
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil of Wisconsin has introduced legislation to halt congressional pay during future shutdowns. Steil, who represents southeastern Wisconsin, said in a Nov. 4 statement that members of...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Nov 5, 2025 | State News
On Friday, Governor Tony Evers officially declared a state of emergency as the government shutdown entered one month and SNAP benefits have lapsed. The Department of Agriculture announced that it will not be funding SNAP programs after the October 31st deadline...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Sep 30, 2025 | Local News
Matt Mareno, a legislative aide to state Rep. Karen Kirsch (D-Greenfield) and former Waukesha County Democratic Party chair, is facing scrutiny after posting on Facebook that he would “choose violence” in response to words he doesn’t like. “Men need to hold men...
by Milwaukee Mainstay | Sep 23, 2025 | State News
Rep. Tom Tiffany has announced he will run for governor in 2026, making him one of the leading Republican contenders in what is expected to be a highly competitive race. Tiffany, who has represented Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District since winning a special...