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Leah Vukmir

Oct 31, 2018

Ryan says ‘obviously’ Trump can’t end birthright citizenship

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday that "obviously" President Donald Trump can't end the constitutional right of birthright citizenship with an executive order, while saying he agrees with the president that "unchecked illegal immigration" needs to be dealt with.

Oct 15, 2018

Baldwin, Vukmir debate about immigration, health care

The Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican Leah Vukmir drew stark contrasts on health care, abortion, immigration and other issues during their second debate of their campaigns.

Sep 24, 2018

Republican Senate candidate Vukmir defends Kavanaugh

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir says opponents of the Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh are engaging in "last-minute character assassination."

Sep 4, 2018

Vukmir promises to meet with all Supreme Court nominees

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir is promising to meet with all nominees to the U.S. Supreme Court. Vukmir made the promise on Tuesday as confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh were set to begin. Vukmir’s position is a contrast with that of her opponent, Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin. […]

Jun 18, 2018

Gun by her side, GOP US Senate candidate talks of threats (VIDEO)

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — With a holstered handgun next to her on a kitchen table, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir promises in her first television ad of the campaign released Monday to stand with President Donald Trump just as she did against death threats in Wisconsin. Vukmir, a state senator, faces management consultant and […]

Dec 1, 2017

Vukmir sent letter supporting legislator in sex-assault case

The Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir wrote a letter supporting a fellow GOP legislator after he had been convicted of sexual assault three years ago, a newspaper reported Friday.

Nov 4, 2015

Republican leader says he has votes for elections board bill (UPDATE)

Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Wednesday he has the votes to pass a compromise bill that would put two retired judges on a new ethics commission, a move that also won support from the measure's sponsor and other reluctant lawmakers.

Apr 8, 2014

Walker signs law-related bills

Gov. Scott Walker signed 62 bills on Tuesday, including several bills that may affect legal proceedings.

Mar 18, 2014

Senate approves criminalizing ‘revenge porn’

A bill that criminalizes so-called “revenge porn” – or explicit images posted on the Internet out of anger – passed out of the state Senate Tuesday.

Oct 23, 2013

Critics dispute prosecutors’ need for co-sleeping bill

A bill that seeks to add another charge prosecutors can use for co-sleeping deaths already is getting pushback for a lack of clarity.

Oct 2, 2013

Group urges judge to reject records argument

An investigative group has asked a judge to reject a Republican state senator's arguments that's she's immune from a lawsuit demanding records from her office.

Sep 19, 2013

Senator says she followed open records law

A Republican state senator says she has complied with an open records request from an investigative group suing her for more documents.

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