Wisconsin

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) has fully divested its position in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT), a move confirmed in an SEC filing on May 15. The liquidation of its entire 6 million-share stake, worth over $300 million, was completed by March 31, just before the...

The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has the chance to make some history of its own, following up on several records set in the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. Here's a look at how to watch the 2025 NFL Draft, the draft order, betting trends and more. How to Watch the 2025 NFL Draft: The 2025 NFL...

Donald Trump‘s Saturday rally in Wisconsin underscores his campaign’s effort to strengthen his support among working-class and rural white voters in a crucial battleground state. Since Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket over the summer, the...

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. During a recent campaign event with the Milwaukee Police Association in Wisconsin, Senator JD Vance (R-OH) made a provocative assertion that "fentanyl is in our marijuana bags that our teenagers...

Editor’s Note: A line in this article was corrected to clarify Kamala Harris’s support in the swing states. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are likely set for a head-to-head battle after President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential election....

Jersey City mayor Steven Fulop announced allocating a portion of the city's pension fund to Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETF,) becoming just the second pension fund after Wisconsin to get exposure to the price moves of the apex cryptocurrency. What Happened: The mayor informed Thursday that...

The 2024 Republican National Convention kicks off Monday and is expected to officially nominate former President Donald Trump as the party's 2024 presidential candidate. Here's a look at how security concerns have risen after an assassination attempt on Trump, the speakers scheduled for the RNC,...

Former President Donald Trump has made a complete U-turn on his recent “horrible” remark about Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as he praised the city just weeks before it hosts the Republican National Convention. What Happened: Trump, during a rally in Racine, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, expressed his...

In a recent turn of events, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson has fiercely defended his city after former President Donald Trump criticized it as a “horrible city.” What Happened: Johnson, in a strong rebuttal, pointed out that Trump’s presidency was far from perfect, reported The...

Spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued their streak of net inflows, adding another $105 million on June 3, bringing the total net inflow for the period to over $2.28 billion. What Happened: According to data from SoSoValue, the Grayscale ETF (OTC:GBTC) recorded no net...

The Wisconsin Investment Commission has made headlines with its recent investment move, according to SEC filings. What Happened: The Commission, which manages Wisconsin's public pension and trust funds, disclosed holdings worth $99 million in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT)....

President Joe Biden and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) President Brad Smith are set to announce a significant $3.3 billion investment in Wisconsin, a move that contrasts with former President Donald Trump‘s failed tech project in the same state. What Happened: The announcement will take place...

Ex-president Donald Trump has publicly thrown his support behind Republican Eric Hovde in the hotly contested Wisconsin Senate race. Trump endorsed Hovde on Tuesday in his bid to unseat incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), reported The Hill. In a rally in Green Bay, Wis., Trump stated, “...

Seven swing states could play a key role in deciding if President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump will win the 2024 presidential election. New election polls of several of the swing states show close contests. Arizona Election Poll: Registered users in the key swing state of Arizona show...

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R), who announced in December that he would re-introduce a limited medical marijuana bill in January, expressed confidence it would pass with just Republican votes. In an interview with Spectrum News 1 this week and as reported by...