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Trump Order Threatens Haitian Immigrants in New London, WI

'They're part of our community,' residents say, opposing deportation order.

Wisconsin Democrats Announce 2025 State Convention

Trump Administration Cuts More Than $12 Million in UW-Madison Research Funding

Lawsuit from Wisconsin and 15 other states says National Institutes of Health engaged in 'unlawful' effort to disrupt federal research grants.

Gov. Evers, DWD Highlight Job Fairs Available to Federal Workers Affected by Mass Trump Administration Firings

Evers Administration hosts virtual job fairs aiming to recruit workers in high-demand sectors in Wisconsin see high interest, participation with over 300 registrants

Head of Wisconsin Democratic Party Stepping Down

Ben Wikler, 44, remade party into fundraising machine, delivered electoral success.

Wisconsin Conservation Voters condemns Trump’s latest attack on Wisconsin’s environment and future

Baldwin Backs Bills to Cut Taxes for Workers, Families as Republicans Advance Tax Breaks for Big Corporations

Wisconsin Dairy Workers Carry On In Face of Escalating Immigration Arrests

Farmers and workers hope economics can protect them.

Did Schimel Get Too Partisan in Election?

The conservative in race for state superintendent was less strident and did better.

Trump Administration Cancels Visas of 27 Students at UW Campuses

Rubio says 300 visas for international students at U.S. universities revoked.

Trump Administration Wants to Fast Track Logging in Wisconsin, U.S.

'Emergency designation' and quicker environmental reviews to boost logging.

Trump Follows Baldwin’s Lead to Crack Down on China, Close Trade Loophole for Fentanyl, Counterfeit Goods

Trump Administration announced they are closing the de minimis loophole for China, cutting off key pathway for deadly fentanyl precursor chemicals to travel into the U.S.

Sens. Johnson, Grassley Release Additional Arctic Frost Records Detailing Sweeping Anti-Trump Investigation

State Economic Development Leader Cites Tariff Shock, Impact on Wisconsin

Hoping to maintain European trade partners amid 'man-made crisis.'

Gableman May Lose Law License For Three Years

Former justice alleged to have lied during 2020 election probe accepts plea deal.

Tariffs Will Hurt Business, Workers in Wisconsin

Local business, labor and university experts warn that tariffs will lead to a recession.

Why I Joined the Protest in Washington DC

A cheesehead gets showered with gratitude for Wisconsin's rejection of Elon Musk.

Crawford Was Ahead Through Entire Election

Both parties' tracking polls showed a race whose winner was always the same.

Conservatives Call for Changes Following Schimel’s Loss

Activists push for Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming to resign.

Wisconsin Humanities Programs in Peril After Trump Axes Funding

Educational and cultural programming throughout the state will be lost.

Thousands Across Wisconsin Protest Cuts Under Trump, Musk

National 'Hands Off' movement sparks protests in dozens of Wisconsin cities.

Kaul Announces Three New Lawsuits Against Trump Administration

Challenging orders closing agencies, defunding research and changing election rules.

AG Kaul Issues Statement After Joining Multistate Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Unlawful Election Executive Order

Lawsuit asserts that voting restrictions are not authorized by U.S. Constitution or Congress

Gov. Evers: Statement on Suing the Trump Administration to Stop Cuts to Wisconsin Museums and Libraries

UW-Stevens Point natural history museum funding at risk due to cuts by Trump and Musk

Marquette Poll Identifies Just How Unpopular Trump’s Tariffs and Musk Are

Majority of adults still favor deporting immigrants in the country illegally.

Conservative Groups File Complaint Against MPS For Gender Inclusion Policy

Groups ask for federal money to be withheld from school district

– Senator Hesselbein Statement on Trump Tariff Tax

New MPS Superintendent Dumps Beleaguered Facilities Director

Top building manager gone as lead crisis drags on.

Ballot Shortages Mar An Otherwise Strong Night For Milwaukee Elections

At least seven polling sites had to call for urgent ballot printing.

Price for Airport’s International Terminal Has Nearly Doubled

Milwaukee Mitchell Airport now expects project will cost $95.2 million.

19 Winners and Losers in Historic Election

Beyond the names on the ballot, who else won or lost in yesterday’s election?

People power prevails: Judge Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Congratulates Justice-Elect Susan Crawford

DNC Chair Ken Martin on Judge Susan Crawford’s Victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Crawford Beats Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Race turned into a national election and a loss for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

What The Voters Are Saying on Wisconsin’s Historic Election Day

The nation is watching as voters decide state's pivotal Supreme Court race.

Baldwin Demands Answers from Trump Administration on Social Security Workforce Reductions, Office Closures in Wisconsin

Green Bay, Wausau office closures, and staffing cuts jeopardize Social Security benefits for seniors

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding New Lawsuit Suing Trump Administration for Recklessly Gutting Over $225 Million in Federal Funding from Health Services in Wisconsin

Baldwin Introduces Bill to Release Illegally Withheld Funding for Wisconsin Farmers

Legislation comes after Trump Administration continues to take back funding guaranteed to Wisconsin’s farmers and producers

Musk May Target Other State Elections

It all depends if the billionaire's backing of Brad Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme Court succeeds.

Spending by Billionaires on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Still Rising

Astounding numbers for Elon Musk, followed by Uihleins and George Soros.

Elon Musk Hands Out Two $1 million Checks at Green Bay Rally

Wisconsin Supreme Court race could affect ‘entire destiny of humanity’ he declares.

Kinser Endorsed by the Wisconsin State Journal

Elon Musk Plans Wisconsin Visit To Give $2 Million to 2 People, But Faces Legal Challenge

Musk previously said he would give the money 'in appreciation' for voting, despite a Wisconsin law that likely bans giving anything of value for votes.

Kinser Still Pushing Collapsing Federal Test While Trump Dismantles Public Education

Who’s Ahead in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election?

What do the polls show? How big will turnout be?

Gov. Evers Slams New Trump Administration Attempt to Recklessly Gut Over $210 Million for Wisconsin to Help Support Mental and Behavioral Health, Prevent Substance Abuse, and Strengthen Local EMS

There’s One For You, Nineteen For Me

Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Small Wisconsin Libraries

Trump order is 'going to disproportionately impact rural communities.'

Foreign Tariffs Targeting Wisconsin’s Red Counties

Nationally and in Wisconsin Republicans voters far more likely to be hurt.

Elon Musk Gives $1 Million to Green Bay Voter

His America PAC offers $100 to sign a petition with $1 million prizes.

Crowley Wants Partners For County Government

His State of The County address also takes issue with Trump funding cuts.

Senator Baldwin Raises Alarms on Trump Gutting Health Department and Making Americans Less Safe, Healthy

Trump and Musk forcing out 20,000 workers that protect families from unsafe foods, support Medicare and Medicaid recipients, and find breakthroughs for cancer, Alzheimer’s disease

What Does Data Show About Wisconsin Voter ID Law?

April 1 referendum would enshrine voter ID into state constitution. What do we know?

Nearly 408,000 Absentee Ballots Cast in April 1 Supreme Court Race

Waukesha County leads in early in-person voting; Milwaukee and Dane close behind.

How Federal Education Cuts Will Hurt Wisconsin

Big cuts for public schools, poor and disabled students, school lunches and more.

AG Kaul Continues the Fight to Stop Trump from Shutting Down the Department of Education

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Seeking Preliminary Injunction to Block Mass Layoffs and the Elimination of Core Services at the Department of Education

Activists Worried By EPA Layoffs, Great Lakes Environmental Deregulation

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has celebrated regulatory roll back as way to promote domestic energy production.

Trump Issues Order Changing Election Rules

Trump administration wants proof of citizenship during voter registration, claims U.S. elections are not properly secured.

Wisconsin Business Groups Say Diversity Efforts Continue But Evolving

Companies altering language they use but still seeking top talent of all backgrounds.

Ron Johnson Says ‘We Have to Thank Elon’ If Schimel Wins Wisconsin

Musk 'wants a lackey' on state Supreme Court, Susan Crawford's campaign charges.

Baldwin Demands Answers Over Trump Admin Illegally Cancelling Grants to Train and Retain Quality Teachers

Cuts hit Wisconsin program to address special education teacher shortage in Milwaukee schools

Wisconsin Man’s Testimony About Gender-Affirming Care Goes Viral

Milwaukee retiree Larry Jones, 85, came to a legislative hearing and changed his mind.

How Musk Was Recruited to Back Schimel

Did Scott Walker sell the billionaire on flipping the Wisconsin Supreme Court?

Wisconsin School Board Races Targeted by National Conservative Group

1776 Project PAC, funded by billionaire Richard Uihlein, has a familiar agenda.

State Superintendent Race Has Big Stakes

Incumbent Jill Underly faces tough challenge by Brittany Kinser.

Vaccine Fatigue Causing People to Skip Shots, Wisconsin Experts Say

Only 34% of Wisconsinites got a flu shot this season.

Elon Musk PAC Offers Cash for Signing Judicial Pledge

'Illegal' attempt to influence voters in Wisconsin Supreme Court race?

Trump Endorses Brad Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Republicans hope to use this to turn out voters in final days of race. So do Democrats.

President Donald J. Trump endorses Judge Brad Schimel

Judge Brad Schimel Receives President Donald J. Trump’s Endorsement

Lobbyist Brittany Kinser Thinks She Can “Talk” Her Way Out of Trump’s $1 Billion Cut to Wisconsin Schools

Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs Target Wisconsin’s Top Industries

Trump's tariffs cause boomerang effect for many Wisconsin manufacturers, farmers.

Trump’s Plan To Curtail HIV Prevention Funding Would Hit Wisconsin

Vivent Health stands to lose federal funding under proposal.

Assembly Approves Restrictions on Trans Children, Evers Pledges Veto

The GOP bills mirror similar actions being taken by the Trump administration.

What Is Going On With DOGE and Milwaukee’s NLRB Office?

Three federal agencies claim three different things.

Evers Urges U.S. Transportation Secretary, A Former Wisconsin Congressman, To Address Funding Uncertainty

Governor and state transportation officials express concerns over funding or permitting delays.

Trump Administration Escalates Harmful Attacks on Public Education and Student Academic Services

Senator Baldwin Calls Out Trump Executive Order Seeking to Dismantle Department of Education to Pay for Billionaire Tax Breaks

“I’ll fight like hell to make sure our students aren’t the ones paying for Republicans’ tax breaks for billionaires”

Trump’s Executive Order to Eliminate the U.S. Department of Education Is a Direct Attack on Wisconsin Schools—And Lobbyist Brittany Kinser Still Won’t Stand Up For Wisconsin

Early Voting Surging Compared to 2023 Supreme Court Election

Suburban clerk offers an explanation of why.

NEW- Baldwin, Welch Announce Forum on Devastating Trump Cuts at NIH Jeopardizing Cures for Alzheimer’s Disease, Cancers

“Cures in Crisis: What Gutting NIH Research Means for Americans with Cancer, Alzheimer's, & Other Diseases” will spotlight patients, universities, and researchers impacted by cuts

AG Kaul Issues Statement On Reports That President Trump Plans To Sign Executive Order Aimed At Dismantling Department of Education

Trump Could Kill Milwaukee’s Plan To Improve Building Energy Efficiency

City won federal grant to cover start-up costs of energy saving effort. Will it be killed?

Measuring Trump’s Approval Rating

Declining both nationally and in Wisconsin. By how much?

Tim Walz Says Fight Against Trump, Musk Starts with Beating Schimel

A standing ovation in Eau Claire for Minnesota governor and former VP candidate.

Assembly Passes Bill Requiring Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE

Democrats vote against Republican bill, calling it government overreach.

Representative Ryan Clancy Joins Democratic Caucus in Rejecting Mandatory Police Collaboration with ICE

Why Musk Wants to Control Wisconsin Supreme Court

Beyond Tesla dealerships is something more far-reaching for Musk and Trump.

DNC Announces Investment into Wisconsin Coordinated Campaign, Turbocharging Organizing Ahead of April 1 Elections

DNC announces historically-early investment in WI ahead of critical elections, including for State Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford and Superintendent candidate Dr. Jill Underly

‘No Other Land’ Is Powerful Docu-Film

Oscar winner about Israel and Palestine faces censorship, fear of Trump attacks, but showing at the Downer.

Republicans Gained Little in State Legislatures

Biggest loss nationally in 2024 was in Wisconsin. Could help Democrats in 2026.

UW Faculty Unions Seek Meetings on Pay, Working Conditions

Seeking Board of Regents permission for such meetings with chancellors.

Senator Baldwin Launches “Hands Off Medicaid Tour”

Tour kicks off with stops in La Crosse, Eau Claire, Madison, Racine, and Waukesha

Trump’s Canadian Tariffs Could Impact Wisconsin Energy Prices

Wisconsin utilities import small amount of electricity from Manitoba province.

AG Kaul Wins Temporary Block on Mass Firings of Federal Probationary Employees and Gets Fired Employees Their Jobs Back

Federal Judge Orders 18 Federal Agencies to Give Employees Their Jobs Back By Monday

Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Address Consequences of Social Security Workforce Layoffs

Cut staff, closed field offices threaten seniors’ access to social security benefits

Republicans Pivot to Virtual Town Halls To Avoid Opposition

Rep. Van Orden blames 'Soros-funded agitators.'