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‘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.'

Wisconsin Lawmakers Hold Tense Debate On Bill To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For Youth

Opponents regard bill as 'cruel' anti-trans legislation, while supporters say it would 'protect' children.

Gov. Evers’ Statement Regarding New Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration from Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education

Former science teacher, principal, superintendent, and state superintendent, governor continues condemning new Trump Administration efforts that will hurt kids and public schools across Wisconsin

Trump’s EPA Rollbacks Yet Another Attack on American Safety

US Transportation Secretary Moves To Cut Milwaukee Grants

Grants to rebuild Villard Ave. and National Ave. and for an EV network all at risk.

Why Is Trump Targeting Veterans?

Trump/Musk cuts hurt a popular government program and many workers who back MAGA.

GOAT Gets Started in State Legislature

Committee that is Wisconsin's version of DOGE seeks proof that state employees are really working.

How Deportations Will Hurt Milwaukee

Most of its growth in population and workers in last 30 years has come from immigrants.

Pocan Votes Against Partisan Republican Funding Bill

Evers’ Capital Budget Funds $4.1 Billion in Building Projects

Includes $189 million to merge UWM's health sciences program into one building.

Evers Bashes Congress as Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Firings

Firings are 'against the law' and show 'contempt' for federal workers, suit charges.

Actions Have Consequences

Organized Labor Faces Assault Under Trump

DOGE targets Milwaukee NLRB office, Mitchell Airport TSA officers losing rights.

Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race

'The idea that court races are completely without partisan influences, that’s gone.'

Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid

Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'

National Parks Sees Record Number of Visitors, Including in Wisconsin

But Trump administration has cut 1,000 staff and suppressed data on increase in visitors.

WPF Report Urges Caution in State Budget Process

'Evers’ plan would leave the state with a two-year structural deficit of roughly $4 billion.'

Bernie Sanders Draws Capacity Crowd in Kenosha

They're cutting programs 'that lower-income and working people desperately need.'

Unions, Veterans Protest Cuts to VA

Friday afternoon protest attended by Congresswoman Gwen Moore.

Widespread Opposition at Hearing to Bill Requiring Parental Approval for Pronoun, Name Changes

GOP-bill draws opposition from legislators, those testifying.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on New Lawsuit Suing Trump Administration for Illegally Firing Federal Workers Including Thousands of Veterans

Baldwin Successfully Pushes Trump to Release Wrongfully Withheld Funding for Dairy Farmers

Lobbyist Brittany Kinser Finally Responds—And She’s Perfectly “Fine” With Trump’s Plan to Gut Wisconsin Schools

Senator Melissa Ratcliff Stands United with LGBTQIA+ Community and Allies in Condemning Discriminatory Bills

Delivers Powerful Testimony Alongside Parents, Teachers, Students, Clergy, and Members of the LGBTQIA+ Community Opposing Bills Targeting Transgender and Nonbinary Students

Crowley Tours Results of Suburban Affordable Housing Policy

Crowley administration has prioritized effort as part of economic mobility strategy.

Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump

Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.

AG Kaul Condemns President Trump’s Possible Executive Order To Begin Dismantling U.S. Department of Education

Bill Would Crack Down on Predatory Practices By Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Independent pharmacies back GOP-led bill, while insurers and WMC previously opposed effort.

Gov. Evers Blasts President Trump Over Reports of Executive Order Aimed at Decimating the U.S. Department of Education

How Vulnerable Is Wisconsin to Federal Firings?

State has 30,000 federal employees. And many state workers in federally funded agencies.

Attorney General Josh Kaul Joins Coalition Defending the Integrity of the National Labor Relations Board

1.3 Million People in State Threatened By Possible Medicaid Cuts

Federally funded care for poor, elderly and disabled helps 1 in 5 Wisconsin residents.

Poll Shows Many Don’t Know About Crawford or Schimel in High Court Race

Marquette Law School poll also finds majority of voters view Elon Musk unfavorably.

Baldwin Responds to Trump’s Commitment to “Resurrect the American Shipbuilding Industry”

Baldwin has long pushed for investigation into China’s unfair practices and worked to boost American made ships

Democrats Launch Anti-Musk Ad

Making Elon Musk the villain and blasting Brad Schimel's bid for Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Crawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality

'He’s got a long history as an extreme partisan,' candidate charges in Rotary speech.

Gov. Evers Slams President Trump and Trump Administration’s Continued Attacks on Veterans

New report indicates Trump Administration is set to cut 80,000 jobs from Veterans Affairs

Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fight Their Firings After Mass Layoffs

'A slap in the face.' Most were probationary staff. Many were veterans.

Pocan to Host Town Hall in Lafayette County

Belmont is less than 10 miles from 3rd District

Statement from Congressman Scott Fitzgerald on President Trump’s 2025 Joint Address to Congress

Senator Baldwin Releases Statement on President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

Van Orden has Enabled Cuts that Threaten 175k on Social Security + 90k on Medicaid in His Own District

WisGOP Statement on President Trump’s Joint Address

Evers Warns Trump Tariffs Will Harm Wisconsin

'This is not good for our country. It sucks. It’s bad.'

Rep. Madison Supports State Protections Against Federal Funds Freeze

He Joins Freshman Legislators’ in Their Call for Bold, Preemptive Action to Protect Wisconsinites

Representative Ryan Clancy Champions New Legislators’ Proposal to Protect Wisconsin from Federal Funds Freezes

Democrats Launch ‘The People v. Musk’

Yes, the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court is now nationalized. Who will benefit?

Happy Tariff Day

Baldwin Blasts Trump Administration for Stopping $65 Million for Alzheimer’s Disease Research

NEW: Baldwin reveals that 14 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers have had funding halted due to Trump’s prohibition on NIH Advisory Council meetings

AG Kaul Calls on Court to Keep Labor Board Functioning

Coalition of 20 attorneys general argues the unlawful dismissal of NLRB board member undermines the functioning of the NLRB and the enforcement of labor laws across America

Johnson, Baldwin Offer Radically Different Views on Musk During Town Halls

Baldwin criticized cuts, while Johnson called Musk one of the most 'brilliant' humans 'that ever walked on planet Earth.'

Senator Baldwin Statement on Deep Cuts at Social Security Administration

1.3 million Wisconsinites receive Social Security benefits

Republican Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Wisconsin Youth

Health care providers would lose their licenses for providing puberty blockers to minors.

Effort Aims To Reduce E. Coli Closures at Bradford Beach

Project will also try to reduce pollution from seagull droppings at McKinley Beach.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says He’s ‘Tight’ With Trump

In 2022 Vos told his party to move on from Trump. Now he's defending president.

Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of FY25 Budget Resolution

Trump Administration Creating ‘Chaos’ for Wisconsin’s Schools?

Fear over federal funding and immigration raids. 'The kids are scared.'

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Blasts Milwaukee VA Firings, Calls for Elon Musk to Be Fired

Elon Musk’s DOGE scheme fired 10 employees at Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, including at least three veterans. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:

Crowley Signs Street Safety Plan

Plan three years in the making receives county executive approval.

Amid Trump Threats to Deport Workers, State Dairy Farmers Travel to Mexico

70% of labor on Wisconsin dairy farms done by immigrants, mostly from Mexico.

Baldwin Enlists Constituents In Fight to Save Medicaid

Constituents sharing their personal Medicaid stories can help fight cuts, she says.

Musk Wants to Buy Wisconsin Justice?

His massive campaign donation to Brad Schimel raises big questions.

Van Orden & Steil Must Answer For GOP’s Medicaid Cuts

Rep. Fitzgerald Faces Protest In West Bend

Part of many protests to Trump's actions across the country.

Republican Lawmakers No Show As Farmers Deplore Trump Changes

Complaints about funding cuts, tariff threats, deporting workers.

Congestion Pricing Runs Into Trump Administration Roadblock

All the city news you can use.

US Rep. Glenn Grothman Faces Hostile Crowd at Oshkosh Public Meeting

Overflow crowd couldn't get in. Constituents grill him about funding cuts, Elon Musk.

DOGE Cuts To Oceanic Agency a Threat to Great Lakes Recreation, Shipping

Data collected by NOAA is used as navigation guidance by surfers and shippers.

Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Courts Controversy, Donations, But Super PAC Raises Questions

Kirk Bangstad portrays himself as a fighter, but a string of failed lawsuits and unexplained super PAC spending raise questions.

Farm Groups Sue Josh Kaul Over Prosecutor Hired With Outside Funds

Conservative groups and Republicans have pushed back against state attorneys general funded by a New York University center.

Van Orden Moves to Impeach Judge Who Blocked Musk From Treasury Records

US Rep. Derrick Van Orden of Prairie du Chien accuses judge of 'high crimes and misdemeanors.'

Pocan Joins State Democrats To Warn of Local Impacts From Federal Cuts

"Stop the Republican Rip Off" event highlights potential cuts to Medicaid, other services.

Trump Administration Fast Tracking Great Lakes Energy Efforts

Pipeline, power plant would receive expedited approval.

Attorney General Josh Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition to Defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

23 AGs Warn Against Efforts to Defund and Shut Down Consumer Protection Agency

Assembly Passes Bill Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms

Republicans say ban would improve learning and mental health. Democrats call it an unnecessary attack on local control.

After Years of Controversy, Assembly Recognizes Black History Month

Once a routine practice, the Assembly has not passed the resolution since 2020.

Evers Offers a Reelection Budget

A Democrat pushing a $2 billion tax cut? Wow. Suggests the governor will seek a third term.

WIAA Changes Policy, Bans Transgender Students From Girls Sports

Wisconsin organization says it is following guidance of Trump's executive order.

Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fired Amid Nationwide Layoffs

Workers with US Forest Service and National Park Service among those affected.

Evers Calls For $2 Billion Tax Cut, Historic School Funding

But Republicans said most of his budget proposal would be 'dead on arrival.'

Tom Barrett Is Figuring Out What Comes Next

Rotary speech by ex-mayor and newly-returned ambassador is frank and funny.

Baldwin, Colleagues Tell Trump and Republicans: Hands Off Medicare and Medicaid

More than 1.1 million Wisconsin seniors, children, and veterans get health care through Medicaid

Some Legislators Want ‘Safe Havens’ to Stay Safe

Proposed bill would keep immigration officers out of all 'safe havens' in Wisconsin.

Federal Government Confirms ICE Facility For Northwest Side

GSA confirmation allows agency to sidestep local zoning regulations.

Wisconsin Democrats on Elon Musk’s Hostile Takeover of the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'

Airport’s International Terminal Project Gets Funding Boost

But will federal grant won in October be withheld by Trump administration?

Federal Funds Uncertainty Threatens State Budget

$28 billion of projected two-year budget is supposed to come from federal funds.

Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Spared From Deportation. For Now

Protestors support mother of two daughters whose brother was killed in El Salvador.

Wisconsin Surplus Is Nearly $4.3 Billion. How Much Will Be Spent?

Fights over the surplus have become common, a big change from years ago.

Sen. Johnson Joins Finance Committee Republicans in Vowing to Oppose Any Short-Term Tax Package

“The expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act must be permanent and not sunset”

Superintendent Candidate Jeff Wright Says He’ll Improve Communication With Public, Legislature

Wright is one of three candidates running in Feb. 18 primary.