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MPS Teacher’s Aide Files For Stay of Deportation

However, she is not safe from a deportation action by ICE.

Man Forges Letter to Frame Immigrant in Milwaukee

Accused of robbery, Demetric Scott wanted to get witness against him deported.

Menomonee Falls Transfers $300,000 From Library to Police Budget

Critics say it will cause staff cuts, risk library's county certification.

Future of MPS International School Uncertain

Serving refugees from many different countries, now facing new rules under Trump.

Arguments Begin in Lawsuit Against ERIC Elections Database

Trump supporter and former Rep. Janel Brandtjen argues it's now illegal in Wisconsin.

USDA Announces New Presidential Appointee to Serve Rural Wisconsin

Federal Agency Finds Great Lakes Tunnel Project Poses ‘Detrimental’ Effects to Water, Wetlands

But the Army Corps says Line 5 project effects would mostly be short-term.

138 Former Judges Support Dismissing Dugan Case

Retired state and federal judges sign court filing calling for dismissal.

Milwaukee Man Facing Deportation May Have Been Framed By Prior Assailant

Is the federal government blaming an immigrant for an assassination threat they know he didn't make?

MPS Teacher’s Aide Ordered to Self Deport

Teacher's aide, who is seeking a visa, told to leave country by June 3.

Baldwin Slams Trump Administrations’ Cuts to Vital Job Training Program for Wisconsin Workers, Businesses

Since 1964, Job Corps centers have connected millions of students with careers in the trades, manufacturing, and nursing

Gov. Evers Kicks Off June Dairy Month Celebrating Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry and Proud Dairy Heritage

Governor delivers weekly radio address highlighting key efforts to support state’s farmers and producers

Baldwin Wraps Up Tenth Stop of “Hands Off Medicaid” Tour in Superior

Congressional Republicans’ plan will kick 228,000 Wisconsinites off their health care, including nearly 150,000 people on Medicaid

Ron Johnson Says He’s ‘More Tea Party Than Republican,’ Opposes Big Beautiful Bill

Senator envisions greater expenditures oversight role for Congress.

Milwaukee Arts Groups Suffer Federal Funding Cuts

NEA grants already awarded are cancelled, though not entirely for some.

Nurses Strike at Madison Hospital

First such strike in hospital's history. Dane County Executive Melissa Agard supports strikers.

Negotiations Break Down Between MCTS, Union

Transit union says MCTS not negotiating in good faith.

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Schoemann Criticizes Evers, Says He’ll ‘Outwork’ Others

Schoemann is leading conservative candidate in race.

Baldwin Releases Report on How Trump Cuts Are Hurting Veterans and Caregivers

4 out of 5 veterans are worried about cuts impacting care

Congresswoman Moore Votes Against GOP Big Bonanza for Billionaires

Pocan Slams “Big, Beautiful Bill for Billionaires”

Rep. Derrick Van Orden Betrays Wisconsinites, Votes to Put 1,850 Clean Energy Jobs in Wisconsin’s 3rd District on the Chopping Block

Rep. Van Orden Wants to End Spring Elections in Wisconsin

Republicans 'just don't vote in spring elections,' says GOP congressman.

Republicans’ Bill Will Rip Away Health Insurance from Over 228,000 Wisconsinites

Nearly 230,000 Wisconsinites who rely on Medicaid and Affordable Care Act will lose health insurance

54% in U.S. Disapprove of Trump

New Marquette poll finds 56% approve of border security policies, only 34% on inflation and cost of living.

Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track

Despite federal funding uncertainty and differing with legislators on tax cuts.

Wisconsin Republicans in Congress Back Trump Tax Bill, Spending Cuts

Including cuts in SNAP food assistance, Medicaid for many in Wisconsin.

‘Iron Stache’ Randy Bryce Seeks Rematch Against Rep. Bryan Steil

Democrat lost to Republican in 2018; Steil has held 1st District since then.

Rep. Glenn Grothman Votes to Advance Trump’s Billionaire-First Budget at the Expense of Wisconsin’s Working Families

Baldwin Challenges Trump to Close Tax Loophole for Wall Street

Baldwin has long fought to close the carried interest loophole that benefits wealthy money managers on Wall Street

Evers Has a Very Busy Spring

Governor traveling state, pushing big agenda. A sign he will run for reelection?

Wisconsin Republicans Urge Unity Amid Divisions at State Convention

April election losses bemoaned. Need to unify behind Trump's agenda stressed.

Social Security Needs Protection

Republicans seek to cut or end it. Our bill would protect and expand it.

New Report Details How Imports Fuel Wisconsin Factories, Hospitals

Wisconsin Policy Forum analyzes $40 billion of state imports.

Baldwin Calls Out Trump Administration’s Illegal Firings and Cuts at AmeriCorps, Demands Reversal

Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Praise Trump’s Order Limiting Funding For ‘Gain-of-Function’ Research

The order's impact on pathogenic research at universities like UW-Madison is not yet known.

Advocates Say Proposed Medicaid Changes Would Reduce Number of People With Health Coverage, Raise Costs

Republicans in Congress want to implement an 80-hour work requirement, delay changes that would make it easier to maintain coverage.

Trump Won’t Cut Funding To Great Lakes Asian Carp Barrier

Citing federal funding concerns, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had delayed project.

Wisconsin Officials Unhappy With EPA Plan To Weaken PFAS Standards

Rolling back or delaying some standards set under Biden administration.

Racism Erupts in Racine County

What an ugly incident at high school sports event tells about current state of the nation.

Legislators Argue Over Cooperation With ICE

GOP bill requires local law enforcement to help federal deportations.

Milwaukee Has Removed 10,000 Lead Laterals

Faster pace hits a 'milestone' for the city. But 65,000 still left to go.

What Are Data Centers? How Will They Change Wisconsin?

Will support AI. Just one project could use as much energy as all of Milwaukee.

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Joins DLCC Board

National group works to elect Democrats to state legislatures.

Baldwin Slams Trump Plan to Shutter Agency that Addresses Opioid Epidemic and Provides Mental Health Support

SAMHSA gives out grants to Wisconsin communities to tackle the fentanyl epidemic, oversees the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and more

State Ends SDC’s Status as County’s Community Action Agency

Its board members must examine options, decide its future.

Wisconsin Now Up to 16 Lawsuits Against Trump Administration

They're 'really flouting the laws and ignoring them,' AG Josh Kaul says.

AG Kaul Sues to Stop Unlawful Rollback of Natural Resource Protections

Opposition To GOP Bill That Would Shield Police Officers From Post-Shooting Court Inquiries

John Doe hearings afford opportunity for review if prosecutor declines to bring forth charges.

Republicans Put Politics Over People in Vote to Remove Over 600 Items from State Budget

Republican Lawmakers Poised to Gut Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History During 2025 the Year of the Kid

Republicans to reject middle-class tax cuts, property tax relief to prevent property tax increases statewide, plans to lower out-of-pocket costs for child care, medication, and household goods, measures to crack down on prescription price gouging and health insurance transparency, investments to improve kids’ reading and literacy outcomes, support for Wisconsin’s farmers and veterans, efforts to get harmful contaminants out of Wisconsinites’ water, statewide plans to improve public safety and keep kids and families safe, and measures to bolster high-need sectors of the workforce, among other key priorities

Local leaders urge Wisconsin congressional members to stand up for clean energy and local control

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Mom and Pop Tax Relief Act

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Challenging EV Charging Funding Freeze

Gov. Evers says Trump is 'trying to block Wisconsin from receiving the investments we were promised.'

‘Credible Threat’ Against Family of US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Wisconsin congressman canceled online town hall, expected to miss votes.

Wisconsin Could Lose $55 Million Under Proposed EPA Budget Cuts

Trump is 'gutting programs Wisconsin needs to get rid of toxic contaminants.'

Wisconsin Republicans Plot to Remove Hundreds of Popular Items From State Budget Consideration

Wisconsin Sues RFK Jr. Over HHS Funding Cuts

State joins others suing over massive layoffs, 'staggering amount of damage.'

Republican Plan to Slash Federal Student Loans Threatens Wisconsin

Half of state students could be hit by cuts to Pell Grants, student loans and more.

Sens. Johnson, Grassley Request Biden White House and NARA Records on Politically-Motivated Investigations into President Trump

Trump EPA Rollbacks Would Allow Wisconsin Coal Plants to Pollute More Than 11 Million Tons of CO2, Sierra Club Tool Shows

Judge Monica Isham Condemned For Concerns About Dugan’s Arrest

Sawyer County judge holding court on zoom. Rep. Tiffany calls for her to resign.

NEW: Gov. Evers Announces Lawsuit Against Latest Trump Administration Cuts Aiming to Dismantle Department of Health and Human Services, Hurting Wisconsin Kids, Families, and Seniors

Governor in new lawsuit slams Trump Administration for devastating new cuts that undermine constitutional checks and balances and will make it harder to keep Wisconsinites and Americans healthy and safe

Republicans Face Big Questions at State Convention

Big loss in spring election, party divisions, and who will run for governor?

“Wisconsin Kids Deserve Better.”

-Rep. Robyn Vining on Trump Mental Health Cuts

Trump Tariffs Hiking Costs, Limiting Options for Wisconsin Solar

High tariffs could make some projects in state 'economically unfeasible.'

Law Forward reaffirms commitment to rule of law, commends Governor’s response to White House threats

Senator Chris Larson and Representative Ryan Clancy Reject President Trump’s Unconstitutional Executive Order Defunding Public Broadcasting

Trump’s Border Czar Warns Gov. Evers He Could Be Arrested

Evers responds. Says he did not break law in issuing memo.

Amid Corporate Power Struggle, Harley-Davidson Sales Slump

And now motorcycle company expects more than $100 million in tariff impacts.

Wisconsin Democrats on the First Contestant for Donald Trump’s Favor

Duffy Threatens Local Transportation Agencies Over DEI, Immigration

U.S. Transportation secretary warns: obey or lose federal funds.

Wisconsin Home Sales Down 10.2% in March

High interest rates and uncertainty about economy blamed.

WATCH: Senator Baldwin Calls Out Trump’s Broken Promises 100 Days In

Baldwin: “Wisconsinites want lower costs, our veterans and farmers respected, and working families to have a fair shot – and Donald Trump’s chaos isn’t delivering any of that”

Wisconsin Democrats on Donald Trump’s Disastrous First 100 Days

Will Richland County Turn Against Trump?

Wisconsin’s rural counties may suffer -- a lot -- from his policies.

Americorps Alums Demand President Trump Rescind Unprecedented Attack on Americorps

Martin O’Malley Comes to Wisconsin, Sounds Alarm on Social Security

Former administrator notes program's minuscule fraud, world-class efficiency.

As Wisconsin Teachers Grapple With AI, Trump Calls for Greater Use

His executive order pushes artificial intelligence. State educators have mixed views.

Labor Groups Highlight Workplace Deaths on Workers Memorial Day

112 Wisconsin workers died on the job in 2023.

The Patriotism of Hannah Dugan

Milwaukee judge who loves the U.S. constitution and history has fueled a national controversy.

Wisconsin Democrats on Donald Trump Endorsing Derrick Van Orden

Statement on the Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America condemn FBI arrest of Milwaukee County judge

Statement of Senator Mark Spreitzer on Judge’s Arrest in Milwaukee

Drop the Charges on Judge Dugan!

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested By FBI

Dugan was being investigated for alleged role in helping individual avoid ICE agents.

Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Trump Admin Keep Social Security Field Offices Open, Stop Jeopardizing Seniors’ Benefits

Baldwin’s call comes as Trump Admin closes Social Security offices in Wisconsin and cuts key staff

Wisconsin Lawmakers Ask Trump To Address Federal Data Sharing Dispute Impacting Veterans

Lawmakers want to use data tool to help veterans connect to benefits.

GOP Audit Chair Calls DEI Spending ‘Rebranded Discrimination’

Cabinet official says efforts are about recruiting and retaining a workforce that resembles Wisconsin.

New Student Loan Rules Could Affect 725,000 Wisconsin Borrowers

Trump administration will begin collections on student loans in default on May 5.

Hannah Dugan and The Battle Over ICE

Judge Dugan and Gov. Evers demand due process and are vilified for this.

70 Partners in Wisconsin Form Coalition to Promote Climate Action

Announced on Earth Day, seeking community support, solutions to climate change.

Rep. Snodgrass Condemns Republican Workforce Bills as Missing the Mark and Jeopardizing Economic Security for Families

Legislators Consider New Rules for Election Observers

Wisconsin Elections Commission created rules after consulting many different groups.

County Emission Plan Has $441 Million Price Tag

Cost to be spread over 25 years to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

NEW: Wisconsin Minority Business Development Agency Office Closing, Baldwin Demands Answers from Trump Admin

Baldwin-backed agency to boost minority entrepreneurship, ignite economic opportunity & create jobs on Musk and Trump’s chopping block

Ron Johnson Charges 9/11 Was Inside Job

Pushes conspiracy theory, calls for congressional hearing.