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Wisconsin Has Lost $2.6 Billion From Not Expanding Medicaid

And under new federal rules Wisconsin will still lose out compared to other states.

A Tale of Two Cities

Radically different budget bills passed in Madison and Washington.

Trump to Close Agency That Investigated State’s Refinery Explosion

Plans to close Chemical Safety Board, which investigated explosion in Superior.

New Trump Rule Bans Undocumented Immigrant Families From Head Start

Wisconsin Head Start director says change will have 'chilling effect' on program.

Chairman Johnson Subpoenas FBI for Records on the July 13, 2024 Trump Assassination Attempt

Moore and Jayapal Lead Colleagues in Efforts to Protect T and U Visa Applicants

Lawsuit Introduces New Strategy To Overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

Lawsuit argues that Wisconsin's US House districts represent an 'anti-competitive gerrymander.'

Former Wisconsin Congressman Is Interim NASA Director

To infinity and beyond for Sean Duffy, who adds to Secretary of Transportation responsibilities.

Milwaukee’s Beaches Had Polluted Water For More Than Half of 2024

Sampling found 77 percent of Wisconsin's Great Lakes beaches had high levels of E. coli, but danger was often transient.

Businessman Bill Berrien Launches Republican Campaign for Governor

Ex-Navy SEAL promises a Trump-style 'shakeup' of Madison.

Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics in Wisconsin Face Federal Cuts

Big Beautiful Bill cuts federal funds for contraception, cancer screening, STD care.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Congressional Passage of President Trump’s Budget Bill

Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on the Passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Baldwin Statement on House Passage of Republicans’ Budget Bill That Guts Medicaid, Raises Costs for Families

In Wisconsin, the bill will terminate at least 250,000 people’s health care, reduce or eliminate 90,000 Wisconsinites’ food assistance, and threaten to close rural hospitals

Evers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding

Wisconsin could see additional $1.2 billion in federal Medicaid matching funds because of state budget passage.

Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns

'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.

How Republicans Screwed Themselves

Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.

US Sen. Ron Johnson Flip Flops on Trump Budget Bill

After leading opposition to omnibus bill, Johnson votes to move it forward.

Wisconsin’s 150 Ginseng Growers Slammed By Tariffs

'I'm fighting in a trade war,' laments the top producer.

What the Upset in NYC Mayor’s Race Could Mean for Wisconsin

Could another Bernie Sanders-backed, young Democrat defeat Rep. Van Orden?

The Rise of Jill Karofsky

From circuit court judge to Supreme Court chief justice in just five years.

Birthright Citizenship Stands in Wisconsin After Supreme Court Order

Kaul joins other attorney generals in seeking nationwide protection.

Sen. Johnson Releases Statement After Advancing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Federal Judge Halts Job Corps Shutdown

Judge finds U.S. Department of Labor likely violated the law.

Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions

Court denied lawsuits without explanation, leaving court watchers and political analysts to wonder why, and what comes next.

Majority of Voters Say Gov. Evers Shouldn’t Run for Third Term

But new Marquette poll shows Evers approval remains positive.

Trump Budget Would Ax Funds for State’s After-School Learning Centers

They serve 20,000 students at 168 sites in high-poverty districts across Wisconsin.

Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk

Another bill passed makes it easier for political candidates to withdraw their name from a ballot.

Baldwin and Colleagues Introduce No War Against Iran Act

AG Kaul Files Lawsuit Seeking to Prevent Trump Administration from Unlawfully Terminating Federal Grants

Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution

5-2 decision says DNR has 'explicit authority to enforce' PFAS discharges.

The Professors Are the Enemy

How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.

On 3rd Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned, Baldwin, Blumenthal, and Murray Lead Senate Dems in a Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide

Women’s Health Protection Act comes as Trump and Congressional Republicans move to restrict a woman’s right to choose and toward a national abortion ban

Wisconsin’s Congressional Members Divided on Iran Bombing

Republicans back Trump's attack, Democrats say approval from Congress needed.

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group Urging Trump Admin to Reverse Closure of Job Corps Centers

Baldwin has been outspoken advocate for Wisconsin’s Job Corps centers that help young Americans get career training and are a path to good-paying jobs

WisDems Muslim Caucus Releases Statement As Trump Teeters on Going to War With Iran

Senator Baldwin Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran

Haitian Immigrants in Wisconsin Lose Legal Status, Pushed to Self-Deport

'What people have to understand... the immigrants …came here legally.'

Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on U.S. Strikes Against Iran

Rep. Moore Statement on Trump Military Actions in Iran

Republican Budget Bill Would Eliminate Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

Considering solar panels or a heat pump? Don't wait.

County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts

Supervisors balk at lack of financial transparency from county transit system.

Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors

Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.

Can Democrats Win More Rural Voters?

There's reason to doubt this. Maybe it's a waste of resources.

How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself

His embrace of Trump looked like a winning bet. Until it didn't.

Senate Republicans Seek to Stifle Wisconsinites’ Fundamental Freedom to Speak Out

Apparently Unable to Pass State Budget, Senate GOP Turns to Undermining Freedom to Protest

Trump Administration Announces Plan to Shutter 988 Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth in 30 Days

Trump cuts come as roughly 40 percent of LGBTQ+ young people reported seriously considering attempting suicide

On the Deportation of Yessenia Ruano: Cruelty Is the Point

Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Yessenia Ruano Self-Deports to El Salvador

ICE reportedly denied her request to remain in US while visa application pending.

Trump’s Flip-Flop on Immigrants Impacts Wisconsin

His stop and start on ICE raids affects restaurants, dairy industry, hotels and more.

12,000 Join Milwaukee’s ‘No Kings’ Protest

And huge turnout in Madison in nationwide protest against President Trump.

Wisconsin Democrats Elect Devin Remiker as New Party Chair

Succeeds Ben Wikler, who said of Remiker: 'He gets rural. He gets grassroots.'

Wisconsin GOP Congressman’s Bill Defunds Cities Deemed ‘Anarchist’

Democrats say Rep. Tony Wied would criminalize an entire city for actions of a few.

Attorneys Debate Judicial Immunity, Federal Powers in Judge Dugan Case

At issue are U.S. Constitution, 10th Amendment and separation of powers.

Milwaukee County Seeking $25 Million Federal Grant For Road Safety

Grant could fund road safety interventions in multiple cities.

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Wisconsin Coastal Management Program to Receive Over $200,000 Project of Special Merit Grant

Grant to create Wisconsin Great Lakes Coastal Leadership Academy, bolster state’s ability to identify and address coastal hazards and resilience

Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Israel’s Strike Against Iran

‘No Kings’ Protests Will Be Held Across Wisconsin Saturday

Nationwide protests are designed to counter President Trump's military parade.

Milwaukee Construction Costs Growing Faster Than National Average

Tariffs pushing costs up across the United States.

Wisconsin Lawmakers, Industry Experts Share Concerns About ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Preempting AI Regulation

Budget reconciliation bill in Congress would restrict states’ ability to regulate artificial intelligence.

Gov. Evers, DATCP Celebrate June Dairy Month, Announce Dairy Processor Grant Recipients

Wisconsin Republicans Condemn Evers for Supporting California Governor

Joins other governors backing Gov. Newsom, bashing President's 'abuse of power.'

Campaign Finance Watchdog Sues Elon Musk for Election Bribery

Accusing him of 'brazen scheme to bribe Wisconsin citizens to vote' in April election.

Wisconsin’s Congressional Members Divided on Trump Use of Military in L.A.

Decision defies wishes of California's governor

Baldwin, Shaheen, Castor, Evans Intro Bill to Reverse Trump’s Cuts to Key ACA Program That Helps More Americans Sign Up for Health Insurance

Republicans Reject Funding for Wisconsin Supreme Court Security

There were 22 threats against judges in just the first three months of this year.

Hundreds in Milwaukee Protest ICE Arrests, Trump’s Use of Military

March comes as anti-ICE protests continue in Los Angeles, other U.S. cities.

Immigrant Framed In Trump Threat Gets Bail

Man framed by local robbery suspect granted bail at immigration hearing.

Milwaukee Leaders Slam Trump Administration’s Job Corps Cuts

Mayor, county executive call for restoration of Jobs Corps program.

Wisconsin Survey Finds Huge Support for Abortion, Planned Parenthood

Republicans back statewide abortion ban, Planned Parenthood may get funding cut.

Report Shows Republicans’ Bill Will Terminate Health Insurance for Over 250,000 Wisconsinites

Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites who rely on Medicaid and Affordable Care Act will lose health insurance

Court Hands a Lifeline to Americorps But Its Future Uncertain

Wisconsin has 25 AmeriCorps programs. 'Things are just very confusing.'

Federal Prosecutors Urge Court Not to Dismiss Case Against Judge Dugan

Her lawyers say she's immune from prosecution for allegedly obstructing ICE agents.

Rep. Ryan Clancy Denounces Authoritarian Crackdown on Los Angeles ICE Protestors

Widening Collaboration Between the Trump Administration, Federal Agents, and Local Police Must Be Stopped

Wisconsin Hospital Systems Remove DEI Language

Promises of 'commitment to diversity,' 'equal opportunity' and 'anti-racism' gone.

Legislature’s Budget Committee Unanimously Boosts Clean Water Funding By $732 Million

Wisconsin communities are expected to submit applications for $1.6 billion worth of projects.

Federal Judge Halts Jobs Corps Shutdown, At Least Temporarily

Judge grants injunction stopping U.S. Department of Labor's plan to shut down vocational schools.

What’s Next For Wisconsin Democratic Party Leader Ben Wikler?

Outgoing party chair reveals next step during luncheon.

After Two Recalls Targeted Robin Vos, State Law Could Change

Republican bill would require recall petition circulators to live in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Democrats release bills to fight back against ongoing unlawful actions by President Trump and Republicans

Trump Administration Shutting Down Vocational School

Milwaukee Jobs Corps Center one of dozens in nation getting shut down.

Wisconsin Community Member Falsely Accused by DHS Secretary to Appear in Court for Immigration Hearing

Supporters Demand Ramón Morales Reyes’ Immediate Release on Bail Amid Debunked Claims and Death Threats

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.