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New Student Loan Rules Could Affect 725,000 Wisconsin Borrowers

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

Wisconsin Battles Over ICE

Gov. Evers, county officials call for due process and are condemned 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.

Federal Funding Cuts Could Shrink Wisconsin Libraries’ Services

A 'direct blow' to public libraries across the state.

Legislature Could Pass Several Budgets

Uncertainty over federal funds could make usual all-inclusive budget impossible.

Half of Federal Head Start Funding to Wisconsin Eliminated

Down by $35 million from same period in 2024. Baldwin vows to fight it.

Milwaukee Protests Target Deportations, Democratic Leaders

Highway bridges all over town on Saturday became protests of Trump's policies.

With Tariff Threat, Port Milwaukee Benefiting From Interest in Little Known Federal Trade Program

But tariffs and other Trump changes could damage port's overall business.

International Terminal Construction Could Begin This Year

Airport will redevelop unused Concourse E into new International Terminal.

‘The Dells’ Is A Canny, Very Wisconsin Docu-Film

And 'Cycle' is a hard look at 2019 police killing of Black youth in Racine.

State Republican Party Creates New Rules That Allow County Chairs To Be Ousted

Changes come as Milwaukee chairs, others, have been critical of party, called for Brian Schimming to resign.

Trump Admin Halts More Than $35 Million from Wisconsin Head Start Centers, A 50% Cut

Wisconsin and Great Lakes Research Would Be Hurt By Federal NOAA Cuts

Proposed 25% cut would affect institutes, labs and programs in Wisconsin.

The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman

And how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper-political.

Fearful Supervisors Call For Courthouse ICE Policy

One supervisor was afraid to vote, fearing retaliation from Trump administration.

Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?

WI Supreme Court incumbents almost never lose. Bradley could be an exception.

Senator Mark Spreitzer Slams President Trump for Ignoring the Rule of Law, Threats to Citizens

Report That Trump Will End Head Start Program Alarms State Providers

'It would be absolutely devastating.' 15,000 children in Wisconsin served.

The Race to Replace Ben Wikler as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair

Three candidates running, including Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy.

Beware Romans Bearing Gifts

Anti-Trust Case Against Live Nation Could Impact Milwaukee

Pabst Theater, other concert venues could be subpoenaed, helped or hurt.

Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Wisconsin Teen Accused of Murder and Plotting to Assassinate President Trump

Tammy Baldwin Talks Tariffs With Local Business Owners

Senator spoke with brewers, farmers, chefs and others lamenting tariffs at roundtable.

Trump Tariffs Seek More Manufacturing, But Does Wisconsin Lack the Workers?

State has labor shortage. Business leaders skeptical about opening new factories.

Baldwin, Klobuchar Press Trump Administration for Answers on Impacts of Trade War on Farmers

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.

WisDems Chair Ben Wikler Announces He Won’t Run for Reelection

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?