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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
Mar 14th, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinRepublicans Pivot to Virtual Town Halls To Avoid Opposition
Rep. Van Orden blames 'Soros-funded agitators.'
Mar 13th, 2025 by Rich KremerCrawford, Schimel Square Off In Lone Debate Before Supreme Court Election
Each candidate accused the other of being too partisan.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Anya van WagtendonkWhy Is Trump Targeting Veterans?
Trump/Musk cuts hurt a popular government program and many workers who back MAGA.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Bruce ThompsonGOAT Gets Started in State Legislature
Committee that is Wisconsin's version of DOGE seeks proof that state employees are really working.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Rich KremerNew video highlights threat to Wisconsin’s environment if Schimel joins State Supreme Court
Mar 12th, 2025 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Pocan Votes Against Partisan Republican Funding Bill
Mar 11th, 2025 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Organized Labor Faces Assault Under Trump
DOGE targets Milwaukee NLRB office, Mitchell Airport TSA officers losing rights.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Graham KilmerSchimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race
'The idea that court races are completely without partisan influences, that’s gone.'
Mar 10th, 2025 by Rich KremerNational Parks Sees Record Number of Visitors, Including in Wisconsin
But Trump administration has cut 1,000 staff and suppressed data on increase in visitors.
Mar 9th, 2025 by Danielle KaedingBernie Sanders Draws Capacity Crowd in Kenosha
They're cutting programs 'that lower-income and working people desperately need.'
Mar 8th, 2025 by Nick RommelUnions, Veterans Protest Cuts to VA
Friday afternoon protest attended by Congresswoman Gwen Moore.
Mar 8th, 2025 by Graham KilmerBaldwin Successfully Pushes Trump to Release Wrongfully Withheld Funding for Dairy Farmers
Mar 7th, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump
Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Henry RedmanHow Vulnerable Is Wisconsin to Federal Firings?
State has 30,000 federal employees. And many state workers in federally funded agencies.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson1.3 Million People in State Threatened By Possible Medicaid Cuts
Federally funded care for poor, elderly and disabled helps 1 in 5 Wisconsin residents.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Erik GunnPoll 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.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Rich KremerDemocrats Launch Anti-Musk Ad
Making Elon Musk the villain and blasting Brad Schimel's bid for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyCrawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality
'He’s got a long history as an extreme partisan,' candidate charges in Rotary speech.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Henry RedmanFederal Workers in Wisconsin Fight Their Firings After Mass Layoffs
'A slap in the face.' Most were probationary staff. Many were veterans.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Danielle KaedingPocan to Host Town Hall in Lafayette County
Belmont is less than 10 miles from 3rd District
Mar 5th, 2025 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanSenator Baldwin Releases Statement on President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress
Mar 4th, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Rep. Madison Supports State Protections Against Federal Funds Freeze
He Joins Freshman Legislators’ in Their Call for Bold, Preemptive Action to Protect Wisconsinites
Mar 4th, 2025 by State Rep. Darrin MadisonDemocrats Launch ‘The People v. Musk’
Yes, the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court is now nationalized. Who will benefit?
Mar 4th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyDOGE Terminates Leases for 16 Federal Offices in Wisconsin
Many in Milwaukee and Madison, but also in Green Bay and Ashland.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Danielle KaedingThe Curious Campaign of Brad Schimel
Preaches impartiality with Republican backing; pastor's prayer bashes minorities.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Henry RedmanBaldwin 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
Mar 3rd, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBernie Sanders Heading to Michigan and Wisconsin for Fighting Oligarchy Tour
Feb 28th, 2025 by Bernie Sanders
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.'
Feb 28th, 2025 by Rich KremerSenator Baldwin Statement on Deep Cuts at Social Security Administration
1.3 million Wisconsinites receive Social Security benefits
Feb 28th, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinRep. Fitzgerald Introduces Legislation Targeting the Regulatory State
Feb 26th, 2025 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
GOP State Lawmakers Join National Right-Wing Push to Take Away Healthcare, Fund Billionaire Tax Cuts
Feb 26th, 2025 by A Better Wisconsin Together
Yes, Republicans Just Voted To Cut Medicaid
Feb 25th, 2025 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Musk-Backed Ad Attacks Wrong Susan Crawford
Attempt to influence state Supreme Court race attacks a Harvard professor.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Henry RedmanCongresswoman 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:
Feb 25th, 2025 by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreBaldwin Demands Answers from Social Security Administration on Musk and DOGE’s Access to Personal Information
Reports indicate DOGE has access to Social Security’s data center, which includes Americans’ bank and credit card information, work history, tax data, medical records, home address, children’s names, and more
Feb 25th, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Enlists Constituents In Fight to Save Medicaid
Constituents sharing their personal Medicaid stories can help fight cuts, she says.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMusk Wants to Buy Wisconsin Justice?
His massive campaign donation to Brad Schimel raises big questions.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyVan Orden & Steil Must Answer For GOP’s Medicaid Cuts
Feb 24th, 2025 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Rep. Fitzgerald Faces Protest In West Bend
Part of many protests to Trump's actions across the country.
Feb 24th, 2025 by John TorinusUS Rep. Glenn Grothman Faces Hostile Crowd at Oshkosh Public Meeting
Overflow crowd couldn't get in. Constituents grill him about funding cuts, Elon Musk.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Nick RommelDOGE Cuts To Oceanic Agency a Threat to Great Lakes Recreation, Shipping
Data collected by NOAA is used as navigation guidance by surfers and shippers.
Feb 22nd, 2025 by Henry RedmanMusk Sues Wisconsin, Bankrolls Shady Schimel For Hostile Takeover of Supreme Court
Feb 21st, 2025 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
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.'
Feb 20th, 2025 by Rich KremerPocan Joins State Democrats To Warn of Local Impacts From Federal Cuts
"Stop the Republican Rip Off" event highlights potential cuts to Medicaid, other services.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Erik GunnAttorney 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
Feb 20th, 2025 by Wisconsin Department of JusticeFederal Workers in Wisconsin Fired Amid Nationwide Layoffs
Workers with US Forest Service and National Park Service among those affected.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Danielle KaedingBaldwin, 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
Feb 18th, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinElon Musk’s Group Spending Big in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
His PAC buying some $650,000 for ads expected to back Brad Schimel.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Rich KremerWisconsin Democrats on Elon Musk’s Hostile Takeover of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Feb 17th, 2025 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Crawford Campaign Statement on Elon Musk Buying Off Brad Schimel
Feb 17th, 2025 by Susan Crawford
Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'
Feb 17th, 2025 by Henry RedmanFederal Funds Uncertainty Threatens State Budget
$28 billion of projected two-year budget is supposed to come from federal funds.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Steven WaltersSenator Baldwin Exposes Trump Administration Halt on Lifesaving Research, Despite Court Orders
NEW: Baldwin reveals that NIH has awarded zero grants in 10 days and is failing to fund research projects, including to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease
Feb 14th, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinTesla Takes Wisconsin to Court, Demands to Open Dealerships
Company was denied exemption to state law barring carmakers from owning dealerships.
Feb 12th, 2025 by Joe SchulzCongressional GOP and Trump Enable Musk Attack on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Feb 11th, 2025 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Baldwin Demands VA Secretary Defend Veterans’ Private Information from Elon Musk
Feb 11th, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Wisconsin Universities Share Dire Consequences of Illegal Funding Cuts for Lifesaving Research
UW-Madison estimates illegal policy will cut $65 million, disrupt cancer research, and mean layoffs
Feb 11th, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinRound Up: Gov. Tony Evers and AG Josh Kaul Work To Protect Wisconsinites’ Privacy From Elon Musk
Feb 11th, 2025 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Shadow President Musk & Republicans Defund Life-Saving Medical Research
Feb 10th, 2025 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit to Block NIH Funding Cuts Under Trump
UW says it will delay lifesaving discoveries related to cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Corrinne HessShadow President Musk & Republican ‘DOGE’ Gang Targets Social Security
Feb 10th, 2025 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Gov. Evers, Attorney General Kaul sue Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
Coalition of 22 States Challenge NIH Funding Cuts of Universities and Research Institutes
Feb 10th, 2025 by Wisconsin Department of JusticeWisconsin Has 18,000 Federal Workers. How Many Will Be Lost?
Workers face buyouts, layoffs. Delivery of services in state may suffer.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Danielle KaedingBaldwin Slams Trump and Elon Musk’s Illegal Cut to Lifesaving Disease Research
NIH funding cuts at Wisconsin’s research institutions will likely mean layoffs, halt development of cures for diseases, and stop treatments for patients
Feb 8th, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinGov. Evers’ Statement on New Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration from Disclosing Wisconsinites’ Sensitive Information and Data
Wisconsin joins lawsuit against Trump Administration aiming to protect Wisconsinites’ Social Security numbers, bank account information, and other sensitive personal details
Feb 7th, 2025 by Gov. Tony EversBaldwin Pushes Back on Trump’s Plan to Dismantle Education Department
Wisconsin received $630 million from the Department of Education last year, this year’s investment at risk
Feb 7th, 2025 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinTake A Winter Break at Bradford Beach
Plus: Stop by WMSE's Art & Music event
Feb 6th, 2025 by Michael HollowayMusk Calls for Cutting Funds to Lutheran Groups
Two Wisconsin groups among those baselessly accused of 'money laundering.'
Feb 6th, 2025 by Anya van WagtendonkHundreds Gather at State Capitol to Protest Trump
Protestors attack Trump, Musk, Project 2025, support immigrants, LGBTQ+ people.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Erik GunnRepublicans Unfazed by Musk, Grothman Says
Wisconsin House Republicans and their leader fine with a government 'coup'?
Feb 5th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyPocan to Introduce ELON MUSK Act to Ban Federal Govt Contracts for Special Government Employees, Like Bans For Congress, Many Fed Employees
The legislation, the Eliminate Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy (ELON MUSK) Act, ensures transparency and honesty in government spending
Feb 5th, 2025 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanWisconsin Congress Members Condemn Musk Takeover
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan outraged. Republican Glenn Grothman not sure.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyCongresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Billionaire Elon Musk Takeover of Executive Branch
Jan 31st, 2025 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Wisconsin Residents Can File Taxes For Free With New System
Wisconsin is one of 25 states using IRS Direct File system
Jan 30th, 2025 by Nick RommelMilwaukee DSA Calls On CBS 58 To Reinstate Local Meteorologist
Jan 27th, 2025 by Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America
Grant Will Fund 6 Years of Milwaukee to Twin Cities Train
Amtrak Borealis secures major federal grant for 6 years of operations.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneRepublicans Push Tax Cuts as New Wisconsin Legislature Convenes
Democratic leader calls for 'common-sense solutions' and no 'partisan bickering.'
Jan 7th, 2025 by Baylor SpearsNew Wisconsin Legislators Prepare for Session
6 new state Senators and 31 new Assembly members need to learn the process.
Jan 5th, 2025 by Baylor SpearsMilwaukee’s Favorite Twitter Account Moves to Bluesky
See every street in Milwaukee without leaving home.
Dec 27th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneGOP Launching ‘Milwaukee Accountability Committee’
There's DOGE, GOAT and now MAC, all promising improved government.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCongresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Government Funding Bill
Dec 20th, 2024 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Move Over DOGE and Musk, Vos Unveils GOAT For Wisconsin
The 'Government Oversight, Accountability and Transparency' is similar to a newly-launched Trump effort.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Anya van WagtendonkCongresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Musk-Trump Scheme
Dec 19th, 2024 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Water Council Effort Fails To Secure Federal Grant
But nonprofit says it remains focused on developing W+E Forward initiative.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneWill Trump Kill Milwaukee Street Upgrades and EV Projects?
At stake are at least 5 federal grants to city worth $99 million; will Trump claw back money?
Dec 10th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneHe’s Back, Donald Trump Wins Presidency
Trump declares victory hours before all votes in Wisconsin, Michigan reported.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer