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Baldwin 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

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Representatives Moore, Chu Welcome Speaker Johnson’s Commitment to Ways and Means Committee Hearing on Musk and DOGE Teams’ Access to Americans’ Sensitive Data

Musk Calls for Cutting Funds to Lutheran Groups

Two Wisconsin groups among those baselessly accused of 'money laundering.'

Hundreds Gather at State Capitol to Protest Trump

Protestors attack Trump, Musk, Project 2025, support immigrants, LGBTQ+ people.

Republicans Unfazed by Musk, Grothman Says

Wisconsin House Republicans and their leader fine with a government 'coup'?

Readout of Meeting between Speaker Johnson and Reps. Chu, Moore on DOGE Access to Americans’ Info, Tax Dollars

Pocan 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

Wisconsin Congress Members Condemn Musk Takeover

Baldwin, Moore, Pocan outraged. Republican Glenn Grothman not sure.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Billionaire Elon Musk Takeover of Executive Branch

Wisconsin Residents Can File Taxes For Free With New System

Wisconsin is one of 25 states using IRS Direct File system

Milwaukee DSA Calls On CBS 58 To Reinstate Local Meteorologist

Grant Will Fund 6 Years of Milwaukee to Twin Cities Train

Amtrak Borealis secures major federal grant for 6 years of operations.

Republicans Push Tax Cuts as New Wisconsin Legislature Convenes

Democratic leader calls for 'common-sense solutions' and no 'partisan bickering.'

New Wisconsin Legislators Prepare for Session

6 new state Senators and 31 new Assembly members need to learn the process.

Milwaukee’s Favorite Twitter Account Moves to Bluesky

See every street in Milwaukee without leaving home.

GOP Launching ‘Milwaukee Accountability Committee’

There's DOGE, GOAT and now MAC, all promising improved government.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Government Funding Bill

Move Over DOGE and Musk, Vos Unveils GOAT For Wisconsin

The 'Government Oversight, Accountability and Transparency' is similar to a newly-launched Trump effort.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Musk-Trump Scheme

Water Council Effort Fails To Secure Federal Grant

But nonprofit says it remains focused on developing W+E Forward initiative.

Will 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?

He’s Back, Donald Trump Wins Presidency

Trump declares victory hours before all votes in Wisconsin, Michigan reported.

Gwen Moore Faces Familiar Challenger In Effort to Retain Seat

It's the fourth contest between Tim Rogers and the 10-term incumbent.

Walz Seeks Union Support In Manitowoc Stop

Minnesota governor says a Harris administration would look to support unions, bolster Wisconsin manufacturing.

Eau Claire Man Wins Musk’s $1M Sweepstakes, Which May Violate Election Law

The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly warned the giveaway could violate federal election law.

Trump Will Host Rally at Fiserv Forum, Campaign in Green Bay With Favre

Harris will be in Madison, with high-profile surrogates fanning out across state.

Doug Emhoff Teams Up with Bucks Coach to Energize Voters

The Second Gentleman held a basketball-themed rally to energize early voters on Milwaukee's North Side.

The State’s Richest Get Even Richer

John Menard leads list of Wisconsin's 7 billionaires, but will Diane Hendricks pass him?

Trump Campaigns At Milwaukee’s Discovery World

Introduced by Tommy Thompson, then delivers speech with false claims.

Uihleins Are Now Billionaires

Top Republican donors join state's leading billionaires John Menard and Diane Hendricks.

Fitzgerald Leads Letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan Concerning Review of Elon Musk’s Purchase of Twitter

No One Cancels Kellyanne Conway

No protests of former Trump advisor’s UW-Whitewater speech about suppressing free speech.

State’s 8 Richest People Worth $58 Billion

List of billionaires led by John Menard at $16.6 billion. Super wealthy have helped transform states like Wisconsin.

Could Guaranteed Income Close Racial Wealth Gap?

Wisconsin cities, including Milwaukee, are participating in guaranteed income pilot program.

Meet the Pandemic Profiteers

Menard, Hendricks, Kohler among top 100 plutocrats getting richer during pandemic.

Billionaire Sports Owners Get Richer

Report shows 64 billionaire owners gained $99 billion during pandemic, helped by billions in tax subsidies.

State’s Richest Get Even Richer

New Forbes 400 list includes eight Wisconsinites, led by John Menard, with Diane Hendricks not far behind.