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AmeriCorps Volunteers in Wisconsin Caught Up in Trump’s Assault on Local Services
NATURE AND SERVICE VOLUNTEERS CUT – The latest cuts from President Trump and Elon Musk affect more than 400 community volunteers in Wisconsin. They are part of nationwide cuts to AmeriCorps, a program that for more than 30 years has allowed more than 1 million Americans to participate in community service with nonprofit groups, ranging…
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Kaul Says Dugan Suspension Isn’t a Judgment, Backs Evers on ICE Policy
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul told WISN-TV’s Upfront, that people shouldn’t read too much into the state Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily suspend Judge Hannah Dugan — arrested by President Donald Trump’s FBI and charged with assisting an undocumented immigrant who was a defendant in her court. Kaul and the justices characterized Hannah’s suspension as…
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Is BadgerCare on the Chopping Block? What Federal Cuts Mean for WI
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish-Wisconsin health officials are raising red flags over a proposed $880 billion in federal budget cuts—saying the move would gut Medicaid, shift billions in costs onto Wisconsin taxpayers, and make it harder for working adults, kids, and seniors to access care. Nearly 1 in 5 people in Wisconsin rely on Medicaid programs…
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Historic Reproductive Freedom Bill Gains Support in Wisconsin
There’s new and historic legislation about the freedom to bodily autonomy in Wisconsin. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) supports the Abortion Rights Restoration Act. “This bill is about protecting a patient’s ability to decide for herself what kind of reproductive health care she needs,” said Tanya Atkinson, President of PPAWI. “This bill is also…
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Is Evers Running for a Third Term? His Decision is Coming After…
Gov. Evers told WISN-TV’s UpFront he’s still weighing a reelection run — but says we’ll get an answer right after the budget.
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Milwaukee Judge Makes It Harder for Others To Get Justice
The arrest of a Milwaukee County judge by President Trump’s FBI will make it harder for ordinary Americans to get the justice they deserve, according to attorney and state Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison). Roys notes that judges are increasingly bothered by federal agents using local courthouses as places to make arrests of people alleged to…
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Kennedy Comments On Autism Slammed as Offensive, Harmful
An Eau Claire native is among the parents nationwide expressing outrage over Robert Kennedy, Jr.’s recent remarks about autism. Kennedy, President Trump’s secretary of health and human services, that implied autistic children and members of the neuro-divergent community could not be contributing members of society. Sarah Driever, who said she is also on what’s commonly…
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WI State Rep. Omokunde On The Importance Of The Upcoming State Supreme Court Election
Wisconsin leaders are trying to bridge gaps in order to create a new generation of clean energy jobs. Speaking at a recent UpNorthNews event, state Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) noted that progressives are sometimes divided on climate matters, with labor unions and environmentalists occasionally butting heads. Then there are times when Republicans and some…
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UpNorthNews Supreme Court Panel Discussion on Education
A March 12, 2025 panel discussion in Madison about the impact of the April 1 state Supreme Court election. Panelists: Julie Mead, retired UW Madison School of Education professor of school law; Heather DuBois Bourenane, WI Public Educ Network; Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, WEAC; Rep. Christian Phelps, D-Eau Claire. Moderator: Todd Allbaugh of Civic Media.
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What do you want to see our state Legislature
What do you want to see our state Legislature tackle when it comes to public education? #wisconsin #wisconsinpolitics #wisconsinnews
