Sarah Lehr is a state government reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.
Sarah Lehr
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Milwaukee teacher’s aide Yessenia Ruano self-deports to El Salvador
Milwaukee teacher’s aide Yessenia Ruano left for El Salvador on Tuesday morning after deciding to self-deport, her attorney confirmed. Ruano’s case drew support from protestors who assembled before her ICE check-ins earlier this year, urging federal officials to let the mother of two remain in the U.S.
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Madison residents won’t get grants to offset F-35 noise, but National Guard vows to apply again
The F-35 fighter jets began taking off from Madison in 2023 despite years of local opposition.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously sides with AG on power to settle some lawsuits
Wisconsin’s Democratic Attorney General challenged a law that was intended to limit the power of the state’s executive branch.
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Protesters gather for ‘No Kings’ events across Wisconsin
Demonstrators took to the streets in cities and towns across Wisconsin Saturday for a “No Kings” protest designed to rebuke what organizers call a “dictator-like” birthday display from President Donald Trump.
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Madison mayor unveils another round of zoning changes designed to increase the city’s housing supply
Madison leaders are putting forward a new batch of zoning changes designed to increase the supply of housing in one of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing cities.
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Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation reacts as Trump deploys Marines, National Guard to California amid protests
Republicans representing Wisconsin in Congress are defending President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles amid protests there against federal immigration
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Federal prosecutors urge court not to dismiss case against Milwaukee County judge accused of helping man avoid ICE
Federal prosecutors told a U.S. District Court on Monday that it should hear a criminal case against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan after they say she acted unilaterally to obstruct immigration enforcement.
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Wisconsin charities celebrate order restoring AmeriCorps funding, but uncertainty remains
Wisconsin is among the states that sued in April after the Trump administration cut off nearly $400 million in funding to AmeriCorps.
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Wisconsin elections chair says US DOJ is mistaken over threat to withhold federal funds
The chair of Wisconsin’s Election Commission says the U.S. Department of Justice is mistaken after federal officials accused the state agency of breaking a federal election law.
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The scoop on blue moon: How Wisconsin grew to love the nostalgic ice cream flavor
Blue moon ice cream is a summertime staple at roadside shops throughout the Upper Midwest. But where did the citrusy flavor come from? And what explains its longstanding appeal?