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Somali residents in Wisconsin uneasy following Trump comments, federal raids
Federal immigration “strike teams” are in Minnesota looking for undocumented Somali immigrants, after President Trump referred to them as “garbage” and said he doesn’t want them in the U.S.
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Federal change to hemp law kicks the issue to the states
The bill to reopen the federal government would redefine hemp products to ban many of the products that are widespread in Wisconsin. But enforcing that ban could be up to the state.
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Wisconsin veterans welcomed to DC by former president Obama
A group of Wisconsin veterans were greeted by former President Barack Obama on Saturday when their Honor Flight plane touched down in Washington, D.C.
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Evers says state food benefits remain available amid Trump appeal, USDA order
Gov. Tony Evers and the Trump administration wrangled over the state’s authority to issue food assistance payments the legal conflict played out in federal courts.
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Pocan says politicians ‘need to get back to Washington and work’ amid historic shutdown
The Democratic U.S. representative from Madison says it’s “somewhere between stupid and cruel” to take away health care subsidies and permanently reduce SNAP funding without a plan.
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As shutdown sets record, Ron Johnson flips position on ending Senate filibuster
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has flipped his position on killing the Senate filibuster rule, which has prevented Republicans from passing a federal government funding bill without negotiating with Democrats.
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Wisconsinites protest Trump administration at ‘No Kings’ rallies — with signs and unicorn suits
The protests were held in cities and rural communities in all parts of Wisconsin. Protesters said they hoped to bring attention to what they call an authoritarian power grab by President Donald Trump.
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Federal layoffs in special education leave Wisconsin advocates concerned for students with disabilities
Special education advocates in Wisconsin are concerned about the potential impact of layoffs in the U.S. Department of Education offices that oversee special education programs.
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Trump’s H-1B fee raises legal questions, lacks payment clarity, Wisconsin attorney says
A Wisconsin immigration attorney Grant Sovern says the Trump administration’s fee for H-1B visas lacks clarity on how to pay and raises legal questions.
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What to know about expiring health care tax credits at heart of government shutdown debate
Health insurance premiums for Wisconsin families are projected to spike by hundreds of dollars per month if the tax credits expire.










