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How is Wisconsin’s congressional delegation reacting to Senate passage of Trump budget bill?

Democrats in Wisconsin's congressional delegation railed against proposed cuts to social safety net programs in President Donald Trump's budget bill passed by the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, who switched his vote to support the plan, hailed the passage but said work to reduce federal spending has "only just begun."

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State budget heading to Wisconsin Legislature for approval after final committee hearing

The final state budget for 2025-27 will include a date to decommission the notorious Green Bay Correctional Institution, increase funding for the Universities of Wisconsin system by $256 million and cut taxes by $1.5 billion.

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‘Good service and honest repairs’: The owners of Dutch’s Auto Service talk car repair in a male-dominated industry

The auto repair industry is dominated by men. But on Madison’s northside, Dutch’s Auto Service veers from that reality. Learn how the women-owned auto repair shop may be unique but […]

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Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie

Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session.

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US Supreme Court to decide whether shutting down Michigan pipeline is a state or federal fight

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it will review whether Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel belongs in state court.

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Evers and GOP leaders in Wisconsin Legislature reach bipartisan budget deal, governor says

A tentative bipartisan deal between Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders in the state Legislature calls for billions in new spending on public schools, child care and state universities, along with income tax cuts worth more than $1 billion. 

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Uber and Lyft drivers went on strike at Milwaukee’s airport. They say pay is falling.

Frustrated with dwindling income, Uber and Lyft drivers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport went on strike against the two companies last Thursday. Though the strike was dispersed by police, the drivers hope to use the momentum to officially organize.

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Afghan refugees in central Wisconsin face uncertain future as federal protections end

About 48 Afghan refugees in central Wisconsin could lose legal status next month as the Trump administration ends temporary protected status. Advocates say the policy shift is already deepening fear, trauma and separation for those who once supported U.S. forces overseas.

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Advocates plead for crime victim funds after Wisconsin GOP budget committee allocates less than AG’s request

Advocates are calling on the state Legislature to appropriate more money for crime victim services after funding approved by a budget committee on Friday fell short of the amount requested by Wisconsin's Attorney General Josh Kaul.

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