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Border Czar Tom Homan announces end to Operation Metro Surge, claiming success via @minnesotareformer.com wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/12/r...
Border Czar Tom Homan announces end to Operation Metro Surge, claiming success • Wisconsin Examiner
Trump’s border czar announced on Thursday an imminent end to Operation Metro Surge, claiming success from the unprecedented federal incursion
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February 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Border Czar Tom Homan announces end to Operation Metro Surge, claiming success via @minnesotareformer.com wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/12/r...
Senate Republicans want bids to decide who will livestream Wisconsin state government. A busy @bspears.bsky.social explains wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/senat...
Senate Republicans want bids to decide who will livestream Wisconsin state government • Wisconsin Examiner
Under the Senate proposal, the state Department of Administration would solicit bids for the operation of a statewide public affairs network.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Senate Republicans want bids to decide who will livestream Wisconsin state government. A busy @bspears.bsky.social explains wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/senat...
Capitol confusion. Senate, Assembly GOP don't appear to be on the same page when it comes to a tax relief deal with the governor, writes @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/s...
Senate Republicans propose up to $1,000 tax rebate as Assembly, Evers negotiate property tax relief • Wisconsin Examiner
The bill would provide a one-time rebate to taxpayers who filed a Wisconsin individual income tax return in tax year 2024 and owed.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Capitol confusion. Senate, Assembly GOP don't appear to be on the same page when it comes to a tax relief deal with the governor, writes @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/s...
US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections. The SAVE Act faces headwinds in the Senate reports @ashleymurray.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/r...
US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections • Wisconsin Examiner
Democrats and voting rights advocates say voters without access to a birth certificate would be among those disenfranchised.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections. The SAVE Act faces headwinds in the Senate reports @ashleymurray.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/r...
Legislation would push state to give Trump administration SNAP data under a White House order that is right now the subject of a federal lawsuit. @erikgunn.bsky.social has the story. wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/legis...
Legislation would push state to give Trump administration SNAP data • Wisconsin Examiner
A lawsuit to block the White House demand for SNAP data is still in federal court. Critics question the federal need for the information.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Legislation would push state to give Trump administration SNAP data under a White House order that is right now the subject of a federal lawsuit. @erikgunn.bsky.social has the story. wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/legis...
Wisconsin Senate passes restrictions on administrative rulemaking, limits on transgender care. @bspears.bsky.social covers session of bills likely to be vetoed. wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/12/w...
Wisconsin Senate passes restrictions on administrative rulemaking, limits on transgender care • Wisconsin Examiner
Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) said the Republican bills are part of a larger effort to "legislate trans people out of public life.”
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February 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Wisconsin Senate passes restrictions on administrative rulemaking, limits on transgender care. @bspears.bsky.social covers session of bills likely to be vetoed. wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/12/w...
On our commentary page today: Editor @rconniff.bsky.social talks to a Minneapolis mom for lessons in how parents prepared for ICE wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/12/w...
Wisconsin take note: Here’s how Minneapolis parents prepared for ICE • Wisconsin Examiner
Before Operation Metro Surge sent thousands of armed federal agents into Minneapolis, terrorizing families and spreading chaos and violence in formerly peaceful residential neighborhoods, local parent...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:14 PM
On our commentary page today: Editor @rconniff.bsky.social talks to a Minneapolis mom for lessons in how parents prepared for ICE wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/12/w...
Broad coalition urges lawmakers to add $69M to cover new FoodShare expenses. Via @erikgunn.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/12/b...
Broad coalition urges lawmakers to add $69M to cover new FoodShare expenses • Wisconsin Examiner
Advocates are urging state lawmakers to help Wisconsin absorb new administrative costs as a result of federal changes to the nation’s primary food assistance program. Changes made to Supplemental Nutr...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Broad coalition urges lawmakers to add $69M to cover new FoodShare expenses. Via @erikgunn.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/12/b...
Democrats defend ‘the actual existence of the Department of Education’ in forum wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/r...
Democrats defend 'the actual existence of the Department of Education' in forum • Wisconsin Examiner
U.S. House Democrats rebuked ongoing efforts from President Donald Trump’s administration to dismantle the Department of Education
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February 12, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Democrats defend ‘the actual existence of the Department of Education’ in forum wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/r...
US House in bipartisan vote defies Trump, agrees to end his tariffs on Canada wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/r...
US House in bipartisan vote defies Trump, agrees to end his tariffs on Canada • Wisconsin Examiner
In a notable break, several House Republicans joined Democrats to terminate Trump's national emergency that triggered tariffs on Canada
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February 12, 2026 at 1:46 PM
US House in bipartisan vote defies Trump, agrees to end his tariffs on Canada wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/r...
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A 76-year-old veteran and nurse was tackled and detained at the site of Alex Pretti's killing. Agents told him his phone was evidence in an investigation into him assaulting an officer.
“I didn’t assault an officer. I got assaulted by three officers." minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/12/w...
“I didn’t assault an officer. I got assaulted by three officers." minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/12/w...
Why is ICE seizing people’s phones and documents? • Minnesota Reformer
After the federal agents took the shackles off Gust Johnson’s ankles to release him from detainment, he asked for his phone back. That would be staying at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, th...
minnesotareformer.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:35 PM
A 76-year-old veteran and nurse was tackled and detained at the site of Alex Pretti's killing. Agents told him his phone was evidence in an investigation into him assaulting an officer.
“I didn’t assault an officer. I got assaulted by three officers." minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/12/w...
“I didn’t assault an officer. I got assaulted by three officers." minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/12/w...
Wisconsin Senate Republicans propose tax rebate as Assembly GOP and Gov. Evers negotiate property tax relief via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/s...
Senate Republicans proposes up to $1,000 tax rebate as Assembly, Evers negotiate property tax relief • Wisconsin Examiner
The bill would provide a one-time rebate to taxpayers who filed a Wisconsin individual income tax return in tax year 2024 and owed.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Wisconsin Senate Republicans propose tax rebate as Assembly GOP and Gov. Evers negotiate property tax relief via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/s...
Wisconsin Senate Republicans are proposing soliciting bids from vendors who want to livestream state government, instead of supporting an Assembly proposal to fund WisconsinEye via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/senat...
Senate Republicans want bids to decide who will livestream Wisconsin state government • Wisconsin Examiner
Under the Senate proposal, the state Department of Administration would solicit bids for the operation of a statewide public affairs network.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Wisconsin Senate Republicans are proposing soliciting bids from vendors who want to livestream state government, instead of supporting an Assembly proposal to fund WisconsinEye via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/senat...
Barron County sheriff says to trust ICE on immigration operations, pledges full cooperation via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/barro...
Barron Co. Sheriff says to trust ICE on immigration operations • Wisconsin Examiner
The Barron County Sheriff's Office said on Facebook to "do your own research" about ICE activity in Wisconsin.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Barron County sheriff says to trust ICE on immigration operations, pledges full cooperation via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/barro...
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices call right-wing group's arguments against minority college grants 'shocking' via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/s...
Supreme Court justices call right-wing group’s arguments against minority college grants ‘shocking’ • Wisconsin Examiner
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit against a grant to help minority students stay in college.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices call right-wing group's arguments against minority college grants 'shocking' via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/s...
FEMA, Coast Guard, TSA leaders testify about shutdown effects if Homeland Security does not receive funding via @jennifershutt.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/r...
Shutdown looms for FEMA, Coast Guard, TSA with stalemate over Homeland Security funds • Wisconsin Examiner
Leaders of agencies within the Department of Homeland Security testified before a House panel about how a shutdown would affect programs
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February 11, 2026 at 9:02 PM
FEMA, Coast Guard, TSA leaders testify about shutdown effects if Homeland Security does not receive funding via @jennifershutt.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/r...
Jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year via @stateline.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/r...
Jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year • Wisconsin Examiner
Estimates for 2025 were revised down by more than a million jobs to a level of low growth rarely seen outside of recessions.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Jobs report shows a historic stall in hiring last year via @stateline.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/11/r...
Experts tell @erikgunn.bsky.social that despite scattered measles cases, Wisconsin could be vulnerable
Experts: Despite scattered measles cases, Wisconsin could be vulnerable • Wisconsin Examiner
Secondary effects of measles can cause serious bodily harm and occasionally death, according to public health specialists.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Experts tell @erikgunn.bsky.social that despite scattered measles cases, Wisconsin could be vulnerable
Wisconsin Public Service Commission data center hearing draws public outcry. Via @henry-redman.bsky.social
Wisconsin Public Service Commission data center hearing draws public outcry • Wisconsin Examiner
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission held a hearing Tuesday over how to charge data center companies for their energy use.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Wisconsin Public Service Commission data center hearing draws public outcry. Via @henry-redman.bsky.social
Red Cliff Band Chairwoman delivers State of the Tribes Address. @isiahholmes.bsky.social has the story.
Red Cliff Band Chairwoman delivers State of the Tribes Address • Wisconsin Examiner
Chairwoman Nicole Boyd talks ecological stewardship, expanding education, legalizing cannabis during State of the Tribes address.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Red Cliff Band Chairwoman delivers State of the Tribes Address. @isiahholmes.bsky.social has the story.
Evers and legislators negotiate property tax relief; Assembly passes WisconsinEye bill. Via @bspears.bsky.social
Evers and legislators negotiate property tax relief; Assembly passes WisconsinEye bill • Wisconsin Examiner
Vos said lawmakers intended to announce a property tax relief package last week, but delayed due to discussions with Evers.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Evers and legislators negotiate property tax relief; Assembly passes WisconsinEye bill. Via @bspears.bsky.social
Gov. Walz says he expects ‘Operation Metro Surge’ to wind down soon
Gov. Walz says he expects ‘Operation Metro Surge’ to wind down soon • Wisconsin Examiner
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday said he expects the federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota to wind down as soon as this week
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February 11, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Gov. Walz says he expects ‘Operation Metro Surge’ to wind down soon
All Democratic governors bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several
All Democratic governors bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several • Wisconsin Examiner
Democratic governors will not participate in a White House black-tie dinner after Trump disinvited several Democrats from the event.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:31 PM
All Democratic governors bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several
Wisconsin Public Service Commission data center hearing draws public outcry via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/10/w...
Wisconsin Public Service Commission data center hearing draws public outcry • Wisconsin Examiner
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission held a hearing Tuesday over how to charge data center companies for their energy use.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Wisconsin Public Service Commission data center hearing draws public outcry via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/10/w...