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Wisconsin lawmakers have a plan to improve math education. Teachers and experts are skeptical. @bspears.bsky.social reports wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/02/w...
Wisconsin lawmakers have ideas to improve math education; teachers, experts are skeptical • Wisconsin Examiner
AB 615 would require schools to implement three numeracy-based tests per year for students starting in kindergarten through eighth grade.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Wisconsin lawmakers have a plan to improve math education. Teachers and experts are skeptical. @bspears.bsky.social reports wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/02/w...
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announces his bid for governor of Wisconsin via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/02/f...
Former Lt. Gov. and Senate candidate Mandela Barnes enters Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor • Wisconsin Examiner
In his ad, Barnes accused the federal government and Trump of looking the other way as working people struggle to keep up with costs.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announces his bid for governor of Wisconsin via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/02/f...
Four Republican states have agreed to help the Trump administration obtain state driver's license data in the hunt for noncitizen voters wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/01/r...
4 Republican states will help Homeland Security obtain driver’s license records • Wisconsin Examiner
Four Republican states agreed to help the Trump administration gain access to driver’s license data to hunt for alleged noncitizen voters.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Four Republican states have agreed to help the Trump administration obtain state driver's license data in the hunt for noncitizen voters wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/01/r...
Sen. Mark Kelly responds to threats of court-martial, political violence for his statement that U.S. troops must not follow illegal orders wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/01/r...
Arizona’s Kelly vows to stay outspoken despite threats over illegal order video • Wisconsin Examiner
Sen. Mark Kelly responded to threat of a court-martial, political violence for his statement that soldiers must not follow illegal orders
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December 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Sen. Mark Kelly responds to threats of court-martial, political violence for his statement that U.S. troops must not follow illegal orders wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/01/r...
White House intensifies push for mass deportations after National Guard shooting wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/01/r...
White House intensifies push for mass deportation after National Guard shooting • Wisconsin Examiner
President Trump accelerated his drive to curb immigration after a man fromAfghanistan was accused of shooting National Guard members
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December 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
White House intensifies push for mass deportations after National Guard shooting wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/01/r...
The Wisconsin Elections Commission modified its order on ballot handing by Madison city officials via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/elect...
Elections Commission modifies Madison missing ballot order • Wisconsin Examiner
The Wisconsin Elections Commission approved a request from Madison to adjust its response to last year's missing absentee ballots.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The Wisconsin Elections Commission modified its order on ballot handing by Madison city officials via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/elect...
Congress to probe U.S. strikes on boats in Caribbean wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/01/r...
Congress to probe U.S. strikes on boats in Caribbean • Wisconsin Examiner
Members of Congress launched a bipartisan investigation into U.S. attacks on Venezuelan boats and alleged orders to kill survivors
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December 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Congress to probe U.S. strikes on boats in Caribbean wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/01/r...
States retreat from covering drugs for weight loss wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/01/r...
States retreat from covering drugs for weight loss • Wisconsin Examiner
States are rethinking their coverage of weight-loss drugs as budgets tighten and Medicaid programs brace for cuts
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December 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
States retreat from covering drugs for weight loss wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/01/r...
Wisconsin finalizes water quality rule over objections of Republicans, business groups via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/01/w...
Water quality rule finalized as Republicans, business groups complain about process • Wisconsin Examiner
A new rule published over Republican objections is meant to protect the health of Wisconsin's highest quality water bodies.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Wisconsin finalizes water quality rule over objections of Republicans, business groups via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/01/w...
President Trump said Friday he would reverse any law, pardon and executive order former President Biden signed with an autopen, though it wasn’t clear how that would work or whether it would be legal @jennifershutt.bsky.social reports wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/28/r...
Trump social media post claims to void Biden orders • Wisconsin Examiner
President Trump said Friday he would reverse any law, pardon or executive order that former President Biden signed with an autopen
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November 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
President Trump said Friday he would reverse any law, pardon and executive order former President Biden signed with an autopen, though it wasn’t clear how that would work or whether it would be legal @jennifershutt.bsky.social reports wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/28/r...
Via @erikgunn.bsky.social As hunger concerns linger, Wisconsin after-school programs host food pantry sites wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/27/a...
As hunger concerns linger, Wisconsin after-school programs host food pantry sites • Wisconsin Examiner
Some after-school programs for children have established food pantries as families report more food insecurity.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Via @erikgunn.bsky.social As hunger concerns linger, Wisconsin after-school programs host food pantry sites wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/27/a...
New state laws tackle private equity’s growing role in health care
@chatlanis.bsky.social reports for @stateline.org
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New state laws tackle private equity’s growing role in health care • Wisconsin Examiner
As private equity firms buy health care operations, states are pushing back while critics fear acquisitions could gut health care infrastructure.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
New state laws tackle private equity’s growing role in health care
@chatlanis.bsky.social reports for @stateline.org
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@chatlanis.bsky.social reports for @stateline.org
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#Wisconsin joins lawsuit led by Oregon, NY against USDA over cuts to food assistance for refugees, asylum seekers. Via @oregoncapitalchronicle.com wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/26/r...
Oregon, NY lead lawsuit against USDA over cuts to food assistance for refugees, asylum seekers • Wisconsin Examiner
States argue USDA misinterpreted changes to SNAP eligibility, blocking refugees and asylees from benefits even after obtaining residency.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
#Wisconsin joins lawsuit led by Oregon, NY against USDA over cuts to food assistance for refugees, asylum seekers. Via @oregoncapitalchronicle.com wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/26/r...
Suit to block Education Department closure expanded amid agency transfers plans
Suit to block Education Department closure expanded amid agency transfers plans • Wisconsin Examiner
Advocates object to moving Education responsibilities to other departments, predicting harms to students, families and schools.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Suit to block Education Department closure expanded amid agency transfers plans
Democrats threatened by Trump over video say they’re now being probed by the FBI
Democrats threatened by Trump over video say they’re now being probed by the FBI • Wisconsin Examiner
Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin say they won't be deterred from publicly stating their concerns about the Trump administration.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Democrats threatened by Trump over video say they’re now being probed by the FBI
Homeland Security wants state driver’s license data for sweeping citizenship program. Via @stateline.org democracy reporter @jonshorman.bsky.social
Homeland Security wants state driver’s license data for sweeping citizenship program • Wisconsin Examiner
The Trump administration wants access to state driver’s license data on millions of U.S. residents for its citizenship verification program.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Homeland Security wants state driver’s license data for sweeping citizenship program. Via @stateline.org democracy reporter @jonshorman.bsky.social
Anti-abortion groups, lawmakers push feds for more permanent ‘defunding’ of Planned Parenthood. Via @kelciemmorris.bsky.social
Anti-abortion groups, lawmakers push feds for more permanent ‘defunding’ of Planned Parenthood • Wisconsin Examiner
Activists and GOP officials want to bar Planned Parenthood centers from access to federal money and federal discounts on prescription drugs.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Anti-abortion groups, lawmakers push feds for more permanent ‘defunding’ of Planned Parenthood. Via @kelciemmorris.bsky.social
Does Mama know best? Beer vendor Ryan Strnad ends his quest for the Democratic nomination for governor. Back when he announced he told @bspears.bsky.social that his mother said he should "run for something smaller."
American Family Field beer vendor Ryan Strnad ends campaign for governor, endorses Crowley • Wisconsin Examiner
Ryan Strnad is endorsing Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley in the crowded race and encouraged his supporters to support him as well.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Does Mama know best? Beer vendor Ryan Strnad ends his quest for the Democratic nomination for governor. Back when he announced he told @bspears.bsky.social that his mother said he should "run for something smaller."
Wisconsin Supreme Court says 3-judge panels will decide redistricting cases. Via @henry-redman.bsky.social
Wisconsin Supreme Court says 3-judge panels will decide redistricting cases • Wisconsin Examiner
The Wisconsin Supreme Court appointed two three judge panels to decide challenges against the state's congressional maps.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Wisconsin Supreme Court says 3-judge panels will decide redistricting cases. Via @henry-redman.bsky.social
Officials from 21 states, including Wisconsin, file suit over HUD policy that would put more people into homelessness. Via our colleagues at @rhodeislandcurrent.com & @statesnewsroom.com
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Officials from 21 states file suit over HUD policy that would put more people into homelessness • Wisconsin Examiner
Nineteen attorneys general and two governors filed suit in Rhode Island on Tuesday to stop the Trump administration from shifting nearly $4 billion in housing grants, a policy change they say could…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Officials from 21 states, including Wisconsin, file suit over HUD policy that would put more people into homelessness. Via our colleagues at @rhodeislandcurrent.com & @statesnewsroom.com
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Wisconsin Supreme Court says 3-judge panels will decide redistricting cases
Wisconsin Supreme Court says 3-judge panels will decide redistricting cases • Wisconsin Examiner
The Wisconsin Supreme Court appointed two three judge panels to decide challenges against the state's congressional maps.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Wisconsin Supreme Court says 3-judge panels will decide redistricting cases
Trump shedding support among Latino voters, survey finds
Trump shedding support among Latino voters, survey finds • Wisconsin Examiner
A majority have grown pessimistic and increasingly disapprove of the immigration and economic policies of the second Trump administration.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump shedding support among Latino voters, survey finds
WisconsinEye will halt coverage Dec. 15 without more funds, asks lawmakers for help. @bspears.bsky.social talks with the service's president, who explains the factors that led to the current dilemma.
WisconsinEye will halt coverage Dec. 15 without more funds, asks lawmakers for help • Wisconsin Examiner
WisconsinEye continues to make inquiries, says its president, and raising $250,000 could get the organization through the first quarter of 2026.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
WisconsinEye will halt coverage Dec. 15 without more funds, asks lawmakers for help. @bspears.bsky.social talks with the service's president, who explains the factors that led to the current dilemma.
Why ‘clearance rates’ don’t tell the whole story about solving crimes. Via @amandavhernan.bsky.social and @stateline.org
Why ‘clearance rates’ don’t tell the whole story about solving crimes • Wisconsin Examiner
Police “clearance rates” — the percentage of cases declared closed — are a widely cited benchmark but can be confusing or even misleading.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Why ‘clearance rates’ don’t tell the whole story about solving crimes. Via @amandavhernan.bsky.social and @stateline.org
Press access to Oval Office argued in case involving Trump and wire service
Press access to Oval Office argued in case involving Trump and wire service • Wisconsin Examiner
Lawyers for the administration and the AP argued whether the president has sole discretion which reporters join the White House press pool.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Press access to Oval Office argued in case involving Trump and wire service