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State and local officials struggle to find ways to fight violent ICE tactics via Tim Henderson of @stateline.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/22/r...
States, cities are hard-pressed to fight violent ICE arrest tactics • Wisconsin Examiner
State leaders who want to curb the increasingly violent arrest tactics of immigration enforcement agents are struggling to push back.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:11 PM
State and local officials struggle to find ways to fight violent ICE tactics via Tim Henderson of @stateline.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/22/r...
@erikgunn.bsky.social covers the Democratic field at a forum hosted by the political arm of @mainstreetalliance.bsky.social at which candidates differed more in style than on policy wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/22/a...
At forum for Democrats running for governor, style and tone differ more sharply than policy • Wisconsin Examiner
Seven Democrats are seeking the nomination to run for governor. The primary is in August and the general election is in November.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:09 PM
@erikgunn.bsky.social covers the Democratic field at a forum hosted by the political arm of @mainstreetalliance.bsky.social at which candidates differed more in style than on policy wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/22/a...
Wisconsin Senate approves constitutional amendments on anti-DEI, partial veto and health emergency closures via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/22/s...
Senate approves constitutional amendments on anti-DEI, partial veto and health emergency closures • Wisconsin Examiner
The Wisconsin Senate passed constitutional amendment proposals that would eliminate DEI and limit the executive partial veto power.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Wisconsin Senate approves constitutional amendments on anti-DEI, partial veto and health emergency closures via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/22/s...
Rural Wisconsin has become a hotspot for data centers. Concerns over transparency, tax policy and data centers' utility usage drive many residents to oppose the planned developments via Julia Tilton of @dailyyonder.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/22/r...
Rural Wisconsin has become a hotspot for data centers. State’s unique tax instrument explains why • Wisconsin Examiner
To grasp why data centers are coming to Wisconsin, you have to understand a particularly wonky part of the state’s tax code
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January 22, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Rural Wisconsin has become a hotspot for data centers. Concerns over transparency, tax policy and data centers' utility usage drive many residents to oppose the planned developments via Julia Tilton of @dailyyonder.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/22/r...
ACLU says pregnant asylum seeker was deported through the Atlanta airport Wednesday even though she was in medical distress via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/21/r...
ACLU says pregnant immigrant in medical distress deported through Atlanta airport • Wisconsin Examiner
U.S. officials placed an asylum seeker who is eight months pregnant and in medical distress on a deportation flight her lawyers say
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January 21, 2026 at 11:12 PM
ACLU says pregnant asylum seeker was deported through the Atlanta airport Wednesday even though she was in medical distress via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/21/r...
Wisconsin Assembly hearing signals movement on long-delayed PFAS legislation via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/21/w...
Wisconsin Assembly hearing signals movement on long delayed PFAS legislation • Wisconsin Examiner
After more than two years of gridlock, Wisconsin legislators are hopeful a bill can be passed to address PFAS remediation.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Wisconsin Assembly hearing signals movement on long-delayed PFAS legislation via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/21/w...
Trump says he's reached a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/21/r...
Trump announces 'framework of a future deal' on Greenland, relents on 8-nation tariffs • Wisconsin Examiner
Trump took his case for acquiring Greenland to the World Economic Forum in Davos while appearing to rule out a military takeover
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January 21, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Trump says he's reached a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/21/r...
Even conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices cool to Trump's dismissal of the Fed's Lisa Cook via @ashleymurray.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/21/r...
Even conservative Supreme Court justices cool to Trump dismissal of the Fed’s Lisa Cook • Wisconsin Examiner
U.S. Supreme Court justices across the spectrum appeared skeptical of President Trump’s dismissal of Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook
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January 21, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Even conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices cool to Trump's dismissal of the Fed's Lisa Cook via @ashleymurray.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/21/r...
Trump at Davos pitches U.S. acquisition of Greenland while claiming he 'won't use force' wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/21/r...
Trump at Davos pitches US acquisition of Greenland, while claiming he 'won’t use force' • Wisconsin Examiner
Trump took his case for acquiring Greenland to the World Economic Forum in Davos while appearing to rule out a military takeover
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January 21, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Trump at Davos pitches U.S. acquisition of Greenland while claiming he 'won't use force' wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/21/r...
Trump administration sues another state for sensitive voter data via @stateline.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/20/r...
Trump administration sues another state for sensitive voter data • Wisconsin Examiner
The Trump administration has sued another state — Virginia — in its quest to obtain sensitive voter data, despite recent legal setbacks
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January 20, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Trump administration sues another state for sensitive voter data via @stateline.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/20/r...
Trump administration subpoenas Minnesota Democrats via @minnesotareformer.com wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/20/r...
Reports: US Department of Justice delivers subpoenas to Walz, Frey, Her, Ellison, Moriarty • Wisconsin Examiner
The subpoenas are an extraordinary escalation of the ongoing conflict between the Trump administration and Minnesota
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January 20, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Trump administration subpoenas Minnesota Democrats via @minnesotareformer.com wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/20/r...
ICE is using Medicaid data to find out where immigrants live via Anna Claire Vollers of @stateline.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/20/r...
ICE is using Medicaid data to find out where immigrants live • Wisconsin Examiner
A court ruling has cleared the way for ICE to resume using states’ Medicaid data to find people who are in the country illegally.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:42 PM
ICE is using Medicaid data to find out where immigrants live via Anna Claire Vollers of @stateline.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/20/r...
Far fewer people buy Obamacare coverage as insurance premiums spike. Via @nhassanein.bsky.social of @stateline.org
Far fewer people buy Obamacare coverage as insurance premiums spike • Wisconsin Examiner
The number of people buying health plans on the ACA marketplaces is down by about 833,000 compared with a year ago
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January 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Far fewer people buy Obamacare coverage as insurance premiums spike. Via @nhassanein.bsky.social of @stateline.org
Federal courts deny Trump request for private voter data in 2 states. Kevin Hardy of @stateline.org has the story.
Federal courts deny Trump request for private voter data in 2 states • Wisconsin Examiner
U.S. District Court Judge David Carter dismissed a lawsuit by the Department of Justice against California seeking voter information.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Federal courts deny Trump request for private voter data in 2 states. Kevin Hardy of @stateline.org has the story.
DHS policy to block unannounced visits by members of Congress upheld, for now, on technical grounds via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/20/r...
DHS policy to block unannounced lawmaker visits upheld, for now, on technical grounds • Wisconsin Examiner
A judge denied on the technical grounds Democratic lawmakers' request to block a rule requiring two weeks notice for ICE facility visits
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January 20, 2026 at 6:28 PM
DHS policy to block unannounced visits by members of Congress upheld, for now, on technical grounds via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/20/r...
Trump threats against Greenland, UK, Norway escalate in advance of major economic forum via @jennifershutt.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/20/r...
Trump threats against Greenland, UK, Norway escalate in advance of major economic forum • Wisconsin Examiner
President Trump doubled down on threats to acquire Greenland, saying he would place a tariffs on European countries that object
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January 20, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Trump threats against Greenland, UK, Norway escalate in advance of major economic forum via @jennifershutt.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/20/r...
Even as voters in some states pass measures to restore abortion access, that's only the start of rolling back bans. @kelciemmorris.bsky.social of the @statesnewsroom.com #ReproductiveRights team reports.
Trials show successful ballot initiatives are only the beginning of restoring abortion access • Wisconsin Examiner
Two trials in the coming weeks could shape what it will look like when voters overturn state abortion bans through future ballot initiatives.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Even as voters in some states pass measures to restore abortion access, that's only the start of rolling back bans. @kelciemmorris.bsky.social of the @statesnewsroom.com #ReproductiveRights team reports.
RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses. Here’s what to expect in 2026. Via @kffhealthnews.org .
RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses. Here’s what to expect in 2026. • Wisconsin Examiner
MAHA ideas have made their deepest inroads at the state level, with strong support from Republicans — and in some places, from Democrats.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM
RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses. Here’s what to expect in 2026. Via @kffhealthnews.org .
On our Commentary Page: Editor @rconniff.bsky.social writes about Pete Buttigieg's visit to La Crosse, where he tells rural voters to connect with their neighbors as they share concerns for the country
Buttigieg tells rural voters to connect with their neighbors as they share concerns for country • Wisconsin Examiner
The most interesting thing about the La Crosse town hall was the energized audience of rural and small-town Wisconsin and Minnesota residents
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January 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
On our Commentary Page: Editor @rconniff.bsky.social writes about Pete Buttigieg's visit to La Crosse, where he tells rural voters to connect with their neighbors as they share concerns for the country
Our Capitol reporter @bspears.bsky.social covers GOP efforts to limit DEI and the responses of Democrats, who criticize ‘attack’ on marginalized communities
GOP efforts to limit DEI move ahead as Democrats criticize 'attack' on marginalized communities • Wisconsin Examiner
Sen. Dora Drake, chair of the Black caucus, has been seeking to increase awareness of the anti-DEI constitutional amendment.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Our Capitol reporter @bspears.bsky.social covers GOP efforts to limit DEI and the responses of Democrats, who criticize ‘attack’ on marginalized communities
Wisconsin hospital funding uncertain; Democratic lawmakers call on U.S. Re. Derrick Van Orden to help via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/wis-h...
Wis. hospital funding uncertain; Dem lawmakers call on U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden to help • Wisconsin Examiner
Nearly $800 million in funding for Wisconsin hospitals is in question and Democratic lawmakers are calling for U.S. Rep. Van Orden to help.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Wisconsin hospital funding uncertain; Democratic lawmakers call on U.S. Re. Derrick Van Orden to help via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/wis-h...
Crowley, Tiffany lead fundraising in Wisconsin governor's race @bspears.bsky.social reports wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/16/c...
Crowley and Tiffany lead fundraising in governor’s race • Wisconsin Examiner
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has raised about $2 million, the most of any candidate in the Wisconsin governors race.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Crowley, Tiffany lead fundraising in Wisconsin governor's race @bspears.bsky.social reports wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/16/c...
Trump threatens tariffs on Greenland, countries that oppose U.S. takeover via @jennifershutt.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/16/r...
Trump threatens tariffs on Greenland, countries that oppose US takeover • Wisconsin Examiner
Trump threatened Friday to place tariffs on Greenland and any country that opposes his efforts to take over the Arctic island
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January 16, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Trump threatens tariffs on Greenland, countries that oppose U.S. takeover via @jennifershutt.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/16/r...
Wisconsin's revenue estimates about $1.5B higher than expected via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/wisco...
Wisconsin’s revenue estimates about $1.5 billion higher than expected • Wisconsin Examiner
The projection is about $1.53 billion above the projected balance when the 2025-27 biennial budget was enacted last year.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Wisconsin's revenue estimates about $1.5B higher than expected via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/wisco...
Rollback of cost relief for jail calls leaves incarcerated Wisconsinites paying more via @askennard.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/16/j...
Rollback of cost relief for calls from jail leaves incarcerated Wisconsinites paying more • Wisconsin Examiner
In 2024, the FCC voted for new rules to lower how much calls from prisons and jails could cost. But a 2025 rollback raised prices again
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January 16, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Rollback of cost relief for jail calls leaves incarcerated Wisconsinites paying more via @askennard.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/16/j...