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FILE - Bags containing bedding are placed on cots inside the dormitory tent during a tour of a shelter New York City is setting up to house up to 1,000 migrants, in the Queens borough of New York, Aug. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Trump's list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' includes some that support his immigration policies

State Sen. Kelda Roys, holding her toddler, speaks about legislation Democrats are proposing to provide ongoing funding for child care providers. (Photo by Erik Gunn/Wisconsin Examiner)

Democrats announce bill to restore child care support stripped from state budget

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters at the Capitol, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

What issues to watch as 'big, beautiful bill' moves to the Senate

FILE - Elon Musk presents a check for $1 million dollars to a man during a town hall March 30, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)

Elon Musk's pullback from politics comes after his last big investment was a flop

Some of the damage included a snapped flag pole, several downed and snapped power lines, numerous downed trees, twisted docks, and a lifted pontoon.

Wisconsin storm damage update

U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden tours Gilbertson’s Dairy in Dunn County. (Henry Redman | Wisconsin Examiner)

Van Orden’s flip-flop on SNAP hurts Wisconsin

Severe thunderstorms down trees, knock out power to thousands across parts of Great Lakes region

A sign is posted outside Judge Hannah Dugan courtroom at the Milwaukee County courthouse, on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Milwaukee. (Scott Bauer via AP)

Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan is indicted on accusations she helped a man evade immigration agents

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Danielle Endvick Named Executive Director of Wisconsin Farmers Union

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Budget-busting voucher expansion could bankrupt Wisconsin public schools

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The first official GOP candidate for governor in 2026

FILE - Police tape remained after a shooting Monday at Abundant Life Christian School on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 in Madison, Wis. (AP photo/Mark Vancleave, File)

Police arrest father of 15-year-old who killed 2 at Wisconsin religious school

People gather to demonstrate the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan, outside the Federal courthouse in Milwaukee on Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Devi Shastri)

Who is Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan?

FILE - This 2009 electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a large group of Gram-negative Salmonella typhimurium bacteria that had been isolated from a pure culture. (Janice Haney Carr/CDC via AP, File)

New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says

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Wisconsin Farmers Union Launches Week of Action Urging Passage of a Strong Farm Bill

Republican county leader Josh Schoemann enters Wisconsin governor's race

FILE - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers gives the annual State of the State address Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at the state Capitol in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Wisconsin governor says he's not afraid after Trump official suggests possible arrest

FILE - A pair of shoppers arrive at a Kohl's, Nov. 26, 2021, in Everett, Mass. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds, file)

Kohl's ousts CEO Buchanan after investigation into some vendor transactions

A sign is posted outside Judge Hannah Dugan courtroom at the Milwaukee County courthouse, on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Milwaukee. (Scott Bauer via AP)

Wisconsin high court suspends Milwaukee judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities

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Californian connected to Wisconsin school shooter barred from owning guns for 3 years

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