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Evers signs bills to make grooming a felony, require appropriate communications school policies • Wisconsin Examiner “Keeping our kids safe, especially while they’re in our schools, must be a top priority for us," Gov. Tony Evers said in a statement.

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What's the cost of Trump’s war in Iran? US House Dem asks budget agency to add it up • Wisconsin Examiner Trump has said he expects the Iran war could last four to six weeks, or go longer, and hasn’t ruled out sending U.S. ground troops.

ICYMI: What’s the cost of Trump’s war in Iran? US House Dem asks budget agency to add it up. From our DC bureau.

Trump's second tariff push faces immediate legal challenge from two dozen states • Wisconsin Examiner Two dozen states sue to block Trump's new tariffs, calling the 1974 law he's relying on archaic and misapplied

ICYMI: Trump’s second tariff push faces immediate legal challenge from two dozen states, including #Wisconsin wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/03/05/r...

State Medicaid budgets will decline by $665 billion under new federal law, report finds • Wisconsin Examiner By 2034, Medicaid will have 7.6 million fewer enrollees, the authors estimate, and the federal government will save about $714 billion.

State Medicaid budgets will decline by $665 billion under new federal law, report finds. Via @acvollers.bsky.social of @stateline.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/03/05/r...

Avian flu found in three southern Wisconsin counties • Wisconsin Examiner Poultry flocks in three southern Wisconsin counties have been confirmed to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Avian flu found in three southern Wisconsin counties wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/avian...

A ‘golden age’ economy? That’s not the reality I see every day • Wisconsin Examiner Attending the State of the Union Address last month as Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s guest was, in a word, surreal. As a child care provider and small business leader in Wisconsin, I spend my days…

On our Commentary page, from a child care provider and guest of @repgwenmoore.bsky.social at last month's #SOTU: A ‘golden age’ economy? That’s not the reality I see every day

After positive January, latest job report shows losses again • Wisconsin Examiner The report showed losses among nonfarm jobs and highlighted a downward trend in information sector and federal government employment.

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Madison immigration law center expanding as staff steels itself to continue fight against Trump • Wisconsin Examiner The Madison-based immigration attorneys at CILC are growing their staff while managing the emotional toll of their work.

Madison immigration law center expanding as staff steels itself to continue fight against Trump. @henry-redman.bsky.social profiles the organization.

Department of Education launches investigation over Wisconsin school district's bathroom policies • Wisconsin Examiner The New Richmond school district has been the subject of increasing attention from Wisconsin Republicans who are making it a campaign issue.

Breaking from @bspears.bsky.social & @erikgunn.bsky.social: Department of Education launches investigation over Wisconsin school district bathroom policies. It's an attempt to "bully" schoolchildren, LGBTQ+ advocate says. wisconsinexaminer.com?p=44135

Kristi Noem out as DHS secretary; Trump to nominate Oklahoma Sen. Mullin • Wisconsin Examiner Noem is stepping down after bipartisan criticism of her handling of the department tasked with fulfilling Trump's mass deportation campaign.

ICYMI: Kristi Noem out as DHS secretary; Trump to nominate Oklahoma Sen. Mullin

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‘What’s your plan for this pregnancy?’ Comfort, shame and a missed diagnosis • Wisconsin Examiner Experiences of patients and doctors who have encountered anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers

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Federal funding for people in poverty heading to anti-abortion centers instead • Wisconsin Examiner Block grants like the ones associated with TANF can be used broadly, and there isn’t much oversight after the funds are distributed.

Federal funds that were appropriated to help people living in poverty have been funneled to anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers instead.
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Taxpayer dollars flood pregnancy centers. Oversight hasn't followed. • Wisconsin Examiner Since the end of national abortion access centers that dissuade pregnant women from getting abortions have reaped a half-billion dollars.

Taxpayer dollars flood pregnancy centers. Oversight hasn’t followed. A special report of a 50-state investigation by reporters from @statesnewsroom.com and @stateline.org

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‘What’s your plan for this pregnancy?’ Comfort, shame and a missed diagnosis • Wisconsin Examiner Experiences of patients and doctors who have encountered anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers

Stories from patients and doctors who have encountered crisis pregnancy centers. ‘What’s your plan for this pregnancy?’ Comfort, shame and a missed diagnosis buff.ly/vYEklp8

Federal funding for people in poverty heading to anti-abortion centers instead • Wisconsin Examiner Block grants like the ones associated with TANF can be used broadly, and there isn’t much oversight after the funds are distributed.

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Taxpayer dollars flood pregnancy centers. Oversight hasn't followed. • Wisconsin Examiner Since the end of national abortion access centers that dissuade pregnant women from getting abortions have reaped a half-billion dollars.

Publishing now: A special report from @statesnewsroom.com on crisis pregnancy centers that counsel pregnant people against getting abortions.
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Tillis, more Republicans unload on Noem over Minneapolis operation, FEMA delays • Wisconsin Examiner The oversight hearing was Noem’s first appearance on Capitol Hill since the months-long immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis.

ICYMI, Via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social in our DC bureau: Tillis, more Republicans unload on Noem over Minneapolis operation, FEMA delays. “What we’ve seen is a disaster under your leadership. What we’ve seen is innocent people getting detained that turn out are American citizens.”

Republicans stand by Trump’s war against Iran, reject war powers role for Congress • Wisconsin Examiner The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a War Powers Resolution co-sponsored by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican Sen. Rand Paul.

Republicans stand by Trump’s war against Iran, reject war powers role for Congress

Milwaukee police ban officers from masking their identities amid ICE concerns • Wisconsin Examiner Milwaukee alders proposing an "ICE Out" public safety plan say the policy aligns with their goal to rein in federal immigration officers.

Milwaukee police ban officers from masking their identities amid ICE concerns. @ajkennard.bsky.social reports for our Criminal Justice project.

States try 'public option' Obamacare plans to reduce coverage costs • Wisconsin Examiner Nevada is now the third state, after Colorado in 2023 and Washington in 2021, to add a public option plan to its health insurance marketplace.

Via @stateline.org and @chatlanis.bsky.social, some other states are attempting to create similar public option health insurance plans, tied in with the health care marketplace that is part of the Affordable Care Act.
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Democrats again pitch for BadgerCare ‘public option’ to expand health coverage • Wisconsin Examiner The cost of insurance provided through the proposed public option has yet to be determined, advocates say, and would depend on many factors.

Democrats again pitch for BadgerCare ‘public option’ to expand health coverage. Via @erikgunn.bsky.social

Gov. Tony Evers orders special session for constitutional amendment to ban partisan gerrymandering • Wisconsin Examiner Gov. Tony Evers' executive order calls for the special session on the proposal to ban gerrymandering to be held at noon on April 14.

ICYMI: Gov. Tony Evers orders special session for constitutional amendment to ban partisan gerrymandering. Via @bspears.bsky.social

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Evers says he has to think about the ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban lawmakers are pushing • Wisconsin Examiner “That's tough. We already, you know, did something,” Evers told reporters last week when asked if he would sign the new measure.

Evers says he has to think about the ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban lawmakers are pushing. Via @bspears.bsky.social

Talarico wins Democratic primary for US Senate in Texas; Cornyn and Paxton go to GOP runoff • Wisconsin Examiner The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate will be considered the favorite in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the chamber since 1988.

Via @fischler.bsky.social from our Washington bureau team: Talarico wins Democratic primary for US Senate in Texas; Cornyn and Paxton go to GOP runoff buff.ly/ijCgpZb

Trump’s cuts to Medicaid threaten services that help disabled people live at home • Wisconsin Examiner Patient advocates say state administrators in Iowa appear to be reining in Medicaid spending by cutting services for people with disabilities.

Trump’s cuts to Medicaid threaten services that help disabled people live at home. Reporting fromnTony Leys and @KFFHealthNews.org

Iran war drives gas price uncertainty ahead of busy summer season • Wisconsin Examiner Increases in gas prices were already anticipated, but the attack on Iran adds new momentum to the surge and makes forecasting tough.

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Judge blocks Noem policy limiting congressional visits to immigrant detention facilities • Wisconsin Examiner This policy is the third from Noem to require members of Congress to notify the agency to conduct an oversight visit.

Judge blocks Noem policy limiting congressional visits to immigrant detention facilities. Via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social in our DC bureau.

Mourners line up to pay tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at SC Statehouse • Wisconsin Examiner The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Feb. 17 at age 84, was honored in his home state with a public viewing inside the Statehouse and a several-hour church memorial.

Mourners lined up Monday to pay tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at the South Carolina Statehouse. Our colleagues at @scdailygazette.com report from the scene.
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WEC recommends charges against 13 involved in failed Vos recall effort • Wisconsin Examiner The Wisconsin Elections Commission has recommended charges against 13 people involved in the effort to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.

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Death toll for US service members in Iran war at 4 as Hegseth refuses to specify timeline • Wisconsin Examiner Hegseth did not provide details about U.S. service members whose deaths were announced Sunday and did not specificy an exit strategy.

Death toll for US service members in Iran war at 4 as Hegseth refuses to specify timeline. Via @ashleymurray.bsky.social in the @statesnewsroom.com DC bureau.