According to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Wisconsin received $28.2 billion in federal funding for its most recent budget cycle.
The federal grant freeze from the Trump Administration puts tens of millions of dollars in limbo in the City of Milwaukee, Mayor Cavalier Johnson said.
The confusion and chaos that was triggered by the uncertainty over the federal funding freeze extended far beyond Washington to the local organizations that rely on that money
The White House has begun offering buyouts to federal workers as part of President Trump's larger plan to overhaul the U.S. government.
On Tuesday, the White House press secretary said the pause would not apply to payments to people – like food stamps, Medicare and social security.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson outlines how the city welcomes immigrants, but stops short of calling Milwaukee a sanctuary city fearing repercussions from the Trump administration.
“According to the UN definition, genocide includes acts intended to destroy a group, in whole or in part, and tearing families apart fits the bill. Honestly, neither political party seems to have the moral compass to treat immigrants as anything more than pawns, whether as tokens of war or commodities.
Central City Plaza was developed by civil rights leader Felmers O. Chaney. When it opened, 14 Black-owned businesses occupied the plaza. Among them were Central City Drug Store, Darby’s Food, Pago’s Liquor Store, Masterpiece Supper Club and Masterpiece Motor Lodge.
Gov. Tony Evers in a letter to President Donald Trump said Wisconsinites "are rightfully alarmed and concerned" by a abrupt freeze on federal funds.
At Wednesday's news conference hosted by Forward Latino, a non-profit advocacy group, city leaders vowed support to the immigrant community. "To my immigrant community residing in the city of Milwaukee, I stand with you during this time of great uncertainty," Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa said.
The Milton House Museum is rich in history and is worth a stop. Here are the seven best reasons to go out of your way to visit the Milton House Museum in Milton, Wisconsin.
Greg Abbott has requested $11.1 billion from the federal government to reimburse his state for its border security operations.