STATE NEWS

Republicans float $80 million cut to UW System budget

By Clara Strecker | Jun. 18

As the University of Wisconsin System continues their push for an $856 million budget increase, House Speaker Robin Vos told reporters Republicans support a spending cut.

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STATE NEWS

Thousands in Madison join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests opposing Trump

By Zoey Elwood and Meredith Schadrie | Jun. 15

Thousands of protesters gathered at Library Mall and proceeded to march to the Capitol, chanting and holding signs in opposition to the Trump Administration and their treatment of immigrants.

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STATE NEWS

Wisconsin borrowers confused as student loan payments required again

By Clara Strecker | Jun. 5

Following a long period of student loan payment pauses, borrowers are once again required to repay their loans, causing confusion among some students and borrowers.

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STATE NEWS

Republicans cut UW System financial aid programs from capital budget

By Zoey Elwood | Jun. 5

Republican Lawmakers remove financial aid proposals from Gov. Tony Evers’ 2025-27 Capital Budget while approving statewide building repair projects, beginning their revision process for state funding.

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STATE NEWS

Evers appoints DPI attorney, UW alum to Dane County Circuit Court

By Madison Moris | May. 25

Gov. Tony Evers appointed University of Wisconsin Law School graduate Ben Jones to the Dance County Circuit Court filling State Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford’s vacancy.

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STATE NEWS

Liberal Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor enters Wisconsin Supreme Court race

By Molly Sheehan | May. 21

Liberal Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor entered the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court Monday, aiming to fill conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley’s current position.

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STATE NEWS

Wisconsin joins nearly 20 states in lawsuit challenging federal health cuts

By Zoey Elwood and Molly Sheehan | May. 5

Wisconsin and 19 other states joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s restructuring and cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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STATE NEWS

Wisconsin Alzheimer’s advocates voice support for bill removing income requirement for Alzheimer’s assistance

By Arthur Ho | May. 1

The Senate committee on Health heard a bill aiming to increase access to services  for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their families.

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STATE NEWS

Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Milwaukee judge following charges accusing her of assisting an undocumented immigrant

By Clara Strecker | Apr. 30

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is suspended following charges relating to helping a man evade immigration authorities.

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STATE NEWS

Wisconsin joins over 20 states in lawsuit challenging AmeriCorps funding cuts

By Cameron Schneider | Apr. 29

Wisconsin joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's $400 million cut to AmeriCorps, a federal volunteer program serving Wisconsinites.

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STATE NEWS

Wisconsin joins lawsuit challenging cuts to federal education funding over DEI

By Francesca Pica and Clara Strecker | Apr. 28

Wisconsin and 18 other states filed a lawsuit Friday challenging the Trump administration’s threats to cut funding for school districts that do not end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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STATE NEWS

‘We’re stronger together’: Wisconsin Veterans call for legislative support at 2025 Veterans Day

By Julia Walkowicz | Apr. 28

Veterans and Legislators came together for 2025 Veterans Day at the Capitol, advocating for disabled veterans and families of Missing In Action service members.

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STATE NEWS

Republican lawmakers renew calls to end UW System DEI following state audit

By Clara Strecker | Apr. 26

University of Wisconsin System leadership defended diversity, equity and inclusion policies in a tense hearing after a state audit revealed the system and 15 state agencies failed to track DEI spending.

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STATE NEWS

Democratic-backed bill aims to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, expand abortion access

By Zoey Elwood | Apr. 25

Democratic state lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday aiming to expand abortion access across Wisconsin and limit restrictions caused by the 1849 abortion ban.

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STATE NEWS

FBI arrests Milwaukee judge on claims of helping an undocumented immigrant avoid ICE

By Ava Menkes | Apr. 25

The FBI national press office told The Daily Cardinal Friday morning they do not have immediate comment.

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STATE NEWS

‘Now we get to fight back’: Wisconsin mom pushes increased penalties for sextortion after son’s death

By Anna Kleiber | Apr. 24

Brittney Bird testified in favor of a bill that would make sextortion a standalone crime in Wisconsin after her son Bradyn Bohn died by suicide after falling victim to sextortion.

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STATE NEWS

2025 marks 50 years of Hmong diaspora. Wisconsin’s community is still healing

By Anna Kleiber | Apr. 24

Hmong Wisconsinites celebrate community milestones and resilience as 2025 marks 50 years of Hmong diaspora.