Mass layoffs at Education Department spark backlash
One day after U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced nearly half of the department’s workforce will be placed on administrative leave, Democratic lawmakers... Read More.
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Wisconsin lawmakers pitch end of Daylight Saving Time
This past weekend could be the last time people in Wisconsin could have to spring forward.
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Safety Board recommends prohibiting helicopter operations near Reagan airport
The National Transportation Safety Board is “urgently” recommending that the Federal Aviation Administration “permanently” prohibit helicopter air traffic during certain times around Ronald Reagan... Read More.
Wind industry tax rates under fire
A bill aimed at removing a 2007 tax break from wind energy producers has legislators at odds over the supremacy of coal in West... Read More.
Canada plans retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods
Canada announced 25% tariffs on more than $20 billion worth of U.S. goods Wednesday after President Donald Trump's steel and aluminum duties took effect... Read More.
Report: Trump tariffs could have negative impact on Wisconsin consumers
Tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump will have a negative impact on Wisconsin consumers, according to a new report from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s... Read More.
Legislation introduced to reinstate fired veteran federal workers
A group of senators have introduced legislation that would reinstate veterans fired from federal jobs under President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce the federal... Read More.
Shaheen wont seek Senate reelection
New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen won't be running for reelection, becoming the third Senate Democrat to announce their departure ahead of the pivotal 2026... Read More.
Annual inflation rate declines in latest federal data
Newly released inflation data came in better than expected as energy prices decreased.
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Legal group sues public-sector unions over workers’ rights issues
The Liberty Justice Center filed three lawsuits on behalf of government employees against their public sector unions.
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