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20 Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal funds
WIZMnews.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds unless states agree to certain immigration enforcement actions. According to the complaints, both Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem…
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Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs
WIZMnews.com WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday signed a sweeping executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits over what the government will pay. The order calls on the health department, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to broker new price tags…
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House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
WIZMnews.com WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “ big, beautiful bill ” late Sunday, at least $880 billion in cuts largely to Medicaid to help cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks. Tallying hundreds of pages, the legislation is touching off the biggest political fight over…
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What name would you like, Mr. President?
WIZMnews.com The world is getting to know a new pope, the first one ever from the United States. He has chosen Leo as his official papal name, but he originally comes from Chicago, where people knew him as “Father Bob.’ Having come from a Lutheran family myself, I still don’t know a whole lot about…
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La Crosse County Board could vote this week to oppose the closing of two north-side rail crossings
WIZMnews.com The fight in La Crosse to prevent state officials from shutting down two busy railroad crossings in the city is getting support from county leaders as well. Later this week, the La Crosse County Board will be asked to pass a resolution calling on the Wisconsin DOT to drop its plans for closing two…
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What name would you like, Mr. President?
WIZMnews.com The world is getting to know a new pope, the first one ever from the United States. He has chosen Leo as his official papal name, but he originally comes from Chicago, where people knew him as “Father Bob.’ Having come from a Lutheran family myself, I still don’t know a whole lot about…
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La Crosse County Board could vote this week to oppose the closing of two north-side rail crossings
WIZMnews.com The fight in La Crosse to prevent state officials from shutting down two busy railroad crossings in the city is getting support from county leaders as well. Later this week, the La Crosse County Board will be asked to pass a resolution calling on the Wisconsin DOT to drop its plans for closing two…
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Freedom Honor Flight: Welcome Home
WIZMnews.com After a group photo at the Marine Corps Memorial, it was back on the bus for the flight home. Weather delayed the departure from Washington. The flight landed about an hour late. It didn’t dampen the enthusiasm shown by family, friends, and the community to the veterans as they got off the plane and…
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Suspect critical after officer involved shooting in Jackson County
WIZMnews.com An officer is on administrative assignment after shooting a person early Monday morning near Hixton. The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is in charge of the investigation that happened on Sand Prairie Road North in the Town of Hixton. In a statement from the DCI, the incident began when Jackson…
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Freedom Honor Flight: Welcome Home
WIZMnews.com After a group photo at the Marine Corps Memorial, it was back on the bus for the flight home. Weather delayed the departure from Washington. The flight landed about an hour late. It didn’t dampen the enthusiasm shown by family, friends, and the community to the veterans as they got off the plane and…