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1 week ago | civicmedia.us | Chali Pittman |Teri Barr |Adam Hess |James Kelly

The state Supreme Court has struck a blow to the Republican-led Legislature, saying lawmakers can’t hold up the Attorney General from finalizing settlements in some lawsuits. In a decision issued Tuesday, the court said when the lawsuit involves things like civil enforcement — things like environmental protection, consumer protection, financial regulation, and medical assistance programs — the state’s top prosecutor doesn’t need to ask for permission to move forward.

3 weeks ago | civicmedia.us | Lucas Hunt |James Kelly |Jo Ann Krulatz |Chali Pittman

MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of states won a court order that blocks the Trump Administration from eliminating Wisconsin programs that provide social services. A Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) news release details that the administration is ordered to restore programs and members of AmeriCorps, a national program that aims to address the needs of various communities.

3 weeks ago | waukradio.com | Jimmie Kaska |James Kelly |Jo Ann Krulatz |Lisa Hale

WISCONSIN (Civic Media) – June is officially recognized as Dairy Month in Wisconsin. A number of events, backed by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, are being held across the state this month to celebrate it. For most places, the celebration comes in the form of a June Dairy Breakfast. Several counties rotate the event to different dairy farms in their area, while others hold theirs in fairgrounds or open event spaces.

3 weeks ago | civicmedia.us | Jimmie Kaska |Savanna Tomei |James Kelly |Jo Ann Krulatz

WISCONSIN (Civic Media) –June is officially recognized as Dairy Month in Wisconsin. A number of events, backed by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, are being held across the state this month to celebrate it. For most places, the celebration comes in the form of a June Dairy Breakfast. Several counties rotate the event to different dairy farms in their area, while others hold theirs in fairgrounds or open event spaces.

3 weeks ago | civicmedia.us | Margaret Shreiner |Jimmie Kaska |Savanna Tomei |James Kelly

Multiple Wisconsin health care systems have removed diversity, equity and inclusion language or resources from their websites in the wake of President Donald Trump’s federal ban on funding for DEI programming. The systems include SSM Health, Aurora Health, UW Health and, most recently, Ascension. Froedtert ThedaCare Health has maintained its DEI webpage, though it removed a link to its equal employment opportunity policy in recent months.