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Trump admin to re-combine two agencies that were split in 2011

Highlights from this edition of Checks and Balances include Trump administration plans to re-combine two agencies that were split in 2011 and a discussion of notable state bills reducing agency power in 2026

Ballotpedia · May 21

Hundreds of protesters swarm governor’s office chanting ‘free the dogs!’ in bid to save 2,000 beagles

Some of the protesters showed off bruises they said were caused by rubber bullets during clashes with police

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Evers signs a law legalizing online sports betting in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill into law that legalizes online sports betting, making it the 33rd state to allow the practice

The Independent UK · Apr 9

Eight arrested in Minneapolis as Trump officials issue threats to protesters

Federal agents use teargas against protesters as homeland security officials tell of ‘largest operation in DHS history’

The Guardian - US · Jan 13

New Wisconsin Law Requires Schools To Notify Parents if Their Children Become Victims of Sexual Misconduct

A new Wisconsin law requires schools to quickly notify parents when students are reported victims of sexual misconduct.

International Business Times · Dec 18, 2025

US agriculture department tells states to ‘undo’ Snap benefits for families in need

Directive comes after supreme court order allowing Trump officials to pause food aid payments amid shutdown

The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2025

Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany announces campaign for governor - Roll Call

Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany will run for governor next year, joining a growing Republican primary to succeed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

Roll Call · Sep 23, 2025

At the Races: Redrawing the majority? - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and new campaign launches.

Roll Call · Jul 24, 2025

Republican Lawmaker Pleaded to His Home State to Protect Against Medicaid Cuts After Voting for Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Rep. Van Orden (R-WI) is taking credit for a $1 billion boost to Wisconsin's Medicaid program—despite voting for the bill that made the funding necessary.

Latin Times · Jul 9, 2025

Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be enacted

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has cleared the way for the state to institute a ban on conversion therapy

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025