The latest cuts from President Trump and Elon Musk affect more than 400 community volunteers in Wisconsin.
They are part of nationwide cuts to AmeriCorps, a program that for more than 30 years has allowed more than 1 million Americans to participate in community service with nonprofit groups, ranging from conservation to health care, from homelessness to helping youth in crisis.
In many instances, Trump and Musk have claimed the programs they are cutting are engaged in waste, fraud, and abuse or specialize in diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that they oppose.
State Rep. Jodi Emerson, an Eau Claire Democrat, said no one can figure out what would prompt a president to make cuts that impact Beaver Creek Reserve, Western Dairyland, Girl Scouts, and other service and education projects.
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