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Elisabeth Montemurro

Wisconsin dairy industry to take big hit under Trump’s deportations

Behind the title of “America’s Dairyland” is a workforce comprised of migrant workers. Experts say without them, the dairy industry could collapse.

Shortly after taking the oath of office for the second time, Donald Trump followed through on a campaign promise to crack down on undocumented immigrants already in the United States and seal the nation’s borders to new migrants through a series of executive actions. But the actions could negatively impact Wisconsin’s economy, particularly its agricultural industry.

Behind the title of “America’s Dairyland” is a workforce comprised of migrant workers.

Governor Tony Evers proposes pathway for citizens to create laws

Under current Wisconsin law, voters don’t have the ability to repeal or place laws on the ballot without legislative approval. Governor Tony Evers announced Monday that he wants to change that by including a pathway for binding referenda and constitutional amendments in his 2025-2027 biennial budget proposal to “enshrine the will of the people.” 

Under current Wisconsin law, voters don’t have the ability to repeal or place laws on the ballot without legislative approval. Governor Tony Evers announced Monday that he wants to change that by including a pathway for binding referenda and constitutional amendments in his 2025-2027 biennial budget proposal to “enshrine the will of the people.”

How Wisconsin’s State Superintendent Plans To Invest In Kids

In the final lead up to the fall election, State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly began rolling out the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) budget proposal for the state’s upcoming biennial budget. The Superintendent’s announcements trickled amidst the backdrop of Donald Trump making campaign pledges to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education - a move that would draw even more attention to the state’s education department. 

Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly announces part of her budget proposal at Kenosha Unified School District.