New London community shows up for immigrant neighbors on the cusp of being deported
'These are our community members. And they just got the rug pulled out from under them. I mean, it’s fundamentally wrong.'
Community
With country in free-fall, now is the time to show up
And let’s be clear: this isn’t just happening out there. This is local. This is Wisconsin. These decisions are showing up in our school boards, our town halls, our state legislature, our budget process. The danger is real, and it is here.
Charlotte and Amelia: How Medicaid has helped a family dealing with autism survive
'We would love to give them some skills to allow them to better act in the community. You know, everyone wants to communicate and have their needs met. Everyone wants to be able to, like, go to a movie or go to a birthday party.'
Return to Office policy disrupting lives and impacting veterans' critical services
To Nycol Kohlhagen it all seems so unnecessary given that everything she does can so easily be done at home. She takes her job seriously and she says the people she works with do as well.
Education
Appleton truancy resolution delayed until next month
All voiced their concern about the potential negative impact of punitive measures on students. Several emphasized the need to gather information and carefully craft any future policies. Most argued that the root causes of truancy must be addressed to truly solve the problem.
Former speech pathologist fears impact of loss of Department of Education on special needs kids
Whether it’s funding or ethical and professional guidelines, Clark-Stojke sees what she calls “chaos” if the current attitudes toward the department continues. Not only has Trump cut the workforce in half, he selected as secretary a person without any education qualifications at all.
We are 'codifying discrimination against a class of people'
The Democrats repeatedly expressed concern about the enforcement of these policies and warned against the health dangers trans students face when they are actively discriminated against.
Politics
Charlotte and Amelia: How Medicaid has helped a family dealing with autism survive
'We would love to give them some skills to allow them to better act in the community. You know, everyone wants to communicate and have their needs met. Everyone wants to be able to, like, go to a movie or go to a birthday party.'
Constituents vent anger at 'Cardboard Tony' at De Pere town hall
Congressman Tony Wied was a no-show after being invited to the event. He has yet to hold an in-person town hall.
Business
The Deepest Cut: The looming disaster from the assault on the FDA
With the FDA now woefully understaffed, medical device companies are in limbo with how to proceed on either a new project or a project that is in the end stages but still requires FDA guidance and approval.
