federal funding

In Glendale Saturday, constituents of U.S. Senator Ron Johnson held an "empty chair" town hall, sharing their concerns about the direction of the federal government and its impact on Americans.

Federal funding cuts by the Trump administration have already begun affecting food banks in the U.S., including in Wisconsin. Hunger Task Force explains how this will impact local food banks.

Although Milwaukee's request for extra staff from the CDC was initially approved, layoffs this month completely shuttered the federal agency's lead prevention unit.

Advocates say Milwaukee could lose over $1 million in federal funding for HIV testing, prevention and treatment if the proposed cuts CDC's Division of HIV happen.