federal funding

A program that helps Milwaukee-area teachers make social studies more relevant to students has once again received federal funding. But it comes with the stipulation that it focus on commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

As SNAP cuts and grocery closures worsen Milwaukee’s food insecurity, Nourish MKE expands services and builds coalitions to fight hunger and offer hope.

MKE Roots is a program designed to spark an interest in local history within Milwaukee-area teachers. The Trump administration cut its funding, signaling its desire to focus on commemorating the Declaration of Independence.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin held a roundtable to hear about delays in medical care and fear of additional job loss.

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.

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.