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Deal To Reopen Government Falters Over Democrats’ Distrust Of Trump

Democratic support for a potential deal to reopen the government has crumbled because of deep mistrust among Senate Democrats over whether they can trust President Trump to act in good faith to extend health insurance subsidies or to stop firing federal workers.

Senate Democrats on Thursday rejected an emerging proposal to reopen the government that would have linked a stopgap funding bill known as a continuing resolution to three full-year appropriations bills funding military construction, veterans’ affairs, the Department of Agriculture and the legislative branch.

Judge Orders Trump Administration To Fully Fund SNAP Benefits For November By Today

A Rhode Island judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to provide full federal food benefits to states by Friday and admonished the government for what he said is its defiance of an earlier order.

U.S. District Judge John McConnell told Justice Department lawyers that it is "simply unacceptable" to wait any longer before providing the full payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and instead said the administration should act swiftly.

Tesla Says Shareholders Approve Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Plan With Over 75% Voting In Favor

Tesla shareholders approved CEO Elon Musk’s historic pay package at the company’s annual shareholders meeting in Austin, Texas.

The company said the proposal received 75% support among voting shares. Tesla introduced the pay package in September.

Farmers' Almanac Announces Final Publication After 208-Year Run

After more than two centuries in print, the Farmers’ Almanac will end its run with its 2026 edition.

Known for long-term weather predictions, moon phases, fishing and gardening guides and folk wisdom, the publication expressed pride in its 208-year legacy.

Goodbye, Google Assistant: Gemini Is Starting To Roll Out To Android Auto

During an earnings call in April, Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed that Gemini would replace Google Assistant in vehicles that connect to phones later in the year.

Since then, Android Auto users have been eagerly waiting for the upgrade. After all of the months of waiting, Gemini is finally starting to roll out for some Android Auto users.

Monday Count Legislation On Hold, Republicans “Not Fully There” Yet

Wisconsin lawmakers will not be voting on the Monday count legislation this fall.

Rep. Scott Krug, R-Rome, who is driving the plan to count absentee ballots the Monday before Election Day told a hearing at the Capitol he still doesn’t have enough support to get the proposal through the State Senate.

“I'm not going to introduce a bill that my caucus doesn't fully support,” Krug said. “I don't think my caucus is fully there. It's my job to get my caucus there. I have failed in that part so far.”

Lawmakers Unanimously Approve Audit Of DPI Policies On Revoking, Suspending Teacher Licenses

A legislative committee unanimously approved an audit of the Department of Public Instruction’s policies on the revocation and suspension of education officials’ licenses.

The proposed audit was prompted by a media report finding DPI had investigated more than 200 teachers, aides, substitutes and administrators between 2018 and 2023 following accusations of sexual misconduct or grooming behaviors.

Bill To Make English The State Language And Allow AI Translations In Court Passes Wisconsin Assembly

A bill to make English the official language in Wisconsin is now another step closer to becoming law on Thursday after advancing in the assembly.

However, some of the language in the bill might be surprising in what it would do for those who can’t speak English.

When people who can’t speak English show up for a court hearing, the state is required to provide an interpreter.

Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates Gather For Forum At Monona Terrace

Six Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates gathered at Monona Terrace this week to discuss their plans for the state's future.

The forum featured five Democrats and one Republican, focusing on the economy, infrastructure, and the environment.

A key topic was the rise of artificial intelligence and the expansion of data centers in Wisconsin. Some see AI investment as an opportunity for growth, while others worry about environmental and energy impacts.

As ACA Enrollment Opens, Wisconsinites Experience Sticker Shock

Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites are seeing higher ACA premiums, but the exact amount of those increase depends on a number of factors — like where they live, how much money they make and what level of coverage they select.

An analysis from the KFF finds that, for the average 40-year-old in Wisconsin, that monthly premium is set to rise from $495 to $611 for the second-lowest cost silver plan — an increase of 23 percent.

Those jumps are even steeper for some groups. A Dane County family of four with $130,000 in income, for instance, could see their monthly silver plan premium more than double from $1,026 to $2,073, according to Wisconsin’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. For a 60-year-old couple in Eau Claire County making $85,658, those monthly premiums would rise more than 600 percent from $396 to $3,103, according to the OCI.