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DOGE cuts to AmeriCorps mean Wisconsin projects lose volunteers

AmeriCorps' National Civilian Community Corps members were discharged on Tuesday. Volunteers were expected to build houses, work as camp counselors and build trails. The program appears to have come under cuts from the Elon Musk-led Department of …

George Clooney makes surprise pick for 2028 Dem presidential nod

Oscar-winner George Clooney is still taking heat for helping to drive President Joe Biden out of the 2024 White House race. But that’s not stopping the Hollywood A-lister from making a bold pick for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. And it’s not …

How gas prices have changed in Wisconsin in the last week

Gas prices have gone up by 13 cents per gallon since this time last month but are still down by nearly 40 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.22, with Mississippi seeing the cheapest state-level prices at $2. …

The Indiana Pacers prepare for Saturday’s NBA Playoff

A Muncie teenager has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting a young Minnesota man in the throat on Feb. 7. The Star Press reports 17-year-old Julius Sanchez is accused of shooting 20-year-old DeJay DayQuan Kidd on the porch of a home on South …

Bill to invite Illinois counties to join Indiana passes

Abdul El-Sayed announces campaign for U.S. Senate seat from Michigan

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed of Ann Arbor has announced his candidacy for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 election. El-Sayed is entering what is expected to be a crowded race, with current Senator Gary Peters stepping down at the end of the current term. …

Report highlights importance of exports for Wisconsin manufacturers, farmers

Wisconsin manufacturers and farmers rely on exports, but a report finds that the value of the goods they sell abroad has fallen over the last decade. And new U.S. tariffs could make it harder for them to reverse that trend, especially in the short term. …

Wisconsin Watch seeks regional editor for northeast Wisconsin

Reading Time: 3 minutes Never miss stories like this one. We cover issues that deserve more attention. Get our free Wednesday newsletter and you’ll always be in the know. Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit newsroom that uses journalism to make the communities of …

Presidential Dementia; Veterans' Medical Debt; A general Strike & The Need For Digital Organizing

Medical specialist DR. NANCY NIPARKO opens GREEP Zoom #220 with a direct quote from Donald Trump and a diagnostic prognosis. Financial organizer JERRY ASHTON tells us his organizing has helped retire $45 billion in medical debt for more than 5 million …

Wisconsin technical college named nation's best community college

A technical college tucked away in a rural corner of Wisconsin was named the top community college in the country. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore won the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, a prestigious honor recognizing it …

All Stick, No Carrot: Ohio’s Reagan Tokes Law Acts as a ‘One-Way Ratchet’ for Prison Time

This article was first published by The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook. In the final month of his two-year …

El-Sayed announces campaign for U.S. Senate seat from Michigan

By Paula Wethington Paula Wethington Web Producer Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the …

'It’s devastating to say...': George Clooney on why he called Biden to quit presidential race against Trump

Oscar-winning actor George Clooney defended his controversial New York Times op-ed last summer calling on former President Joe Biden to exit the 2024 race against Donald Trump. The Hollywood veteran said it was his "civic duty" to speak up. In an …

George Clooney Reveals Favorite For 2028 Democrat Presidential Nomination

Two-time Academy Award winner George Clooney claimed that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was the candidate "levitating above" the rest of the field of potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders during an interview with CNN anchor Jake Tapper that …

Illinois absorption, prosecutors crackdown and local road funding bills head to Indiana governor

Indiana legislation to study the absorption of secessionist Illinois counties heads to Gov. Mike Braun after a successful concurrence vote Thursday, along with measures to examine “noncompliant” prosecutors and expand local funding options for …

We must cement election reforms

Conservative activists are happy and left-wing pundits and lawyers are furious — again. The cause, however, is more surprising than normal. The debate this time revolves not around cultural flashpoints such as wokeness in schools or men competing in women’ …

Fierce Israel critic launches Senate bid in Michigan high-stakes 2026 midterm race

'Common Sense' Department: Bernie Sanders takes his billionaire-bashing tour to Coachella, because nothing says 'down with the rich' like $1,300 tickets and $75 nachos. A former Michigan public health official and Democratic candidate for …

Dan Lloyd to Take Reins of Illinois Wesleyan Swim & Dive Programs

Courtesy: IWU Sports BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Five-time College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Coach of the Year Dan Lloyd has been named the director of the Illinois Wesleyan University men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs, announced by …

SGA Judicial Branch reviews three cases between this year's presidential tickets

The Central Michigan University Student Government Association’s President-elect Akua Acheampong and Vice President-elect Kathryn House were at the center of three judicial hearings during SGA's meeting on April 14.  The newly elected leaders filed …

Alfonso Cahero Honored in Abu Dhabi for $60B Net Worth Milestone: Global Finance Leader Recognized at Investment Forum

Global finance visionary Alfonso Cahero recognized in Abu Dhabi for surpassing $60B net worth, redefining sustainable wealth and ethical capital leadership. ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the …

Appalachian Finance Hub Summit Draws 90 Leaders from Five States to Pittsburgh to Advance Regional Investment Strategy

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly 90 leaders from five Appalachian states gathered in Pittsburgh on April 2, 2025, for the Appalachian Finance Hub Summit, held downtown at the Energy Innovation Center. The …

TrueComp Named Finalist in 2025 HR Tech Awards for Best Talent Intelligence Solution

Accolade honors public sector technology that empowers smarter, more equitable workforce decisions WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrueComp, the leading workforce analytics and compensation planning …

AKTI Celebrates Introduction of Legislation Removing Restrictions on Automatic Knives in Delaware

Proposed bill would bring Delaware in line with 46 other states CODY, WY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) applauds the introduction of bipartisan legislation (S.108) by state …

The 2025 Tax Hiring Outlook

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introducing the 15th annual Tax Hiring Outlook (THO), brought to you by TaxTalent, TaxSearch, and TaxForce. This report is the only tax hiring survey that utilizes the …

Mission Alive to Transform Rural and Small Town Communities

Mission Alive Receives Grant for Rural and Small Town Initiative DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mission Alive is delighted to announce the receipt of a grant in support of our new Rural and Small Town Initiative …

Savannah Resident Appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary in Trump Administration

Former Georgia Labor Official Tapped to Help Lead National Workforce Development Efforts SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lori Frazier Bearden, a resident of Savannah, Ga., has been appointed to serve as the …

Elected Officials and Silicon Valley Nonprofits Hold 'Save Medicaid' Rally to Fight Impending Budget Cuts

Zoe Lofgren, Sam Liccardo and Silicon Valley nonprofits rally to fight for Medicaid SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PRxDigital, Inc. will host a press conference and community rally to oppose impending cuts to …

Truth in Accounting Releases New Video Exposing the True State of U.S. Finances

Hosted by former co-CEO of Progressive Insurance and Truth in Accounting board member, Chuck Chokel CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truth in Accounting (TIA) has released a compelling new video featuring their …

Could Russia support US-Iran negotiations? An indirect opportunity worth exploring.

The following article is one of a two-part series of essays assessing the relative benefits and risks of inviting Russia into ongoing US-Iranian talks. On April 12, the United States and Iran wrapped up their first round of renewed diplomatic talks in …

Two years of war in Sudan and the elusive path to peace

As Sudan’s civil war enters its third year, the humanitarian catastrophe continues to spiral, with more than 12.7 million people displaced and little hope of resolution in sight. Jehanne Henry, MEI Associate Fellow and former Africa Director at Human …

Turkey’s strategic tangle

For months, Turkey’s government has been trying to accomplish three major tasks simultaneously or nearly so in order to solidify its hold on power at home and enhance its influence in the broader region. Its three-pronged approach to fulfilling that goal …

CSI condemns Holy Week massacre of Christians in Nigeria

A team from Christian Solidarity International was on the ground in Nigeria as the killings unfolded ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 13, Palm Sunday, Fulani militias massacred 56 people in a Christian village …

Alona Lebedieva: The Law on Bona Fide Acquirers Is a Crucial Step Toward Legal and Investment Stability

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 12089, which strengthens the protection of the rights of bona fide acquirers of property. In particular, property can no longer be …

MEDITERRANEAN: Fall in recorded crossings in first quarter of 2025 ― Greece redesignates Türkiye as ‘safe third country’ ...

The significant decrease in the number of irregular border crossings into the EU via the Mediterranean routes that was observed in 2024 has continued into the first quarter of 2025. Greece has redesignated Türkiye as a “safe third country” for people …

ECRE Annual General Conference 2025

|Published on: 17th April 2025|Categories: News| The ECRE Annual General Conference (AGC) 2025 will take place 09.00-18.00 on Thursday 5 June 2025 in Warsaw. Participation in the AGC is open to representatives of ECRE member organisations, other …

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: EU deepens police co-operation with Egypt ― Libyan authorities escalate crackdown on humanitarian ...

The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) has signed a working agreement with Egypt. Libyan authorities have suspended the operation of ten humanitarian NGOs after accusing them of facilitating the “resettlement” of people on the …

OP-ED: Germany’s dangerous shift to the right: The new coalition agreement is a blow to refugee protection

By Karl Kopp and Wiebke Judith Germany is facing a watershed moment in refugee policy. The negotiated coalition agreement between the conservative parties (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) signals not only a dramatic tightening of asylum law but …

Montenegrin State Election Commission begins livestreaming its sessions with OSCE support

On 17 April, the State Election Commission of Montenegro (SEC) held its first livestreamed session using video equipment provided by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro. By introducing livestreamed sessions, SEC has addressed a recommendation from the OSCE …

Sec’y of State Marco Rubio Admits State Dept. Part of Censorship Industrial Complex, as NCLA Alleged

Washington, DC, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced in an op-ed published in The Federalist that the State Department was complicit in censoring American citizens. In an effort to prevent that despicable …