Since the early 20th century, Wisconsin proudly claims the identity of America’s Dairyland while the state emerged as the nation’s leading producer of dairy products. Today, that reality is at risk as farmers struggle to …
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Expanding ICE facility in Milwaukee raises community concern
Construction of a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility began on the north side of Milwaukee, according to Fox 6 Milwaukee…Milwaukee is home to the largest population of immigrants in Wisconsin, and many are a part …
Opinion: Thanksgiving 2025 means gratitude and seeing the humanity of the people who keep Racine running
Here’s what gets lost: Racine’s undocumented residents aren’t an abstract policy problem. They’re part of this city’s foundation — economically, culturally, and historically. And if we’re going to talk about immigration honestly, we also need …
Undocumented immigrants would be ineligible for almost all publicly funded health care under new bill
A Republican-backed bill that would ban nearly all Wisconsin public funding for health care for undocumented immigrants has now passed both houses of the Legislature and is headed to Gov. Tony Evers…Under current law, undocumented …
Shutdown stress impacts TSA, air traffic control workers at Dane County Airport
Since the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1, many federal workers across the country have been working without pay, according to Partnership for Public Service…Some employees have received resources and support for basic necessities, but …
4 years on from the John Deere strike: How have labor relations changed?
Thousands of workers took to the picket lines on Oct. 14, 2021, as the 34-day strike began. Today, what pieces of its legacy remain, and what’s different? News Channel 8 speaks with Dr. Michael Childers… …
CVTC’s Safety Day to unveil new Safety Training Center
EAU CLAIRE – Chippewa Valley Technical College is set to host Safety Day – a hands-on conference where participants will learn about a wide range of safety and health-related topics from local experts. The College …
League of Women Voters discusses Dane County immigration issues
The League of Women Voters Of Dane County (LWVDCO) held a public forum Tuesday to address Dane County immigration issues. Gail Bliss, a League of Women Voters for almost 20 years, moderated the event. The …
Dane County immigrants should prepare for ICE, panelists say
At a community forum in Madison last week, the founding executive director of Voces de la Frontera and other panelists warned residents to prepare for more immigration enforcement as seen elsewhere in the country…Neumann-Ortiz was joined …
For the Record
How are unions faring in Wisconsin and across the U.S.? Professor Michael Childers joins Channel 3000 For the Record to discuss. Watch the video Channel 3000 | For the Record Interviews: Professor Michael Childers