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And now, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was the executive producer of 60 Minutes.

We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.

Ron Johnson suggests more congressional hearings into 9/11, spreads conspiracy theory In an interview with conservative commentator Benny Johnson, the senator said he knew both would be considered conspiracy theorists.

Wisconsin proud electing Justice Susan Crawford. Now we need to recall the dumbest senator in congress.

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Photo of Senator Chris Van Hollen with Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.

CBP says latest tariffs have generated $500 million, well below Trump's estimate Trump has repeatedly said the United States is taking in $2 billion per day from tariffs.

#econsky

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The House Speaker’s Eyeing Big Cuts to Medicaid. In His Louisiana District, It’s a Lifeline. - KFF Health News The GOP-controlled Congress is weighing cuts to Medicaid, the government health program that covers millions of Americans — including nearly 40% of Louisianans represented in the House by Speaker Mike...

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Milwaukee and all of Wisconsin came out in force following our kick ass election of Justice Susan Crawford and Superintendent Jill Udderly.

Let a hundred Wisconsins bloom.

All The Federal Lawsuits Related to Trump Admin Executive Orders We put them all in one place.

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Five Things Dems Must Do to Fight Trump Now The party is not helpless. In fact, Democrats have some effective tools at their disposal.

Five Things Dems Must Do to Fight Trump Now
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How To Control Garden Pests While Supporting Pollinators Learn how to set your garden up for success with integrated pest and pollinator management (IPPM)!

Set up your garden for success with integrated pest & pollinator management (IPPM)! Don’t worry—that just means strategies to help your garden work hand in hand with your local wildlife. We’ve put together an easy walkthrough of gardening tips for you to try this spring ⤵️
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I’m a super fan!

Uhhh, hi! It's me, Bookshop.org, a place to buy books online where every purchase financially supports indie bookstores instead of some billionaire.

“The EPA’s System for Judging Pesticide Risks to Pollinators has a Serious Flaw. It Is Time to Fix It.”

Pesticides are a major reason so many native bees, butterflies, & other pollinators are in serious trouble. So why does the EPA only consider risks to honey bees when approving pesticides for sale?
@earthjustice.bsky.social & Xerces are calling on the EPA to fix this flaw🔗 xerces.org/press/pollin...

YouTube video by Xerces Society What is the big news about monarch butterflies?

Maya Higa (wildlife conservationist and executive director of @alveussanctuary.bsky.social) is here to explain the big news about monarch butterflies & the Endangered Species Act! 🦋

More questions? We've put together a full FAQ as well! 🔗 xerces.org/blog/monarch...

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Vocal gulls this AM from the MKE river.

Smart cat! Prefers the real deal 🔥

The first critical election of the new Trump era is just 132 days from now: Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court race. 🧵

Milwaukee cats preparing for our first snow fall of the season.

The endangered Karner Blue butterfly, Lycaeides Melissa samuelis, measures only 2 cm and is dependant on lupine as a host plant.

Why broad-based import tariffs can hurt exports and manufacturing jobs Across-the-board tariff hikes can inhibit long-term competitiveness because manufacturers rely on imported inputs and contribute disproportionately to overall exports and manufacturing job growth

This excellent piece by Fariha Kamal shows why broad-based import tariffs can backfire: 84% of US exports and 91% of US imports are handled by firms that both export AND import goods. These companies are deeply integrated into global supply chains. 1/

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Proudly supporting science! New member of @hps-aaas.bsky.social American Association for the Advancement of Science 💙

Just joined too! Welcome all butterflies

Absolutely!

My first post had to be our cat! Maxie is the ever vigilante art studio assistant and critic 😉