Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the Trump Administration’s continued efforts aimed at withholding Wisconsin’s federal funds based on a new controversial policy aimed at unilaterally forcing all federal agencies to stop nearly all federal aid.

The White House said plans for a freeze are still in place but a memo which provided guidance on what it means for organizations across the country was rescinded.

A aging UW Oshkosh facility will be getting a well-needed facelift, after a decision by the State of Wisconsin Building Commission. In December, the Republican-led State building Commission, which is chaired by Gov.

More than $17 billion, or 61%, of the federal aid the Wisconsin government receives goes to the state's Department of Health Services. The health department spends most of that amount on Medicaid programs, according to the state Legislature's nonpartisan fiscal bureau.

Wisconsin joined 21 states and the District of Columbia Tuesday in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from cutting off the distribution of budgeted federal funds to states and local governments.

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Some local Republicans say the freeze is a necessary step to keep spending in check, while some Democrats say it could impact health research and programs helping families.

President Donald Trump's order to suspend federal grants and loans could jeopardize billions of dollars in programs locally and statewide.

At the visit, Evers highlighted the legislative priorities shared in his Jan. 22 State of the State address, especially school lunches.

Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order on Jan. 14 to create a statewide Office of Violence Prevention and directed $10 million to its efforts.

According to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Wisconsin received $28.2 billion in federal funding for its most recent budget cycle.

According to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Wisconsin is estimated to receive $28.2 billion in appropriated federal investments over the 2023-25 biennium.