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How Wisconsin Watch is covering federal upheaval [1]

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Date: 2025-02-26 13:00:00+00:00

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Frozen funding, shuttered agencies, mass firings and a billionaire commandeering sensitive personal data.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the firehose of news stories documenting Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, I don’t blame you. I feel the same way, even though it’s my job to stay plugged in.

Whether you love or loathe the sweeping change in Washington, this much is clear: It will deeply affect the lives of Wisconsin residents. For many people, that’s already begun — whether they rely on a canceled contract, lost their federal job or face a service disruption.

The sheer volume of consequential storylines worth exploring could paralyze journalists, tempting them to spend more time reacting to officials than listening to the public’s information needs.

As Wisconsin Watch considers how best to keep communities connected and informed, we’re trying to stick to our strengths. Among them:

As we forge ahead into an unpredictable future, we hope to hear from you. Please keep sending us your tips, questions and feedback. We’ll do our best to respond to the moment.

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