Southeastern Wisconsin is stepping into a new era of rail travel. The MARK Rail project, which stands for Milwaukee Area-Racine-Kenosha Passenger Rail, is a fresh take on connecting these cities to Chicago. This isn't just a simple update of an old idea. It's a complete overhaul, focusing on speed a
Wall Street had a week of ups and downs. After a rough November, the market bounced back, but not as strongly as the week before. Investors are hopeful that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again, which is a big deal for the economy. There's a lot of talk about jobs. Some reports say com
In a recent surge of immigration enforcement in Washington, D. C. , a surprising fact emerged: most of those arrested had no criminal history. This crackdown, initiated under the guise of tackling violent crime, ended up targeting many individuals who posed no threat to public safety. The operation
Special education has been a bipartisan priority since 1975. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was a big deal. It meant that kids with disabilities would get the support they need. But now, there's talk about cutting funds. That's a problem. Kids with disabilities need proper e
The U. S. Treasury is making big changes. They want to stop some federal benefits for people who are not citizens. This move is happening because of orders from President Donald Trump. The goal is to make sure only U. S. citizens get these benefits. The Treasury plans to issue new rules. These rule
California has set up a digital platform for people to share videos, pictures, and other proof of possible misconduct by federal immigration officers. This move comes as part of a broader response to the Trump administration's tough stance on immigration. In recent times, immigration agents have be
In November, the U. S. job market took a hit. Private companies let go of 32, 000 workers, and small businesses felt the pinch the most. This wasn't good news, and it was worse than experts thought it would be. Just a month before, in October, there was a small gain of 47, 000 jobs. But November's n
Kevin Hassett is likely to take over as the next Federal Reserve Chairman. This is what prediction markets and President Trump's recent comments suggest. Hassett, currently the National Economic Council director, has been a favorite for this role for months. He's been vocal about lowering interest r
A science teacher at Lowell High School is making waves. She's not just teaching students about nature; she's getting them to roll up their sleeves and help protect it. Right now, her students are caring for baby turtles from local forests. Once they're big enough, the students will set them free. T
In Minneapolis, local leaders are making it clear: they've got the backs of their Somali neighbors. Mayor Jacob Frey says he hasn't heard about any upcoming immigration raids targeting the Somali community, but either way, his city will stand with them. He's made it clear that local police won't be
