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January 31, 2025

Trump Ripple Effects in Madison, Next Chapter For Labor Temple, and CARES Grows

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Trump Ripple Effects in Madison, Next Chapter For Labor Temple, and CARES Grows

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It’s time to close the books on January and round up another week of news. This week, City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin explains how a federal funding freeze could cause adverse ripple effects throughout Madison. Madison Minutes newsletter editor Rob Thomas has the latest on the Madison Labor Temple’s search for a buyer. And executive producer Hayley Sperling talks about the expansion of the CARES team to Sun Prairie. Plus, did you see the flying space trash?

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