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Senator Baldwin Fights Closure of Wisconsin Minority Business Center

4/24/2025

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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is raising her voice against the Trump Administration's abrupt closure of Wisconsin's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center. This vital resource, which has empowered minority-owned businesses by creating jobs and facilitating access to capital, is now at risk. Baldwin is demanding accountability from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who previously assured the agency's support.

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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is raising her voice against the Trump Administration's abrupt closure of Wisconsin's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center. This vital resource, which has empowered minority-owned businesses by creating jobs and facilitating access to capital, is now at risk. Baldwin is demanding accountability from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who previously assured the agency's support.