Molly Beck and Lawrence Andrea:

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is asking President Donald Trump to delay the implementation of a freeze on federal assistance, arguing Wisconsinites “are rightfully alarmed and concerned by this unprecedented decision” and are left scrambling.

Trump’s order freezing federal grants sent shockwaves through Wisconsin government on Tuesday as officials sought to understand how the move could impact agencies and infrastructure projects across the state.

Evers in a letter sent to Trump on Tuesday seeking more guidance about which programs in the state would be affected and pleaded for a delay.

“According to the memo, beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, the Trump Administration will begin indefinitely withholding federal tax dollars from Wisconsin that were already approved bythe U.S. Congress, leaving billions sitting in Washington, D.C. that help kids, families, and businesses in Wisconsin and across America every day,” Evers wrote. “With very few details and specifics available, virtually no time for ample review and consideration, and no direct communication to date, states are left to plan for the worst, and Wisconsinites and millions of Americans who are rightfully alarmed and concerned by this unprecedented decision are left scrambling.”

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Madison’s k-12 budget