Benefits will be available August 9 and August 23 The public health emergency declared by Governor Tony Evers on July 30 enables the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to once again provide additional FoodShare benefits to eligible households. These benefits will help those Wisconsin families with the costs of food for July and August. Under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Wisconsin is able to provide FoodShare recipients with the maximum monthly benefit amount that is based on the number of people in their household. The USDA Food and Nutrition Service allows emergency benefits to be provided to states with declared

DWD’s Employment and Training staff adapt to changing environment to continue support of Wisconsin workers and employers during the global pandemic. MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Division of Employment and Training transitioned to a virtual service delivery model soon after the Safer at Home Order went into effect to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Employment and Training staff continue to provide services to help Wisconsinites get back to work quickly by connecting them to open positions, community services, and other workforce training programs. “Our staff have risen to the challenge and are meeting the needs of our

Yesterday Ashley Biden, the daughter of Jill and Joe Biden, hosted a Wisconsin Women for Biden organizing event. Biden discussed Vice President Biden’s newly released Women’s Agenda and what’s at stake for women in Wisconsin this November. Biden was joined by State Representative Shelia Stubbs, Madison Common Council Alder Arvina Martin, Progress Center for Black Women Founder Sabrina Madison, and UW-Madison College Democrats President Rianna Mukherjee. “I’m here today because I adore my father, but I also deeply believe he has the character and the vision to lead this country,” said Ashley Biden. “When I say I’m ready for a Biden presidency, it’s not just because

(WISCONSIN) — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Philip Shulman released the following statement in response to the new BLS numbers: “Wisconsinites are still suffering because of Donald Trump’s failed response to the COVID-19 pandemic. His failure to stand up to the Chinese government, refusal to accept  the guidance of public health experts, and inability to implement a national testing and tracing program have millions across the country wondering how they’ll pay their rent, put food on their table, or what it could mean for their families if they get sick with this deadly virus. The only way we can rebound