Gov. Evers: Signs key bill to support state’s food assistance program, prevent Wisconsin taxpayers from paying over $200 million a year in potential penalty fees to Trump Administration

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill (AB) 180, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 116, to support the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, which provides food assistance to over 700,000 Wisconsinites, including 270,000 kids. The bill, which Gov. Evers and the Evers

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Bill Kaplan: Iran War, guns vs. butter

Trump and congressional Republicans said there was no money for the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits. But the money spent and requested for the costly and senseless Iran War would do so, guns vs. butter.

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Portrait of Dave Zweifel

Dave Zweifel: Big banks are raking in dough at your expense

As soon as the Trump entourage took over, the first target was the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency created by the Dodd-Frank legislation to protect consumers from usurious interest rates, unconscionable checking account and overdraft fees, and give the government the ability to investigate corporate wrongdoing.

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Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention: Award $15 million to organizations across Wisconsin to reduce crime, prevent violence, and keep kids, families, and communities safe 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention today announced that nearly $15 million in grants will be awarded to school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, local governments, and more that serve 60 counties across the state to help

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Protect Our Care: On the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to call on Congress to reverse GOP health care cuts 

Protect Our Care’s March Madness Campaign is Amplifying How the ACA is Under Attack WISCONSIN – Today, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez and Wisconsinites impacted by the GOP War on Health Care joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to mark the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and hold Republicans accountable

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Myer campaign: Brayden Myer unveils bold plan for election integrity reform

WI – Brayden Myer, an America First Republican candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, has announced a bold, common sense plan for election integrity reform, ending bureaucratic control and returning power to the people. “For too long, Wisconsin’s elections have been controlled by unaccountable bureaucrats,” says Myer. “Voters deserve a

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Gov. Evers: Signs key bill to support state’s food assistance program, prevent Wisconsin taxpayers from paying over $200 million a year in potential penalty fees to Trump Administration

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill (AB) 180, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 116, to support the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, which provides food assistance to over 700,000 Wisconsinites, including 270,000 kids. The bill, which Gov. Evers and the Evers Administration have spent months urging Republican lawmakers to pass, is

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This image depicts inside the U.S. Capitol building. The ornate ceiling of the dome is shown, with a silhouette of a statue in the lower left portion of the image frame.

Bill Kaplan: Iran War, guns vs. butter

Trump and congressional Republicans said there was no money for the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits. But the money spent and requested for the costly and senseless Iran War would do so, guns vs. butter.

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Portrait of Dave Zweifel

Dave Zweifel: Big banks are raking in dough at your expense

As soon as the Trump entourage took over, the first target was the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency created by the Dodd-Frank legislation to protect consumers from usurious interest rates, unconscionable checking account and overdraft fees, and give the government the ability to investigate corporate wrongdoing.

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WisDems: On 16th Affordable Care Act anniversary, WisDems chair calls out Wisconsin GOP for crushing health care in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Today marks the 16th anniversary of passage of the Affordable Care Act, a Democrat-led effort to provide healthcare to millions of Americans, which over 313,000 Wisconsinites rely on to afford essential care. In response to the anniversary of the passage of this historic legislation, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement:

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Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention: Award $15 million to organizations across Wisconsin to reduce crime, prevent violence, and keep kids, families, and communities safe 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention today announced that nearly $15 million in grants will be awarded to school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, local governments, and more that serve 60 counties across the state to help crack down on crime, prevent violence, including intimate partner and gun

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Iowa County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Cox Hollow Retaining Wall Repair Project in Iowa County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals

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MATC: Community job fair, April 8, features 50+ employers

MADISON, WIS.-   Madison College’s Community Job Fair on April 8 at the Goodman South Campus will connect job seekers with more than 50 local and regional employers across a variety of industries. The free event is from 4-8 p.m. at the Madison College Goodman South campus, 2429 Perry St. The job

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WPF report explores changes to federal housing tax credits, other policies

Recent federal changes have expanded housing tax credit programs that drive low-income rental developments in Milwaukee, but rising costs are holding back affordable housing growth in Wisconsin’s largest city.  That’s one conclusion from the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s latest report, which explores the impact of shifting federal housing policy on Milwaukee

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