Rep. Moses: Wisconsin SNAP reform signed into law

Madison…Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) author of Assembly Bill 180, now Wisconsin Act 116, released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers signed the bill into law today. “Today, Wisconsin took an important step toward restoring the original purpose of Foodshare

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Announces $115.2 million in eight states to capitalize on timber production and protect our communities from devastating wildfires

(Stevens Point, Wis. March 23, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator J.R. Claeys announced $115.2 million across eight states through the Timber Production and Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP), to ensure sawmills and other wood processing facilities have

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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

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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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Rep. Moses: Wisconsin SNAP reform signed into law

Madison…Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) author of Assembly Bill 180, now Wisconsin Act 116, released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers signed the bill into law today. “Today, Wisconsin took an important step toward restoring the original purpose of Foodshare and protecting taxpayers from major new federal costs. I authored

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Universities of Wisconsin, UW Credit Union: Launch free short-form online learning series on Artificial Intelligence

AI Skills Access Passport, or ASAP, introduces generative AI fundamentals and statewide learning opportunities MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin and UW Credit Union today announced the launch of a new free short-form online video series designed to introduce Wisconsinites to the basics of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). The free series,

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NFIB Wisconsin: Evers’ veto of Red Tape Reset hurts small businesses

Legislation would have cut burdensome red tape in overregulated state. MADISON WI (March 23, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, expressed deep disappointment in response to Governor Evers’ veto of the “Red Tape Reset” Package. “States with fewer regulations experience faster economic growth, higher

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State Senate Democratic Committee: Democratic legislators hold press conference on referendum votes across Wisconsin

MADISON, WI – Today, Democratic Leader State Senator Dianne Hesselbein, Senator Brad Pfaff, and Representative Jenna Jacobson held a press conference to highlight how Senate Republicans are driving up property taxes for hardworking Wisconsin families by starving schools of much-needed state funding. In the upcoming spring election, 72 school districts are being forced

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Announces $115.2 million in eight states to capitalize on timber production and protect our communities from devastating wildfires

(Stevens Point, Wis. March 23, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator J.R. Claeys announced $115.2 million across eight states through the Timber Production and Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP), to ensure sawmills and other wood processing facilities have the necessary funding to establish, reopen, expand, or improve their

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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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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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Common Cause Wisconsin: Voting rights group to provide nonpartisan hotline  

As absentee mail voting and in-person absentee voting begins the April general election, Common Cause is reminding voters to seek help using 866-OUR-VOTE. The nonpartisan hotline is for individual voters to ask questions and get more information about their voting options. In person absentee voting begins Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Voters should check with their municipal clerks

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