U.S. Rep. Wied: Brown introduce legislation to bar new SNAP fees

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit new fees on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Balance Transfer (EBT) retail transactions. The Ensuring Fee-Free Benefits Transactions Act (EBT Act), co-led by Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), protects small

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Dan O’Donnell: Demographics is Wisconsin’s destiny

Lost in the fierce debate over the future of Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Brian Schimming amid a decade-long losing streak is an even more uncomfortable reality than an incompetent GOP: A steadily changing electorate that is turning the state bluer with each passing election.

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Microsoft opens AI Co-Innovation Lab at UWM

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Forward Literacy: Statement on WI Supreme Court literacy funding decision

Forward Literacy is pleased that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has brought clarity to the literacy funding matter, allowing us to move forward in providing Wisconsin’s children with the essential tools they need to learn to read. As a strong supporter of this legislative package, Forward Literacy anticipates its successful implementation.

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Badger youth camp connects children of Wisconsin guardsmen

CONTACT: Leslie Westmont | ng.wi.wiarng.mbx.wi-pao@army.mil | 608-242-3051To view html content with hi-res photos, copy and paste the following link in your browser: https://wi.ng.mil/News/View/Article/4227601/  by Paul Gorman WAUTOMA, Wisc. – More than 100 children of Wisconsin military members gathered at Camp Lakota June 19-22 for the Wisconsin National Guard’s Badger Youth … Please log

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U.S. Rep. Wied: Brown introduce legislation to bar new SNAP fees

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit new fees on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Balance Transfer (EBT) retail transactions. The Ensuring Fee-Free Benefits Transactions Act (EBT Act), co-led by Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), protects small and independent retailers from being penalized for serving SNAP customer…

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

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the “incidental taking” of a rare turtle, which may result from the Camp Nine Road Bridge Project in Oneida County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or

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Wisconsin Personal Services Association: The need for a Medicaid Personal Care Rate increase and nurse supervisory visit increase

To: Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein and Representative Mark Born and Committee Members From: Melissa Smart, President, Wisconsin Personal Services Association; msmart@smartchoicewi.com Date: June 18, 2025 On behalf of the Wisconsin Personal Services Association (WPSA), the statewide association of personal care provider agencies, I am writing to ask

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Dan O’Donnell: Demographics is Wisconsin’s destiny

Lost in the fierce debate over the future of Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Brian Schimming amid a decade-long losing streak is an even more uncomfortable reality than an incompetent GOP: A steadily changing electorate that is turning the state bluer with each passing election.

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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: New report shows strength of Wisconsin manufacturing

MADISON – Wisconsin manufacturers are increasingly participating in international trade and engaging with foreign investors and employers, according to the Wisconsin Manufacturing Trade and Foreign Investment Report commissioned by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) in partnership with the Midwest Manufacturing Association. Role of Manufacturing in Wisconsin’s Economy Manufacturing … Please log

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Microsoft opens AI Co-Innovation Lab at UWM

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