Rep. Udell: Statement on food assistance shutdown

MADISON, Wis – On October 21st, Governor Tony Evers announced that, due to federal funding gaps, Wisconsin’s FoodShare program will run out of funding by November. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “FoodShare is 100% federally funded, and

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Opportunity Wisconsin: “Don’t Leave Wisconsinites Out In the Cold Coat Drive” launches Friday to support Wisconsin families in partnership with local businesses

As families struggle with rising costs from tariffs and Republican-backed cuts to energy assistance, healthcare and SNAP, organizers are collecting coats at three locations across the state, press events planned Friday Tomorrow, Opportunity Wisconsin, Family Friendly Wisconsin, Climate Power Wisconsin,

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Rep. Allen: Receives William Steiger Human Services Award

Madison, WI – Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) was recently presented with the William Steiger Human Services Award, given in recognition of a Republican lawmaker for outstanding support of Community Action and low-income families. He was nominated by Megan Mietchen, the

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UW-Green Bay, Fox Valley Technical College: New transfer agreements between FVTC and UW-Green Bay open doors for Criminal Justice and Business students

APPLETON, Wis. —In celebration of National Transfer Student Week, Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) and UW–Green Bay are proud to announce two new transfer pathways that make earning a bachelor’s degree more accessible, affordable and streamlined for students pursuing careers in Criminal Justice and Business. The institutions formalized their partnership with

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Sen. Keyeski: Introduces bills to support & honor Wisconsin’s veterans, including bill to improve veterans’ mental health

Madison – Today, Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) and her Democratic colleagues introduced the “Veterans Promise” bill package. The following three bills were proposed in recognition of the service and sacrifices of veterans and their loved ones: LRB-4617: Establishing Veterans Day as a state holiday, LRB-4716: Establishing a Veterans Mental Health Grant Program,

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Rep. Udell: Statement on food assistance shutdown

MADISON, Wis – On October 21st, Governor Tony Evers announced that, due to federal funding gaps, Wisconsin’s FoodShare program will run out of funding by November. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “FoodShare is 100% federally funded, and it’s our best resource to combat poverty. Due to federal

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Dept. of Health Services: Reminds Wisconsinites to take action against mosquito bites

Continued protection recommended after a horse in Wisconsin tests positive for Eastern equine encephalitis The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to continue to protect themselves against mosquito bites after the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reported a horse in Marathon County tested positive for Eastern equine

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Opportunity Wisconsin: “Don’t Leave Wisconsinites Out In the Cold Coat Drive” launches Friday to support Wisconsin families in partnership with local businesses

As families struggle with rising costs from tariffs and Republican-backed cuts to energy assistance, healthcare and SNAP, organizers are collecting coats at three locations across the state, press events planned Friday Tomorrow, Opportunity Wisconsin, Family Friendly Wisconsin, Climate Power Wisconsin, and local businesses across the state are launching the “Don’t

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WisDems: ICYMI: Former CMS director, physician warn of ‘catastrophic impacts’ if ACA funding Is withheld

“People across our country deserve a health care system that is both affordable and accessible, rather than a health care system that forces them to choose between coverage or affording groceries.” – Former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Director Chiquita Brooks-LaSure MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers urges President Trump and Republicans to end federal government shutdown, protect access to basic necessities for kids, families, and seniors like food and groceries

Hello! Governor Tony Evers here. For more than 20 days now, our federal government has been shut down. And, unfortunately, it doesn’t look like it’s going to end any time soon, folks. Unfortunately, President Trump and Republicans aren’t willing to come to the table to work across the aisle and

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Americans for Prosperity-WI: Schumer and Senate Democrats dysfunction, not Wisconsin, is to blame for FoodShare uncertainty

MADISON, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak today released the following statement responding to Governor Tony Evers’ comments about the federal government shutdown and the potential interruption of FoodShare funding: “While Governor Evers and Senator Baldwin remain part of the problem, Sen. Ron Johnson is demonstrating leadership standing up

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Rep. Allen: Receives William Steiger Human Services Award

Madison, WI – Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) was recently presented with the William Steiger Human Services Award, given in recognition of a Republican lawmaker for outstanding support of Community Action and low-income families. He was nominated by Megan Mietchen, the Executive Director at Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin,

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Sen. Jacque: Bill protecting historic monuments passes committee

Anti-crime legislation one step away from passage MADISON, WI… Criminals who damage and deface historic monuments on public property would face stiffer penalties under legislation (2025 Senate Bill 394) authored by State Senator André Jacque (New Franken) and State Representative William Penterman (Hustisford), which passed the Senate Committee on Judiciary and

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UW-Madison, Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin: Host Remembrance of Lost Species

Event connects global biodiversity loss to human health and Wisconsin-based solutions Madison, WI — December 4, 2025. The UW Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin (PSR WI) will co-host Remembrance of Lost Species, a unique public event exploring the interconnections between biodiversity, human health, and the

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