http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/high-voltage-lines-farms-s450.jpgGovernor’s emergency order prohibits price gouging statewide as FoodShare benefits lapse, requires state agencies to respond and suspend any administrative rules hindering or delaying the state’s response.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/grocery-store-checkout-s454.jpgCourts agree Trump should have taken action sooner to prevent food assistance (SNAP) from lapsing for millions of Americans, including 700,000 Wisconsinites. But will Trump follow court orders?
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/dairy-farmer-male-s449.jpgGovernor urges Congressional delegation to reauthorize federal Farm Bill to support Wisconsin farmers, producers, and essential food assistance programs.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/affordable-care-act-02-s450.jpgPeople face sticker shock on out-of-pocket costs with many seeing premiums double, some seniors seeing increases of over $30,000 per year, if Republicans allow enhanced Obamacare supports to expire.
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Governor’s request comes as Wisconsin Emergency Management and FEMA joint preliminary damage assessment determines more than $33 million in damages.
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Dane County Parks has secured funding through Ascendium to expand the Parks Youth Volunteers for Conservation Program into a Career Pathways Program for teens and young adults.
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Wisconsin’s Driver Education Grant Program received $12 million in continued funding as part of 2025-27 Biennial Budget signed by the governor.
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$8.7 Million in first round payments support over 3,000 child care providers statewide, the care of over 126,000 kids, help retain over 25,000 childcare staff.
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The Common Council voted Tuesday night to accept continued AmeriCorps funding for the Conservation Corps, ensuring the nationally recognized program will operate through August 2026 despite complications with federal allocations.
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Funds support care of over 126,000 Wisconsin kids and retain 25,000 childcare staff says Governor.
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