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Surge in demand at Wisconsin food banks as SNAP funding poised to run out on Nov. 1 ‘Empty cupboards and stomachs are not abstract outcomes,' Gov. Tony Evers said in a letter to the Department of Agriculture.

Food banks across Wisconsin are struggling to meet increasing need...

The winner of our recipe contest was the Aunt Patty's Lobster Bisque! Check out the recipe here:

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Trump administration lays off staff of HHS Office of Population Affairs ‘People will lose access to the quality, subsidized care that they rely on from the providers that they trust,' said a former Biden administration employee.

All but one of its 50 or so employees had lost access to their work email accounts...

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Republican senators ask HHS and FDA to suspend distribution of abortion drug 'The ultimate goal is to ban abortion everywhere, for everyone, and for every reason,' said the National Women's Law Center's Katie O'Connor.

Anti-abortion activists and lawmakers have continued efforts to restrict access to abortion by demanding to stop distribution of the abortion drug mifepristone and suspend the approval of any new generic versions...

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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin halting abortion care after Medicaid funding cuts The pause by Planned Parenthood leaves the state with just two clinics that provide abortions, both of which are in Milwaukee.

Just three of Wisconsin’s 24 Planned Parenthood clinics (Madison, Milwaukee, and Sheboygan) were providing abortions until the pause.

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Trump, GOP Congress reject Democratic plan to avert shutdown and 20% health premium hikes Because Congress missed its budget deadlines, the federal government partially shut down on Oct. 1.

The federal government partially shut down on Oct. 1 after the GOP-led Congress and President Donald Trump failed to adopt any of the 12 annual appropriations bills or pass a stopgap bill by the deadline.

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Working on the farm! Dane County Emergency Management supported the Village of Brooklyn last week, as the Luke Bryan Farm Tour made its return to Dane County. Our team filled planning, operational, and communication roles, along with the help of partners from multiple agencies.

We hope our friends in Virginia especially are paying close attention to this race...

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Despite Trump’s delay of broadband funding, work to improve access in Wisconsin continues The funding has helped communities, largely rural ones, provide internet access to residents and businesses.

“As you get into more rural areas where, instead of 100 houses in a mile you have 10 houses in a mile, the cost is the same, but the revenue is different,” Dunbar said. “So that’s where the service providers are looking for us to help them there, and that’s where those grants become important.”

25 years after its approval, the abortion drug Mifepristone is still under attack ‘How many women have to die or suffer severe bodily injury because they couldn’t access the care they needed?’ Texas state Rep. Donna Howard said.

Mifepristone is approved for abortion through 10 weeks’ gestation, and the safety of the drug is well-established, with rare complications.

But even after a quarter-century of use, mifepristone remains under attack through legal challenges, regulatory threats, misinformation, and restrictions...

Wisconsin’s Best Fall Recipes Share your favorite recipes with us! The top 3 recipes will be featured in our recipes section and may also be featured in print.

Share your favorite recipes with us! The top 3 recipes will be featured in our recipes section and may also be featured in print:

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Grants that help Wisconsin communities fund infrastructure and housing projects are at risk of being cut by President Donald Trump, and state and local leaders warn the cuts will hurt communities across the state, especially rural ones.

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Here’s everything you need to know about Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court election The race is wide open after conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley announced she won’t be running for reelection.

In April, Wisconsinites will choose a replacement for retiring state Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley:

Happy Labor Day!

Today, we celebrate the hard work and resilience of America’s workforce. What began in the late 19th century as a movement to recognize the contributions of working people has grown into a national holiday honoring all who keep our communities and economy moving forward.

Trump tariffs: End of de minimis exemption to cause changes for online shoppers Some countries are now suspending the shipment of small items to the US, citing lack of clarity in regulations.

Trump scheduled the de minimis exemption to tariffs for packages valued under $800 to end Aug. 29. Under the exemption, small packages were allowed to enter the United States duty-free...

Meet Milwaukee’s new abortion clinic — and its determined medical director Dr. A says she feels like she's changing lives as she and clinic staff accept any patient, regardless of their ability to pay or their immigration status.

The health care center, which is actually called the Care For All Community Clinic, provides both surgical and medication abortions, as well as miscarriage care, to anyone with a uterus — regardless of their ability to pay or their immigration status.

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Wisconsin ER doctor: Everyone will ‘be paying the price’ of Medicaid cuts Federal cuts to health care funding will make an already struggling system even worse for patients, said Dr. Chris Ford.

Health care officials in Wisconsin say the new legislation will make an already struggling system worse for patients and communities...

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Supreme Court green-lights Trump’s firing of Education Department workers 'When the Executive publicly announces its intent to break the law, and then executes on that promise, it is the Judiciary’s duty to check that lawlessness, not expedite it,’ Justice Sonia Sotomayor…

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration may move forward with mass layoffs at the Department of Education without congressional authorization.

As costs rise, Wisconsin teachers and families pay the price on back-to-school supplies The inflation, tariffs and lagging school funding in Wisconsin are causing parents and educators to take more caution when back-to-school shopping this year.

Wisconsin school districts are struggling with funding, and supply prices have steadily increased.

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Telehealth medicine is dramatically changing the abortion landscape A recent study found that telehealth has increased access to abortion in states where it is restricted or banned.

In the three years since the United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization reversed Roe v. Wade and gave the power to states to decide abortion laws, patients have increasingly turned to telehealth medicine for abortion care:

Who will get your vote?

Here’s everyone who’s running for Wisconsin governor so far There are still 15 months until the election for Wisconsin’s next governor, but several candidates have already joined the race.

Over the next 15 months, candidates will crisscross Wisconsin trying to win voters’ support in their bid for governor next November, and several candidates have already thrown their hat in the ring:

Dane County Park Commission to hold hybrid public hearing on 2026 park fees The Dane County Park Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing next week Wednesday to review proposed park fees for 2026.

The Dane County Park Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing next week Wednesday to review proposed park fees for 2026.

VA proposes ban on abortion services for veterans, including in cases of rape and incest ‘It's a huge slap in the face to everything that they have done,’ said Jackii Wang, senior legislative analyst at the National Women's Law Center.

VA proposes ban on abortion services for veterans, including in cases of rape and incest. Public comment on the proposed rule will be accepted until Sept. 3.

Whether you want to get lost in a quaint small town straight out of a Hallmark movie or in an intricate corn maze, here is the ultimate guide to enjoying fall in Wisconsin...

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While tourists visit Door County for many reasons, from its rocky shores and lighthouses to its picturesque towns and wineries, the county’s rich cherry industry is just, well, the cherry on top.🍒

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The food looks amazing!

Dangerous air quality levels hit Wisconsin as Canadian wildfire smoke moves south. https://tinyurl.com/3ff5k7dx 

It's finally here, folks! 

I just kicked off the 174th Wisconsin State Fair! Who's going? 🙋‍♂️