Wisconsin Health Dept Seeks $70M for New SNAP Costs
February 2, 2026
Wisconsin’s health department urges $70M for SNAP to meet new federal cost mandates and control error rates under 6%.
Wisconsin’s health department urges $70M for SNAP to meet new federal cost mandates and control error rates under 6%.
State grant funding boosts a new child care center at Madison College, helping to address an industry in crisis.
Wisconsin allocates $10M to connect hunger relief with local producers after federal cuts disrupted food programs.
Nearly 30 Wisconsin communities utilize over $159 million in state and federal funds to remove lead pipes and enhance water access.
Pennsylvania State Police discovered three heroin overdose victims in Tyrone on Feb. 19, 2025, highlighting the town’s drug crisis.
The women’s recovery center at Bridge Street Mission in Wausau fills a local gap, aiding women in crisis.
Sluggish December hiring capped a year of weak job gains, frustrating seekers despite low layoffs and unemployment.
Some Wisconsinites urge Congress to renew ACA tax credits as soaring premiums make health insurance unaffordable.
States must decide on social safety net changes and tax policies in response to a major federal law by Trump.
The U.S. reduced recommended vaccines for children, excluding flu and hepatitis. Experts warn of increased disease risk.
The unresolved debate on ACA tax credits in Congress may lead to steep Wisconsin premium hikes, affecting affordability.
Macy Buhler highlights the health risks her child care center employees face, stressing the need for ACA subsidies to provide essential benefits and retain staff.
