As uncertainty surrounds Wisconsin’s SNAP program, also known as FoodShare, some community members are finding ways to support others in their time of need.
Wisconsin’s FoodShare program serves more than 700,000 Wisconsin residents. FoodShare is funded through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. SNAP benefits across the country are at risk during the government shutdown.
After the Trump administration said it planned to to freeze payments to SNAP on Nov. 1, two federal judges on Friday ruled the administration must draw from contingency funds to keep aid flowing during the shutdown.
But those rulings may be appealed and benefits may be delayed.
Here are some things you can do if you live in Milwaukee and want to support anyone who might become impacted by FoodShare delays.
The Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee is in a position to provide resources to those impacted, according to Reno Wright, advocacy director for the nonprofit.
“We do know that November payments are going to be delayed, but that eventually they will have access to those November benefits,” he said.
People can go to HungerTaskForce.org and access the “Get Help” page, and from there they will be able to find the nearest meal site or food pantry to them and their families, Wright said.
In the meantime, he said, FoodShare recipients should ensure their contact information is up to date to receive future updates.
You can also follow the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ FoodShare update page.
The city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee Public Schools and other partners launched a citywide food drive to help residents impacted by the federal shutdown and a pause of FoodShare benefits.
Feeding America of Eastern Wisconsin and Nourish MKE are collaborating with the groups to collect nonperishable food and monetary donations to support Milwaukee food pantries.
Residents can visit the City of Milwaukee’s Food Drive page or Milwaukee County’s Food Assistance page for information on how to donate.
Metcalfe Park Community Bridges has been organizing around food needs and access through advocacy and opening community fridges.
To keep up with or support Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, you can follow the group’s Facebook page.
The Hunger Task Force’s Voices Against Hunger is encouraging people to urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, into helping.
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture has the authority and the resources to prevent an interruption in benefits by using SNAP contingency funds, transferring funds from other departments and issuing clear guidance to state agencies. The tools to make sure families do not go hungry during this holiday season are available, and what is needed now is immediate administrative action and political will,” an email blast from the group stated.
Additionally, groups like the Hunger Task Force and Feeding America are gearing up to help those in need with donation campaigns and new trucks for food delivery.
Wright said the Hunger Task Force’s Voices Against Hunger is a statewide platform where information is sent out to let people know about things that are going on at the state and federal level, including federal nutrition programs like FoodShare.
You can sign up for the group here and support the Voices Against Hunger efforts here.
Shavonda Sisson, founder of the Love on Black Women Mutual Aid fund, took to social media to share concerns and ways to help.
“We are all deeply concerned about the millions of families who will be impacted by the possible delays in SNAP benefits,” she said. “In times like these, community becomes crucial.”
Jonathan Aguilar is a visual journalist at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service who is supported through a partnership between CatchLight Local and Report for America.
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Gov. Tony Evers has declared a state of emergency and a period of "abnormal economic disruption" due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and a potential lapse in FoodShare benefits.
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Once hailed as a maverick genius we could all get behind, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has earned plenty of haters over the last few years as a result of his controversial political stances and affiliations.
Moreover, a new study has just confirmed what we all suspected all along: that those politics have cost Tesla billions of dollars in lost sales revenue.
How Bad Is the Damage?
Tesla US vehicle sales dropped by between 1 million and 1.26 million between October 2022 and April 2025, according to The National Bureau of Economic Research, a group of economists based at Yale University.
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The authors estimate Teslas sales during that period should have been 67-83 percent higher. Some of those disaffected would-be buyers were pushed into the arms of rival carmakers, whose electric and hybrid vehicle sales grew by roughly 17-22 percent as a result, the study claims.
Among the actions that Tesla’s traditionally Democrat-voting customer base found offensive were his donation of $300 million to Republican candidates in the run up to the 2024 presidential election. The move marked a clear political shift that unsettled parts of his core audience.
Further controversy followed when Musk accepted a position with Donald Trump’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and voiced support for far-right political parties abroad, including Germany’s AfD.
Together, these choices reshaped his public image and deepened the divide between his business ventures and their once-loyal fan base.
The study suggests Musk’s behavior and its effect on sales negatively impacted California’s work towards achieving net zero emissions, derailing its plans to meet 2026 targets.
A Partial Rebound?
Even so, the researchers note that public sentiment toward the Tesla CEO had improved since Musk shifted his attention away from Donald Trump and back toward technology, namely robotaxis, self-driving cars and its fledgling robot business.
Tesla’s global sales are still projected to fall by about 10 percent this year, but that hasn’t slowed Musk’s ambitions. He’s now pushing for a $1 trillion pay package, which shareholders are set to vote on next month.
If approved, it would be by far the largest compensation deal ever granted to a corporate executive. Tesla chairman Robyn Denholm has written to shareholders warning that Musk could walk away if the cash doesn’t come through.
Even among high-end electric cars, the Cadillac Celestiq stands apart, an attempt to show how far American luxury can go when price isn’t part of the equation.
Some people doubted whether Cadillac’s all-electric Celestiq could ever justify its staggering price tag. For 2025, it started at around $340,000 before options, which made even luxury rivals look modest.
Yet despite the skepticism, Cadillac has already sold out of its 2025 allocation and is now taking orders for next year.
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For 2026, that figure climbs another 20 percent into the “low $400,000s,” again before you’ve had the chance to select anything bespoke.
Cadillac told Automotive News that the higher price reflects additional standard features, including eight years of connected service. Fair enough, if you’ve paid at least $400,000 for a high-tech machine, you wouldn’t expect to be billed again just to use its software.
As was the case for 2025MY sedans, the final price will depend entirely on the client’s level of curation. Essentially, each and every Celestiq is a bespoke creation unlike any of the others. That means the $400,000-plus price tag is just the starting point.
“The bespoke spirit of Celestiq extends to transaction price and will be determined by the client’s level of curation,” a Cadillac spokesperson told Autonews in a statement.
They’re all made by hand at GM’s Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, at a pace of less than two per day and buyers work one-on-one with Cadillac’s concierge team to personalize the car.
The company capped production for 2025 at just 25 units. It’s unclear how many it’ll build in 2026, but it did say that there are no more available reservations for 2025 examples.
Interestingly, Cadillac says it’s streamlining the design process. For example, selecting interior colors outside the streamlined palette triggered individual cost adjustments for 2025 cars. For 2026, one price includes all interior color choices, including those outside the normal selection.
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The first Celestiq rolled of the production line went to its owner in June of this year. The brand is no doubt hard at work to get the rest of the 2025 model year cars to their respective owners. As time goes on, it’ll be fascinating to see if the Celestiq gains a true foothold in this ultra-rarefied segment or not.
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