Federal court records show the state has been working to recover assets from Newcap, including grant-funded vehicles, through the nonprofit’s bankruptcy proceeding.

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Gov. Tony Evers is urging federal officials to reverse new requirements for stores that accept food assistance, saying the coming changes will worsen food insecurity in the state.

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The One Big Beautiful Bill passed last year by President Donald Trump and Republicans is the largest cut to healthcare and food aid in the nation’s history, advocates say. Food pantries are seeing a noticeable jump in need.

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A new report from a progressive think tank argues that hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin workers would benefit from raising the state's minimum wage to $20 an hour by 2030.

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Congressional lawmakers are looking to add rotisserie chicken to the list of foods people can purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Currently, the program excludes hot and pre-prepared foods.

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