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From the economy to education, to agriculture and the environment, when Wisconsin Watch covers problems, we also explore solutions. We don’t necessarily have the right answers for every Wisconsin community, but we know residents can find …
FoodShare in Wisconsin: How to access or replace benefits
Apr 9, 2024 · Northern Wisconsin: Second Harvest Northland connects northwest Wisconsin residents to food resources.Call 218-727-5653 for assistance or visit secondharvestnorthland.org.. ForwardHealth Consortium (888-794-5722, or for the Great Rivers area: 888-283-0012) also offers resources.. Northeast Wisconsin: Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin provides FoodShare outreach and application help, mobile ...
Has the term ‘mentally retarded’ been removed from federal law?
May 30, 2023 · No. Although Rosa’s Law, passed in 2010, removed some references to “mental retardation” in federal law, others remain. A bill introduced May 5, 2023, by Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, a Democrat, would remove the terms “mentally retarded” and “mental retardation” from federal law.
Wisconsin’s convoluted history of abortion laws
Jul 1, 2024 · Protesters gather outside the Wisconsin State Capitol on June 24, 2022, in Madison, Wis., during a rally and march for legal abortion. Earlier that day the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe. v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to an abortion.
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Gov. Tony Evers' 400-year veto 'crazy'
Oct 10, 2024 · Justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court said Wednesday that Gov. Tony Evers’ creative use of his expansive veto power in an attempt to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years appeared to be “extreme” and “crazy” but questioned whether and how it should be reined in. “It does feel like the sky is the limit, the stratosphere is the …
How to apply for rental assistance in Wisconsin
Jul 14, 2021 · How do I apply? There are two programs in Milwaukee: Community Advocates serves Milwaukee and Waukesha counties and can be reached online or at 414-270-4646. You can also pick up and drop off a hard copy application at their office at 728 North James Lovell St. in Milwaukee from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Can anyone order Wisconsin absentee ballots 'for anyone'?
Nov 4, 2024 · From the economy to education, to agriculture and the environment, when Wisconsin Watch covers problems, we also explore solutions. We don’t necessarily have the right answers for every Wisconsin community, but we know residents can find solutions when they have reliable information.
Is inflation up 17% since President Joe Biden took office?
Jan 3, 2024 · Yes. The Consumer Price Index was 307.051 in November 2023, 17% higher than the 261.582 it was in January 2021, figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show.
Wisconsin alcohol consumption: How it compares to other states
Mar 2, 2023 · Yes. In 2022, 24/7 Wall St. ranked Wisconsin as the nation’s “drunkest” state based on self-reporting, with 25.2% of Wisconsin residents drinking excessively.
Are undocumented immigrants in most expensive New York hotels?
Jul 23, 2024 · While about 65,000 migrants are being sheltered in New York City hotels, tent dormitories and other shelters, they are not in luxury hotels.