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(MADISON) In an interview with
Robin Vos agreed with the radio host that the recent scare over Wisconsinites potentially losing $70 million in federal food aid was just an “alarmist talking point.” [11:47]
Thanks to a lawsuit brought on by Republican allies, millions of dollars in federal food assistance for more than 400,000 families was in jeopardy up until this week when Gov.
Eversreached a deal with the federal government. The ripple effects of that loss in aid could have devastated communities and hurt the food industry.
Vos also accused Democrats of using “zoom cocktail parties” and being out of touch with voters. While they don’t usually involve cocktails, Gov. Evers has been holding #BadgerBounceback Live Sessions to discuss each aspect of his agenda with Wisconsinites. These sessions have provided the governor with opportunities to hear directly from Wisconsin families and workers on the topics within the governor’s budget that impact them and their c