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Farmers advocate for more state investments in health care, conservation, roads

MADISON, Wis. — Hundreds of Wisconsin farmers brought their priorities to lawmakers in Madison on Wednesday at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s "Ag Day at the Capitol."They advocated for better access to health care, increased state funding for farm roads and conservation, and more."We're just here today to make our voices heard and – like I said – build them relationships with the governor, with other legislators,” Waupaca County farmer Jake Hoewisch said.The lobbying effort comes just months before lawmakers are set to write a new state budget that will determine...
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DOGE closes 13 federal offices in Mississippi, including Social Security

DOGE caucus looks to codify Trump's order to reduce federal workforceDOGE caucus members announced legislation to codify President Donald Trump's executive order to reduce the federal workforce.The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has terminated 13 federal real estate contracts in Mississippi.DOGE claims to be saving taxpayers $3.6 million on the terminated contracts in Mississippi, but previous claims of savings have been inflated.The Department of Government Efficiency has reportedly terminated 13 federal real estate contracts in Mississippi,, including some federal offices according to the department's savings list.Last week, the DOGE Wall...