Government Shutdown: Evers Voices Concerns About Health Care, Food

Evers discusses government shutdown during Racine visit

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Government shutdown: Evers voices concerns about health care, food

Gov. Tony Evers stopped in Racine on Wednesday to speak to residents who are worried about the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Gov. Evers Discusses Impact of Federal Shutdown in Racine

Oct. 23, 2025 9:30a (WGTD)---Speaking in Racine Wednesday, Gov. Evers sounded the alarm over the potential impact of the prolonged federal shutdown.  Democrats in Washington are refusing to back down on their demand that federal Affordable Care Act subsidies continue while Republicans seem to be just as firm in their quest to discontinue the support.  At stake is an average premium subsidy of $664 per month in Wisconsin. Without the help, Evers …

Gov. Evers urges Trump administration to fund SNAP

Nearly 700,000 Wisconsin residents rely on SNAP to get food assistance.