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flag Lawmakers seek $1.9M to save veteran housing program facing closure.

flag Green Bay area lawmakers are urging support for Senate Bill 411 to restore $1.9 million in funding for the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program, which faces closure after losing state support. flag The bill, introduced by Senator Andre Jacque, would provide $900,000 in 2025-26 and $1.05 million in 2026-27 to help sustain veteran housing and recovery services, including securing a new facility for the Chippewa Falls location. flag Lawmakers, including Senator Jamie Wall and Representatives Amaad Rivera-Wagner and Ryan Spaude, emphasized the need to prevent veteran homelessness and called for action to keep the programs open. flag Despite Governor Tony Evers’ request for funding, the Joint Finance Committee denied the request, leaving the future of the shelters uncertain. flag Lawmakers hope reallocated funds could allow the facilities to reopen by October 2026.

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