Unite and Rise 8.5

Unite and Rise 8.5

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Unite and Rise 8.5: A Campaign to Defend Democracy

 

 



How federal funding changes impact our local libraries:

Rebecca Scherer, director of the Manitowoc/Calumet Library System, explains how federal funding changes impact our local libraries. 
In support of continued federal funding, public libraries across the state are encouraging patrons to share ways their library plays a vital role in their lives.
For more information about the “Speak Up for Libraries” campaign, please visit the following website: https://mywisconsinlibrary.org 
 
 

Manitowoc County Without Medicaid

On May 29, 2025, the League of Women Voters, Manitowoc County, hosted an information session "Manitowoc County without Medicaid." The purpose of the session was to inform the community of all the services ranging from BadgerCare to group homes, to nursing care that are paid for with Medicaid dollars. The session also provided information on the Farm Bill and SNAP (food stamp) program. Fifty people attended the session which was recorded.
 
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