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The Legislature’s budget committee approved the governor’s proposal to increase funding for domestic abuse services by $5 million on Thursday. The money is a 68 percent increase for domestic
abuse services provided across the state. Before the unanimous vote approving the increase, John Nygren, Joint Finance Committee co-chair, described how his mother worked for a shelter in
Marinette. “So this is something that is not only very important to me but to my community. I applaud the governor for his leadership on the domestic abuse issue,” said Nygren. STAY
CONNECTED TO WISCONSIN NEWS — YOUR WAY Get trustworthy reporting and unique local stories from WPR delivered directly to your inbox. Democrats failed in trying to boost funding by $19
million, the amount was that recommended in advocates’ long-range plan, with money coming from a variety of state, federal and private sources. _Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2025,
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