Tribal Food Security Funding: Gov. Tony Evers and DATCP announced $1.5 million in grants through the Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program to deliver culturally relevant, locally sourced food to thousands of tribal elders and families, building on prior budget support. Municipal Finance Watch: West Bend’s finance committee reviewed how to use about $2.5 million in one-time revenues tied to a UW-Milwaukee at Washington County stake sale and fire-station grants, with road projects emerging as a leading idea. Housing Tax Credits: Evers and WHEDA rolled out the 2027-28 Qualified Allocation Plan for housing tax credits, aiming to expand affordable housing statewide and update scoring for current needs. Battery Industry Leadership: Milwaukee-based COnovate named battery executive Craig Rigby as CEO to accelerate commercialization of its advanced anode material for lithium-ion batteries. Scam Alert for Investors: Direct Funds Recovery warned of rising 2026 investment withdrawal scams using fake taxes, “verification” fees, and withdrawal charges to squeeze victims. Local Business Continuity: Lake Insurance in Shell Lake is staying open under new ownership after a multi-decade run, with the agency’s day-to-day operations largely unchanged. Volunteer Firefighter Support: Sen. Tammy Baldwin backed a bipartisan bill to expand federal homeownership programs for volunteer first responders, addressing recruitment and retention pressures. PWHL Draft Spotlight: The PWHL’s June 17 draft set a record-high player pool of 235, with Wisconsin’s Caroline Harvey among top prospects.