March 6, 2026 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

WISCONSIN LOOKS TO EXPAND HEALTHY FOOD PROGRAMS THROUGH FEDERAL INITIATIVE

March 6, 2026March 7, 2026 Steve DillonFOOD IS MEDICINE PROGRAM

Wisconsin could soon expand access to healthy food as medicine. Democratic Governor Tony Evers and the state Department of Health Services have submitted a letter of intent for the Food is Medicine State Officer Program—a three‑year federal initiative designed to help states develop food‑based health interventions. If selected, Wisconsin would receive funding and support to grow programs like medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, and other nutrition services aimed at preventing and managing conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. A full‑time state officer would work to expand access, boost enrollment,…

NORTH CENTRAL REGION OF WISDOT ANNOUNCES SEASONAL POSTING OF WEIGHT LIMITS ON STATE HIGHWAYS

March 6, 2026March 5, 2026 Steve DillonWISDOT NORTH CENTRAL SPRING WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

On Thursday, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) North Central Region announced the seasonal posting of weight limits on state highways throughout the area, effective Noon on Monday March 9th. The weight restrictions are 6 tons gross load for single axle vehicles and 10 tons gross load for tandem axle vehicles. The maximum gross weight is 24 tons. As the spring thaw period unfolds, seasonal weight restrictions are placed on specific highways in an effort to prevent damage to the structure of the pavement. Should there be and onset of…