UW Extension reports state funding cut will eliminate SNAP‑Ed positions statewide

Jul 1, 2025

UW Extension staff told the committee that the state House removed funding for SNAP‑Ed 'FoodWIse' personnel, which would eliminate roughly 120 statewide positions and affect local Extension programming.

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UW Extension reported to the Extension Education and Economic Development Committee that a change in the state budget process has removed funding for SNAP‑Ed (FoodWIse) personnel, a move that UW Extension staff said would result in the elimination of approximately 120 positions statewide.

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