Two Wisconsin Veterans Housing Sites to Close

Two Wisconsin veterans housing facilities in Chippewa Falls and Green Bay will close by September 30 due to a lack of funding in the 2025-27 state budget, displacing nearly 40 veterans. Governor Tony Evers had requested an additional $1.9 million to cover rising contracted service costs, but this was excluded from the final budget shaped by Republican lawmakers. The closures have triggered political disputes, with Evers blaming the Legislature for reducing support for homeless veterans, while Republican budget leaders contend the funding issue was not raised during negotiations. Lutheran Social Services, which staffs the program, and the state Department of Veterans Affairs are assisting affected veterans in finding alternative housing. The third facility in Union Grove will remain open. State officials emphasize their ongoing commitment to supporting veterans through other programs.