The U.S. Senate is meeting Thursday to vote at 11:45 a.m. on various bills, though the House-passed bill to reopen the government is not on the agenda.

With the federal government's partial shutdown now in its 14th day and little progress made toward reaching an agreement to reopen, the Senate is set to convene at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 14, with at least one vote expected later in the evening.

Don’t look for Wisconsin lawmakers to do something about the possible end of food stamp benefits in the state. Food stamp, and other benefits, are set to end nationwide Saturday because of the federal government shutdown.