As a coalition of caregivers and people with disabilities in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District, Hands Off Medicaid expresses serious concerns regarding potential Medicaid cuts and their significant impact on our communities. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a reconciliation
Our families have worked for the last decade to ensure that our young adults have the tools they need to live and thrive in the community. The individuals supported by our families live independently or with relatives; they are engaged
People with disabilities and older adults who use the IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-direct) program in Wisconsin are worried about their future. The budget reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives this morning will implement significant cuts to Medicaid
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #261 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 23, 2025, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. James F. Rooney,
CALEDONIA, WI – Randy Bryce, the former Ironworker and grassroots candidate for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, on Thursday condemned millionaire incumbent Rep. Bryan Steil’s vote today for the Republican House budget bill, saying, “Wisconsin will remember this total betrayal of
Early this morning, the Bill passed the rules committee. Disability rights advocates, healthcare providers, and grassroots organizers in Wisconsin and across the country are sounding the alarm as House members push forward the Budget Bill, which includes a more than
US House bill cuts Medicaid by at least $790 B and SNAP by $300 B This morning, the U.S. House rubber stamped one of our country’s largest transfers of wealth to the extremely wealthy. The reckless plan, rushed through the
MADISON – Today, Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon), along with Wisconsin Democrats introduced legislation to directly invest in child care providers and families. Rep. Jacobson released the following statement: “It is past time for the Legislature to provide meaningful solutions to
People with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and providers woke up to the news that the U.S. House passed “The One Big, Beautiful Bill” and it will now move on to the Senate. This bill will cut at least $790 Billion
This week, Congressman Derrick Van Orden delivered another big win, passing legislation that will require the VA to take certain actions to prevent or resolve a default of a housing loan for veterans. This is another common sense result for Wisconsinites, building on
What’s Happening In Wisconsin’s State Parks, Forests, Trails And Recreation Areas The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands. With over
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after voting against House Republicans’ budget bill: “While most Americans were asleep, House Republicans voted to rip healthcare away from13.7 million people on Medicaid, cut $500 billion from Medicare, and take
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill early this morning that, as currently stands, would cut more than $790 billion from the Medicaid program over the next 10 years and result in more than 7 million people losing their
Available At Properties Across The State Celebrate 125 years of the Wisconsin State Park System with commemorative merchandise. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of a merchandise line commemorating the 125th anniversary
MADISON, WI — This morning, Representative Johnson (D-Town of Shelby) and her Democratic legislative colleagues unveiled the Child Care Counts Bill. This legislation invests $440 million in Child Care Counts, a statewide program under the Department of Children and Families giving
The head of Milwaukee-based customs broker M.E. Dey says “it’s going to be a busy Q2” as companies rush their imports and exports during the current tariff reprieve. Sandi Siegel, the company’s president and CEO, notes the international trade landscape
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. When I ran for governor, I promised to fix the darn roads, and we’ve been hard at work ever since doing just that. And our hard work is paying off—over the
As a coalition of caregivers and people with disabilities in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District, Hands Off Medicaid expresses serious concerns regarding potential Medicaid cuts and their significant impact on our communities. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a reconciliation bill that will modify the funding structure of Medicaid and
Our families have worked for the last decade to ensure that our young adults have the tools they need to live and thrive in the community. The individuals supported by our families live independently or with relatives; they are engaged in work, volunteer activities, and various community events. Medicaid provides
People with disabilities and older adults who use the IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-direct) program in Wisconsin are worried about their future. The budget reconciliation bill passed by the House of Representatives this morning will implement significant cuts to Medicaid by making policy changes to the program. Programs such as
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #261 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 23, 2025, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. James F. Rooney, who passed away on Sat., May 3, 2025, at the
CALEDONIA, WI – Randy Bryce, the former Ironworker and grassroots candidate for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, on Thursday condemned millionaire incumbent Rep. Bryan Steil’s vote today for the Republican House budget bill, saying, “Wisconsin will remember this total betrayal of the Middle Class in 2026.” Following is his complete statement:
Early this morning, the Bill passed the rules committee. Disability rights advocates, healthcare providers, and grassroots organizers in Wisconsin and across the country are sounding the alarm as House members push forward the Budget Bill, which includes a more than $790 billion cut to Medicaid. The Kaiser Family Foundation
US House bill cuts Medicaid by at least $790 B and SNAP by $300 B This morning, the U.S. House rubber stamped one of our country’s largest transfers of wealth to the extremely wealthy. The reckless plan, rushed through the House of Representatives in the early morning hours, would be
MADISON – Today, Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon), along with Wisconsin Democrats introduced legislation to directly invest in child care providers and families. Rep. Jacobson released the following statement: “It is past time for the Legislature to provide meaningful solutions to Wisconsin’s lack of childcare. Child care is foundational to our
People with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and providers woke up to the news that the U.S. House passed “The One Big, Beautiful Bill” and it will now move on to the Senate. This bill will cut at least $790 Billion federal dollars from Medicaid and $290 billion in the Supplemental
This week, Congressman Derrick Van Orden delivered another big win, passing legislation that will require the VA to take certain actions to prevent or resolve a default of a housing loan for veterans. This is another common sense result for Wisconsinites, building on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” to lower taxes, create
What’s Happening In Wisconsin’s State Parks, Forests, Trails And Recreation Areas The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Memorial Day weekend to avoid long lines and enjoy time outside on Wisconsin’s public lands. With over 20 million visitors annually, Wisconsin State Park System properties can
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after voting against House Republicans’ budget bill: “While most Americans were asleep, House Republicans voted to rip healthcare away from13.7 million people on Medicaid, cut $500 billion from Medicare, and take food away from hungry people—all to give a tax break
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill early this morning that, as currently stands, would cut more than $790 billion from the Medicaid program over the next 10 years and result in more than 7 million people losing their health insurance coverage through Medicaid. This would be the largest
Available At Properties Across The State Celebrate 125 years of the Wisconsin State Park System with commemorative merchandise. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of a merchandise line commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System. The merchandise line will
MADISON, WI — This morning, Representative Johnson (D-Town of Shelby) and her Democratic legislative colleagues unveiled the Child Care Counts Bill. This legislation invests $440 million in Child Care Counts, a statewide program under the Department of Children and Families giving monthly stabilization payments to eligible child care providers. The 96th
The head of Milwaukee-based customs broker M.E. Dey says “it’s going to be a busy Q2” as companies rush their imports and exports during the current tariff reprieve. Sandi Siegel, the company’s president and CEO, notes the international trade landscape remains fraught with volatility despite the U.S-UK trade deal announced
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. When I ran for governor, I promised to fix the darn roads, and we’ve been hard at work ever since doing just that. And our hard work is paying off—over the last six years, my administration has improved more than 8,600