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MADISON, Wis — Today Representative Angela Stroud, alongside fellow Democratic lawmakers, introduced the Child Care Counts bill, a $480 million investment to keep child care providers open and costs down, all while supporting working families. The bill would continue the

Madison, Wis. – Republican Leadership in Congress is targeting Planned Parenthood and trying to block patients from getting care in a “defund” bill that passed the U.S House of Representatives and is now awaiting action in the Senate. If they succeed,

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