Timothy Harrington: The Affordable Care Act in the COVID-19 era

The COVID-19 pandemic emphasizes that we must do even more to improve how U.S. health care is delivered and financed. The only way the ACA will be maintained as a foundation for these efforts — regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, is to elect Vice President Joe Biden to the presidency, Democratic majorities in the Senate and the House, and moderate candidates to state offices.

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New documentary explores Milwaukee’s socialist history

A documentary exploring Milwaukee’s socialist history is slated to premiere on public television in early June. Beginning in 1910, Milwaukee elected three Socialist Party mayors and the first member of Congress on the Socialist Party ticket. Milwaukee also hosted the Socialist Party of America national conventions in 1932 and 1942,

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Timothy Harrington: The Affordable Care Act in the COVID-19 era

The COVID-19 pandemic emphasizes that we must do even more to improve how U.S. health care is delivered and financed. The only way the ACA will be maintained as a foundation for these efforts — regardless of what the Supreme Court decides, is to elect Vice President Joe Biden to the presidency, Democratic majorities in the Senate and the House, and moderate candidates to state offices.

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State shares more details about agency moves to save nearly $70M

State agencies plan to save millions by lapsing money that otherwise would’ve gone to cover the costs of student assessments and services for drunken drivers, among other things, according to a DOA summary. DOA late Wednesday released an overview of the nearly $70 million state agencies will be required to

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