Rep. Sortwell: Completes local DEI investigation

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding the completion of local DEI investigation: “My office was tasked by the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency (GOAT) to investigate diversity, equity, and

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WisDems: Chair statement on Van Orden ACA election year theatrics

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Rep. Derrick Van Orden doing a complete 180 after years of trying to undermine and defund the Affordable Care Act, Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “DC Derrick has learned how to play swamp games better than anyone, flip-flopping after years of

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Rep. Udell: Illuminates Republicans’ property tax catastrophe

MADISON, Wis. — This year, property taxes across Wisconsin rose drastically. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “After a year of layoffs and rising prices, nobody needed higher property taxes. This increase is due to the State Legislature, but I voted to try to prevent it. “Public schools

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Rep. Sortwell: Completes local DEI investigation

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement regarding the completion of local DEI investigation: “My office was tasked by the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency (GOAT) to investigate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) matters at the local level. The investigation included

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Protect Our Care: STATEMENT: The House passed ACA tax credits. Now John Thune and Senate Republicans must decide: Help millions afford health care or own their affordability crisis

Washington, D.C. – On January 1, premiums more than doubled for families across the nation because Trump and Republicans took away working people’s tax credits that made coverage more affordable to fund billionaire tax breaks, plunging the country into a health care affordability crisis. Today’s breakthrough comes as vulnerable House

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Congressman Van Orden reverses position on healthcare tax credits after costs already double and Opportunity Wisconsin launches ad campaign

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin responded to Congressman Van Orden’s vote this afternoon for a temporary extension of healthcare tax credits after refusing to stop their expiration at the end of last year. “Congressman Van Orden’s vote is a step in the right direction, but Republicans in Congress have

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Steil votes against restoring health care tax credits while tens of thousands of Wisconsin families struggle with skyrocketing premiums

KENOSHA, Wis. – Today Congressman Bryan Steil voted against restoring health care tax credits, abandoning tens of thousands of Wisconsin families who are struggling to afford skyrocketing health insurance premiums. The bipartisan bill restores health care tax credits for three years and helped bring premiums back down after they spiked

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Rep. Neylon: Testifies in support of bill restricting non-competes

Madison —  State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) testified this week in support of his legislation, Assembly Bill 675, which would strengthen patient access to care and stabilize the state’s healthcare workforce. The bill would make non-compete agreements for medical professionals unenforceable after two years. By restricting these clauses, Wisconsin sends

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