The safety net that exists to support the independence of disabled people is interwoven throughout programs that are impacted by this budget. The elimination of food security programming, housing and community support funding and the savings measures taken within Medicaid will have a detrimental effect that far outweighs the cost

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Wisconsin Examiner highlighted some of the Wisconsin families who will be hurt the most by Republican-led cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits. Today, Derrick Van Orden cast the deciding vote to decimate these programs, of which over 150,000 of his constituents rely on Medicaid while over 30,000 rely

BELOIT – Early Thursday morning, Congressional Republicans passed their budget bill that drastically cuts Medicaid and other services Wisconsinites rely on. After the vote, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement: “As Wisconsinites were waking up this morning, House Republicans cut healthcare and slashed assistance to needy families to

System dealing with more serious offenses; county urged to enhance evaluation of new programs The youth justice system in Milwaukee County now operates at roughly its pre-pandemic capacity, but it is seeing more severe offenses committed by youth in Wisconsin’s largest county, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report.

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI), joined by Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ) introduced the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Elimination Act, which will repeal the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), an outdated, costly, and ineffective program that has primarily enriched politically-connected developers and banks, while doing little to reduce housing costs for

MADISON, Wis. – Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement today, commending Democrats in the state legislature for introducing legislation to invest in child care providers and teachers. Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin State Director: “Today, Democrats in the state legislature demonstrated their commitment to working families, which Republicans on

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 successful Child Care Counts program, which was started with COVID-era

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, one-third of Planned Parenthood health centers across the country could

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