WisDems: Two parents put a face on the impact of potential Medicaid cuts
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 on snap for their health care and...
Sen. Spreitzer: Condemns Congressional Republican cuts to healthcare for Wisconsinites
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 pay...
Hands Off Medicaid District 5: Safeguard Medicaid, say no to cuts
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 introduce additional bureaucratic obstacles, making it increasingly...
LIFE Without Limits: Protect Medicaid, say no to cuts
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 them with the necessary support staff, job...
SAVE IRIS: Medicaid cuts harm people with disabilities and older adults
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 IRIS and Family Care, which are Home...
Kids Forward: Wisconsin Republicans vote to slash Medicaid and food assistance to support tax breaks for the wealthiest 1%
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...
Wisconsin Medicaid Coalition: Statement on budget reconciliation vote
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 ever cut to Medicaid, and Wisconsin will...
National Federation of Independent Business: Launches new state-specific tools to highlight benefits of 20% small business tax deduction in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI (May 22, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers, and the public in Wisconsin understand the significant economic impact of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction and what’s at stake if Congress fails to make it permanent.
UW Health: Urges proper preparation to prevent burn injuries
MADISON. Wis. – Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and for many, that means grilling and campfires, but if proper precautions aren’t taken, these same signs of summer can also mean burn injuries.
Many burn injuries can be prevented if people know how to manage fires and properly store accelerants like...
Busy Q2 expected as companies take advantage of tariff reprieve
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 earlier this month and...
THU AM News: Busy Q2 expected as companies take advantage of tariff reprieve; Port of Green Bay sees slow start to shipping season
-- 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 earlier this month...
Wisconsin Realtors Association: Home closings down sharply as prices rise in April
Madison, Wis. - The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its April 2025 Wisconsin Real Estate Report today, revealing home sales experienced a significant downturn for the second consecutive month in April 2025, falling 10.4% compared to April 2024, even as the median price climbed during the same period. Despite this monthly decline, year-to-date sales were down by a...
