Politics
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Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats agree on postpartum Medicaid coverage—but the Speaker doesn’t
The Wisconsin Senate passed a bill this week with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle to expand Medicaid coverage for new moms for a full year after birth. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is now the obstacle in getting low-income mothers some help.
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FBI director says a judge accused of helping someone evade immigration agents has been arrested
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The FBI on Friday arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the Republican president’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
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Opinion: Wisconsin farmers struggling amid trade wars and broken promises
From Trump’s trade wars to slashed programs and support for big corporations, Congressman Van Orden is backing policies that hurt Wisconsin farmers.
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Really, Ron?! Johnson wants to hold hearings about ‘what really happened’ on 9/11
For years, Sen. Johnson has questioned the legitimacy of the deadliest terror attack in American history. Now, he’s taken it to a new low.
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Opinion: The road ahead for environmental protection
The Inflation Reduction Act has made transformative investments in Wisconsin and across the Country. Congress must protect it.
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Opinion: Celebrating Earth Day during the Year of the Kid
Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin Sara Rodriguez is celebrating Earth Day and “Year of the Kid” by calling for bipartisan action to protect the environment and future generations.
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Trump halts funding ‘Head Start.’ Baldwin says ‘not so fast.’
BAD NEWS 🗞️ Trump has halted more than $35 million in funding for Wisconsin “Head Start” centers — a 50% cut that could close preschools and child care centers across the state. GOOD NEWS ❤️ Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin isn’t putting up with it! Baldwin called on U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert…
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Voters “understood the assignment” in Wisconsin—but shouldn’t get complacent over reproductive health
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin continue to work toward reproductive health as public health in Wisconsin.
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Derrick Van Orden screams at a witness while defending cuts to food aid
Nationally known for his angry outbursts, the Wisconsin congressman angrily attacked critics of the House Republican budget plan to slash $230 billion in USDA programs. Making the mathematically impossible claim that $230 billion in cuts would not cut “a nickel” from the benefits of citizens who were “lawfully” receiving them, US Rep. Derrick Van Orden…
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Opinion: New legislation could expand birth control access in Wisconsin. It’s time to pass it.
Pharmacists prescribing hormonal contraceptives for Wisconsinites is safe, effective, and will increase access, without barriers, to reproductive healthcare across the state.
