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Rainbow rundown: Mark your calendar for these 9 Wisconsin Pride festivals
Wisconsin’s pride festivals are a big deal, with some returning yearly since at least the ‘80s. Here are the ones you should check out this year.
Biden administration finalizes nursing home, Medicaid reforms to improve care
The rules issued last month establish national minimum staffing requirements for federally-funded nursing homes, enact national appointment wait time standards for Medicaid and CHIP enrollees, and more.
Here’s why Wisconsin’s public school budgets are struggling
Voters are being asked to make up the difference as state aid fails to keep up with rising costs and more state dollars are being transferred to private schools.
Voucher schools are getting more funding than ever. What does that mean for Wisconsin public schools?
More than $700 million of taxpayer funds are being diverted from public schools to fund private school tuition—even for wealthy families.
100,000 families to see lower child care costs under new Biden policy
According to the White House, a family of three in Wisconsin earning $68,000 annually could save as much as $635 per month under this new rule.
Biden proposes new student debt relief plan for Wisconsin borrowers facing ‘hardship’
The new proposal will focus on providing debt relief to those with older loans or loans with large sums of interest; those with high-cost, unavoidable child care or health care expenses; borrowers who are highly likely to default; and others who face “financial hardship.”
Opinion: 104 years and counting of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, expanding voting rights for all
Like people who are noncitizens, far too many voices are not being heard or represented in government because they are not allowed, face barriers or don’t feel that their vote matters.
Opinion: Brace yourselves: Kids face harsh conditions all year
By supporting public schools at the ballot box—and stubbornly keeping our rhetoric about public schools honest, unifying, and positive—we will protect our kids, our schools, our school boards, and our communities.
Wisconsinites get relief as Biden cancels nearly $5 billion more in student debt
More than 28,000 Wisconsinites have had their student debt discharged or have been identified for debt relief due to the Biden administration’s reforms of the student loan debt system.
Wisconsinites Get Financial Relief as Biden Cancels More Student Debt
This round of debt relief will eliminate the debt of 125,000 borrowers nationwide: 22,000 with disabilities, 51,000 through an income-driven repayment plan, and 53,000 through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
What ‘Bidenomics’ Means for Workers and Families
US Department of Labor Chief Economist Joelle Gamble explains what “Bidenomics” means and how the president’s investments are helping workers and the economy.
Explained: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (Which Went Into Effect June 27)
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a pivotal piece of legislation that aims to ensure equal treatment and protection for pregnant employees in the workplace. Here’s what you need to know about PWF.
Big Pharma Company Merck Sues Biden Administration To Keep Prices High
Merck—which made $59.3 billion in revenue and $14.5 billion in profits in 2022—argued Tuesday that the Biden administration’s effort to lower exorbitant drug prices for seniors would somehow restrict its ability to invest in new cures and treatments.
How Republicans’ Student Debt Plan Would Uniquely Hurt Public Workers
A Republican effort to reverse President Joe Biden’s student loan debt relief plan could cause more than 250,000 public workers to lose out on already-canceled loans, according to a new report.
Wisconsin’s Best Teachers: Former Students Share Their Favorite Stories
Lessons learned from a great teacher can last far beyond the school year. These educators are proof of that!
New Effort Launches to Hold Wisconsin Reps. Steil, Van Orden Accountable on Vote to Cut Funding for Veterans, Health Care, and Food
Opportunity Wisconsin plans to elevate the voices of people in Steil and Van Orden’s districts in an effort to highlight the human impact of the Republicans’ votes and policies in Congress.
House GOP Passes Bill That Would Take Food and Healthcare From Wisconsin Families
An estimated 189,900 Wisconsinites would lose access to food assistance, 4,500 kids would lose preschool and child care slots, and Wisconsin veterans would lose 116,000 doctors visits for issues like mental health and substance disorder treatment.
House GOP’s First 100 Days: Few Results, Lots of Unpopular Ideas
House Republicans have spent their first 100 days in power discussing plans to cut social programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and food assistance and conducting half-baked and conspiracy-fueled investigations.
GOP Plans Could Include Deep Cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act
House Republicans want to apply deep cuts to everything from health insurance to food assistance benefits, an effort that would plunge millions more Americans into extreme poverty.
20 Black Men & Women Who Shaped Wisconsin History
From the first slaves fighting for freedom to the modern day leaders rallying for change, Black people have positively and permanently changed the Badger state. This Black History Month, we’re sharing their stories.
Wisconsin’s MAGA Republicans Have Undermined Democracy
History will have the final word on the work of the Select Committee to investigate the attack of January 6th on the U.S. Capitol. But the first draft of history, based on the public hearings of the committee held since June, is a remarkable indictment. The...
Vetoes, Voting, and 2022 Victory: One-on-One with Gov. Evers
Statistically tied with his opponent in the polls, Gov. Evers sat down with us to discuss his vetoes, the importance of your vote, and the odds he’ll get an Election Day victory.
Gov. Evers Reveals a New Plan to Invest a Record Surplus in Tax Cuts and Help for Families. Michels’ Response: ‘Kenosha!’
Republican lawmakers are not likely to end their 10-month paid break while sitting on a $5 billion surplus.
Grab a Donut, Make a Difference: ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ Returns Friday to Dunkin’ Stores Across Wisconsin
Leaning into the old stereotype, police officers and pastries will come together to raise money for Special Olympics Wisconsin. Don’t be alarmed when you see law enforcement at your local Dunkin’ this Friday! More than 70 locations across Wisconsin are...
Drop Box Bans, Fake Elector Handoffs, and Oversight Hijinks: How Ron Johnson Is Undermining Democracy Ahead Of His Own Election
On Friday, July 8th the Wisconsin State Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled that absentee ballot drop boxes were illegal. Popularized during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, counties across Wisconsin and the United States utilized secure drop boxes as a...
Early Voting Is Underway for the April 5 Elections in Wisconsin. Here’s What You Need to Know.
On April 5, voters across the state will head to the polls to decide who will lead their city and county governments, preside over the local circuit courts and serve on the court of appeals, and represent their school districts as school board members.
One Year In, Pandemic Assistance Addresses an Affordable Housing Crisis in Many Communities
Economic hardships made worse by the pandemic get American Rescue Plan aid to keep roofs over families’ heads.
New Top Democrats Want to Inspire a New Generation of Leaders and Voters
Neubauer and Haywood say they’re trying to energize young Wisconsinites to get involved.
Public Assistance Would Be Harder to Access Under GOP Bills
Despite a record-low unemployment rate, Republican lawmakers want to make it harder for unemployed and low-income people to access public assistance under the guise of addressing the worker shortage.