Affordability
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For many Wisconsin families, Harris’s plans to address prescription drug costs could be life changing.
Penni Klein used to have to ration the insulin she needs to control her diabetes. But no longer – not since her medication bills dropped from $685 to $70 a month, thanks to an act of Congress, led by the How the Biden-Harris Administration.
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VP Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote that lowered childcare costs for thousands of families in Wisconsin
VP Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote that lowered childcare costs for thousands of families in Wisconsin Earlier this year, Vice President Kamala Harris announced new federal actions that will can save Wisconsin families hundreds of dollars on childcare costs per month. More than 110,000 families in Wisconsin can now benefit from expanded child…
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The WI childcare crisis explained—including what everyday Wisconsinites can do to force a change
Ask any working parent in Wisconsin if childcare costs too much, and odds are good they’ll say yes. Here’s what you need to know about the crisis and what to do about it.
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Why small business owners want their employees to have affordable healthcare
Main Street Alliance members know the Affordable Care Act keeps premium prices low so that they don’t lose good workers to corporate competitors.
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VIDEO: Your Taxes Under Project 2025
Spoiler alert: The Project 2025 plan would raise taxes for most Wisconsinites. @upnorthnews Spoiler alert: The Project 2025 plan would raise taxes for most Wisconsinites. #Wisconsin #Project2025 #HeritageFoundation #Taxes #TaxNews #USPolitics #PoliticalNews ♬ original sound – UpNorthNews Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on your ballot,…
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Inside the push for better child and senior care in Wisconsin
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Wisconsin family advocates amplify the importance of making life more affordable for those engaged in child care and elder care.
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Van Orden and House GOP delay a new Farm Bill yet again
The five-year law overseeing the farm safety net, nutrition assistance, and conservation programs is on hold after Republicans’ “magic math” is exposed as a cut to food assistance.
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Here’s how to lower your home’s energy bill under the Inflation Reduction Act
It begins with assessing your home’s current energy use, planning improvements, then getting connected to the credits and rebates that can create good Wisconsin jobs, reduce bills, and improve the climate.
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Opinion: Another Medicaid miss as Wisconsin falls to the bottom for covering health care crises for new moms
We’re already behind most states in covering the working families whose jobs or incomes don’t allow them to have healthcare security through their workplace. Now it’s been made even worse by neglecting women with postpartum health concerns.
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The 5 best budget-friendly vacations in Wisconsin, according to readers
We asked our readers to vote for their favorite budget-friendly vacation spots in Wisconsin, and the results of our recent poll are in!
