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The November 1st One–Two Punch: ACA Premiums Set to Skyrocket and SNAP Gets Illegally Withheld  MADISON, Wis — Tomorrow, November 1st, Wisconsinites face a stark reality. Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance coverage begins and premiums will rise an average of 30%, but with some reaching as high as 800%. This means that the […]

ROUND UP: As Wisconsin Democrats Warn Of Skyrocketing ACA Premiums, Wisconsin Republicans Stay Silent   MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Representative Mark Pocan, and Representative Gwen Moore held a press call highlighting that Wisconsinites could see their health care premiums skyrocket by up to 800% if ACA tax credits are […]

ROUND UP: Democrats Highlight Effects of Government Shutdown Across the State, Discuss Impacts of Potential ACA Cuts on Wisconsinites “When that coverage disappears, the nature of our emergencies changes; they become more avoidable crises.” — Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Chris Ford. “This is a manufactured crisis that they are making that is going to make […]

ICYMI: Former CMS Director, Physician Warn Of ‘Catastrophic Impacts’ If ACA Funding Is Withheld “People across our country deserve a health care system that is both affordable and accessible, rather than a health care system that forces them to choose between coverage or affording groceries.” – Former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Director Chiquita […]

Former CMS Director, Emergency Medicine Doctor Detail Catastrophic Impacts If GOP Doesn’t Continue ACA Funding “People across our country deserve a health care system that is both affordable and accessible, rather than a health care system that forces them to choose between coverage or affording groceries.” – Former CMS Director Chiquita Brooks-LaSure “When you cut […]

WisDems Chair Statement on Eric Toney Announcement for Attorney General MADISON, Wis. — Today, in response to Eric Toney announcing his candidacy for Attorney General, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “Eric Toney is an extremist when it comes to taking personal health care decisions away from women. In 2022, Toney said he […]

DVO’s Woes: Outbursts, Empty Bills, and Plummeting Poll Numbers Last Friday, in the midst of the government shutdown, WI-03 Rep. Derrick Van introduced a bill to award Trump with the Congressional Gold Medal. On Monday, in a toss-up district, polling numbers came out revealing that only 36% of his constituents believe he is doing enough […]

With Premium Costs Expected to Rise, this is What Wisconsinites Could be Paying During  November’s Open Enrollment Period   MADISON, Wis. — With the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services expected to release new numbers this week detailing how much ACA premiums will increase if Republicans cut this funding from their budget, Wisconsinites across the […]

As Republicans Tank The Economy With Tariff Taxes, Government Shutdown Grows Uncertainty On Wisconsinites “I think insurance is security. Two years ago, I had an emergency surgery and a lot of other things that would have put me bankrupt had I not had that. So going without insurance is really not a good choice.” “The […]