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GOP Shutdown Longest in American History: Republicans Play Politics and Leave Small Businesses to Face ACA Cuts Alone “I think you’re going to see small businesses closing,” – Chef Dan Jacobs on the GOP cutting ACA funding  MADISON, Wis — As of today, Republicans are now responsible for the longest government shutdown in American history, […]

One Year Out: WisDems See Surge of Energy as Over 1,000 Volunteers Knock Doors One Year From 2026 Election “We found it makes a tremendous difference when neighbors understand their community, know people, and understand their way of life. They can connect on a more individual basis. It is much more effective than just another […]

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 […]