Providing Quality, Affordable Health Care

  By Kevin Fech  One thing that we are constantly hearing about is how our Legislators are not listening to what their constituents are telling them.  That they only are listening to the big money lobbyist.  Well, I can tell you that there are times when our Legislators are listening to their constituents.   As I wrote recently, Continuing the Push… Read more »

  By Barbara Lee  Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things for which we're grateful. I try to remember this gratitude all year long, but this week is an especially important time to express it. Here, a handful of the many political women and events most deserving of a hearty "thank you" for inspiring me and so many others, initiating action,… Read more »

  By Mike Strehlow & John Cuoco Washington, D.C.-- CBS 58 traveled to Washington, D.C. to ask tough questions and get straight answers on the issue of health care reform from Wisconsin lawmakers serving on both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill. "It's doing a lot of damage to the livelihoods of Wisconsinites," Republican Congressman Paul Ryan told… Read more »

At a minimum, I urge our governor to keep his word and cover those newly eligible for BadgerCare beginning January 1. I continue to encourage him to stop his partisan games and accept federal funds to expand Medicaid. Read more »

  By Alexa Ardis   After proposing an extension for BadgerCare Thursday, Gov. Scott Walker authored letters to U.S. health officials requesting Wisconsinites be allowed to buy health care plans outside the federal exchange using tax credits. Walker said in the letter that federal officials have “repeatedly” denied flexibility in administering… Read more »

  By Rep. Gwen Moore  Same antics; different day. It seems the mantra for many has become “the Affordable Care Act must die at all costs.” From October 1 until October 16, House Republicans shut down our federal government – costing our economy billions of dollars, needlessly shaking consumer confidence and hurting American families – all… Read more »

This legislation is nothing more than another attempt to undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Read more »

I am relieved that these individuals will have more time to enroll, but extremely disappointed that they will be kicked off BadgerCare in the first place. There was no need to have jeopardized health care coverage for this population at all. Read more »

  By Ray Baker  With the government shutdown now over, the two houses of Congress come together for a conference committee in an attempt to pass a budget. Correspondent Ray Baker sat down with House Budget Committee member Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) for her take on the budget battle.   To view this article online, please click here. Read more »

  By Matt Pommer  Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mary Burke said she would accept federal funding for expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin — something that puts her at odds with Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s approach to implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Walker’s approach, approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature, removes 92,000… Read more »