Providing Quality, Affordable Health Care

  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 Health Care Act. Walker's approach, approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature, removes 92,000… Read more »

  By Rep. Moore When we discuss the concerns of the Latino community, the passage of comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) is often at the front of our minds, and rightly so. From May Day to Cinco de Mayo to the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, many have used these moments to emphasize the value of CIR, as its passage would not only benefit the Hispanic community… Read more »

  Decisions made by Wisconsin explains massive health insurance premium disparity between MN and WI on new health insurance marketplaces On a media call Wednesday that included U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Citizen Action of Wisconsin released a new report documenting vast differences between Minnesota and Wisconsin in the cost for health insurance on the individual… Read more »

Thanks to Citizen Action of Wisconsin's new analysis, we now have tangible evidence that Wisconsin's approach to implementation has put our citizens at a costly disadvantage, relative to Minnesota... Read more »

  By Jim Myers Washington — Wisconsin's congressional delegation split mostly along party lines Wednesday on a bipartisan deal to reopen the government, extend the debt limit and turn over negotiations on a long-term budget agreement to a committee expected to be co-chaired by Republican Rep. Paul Ryan of Janesville, who voted against the proposal. Democratic… Read more »

  By Marge Pitrof  Wisconsin Congresswoman Gwen Moore says she’s relieved the House and Senate are pulling the country back from the financial cliff. Leaders on Wednesday agreed to reopen the government at least until mid-January and raise borrowing into February. Moore says the political stalemate has been frustrating, yet she thought it would end the way… Read more »

  By John Cuoco MILWAUKEE- Dozens of people gathered at the Washington Park Senior Center Tuesday evening for a public meeting about the Affordable Care Act. Congresswoman Gwen Moore's staff hosted the event and invited a number of professionals to answer questions relating to the new health care law. Moore was unable to attend the meeting because of the… Read more »

Although I am in Washington, DC due to the federal government shutdown and debt ceiling impasse, my office has provided a tremendous opportunity to learn more about how our landmark health care reform law impacts individuals and families. Read more »

   Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin (BHCW) reached an important milestone in the organizations history with the achievement of its 25th anniversary. The organization was incorporated on October 8, 1988. A community celebration was held with a capacity crowd October 3rd at the BHCW’s location, 3020 W. Vliet Street. Since its inception, BHCW has served as… Read more »

  By Bill Lueders   No one is more opposed to the Affordable Care Act — a.k.a. Obamacare — than the Republican members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. The state’s five GOP reps — Paul Ryan, James Sensenbrenner, Tom Petri, Sean Duffy and Reid Ribble — have repeatedly voted to repeal the landmark bill. All joined the… Read more »