Economy
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Tammy Baldwin: We celebrated lots of progress on Labor Day, but there’s more to be done
In an exclusive op-ed, Sen. Baldwin makes the case for labor victories won during her second term—and for what Eric Hovde and Donald Trump would do to hurt workers if given the chance.
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Kamala Harris wants to make it easier to afford housing in Wisconsin
After years of a worsening housing crisis in North Wisconsin, Kamala Harris’ proposals seek to create three million homes by 2028, provide down payment assistance to first-time home buyers, and crack down on price fixing among corporate landlords.
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Wisconsin’s nursing shortage eased by Biden-Harris training funding initiatives
Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration, Wisconsin nursing programs receive a big funding boost, increasing instructor and student numbers to address the nursing shortage.
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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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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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Big corporations are suing to block Biden’s efforts to lower costs
From the cost of medication to education to everyday expenses, the Biden administration has passed several laws and implemented many federal rules taking on giant corporations, but big businesses are fighting tooth and nail to protect their profits.
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Millions of Americans could file their taxes for free starting in 2025
The IRS’ Direct File program was rolled out on a limited basis in 12 states this past tax-filing season and saved 140,000 taxpayers who used it an estimated $5.6 million in filing costs. Now, the agency is looking to expand it nationwide.
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Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin calls for investigation into Big Oil amid price-fixing and collusion allegations
Senate Democrats joined their House counterparts in calling for an industry-wide investigation into Big Oil collusion and price-fixing allegations, which they say cost US consumers at the pump while driving up corporate profits.
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Sick of absurd Ticketmaster prices? Biden’s DOJ is going after them
The lawsuit is backed by attorneys general for 29 states plus Washington, D.C., and alleges that Live Nation leveraged its power as a venue owner, concert promoter, and ticket seller in order to lessen consumer choice, raise prices, and eliminate its rivals.
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Price-fixing conspiracy in US oil industry cost families money, reports allege
Analysis of corporate profits and accusations of collusion by the FTC lend support to the idea that a broader oil industry conspiracy drove up post-Covid inflation for everyday Americans.
