Politics
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The super rich and big corporations to face more scrutiny from Biden’s IRS
Using an infusion of funds provided by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has already collected more than $520 million from 1,600 millionaires who had unpaid tax bills of more than $250,000.
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VIDEO: Let’s Fix America’s ‘Care Infrastructure’
Parents may need to miss work Monday or find other child care arrangements as providers and supportive parents help them mark the annual Day Without Child Care, with events designed to draw attention to the ongoing crisis affecting the industry. There is a growing shortage of child care options as some providers become less affordable…
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Opinion: A focus on reforming regulations is the final piece of President Biden’s manufacturing agenda
Commentary from former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
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Opinion: It’s time for Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled legislature to stand up for teachers
Commentary from A Better Wisconsin Together As Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 comes to a close, Wisconsinites have spent the past week showing gratitude for our dedicated teachers across the state, and we must continue standing up for Wisconsin teachers all year long. Part of that means holding our elected officials accountable for supporting legislation that…
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VIDEO: That Time Republican US Senate Candidate Eric Hovde Was ‘Totally Opposed’ to Abortion Rights
This year’s elections may have a profound effect on the future of abortion access in Wisconsin. The last time Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde tried to unseat Sen. Tammy Baldwin, his position on abortion was pretty clear. @upnorthnews This year’s elections may have a profound effect on the future of abortion access in Wisconsin. The…
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Biden administration finalizes nursing home, Medicaid reforms to improve care
The rules issued last month establish national minimum staffing requirements for federally-funded nursing homes, enact national appointment wait time standards for Medicaid and CHIP enrollees, and more.
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Here’s why Wisconsin’s public school budgets are struggling
Voters are being asked to make up the difference as state aid fails to keep up with rising costs and more state dollars are being transferred to private schools.
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VIDEO: BTS: Green Bay Prepares to Host 2025 NFL Draft
Green Bay is now on the clock for the 2025 NFL Draft and learning some lessons from this year?s draft in Detroit on handling an anticipated crowd of 250,000 attendees. Speaking on WISN-TV’s “Upfront” Green Bay Police Captain Ben Allen discussed how planning teams are focusing on public safety and logistics. The festivities will span…
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Opinion: Trump has shown he can’t keep Americans safe. In a second term, that could be disastrous.
From his failed response to COVID-19 to his role in the overturning Roe v. Wade to his new economic agenda that could cause job losses and price hikes, Donald Trump has proven he can’t protect Americans, writes Chris Edelson.
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This billionaire’s PAC is spreading a big lie about Tammy Baldwin, Medicare, and taxpayer savings
Restoration PAC, funded by Uline’s Richard Uihlein, twists the significance of forcing Big Pharma to negotiate for lower bulk pricing on Medicare prescriptions.
