By Karen Stokes Fourteen years ago, on March 23, 2010, former President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, the landmark bill that is sometimes referred to as ‘Obamacare’. This comprehensive healthcare reform law expanded healthcare to millions and is one of the most important pieces of legislation since Medicare and Medicaid. “The […]
President Biden Announces New Landmark Rule to Protect Americans who Purchase Short-Term Health Insurance Plans
By Karen Stokes On Wednesday, the Biden-Harris Administration took a major step to crack down on junk health insurance for American consumers. That’s why the Biden-Harris Administration is issuing a final rule that protects consumers from junk health insurance and makes sure Americans aren’t scammed into low-quality coverage that leaves consumers on the hook for […]
2024 National Walking Day
By Karen Stokes Regular physical activity is one of the best ways to stay healthy and reduce stress. Surprisingly, one out of every four adults in the U.S. spends over eight hours each day being inactive, which can harm both their physical and mental health. The American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest organization […]
Biden-Harris Administration Approves Additional $5.8 Billion in Student Debt Relief for Public Service Workers
By Karen Stokes On Thursday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the approval of $5.8 billion in additional student loan debt relief for 77,700 borrowers. These approvals are the result of fixes made by the Administration to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). The announcement brings the total loan forgiveness approved by the Biden-Harris Administration to $143.6 billion […]
New Renderings Released for Versiti Blood Research Institute
By Karen Stokes For the first time, The Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) is releasing renderings of its expansion plans. The expansion is a state-of-the-art 79,000 square-foot addition that will nearly double VBRI’s research capacity, add approximately 100 new jobs and generate an estimated $19 million in additional tax revenue for the state of Wisconsin […]
Daylight Saving Time Adjustment Could Influence Your Heart Health
By Karen Stokes Daylight saving time may impact your heart health. Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you “spring forward” at the start of daylight saving time. According to the American Heart Association, celebrating one hundred years of lifesaving service as the world’s leading nonprofit […]
Sarah Godlewski Marks One Year as Wisconsin Secretary of State Amidst Challenges and Progress
By Karen Stokes In March, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski marks one year in office, a period defined by service to the people of Wisconsin. “I never thought that I would be sitting here as Secretary of State. I think what really inspired me was honestly an opportunity to know about change so I […]
President Biden in Milwaukee to Announce Over $3 Billion to Reconnect Communities
By Karen Stokes President Joe Biden was in Milwaukee on Wednesday to announce the $3 billion in infrastructure investments in disadvantaged communities across 40 states. The grant will be funded through the bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. During his visit, he addressed an audience of 100 people at the Pieper-Hillside Boys & […]
President Biden Reflects on the Achievements of his First Term in Office in the State of the Union Address
By Karen Stokes President Biden delivered his final State of the Union address for his first term on Thursday, seizing the opportunity to highlight the many achievements of the Biden-Harris Administration and making a compelling case for reelection directly to the American people. “The President used the State of the Union to give an optimistic […]
Illinois Congresswoman Lauren Underwood visits Wisconsin to Promote the Biden-Harris Campaign
By Karen Stokes Lauren Underwood, the Democratic U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 14th congressional district, is in Milwaukee today to support the Biden-Harris campaign’s kick-offs and office openings ahead of the Wisconsin primary in April. “I think that the Biden Administration has really delivered on promises that they made,” Underwood said. “When I think about where […]
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