Long-term care gets state money but Medicaid cuts loom
The cost for a residence in a long-term care facility runs from $9,000 to $11,000 per month. Medicaid covers two of every three residents.
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Community
Community health centers get ready for potential fallout from GOP's 'big beautiful bill'
With nearly two-thirds of its revenue coming from Medicaid, the GOP’s recent passage of their budget reconciliation legislation imposes immediate threats.
Visit from grandkids reinforces all that makes Appleton special
Offering so many attractions attracts people and people are the lifeblood – economically, socially, culturally – of any community
Opinion
Visit from grandkids reinforces all that makes Appleton special
Offering so many attractions attracts people and people are the lifeblood – economically, socially, culturally – of any community
Education
Uncertainty remains in trying to assess 2025-26 AASD budget
It appears the state budget might help shrink some of the district deficit but too many variables remain to be sure
Was this really 'the year of the kid? School districts weigh in
School districts throughout the state are voicing concerns about the level of funding in this budget. As a result of zero increase in state aid, 66% of districts will see a cut to state aid in 2025-2026.
Shortchanging public schools hurts all Wisconsinites
We need to bring public school funding up to meet rising costs and inflation and freeze unaccountable private voucher payouts in the 2025-27 biennial budget
Politics
It's 'Game On' as Democrats announce interest in succeeding Tony Evers as next governor
Democrats who have been mentioned as potential candidates include Josh Kaul, Sarah Godlewski, Cavalier Johnson, Chris Larson, Kelda Roys, Ben Wikler, and former Mandela Barnes.
Evers' will not seek re-election, bringing an end to a 50-year public service career
The two-term governor said he's ready to devote his time to being 'a husband, a dad and a grandpa.'
Community health centers get ready for potential fallout from GOP's 'big beautiful bill'
With nearly two-thirds of its revenue coming from Medicaid, the GOP’s recent passage of their budget reconciliation legislation imposes immediate threats.
Business
ACOCA owner feels uncertainty with Trump's shaky tariff policy
Tariffs on everything from coffee to oat milk to blueberries and avocados impact Acoca’s bottom line. Bill Wetzel says there’s only so much he can do to plan for such things, especially given all the uncertainty.
The Deepest Cut: The looming disaster from the assault on the FDA
With the FDA now woefully understaffed, medical device companies are in limbo with how to proceed on either a new project or a project that is in the end stages but still requires FDA guidance and approval.
