A coalition of Wisconsin residents fighting for an economy that works for all Wisconsinites, not just the wealthy few.
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The war in Iran has already cost taxpayers an estimated $47.1 BILLION.
Meanwhile, WI families are paying more at the pump as gas and diesel prices surge, driving up everyday costs.
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WI student parents are losing critical child care assistance, making it harder to stay in school.
In 2025, Republican lawmakers also voted to remove $480 million in proposed state child care funding.
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Rural hospitals already face the risk of closing, leaving families farther from lifesaving care.
Republicans voted for nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts under the Republican Tax Law, adding pressure to struggling hospitals.
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Changes to SNAP under the Republican Tax Law are stripping food assistance from millions of Americans, even as grocery prices remain high.
No WI family should have to choose between paying bills and buying groceries.
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Families pay more while corporations pay less.
In 2025, 114 profitable corporations paid ZERO federal income taxes.
Meanwhile, Trump’s tax law gives the richest 1% over $1 trillion in tax cuts while slashing healthcare and food assistance.
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Affordable healthcare is slipping further out of reach.
ACA enrollment in WI-03 dropped 19.1% between 2025 and 2026 after enhanced tax credits expired.
Western Wisconsin families deserve healthcare they can afford, not more barriers to coverage.
For some rural WI families, Head Start may be the ONLY licensed child care option available.
With costs rising and options limited, families shouldn't have to choose between working and finding safe care for their kids.
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💚 As rising costs squeeze Wisconsin families, community support matters more than ever.
Volunteers in La Crosse came together to clean up their neighborhoods, proving that stronger communities start with neighbors showing up for one another.
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📉 ACA Marketplace enrollment in WI-03 dropped nearly 20% in 2026, according to KFF.
Behind those numbers, Wisconsinites face rising costs and tough healthcare choices.
Affordable care shouldn't be out of reach.
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📈 Inflation jumped to 3.7% in September, w/ gas prices rising 9.1% in just one month.
From the gas pump to the grocery store, WI families are paying more for everyday essentials while budgets are stretched thin.
Affordability shouldn't be out of reach.
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The price of the fuel, used by farmers and truckers, is up more than 75% since the start of the Iran war in late winter. Diesel costs have become a particular concern for economists, who say higher diesel fuel costs trickle down into “just about everything.” nbcnews.com/business/economy…
Food banks are being asked to fill a gap they simply can't fill.
The GOP Tax Law cuts billions from SNAP, leaving more families struggling to put food on the table.
No family should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.
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Healthcare costs keep climbing, and Wisconsin families are feeling the squeeze. 💸🏥
With some premiums potentially rising 20–30%, affordable coverage is becoming harder to maintain.
Healthcare shouldn't break the bank.
Experts are predicting your health insurance premiums will increase substantially in 2027
Check to see if you qualify for a subsidy: fox11online.com/news/health-…
The Trump Administration is sending checks to ACA recipients to combat rising healthcare costs, but $500 is a drop in the bucket compared to the OBBB's healthcare cuts.
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ICYMI: Wisconsin workers and families have seen record-high diesel prices thanks to the war in Iran- which Republicans in Congress (like Rep. @derrickvanorden) voted for time and time again.
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Rising costs are squeezing Chippewa Valley families. Thanks to Rep. Jodi Emerson for kicking off our Fill the Gap Winter Essentials Drive.
Donate through Nov. 2 at Acoustic Cafe in Eau Claire. Every donation helps a neighbor in need.
🚛 Higher diesel prices don’t stop at the pump.
Wisconsin farmers, businesses, and local governments rely on diesel. When fuel costs surge, those increases can ripple through our economy — squeezing budgets and raising the cost of moving goods.
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Wisconsin winters are no joke.
Thanks to the war in Iran- which Rep. @derrickvanorden voted in support of 6 times- staying warm this winter could get much more expensive.
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The numbers don't lie:
📉 Wages behind inflation 5 straight months
🏥 Premiums rising ~3x faster than pay
⚡ Energy up 16.3% in a year
🧾 Tariffs: $1,000+ per household
GOP in Congress have voted for policies that are hurting WI workers and families.
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