Article Summary – A bipartisan bill introduced in the Wisconsin State Legislature proposes creating a savings program, WisKids, for every child born or adopted in the state. The program would set up a state-owned savings account for each child, seeded with $25, which could be put towards post-secondary education once
Article Summary – The Inflation Reduction Act, enacted by Democrats in Congress in 2022, invested $80 billion in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with the expectation of recovering $180 billion in additional revenue over a decade from wealthy taxpayers. However, a recent analysis by the U.S. Department of the Treasury
Article Summary – Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is calling for a historic increase in education funding in his 2024-2025 budget, seeking more than $1 billion in new education funding. The proposed budget, following recommendations from the Pennsylvania Basic Education Funding Commission, invests $1.1 billion in new funding to make sure
Article Summary – On February 4, over 150 House Republicans called upon President Joe Biden to reverse a halt in permitting exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which they described as “economically and strategically dangerous and unnecessary”. The Biden administration announced the pause on January 26, citing concerns about outdated
Article Summary – Over 150 House Republicans issued a letter on February 4 urging President Joe Biden to end the recently implemented pause on permitting liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. The Biden administration announced its decision on January 26, citing the standards used to evaluate permits, potential energy cost increases,
Article Summary – Sacred Heart Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital, both in Wisconsin and owned by Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), along with 19 clinics owned by Prevea Health, are set to close due to prolonged operational and financial stress, the effects of the pandemic, inflation, workforce constraints and local
Article Summary – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has signed a bill to allow dental therapists to be licensed and work in the state, thus increasing access to dental care. Dental therapists, who can provide basic dental care at lower costs, are required to work in areas with federally defined dental
Article Summary – The newly established Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) aims to improve the state’s educational outcomes from preschool through college. The department is focused on making education from prekindergarten onwards more accessible and affordable, with initiatives such as universal free pre-K for all 4-year-olds
Article Summary – Wisconsin Democratic Governor Tony Evers has signed an executive order to create a task force addressing the challenges faced by healthcare workers. Led by Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, the task force will study workforce problems in healthcare, including recruitment and retention, patient care, worker issues, and training,
Americans Have More Saved For Retirement Than Ever Before Summary American workers have saved more for retirement than ever before. Average retirement savings today are twice what Americans had put aside in 2001. 75% of Americans are optimistic about retiring on their terms. Strong Economy Leads
Article Summary – The US economy added 216,000 jobs in December, with the unemployment rate remaining at 3.7%. Sectors that saw significant job growth include healthcare, local government, construction, and social assistance. Wages reportedly outpaced inflation, with average hourly earnings increasing by 15 cents and rising by 4.1% over the
Access to the internet is crucial for Americans, but costs can be prohibitive. Thanks to President Biden’s 2021 Infrastructure Law, over 20 million households benefit from the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), reducing bills by up to $30 monthly.
