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Extend Postpartum Medicaid for New Moms

Wisconsin is one of only two states that has not extended postpartum Medicaid coverage for new moms. We need to change this. The U.S. has the highest rate of maternal mortality. Loss of insurance during the postpartum period can prevent new moms from addressing health concerns like cancer.

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Wisconsinites Need BadgerCare Expansion

Thousands of Wisconsinites don't have access to affordable health coverage because lawmakers have yet to expand BadgerCare, our state's Medicaid program supporting hard working, low income individuals and families. 

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Deb Nevels Receives National Volunteer Award for Commitment to Cancer Advocacy 

December 20, 2024
Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Deb Nevels was awarded (ACT!) Lead of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her exceptional commitment to advocacy work and making cancer a national priority. Deb has been a leader in making the case to lawmakers at all levels to

State Representative Patrick Snyder Receives Award for Championing Public Policy Focused on Improving Quality of Life for People With Serious Illness Like Cancer

October 21, 2024
Wisconsin

Wausau, Wis. – State Representative Patrick Snyder received the State Representative of the Year award, one of the most prestigious awards presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his significant contributions to the fight against cancer in Wisconsin. Representative Snyder authored and

Senator Ballweg Receives Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

October 17, 2024
Wisconsin

Windsor, Wis . – Senator Joan Ballweg met with board members from the American Cancer Society in Wisconsin, Chair Cory Recknor and Korey Feiner, to receive the State Senator of the Year award, one of the most prestigious awards presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN),

New Report: Expanding BadgerCare Would Make Health Care More Affordable for Limited Income Wisconsinites

September 26, 2024
Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis . – A report released today from the Wisconsin Policy Forum provides historical context on Wisconsin’s unique approach to BadgerCare expansion and lays out the issues Wisconsinites from every corner of the state still face when it comes to the affordability of health care. The report

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Emily Hall
Grassroots Manager
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Sara Sahli
Wisconsin Government Relations Director
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Michael DuPré
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy
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515.321.4031

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