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Congressman Van Orden introduces "VA Home Loan Affordability Act
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (99+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. (WEAU) - Wednesday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden introduced H. R. 8532, the VA Home Loan Affordability Act. According to a press release from the Office of Congressman Van Orden, this comprehensive legislation takes direct aim at the bureaucratic hurdles slowing down the Department…...
City of Eau Claire officials discuss 2026 proposed budget
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (304+ words) EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A proposed budget increase is at the top of mind for the City of Eau Claire. City officials said some changes are being discussed. The budget proposal shows a 4. 5% increase from 2025. Deputy City Manager for the…...
Equifax accused of price gouging Medicaid programs
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (113+ words) (CNN) - Equifax is being accused of price gouging regarding Medicaid programs. Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden and Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders wrote a letter to the company's chief executive asking for answers regarding its business practices. The senators…...
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (763+ words) Democrats forced a 43-day government shutdown over the issue. Moderate Republicans called for a solution to save their 2026 political aspirations. President Donald Trump floated a way out, only to back off after conservative backlash. In the end, no one's efforts…...
Evers: "Big Beautiful Bill" will cost Wisconsin taxpayers more than $284 M, kick 270, 000 off health coverage
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (268+ words) The Evers Administration estimates that the new changes and red-tape requirements Republicans passed under the "Big Beautiful Bill" will require the Republican-led Wisconsin State Legislature to approve nearly $70 million in new funding for immediate implementation costs for the remainder of…...
Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire Welcomes Priority Health as New Governing Member
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (322+ words) Founded in 1972, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire is a nonprofit, member-focused health plan serving approximately 61, 000 members across Wisconsin, including Medicaid and Medicare. .. EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE OF EAU CLAIRE PRESS RELEASE) - Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire…...