Recent Quotes (See more on the Quotes Page)
“This victory [blocking implementation of unlawful Medicaid work requirements] protects access to healthcare for residents with serious illnesses and disabilities and ensures their care won’t be interrupted due to unlawful red tape.”
Attorney General Andrea Campbell, AG Campbell Celebrates Major Victory Blocking Implementation Of Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals (Office of Attorney General Andrea Campbell, October 29, 2026)
“Anybody who is looking at a nursing home for their loved one, that would be good information to have: Who owns this? What kind of company are they? This is Wisconsin data that should be in [the state] database for people to look at. Frankly, with what’s going on at the federal level, we don’t trust that they’re going to have that information for very long.”
Judy Brey, retired teacher and organizer with Small Town and Rural Seniors (STARS), Wisconsin no longer reports who owns the state’s nursing homes (Civic Media, October 30, 2026)
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In the News
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A Dignity Alliance MA digital memorial to honor those who died during the COVID-19 Pandemic.