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Opportunity Wisconsin

@opportunitywi.bsky.social
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A coalition of Wisconsin residents fighting for an economy that works for all Wisconsinites, not just the wealthy few.

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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Rep. @therealdvo.bsky.social spent months saying he wouldn't vote for anything that would strip healthcare away from Wisconsinites... then he did exactly that and tried to make it look like he didn't. www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
jsonline.com
Derrick Van Orden claims credit for Wisconsin's extra Medicaid dollars after voting to cut the program
Gov. Tony Evers' office is disputing Rep. Derrick Van Orden's claim of credit for Wisconsin's extra Medicaid dollars after voting to cut the program.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
.@therealdvo.bsky.social knew that the Republican Tax Law would hurt tens of thousands of Wisconsinites- yet he voted to pass it anyway. www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...
msnbc.com
MAGA lawmaker pleaded with his state’s governor to protect hospitals from Trump’s budget
Rep. Derrick Van Orden urgently called on Wisconsin’s Democratic governor to help protect rural hospitals from the GOP megabill — which Van Orden backed.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
The largest transfer of wealth in history has passed the Senate- now it's being sent back to the House. It’s time to call our Reps & tell them we need them to vote NO on the Senate version of the bill that will raise our costs to give away tax cuts to the richest 1%.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Senate Republicans are betraying every single one of us by passing Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” to rip away health care, food, and basic needs from millions of Americans.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
In the first few months of this year, Republicans are sending a clear message: They care more about billionaires than the working families they represent. A new storybook from @cffe.bsky.social shows how Republicans are hanging families out to dry. familyfriendlyeconomy.org/news_stories...
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
"A budget can be used either to fund our priorities and reflect our values or attack the things that we deeply care about...we’re watching the GOP members of Congress do exactly that — looking to further harm our communities through advancing this budget." wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/06/23/w...
wisconsinexaminer.com
Wisconsin activist heads bus tour to push back on GOP federal tax cut bill • Wisconsin Examiner
The "Stop the billionaire giveaway” bus tour amplifies the federal budget reconciliation bill's program cuts and its tax cuts for the rich.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
If enacted, the wealthiest Americans would see their net worth grow by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Working families making less than $50,000 a year would see their net worth decrease. That’s madness." www.jsonline.com/story/opinio...
jsonline.com
Good WI union jobs are at risk if energy credits are stripped from budget bill | Opinion
‘Big, beautiful bill’ would be the largest upward transfer of wealth in American history, according to analysts. And it will put union jobs at risk.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Nothing will stand in the way of Senator Ron Johnson voting to gut Medicaid.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Trump and Republicans’ reckless assault on SNAP, Medicaid, and our public lands shows exactly who they’re fighting for, and it's not us– it’s billionaires. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
msnbc.com
Opinion | The GOP's budget math behind the Trump's megabill is straight nonsense
Republicans' two excuses are both mistaken.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Senate Republicans’ job was to revise the House version of the bill to prevent widespread harm to the people they represent. Instead, they continue to underscore that they are putting millionaires and billionaires over everyone else. thehill.com/homenews/sen...
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
“It’s a pretty big deal for those families to not have that option." The Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program helped provide fresh produce to local food banks across the state. In March, the Trump Administration cut the program. wisconsinindependent.com/economy/trum...
wisconsinindependent.com
Trump’s cuts to fresh food grants leave Wisconsin farmers, communities hanging
The Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program was helping to provide locally grown food to food banks across the state.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Are you in CD1 and want to help hold Rep. Bryan Steil accountable for taking away healthcare, food assistance, & more from his constituents? Join us on June 17th & June 21st as we hold our elected officials accountable for prioritizing the top 1% over everyday Wisconsinites.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Almost 63,000 Wisconsinites could lose access to life-saving healthcare, all because Republicans in Congress (Like Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden) want to give tax breaks to the top 1% and corporations. www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
wpr.org
Wisconsin Medicaid director: New federal requirements would affect ‘the whole health care economy’
In Wisconsin almost 1.3 million children and adults are enrolled in Medicaid, and more than 700,000 receive FoodShare. Wisconsin’s Medicaid Director Bill Hanna says under the new legislation, many of ...
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Today the Trump administration DOUBLED tariffs on aluminum and steel, pushing them to 50 percent. That means you're paying more for canned goods, cars, and more. #Tariff
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Between massive job loss, the largest cut to Medicaid in history, the largest cut to food stamps ever, and the largest transfer of wealth from working Americans to the rich in our history, Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" goes from bad to worse. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
rollingstone.com
The Seven Ugliest Provisions in Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Weakened courts, happy heirs, and work requirements. The House-passed version of Donald Trump's tax plan takes from poor, gives to rich.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Rep. Derrick Van Orden voted for Trump’s tax bill — it’s Bad Blood, not good policy. Call him now and demand he Speak Now for All Too Real Wisconsinites: (202) 225-5506 #YouBelongWithWeThePeople #VanOrdenIsTheProblem
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
“It will require a half a trillion dollar cut to Medicare. They defund Planned Parenthood. They ban gender affirming care for all individuals on Medicaid in the ACA Exchange Plans. They rescind protections for nursing home residents.” www.weau.com/2025/05/31/e...
weau.com
Eau Claire town hall discusses President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Eau Claire town hall discusses President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Trump and Republicans spent the weekend pushing forward a bill that would rip healthcare away from nearly 14 million Americans and result in more than 21,000 people dying every year. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
rollingstone.com
Trump's Plan to Kick Millions of Americans Off Medicaid, Explained
Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are imposing massive cuts to Medicaid in order to fund tax breaks for the richest Americans.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Rep. Derrick Van Orden just showed Wisconsin he would rather cut taxes for the top 1% than protect the people he's elected to represent.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
As House Republicans- like Rep. Derrick Van Orden- formalize their budget cuts this week, remember: they’re taking food away from kids in need to free up money to give their billionaire donors tax breaks. www.census.gov/library/stor...
census.gov
Nearly a Third of Children Who Receive SNAP Participate in Two or More Additional Programs
Most children participating in SNAP receive benefits from multiple programs. Eligibility guidelines determine which programs cover children.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Congressman Van Orden can’t erase his vote that paved the way for dangerous cuts that will slash Medicaid, SNAP, and more. Congressman Van Orden and Republicans in Congress need to reject these cuts and work to protect Wisconsinites’ benefits.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Under the latest MAGA budget bill, nearly 14 million+ Americans would NOT have health care so Trump & Republicans can slash taxes for the rich. They want to raise health insurance costs & lower access to care, betraying Americans & pushing basic needs further out of reach. apnews.com/article/medi...
apnews.com
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Thanks to the Trump Administration's tariffs, the holiday season might look different for thousands of children nationwide this year. www.wsj.com/business/ret...
wsj.com
Mattel Plans Price Increases on American Toys
Toy maker scraps its financial forecast for the year, saying tariffs make it hard to predict consumer spending
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
The numbers don't lie: Republicans in Congress are trying to strip healthcare away from tens of thousands of Americans to pay for tax breaks to the top 1%.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Main Street over Wall Street any day. We cannot forget the power of our local communities and small businesses. This #SmallBusinessWeek, we’re fighting for a fairer economy for all.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Wisconsin families are seeing the real-life impacts. Car seats, strollers and other essential items for new families are among the items impacted by Trump’s trade war with China.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Last week, former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley was in Racine for a town hall meeting to address the Trump Administration's impact on Social Security. Listen to his interview with PBS Wisconsin to learn more about this critical topic. pbswisconsin.org/news-item/ma...
pbswisconsin.org
Martin O'Malley on the future of Social Security under Trump
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley discusses actions taken toward the Social Security system by the Trump administration amid continuing questions about its funding in coming years.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
“[The Social Security Administration] is a lifeline. If Congress fails to act, people won’t just be frustrated — they’ll be harmed." racinecountyeye.com/2025/04/25/s...
racinecountyeye.com
Experts at Racine town hall warn of Social Security crisis | Racine County Eye
RACINE, WI — The Social Security Administration (SSA) is under pressure as demand soars, staffing shrinks, and Racine County feels the consequences.
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Kristin Sosanie @ksosanie.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
~200 at citizen townhall in Racine, WI tonight with @fairshareamerica.bsky.social, @opportunitywi.bsky.social, and @martinomalley.bsky.social talking about the local impact of cutting programs like Medicaid & Social Security just to fund tax breaks for billionaires.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Wisconsinites work hard, play by the rules, & pay their fair share. But too many big corporations & the ultra-rich get let them off the hook when it comes to paying their fair share of taxes, costing us trillions and forcing working families to pick up the slack.
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Mark Pocan @markpocan.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
People in the 3rd Congressional district of WI deserve to be heard. I’m doing a town hall in La Crosse on April 22. I hope Derrick Van Orden shows. Want to join me for this Opportunity Wisconsin event?
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Whether it’s rising costs or the future of programs like Medicaid, Social Security, and SNAP, Congress's decisions will impact all Wisconsinites. Join our grassroots coalition for a La Crosse town hall on 4/22, w/ special guest Rep. @markpocan.bsky.social RSVP TODAY! www.mobilize.us/owi/event/77...
mobilize.us
La Crosse Town Hall w/ Special Guest Rep. Mark Pocan · Opportunity Wisconsin
We believe it’s more important than ever for our Members of Congress to have open and honest conversations with the people they represent. Unfortunately, Representative Derrick Van Orden has yet to ho...
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Make no mistake: Voting for this is a vote in support of Trump’s tariffs and all of the destruction they are causing. Call Rep. Steil and Rep. Van Orden and demand they vote against these tariffs and against this budget resolution.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
#MedicaidAwarenessMonth Reminder: Republicans in Congress passed a budget resolution that could force about a trillion from Medicaid- which provides care to seniors, kids, pregnant people, & those w/ disabilities. Rep Bryan Steil & Rep Derrick Van Orden voted for it.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
We’ve joined hundreds of tax fairness organizers in Washington to urge our representatives to vote NO on a Trump/GOP tax plan that puts billionaires over families. Tune in as we rally with Fair Share America at the US Capitol on Thursday at noon ET www.youtube.com/@FairShareAm... #TaxTheRich
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Wisconsin farmers, food banks, and families are feeling the real-life impacts of the Trump Administration's funding cuts- putting Wisconsin families and workers at risk.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Republicans in Congress have done nothing to lower costs, but they have enabled Donald Trump and out of touch billionaires to use tariffs to pay for more tax breaks for the rich. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
nbcnews.com
Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if foreign automakers raise prices due to tariffs
In a phone interview with NBC News, President Donald Trump also said he wouldn’t fire anyone involved in the Signal group chat.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
tl;dr - Republicans like Reps. Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil want to cut programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security to give tax breaks to the top 1% and big corporations.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Tariff pain is not shared equally: The less money you make, the more Trump’s tariffs will hurt. Wisconsin workers and families will feel the pain of these tariffs, so the top 1% get more tax breaks. www.axios.com/2025/04/02/t...
axios.com
Trump tariffs would hit lower-income Americans hardest
Tariffs are another blow to people struggling with higher prices.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
 Trump’s looming tariff chaos- supported by Congressional Republicans like Rep. Steil and Rep. Van Orden- is crashing the economy and hurting our kids, workers, families, and seniors. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/b...
nytimes.com
Trump’s Policies Have Shaken a Once-Solid Economic Outlook
Economic forecasts have deteriorated in recent weeks, reflecting the upheaval from federal layoffs, tariff moves and immigration roundups.
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Tax War Room @taxwarroom.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
They’re not fooling anyone. bit.ly/3YcE20y
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Wisconsinites across our state are going to lose access to mental health services- as well as other services like SNAP & Social Security- just so Republicans like Congressman Bryan Steil & Rep. Derrick Van Orden can give tax breaks to the top 1%. Enough is enough. www.jsonline.com/story/news/2...
jsonline.com
Another program for Wisconsinites with mental health challenges folds due to federal cuts
Wisconsin's only peer-run phoneline for people in emotional distress will shut down, the second in a week.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Hey Rep. Van Orden - looks like you've opted to hide behind a computer screen instead of attending an in-person grassroots town hall tomorrow with your constituents. What gives? So much for in-person work.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Voters in the 3rd Congressional District deserve to be able to speak with those elected to represent them. Rep. Derrick Van Orden apparently disagrees. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
washingtonpost.com
‘Have you seen our congressman?’ Angry voters press GOP for answers.
Republicans’ efforts to avoid heated protests are rallying the opposition in one battleground House district in Wisconsin.
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Tax War Room @taxwarroom.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Wow. The latest analysis from Yale’s @budgetlab.bsky.social.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Tariffs as high as 25 percent on key trading partners and trade wars that raise prices across the board won’t make our economy stronger or help Wisconsin families succeed, it will do the opposite. www.vox.com/politics/403...
vox.com
Is Trump tanking the economy?
Here’s what we know so far about the economic outlook.
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Third District constituents have invited Rep. Derrick Van Orden to meet with us at an in-person grassroots town hall in Eau Claire on Thursday, March 20. As the people he’s supposed to represent, we have questions and we deserve answers. Have you RSVP'ed yet? www.mobilize.us/owi/event/76...
mobilize.us
Grassroots Townhall (with Rep. Derrick Van Orden?) · Opportunity Wisconsin
Third District constituents have invited Congressman Derrick Van Orden to meet with us at an in-person grassroots town hall meeting in Eau Claire on Thursday, March 20. As the people he’s supposed to ...
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
It’s time to stout the flow of wealth to the top and make the rich pay their tab—Wisconsin’s workers and families deserve more than just the foam! 🍻
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Opportunity Wisconsin @opportunitywi.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Thanks to Trump Administration policies (supported by Republicans like Rep. Bryan Steil and Rep. Derrick Van Orden)- children across our state might lose access to their school lunches. www.fastcompany.com/91295813/usd...
fastcompany.com
'Millions of children could lose free school meals': USDA cancels $1 billion in funds for student lunches and food banks
The latest cuts from DOGE target programs meant to provide school children with healthy meals sourced from local farmers and ranchers.
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Tax War Room @taxwarroom.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Elon Musk and his companies have received at least $38 billion in federal tax dollars over the years. Now he’s talking about ‘eliminating’ Social Security and Medicare because they cost too much — all to help Trump and the GOP give billionaires like Elon a tax break.
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