Cathy OlsonFeb 20
ProPublica

NEW: Powerful #Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos had repeatedly blocked lawmakers from voting on a bipartisan bill to extend postpartum #Medicaid coverage.

The legislation now goes to Gov. Tony Evers, who is expected to sign it into law.

https://www.propublica.org/article/wisconsin-postpartum-medicaid-new-mothers-robin-vos?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=propublica-mastodon-post&utm_content=2-19

#news #government #parents #healthcare #mom

New Moms in Wisconsin to Get Extension of Vital Benefits After GOP Powerbroker Ends Holdout

State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos had repeatedly blocked lawmakers from voting on a bipartisan bill to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. The legislation now goes to Gov. Tony Evers, who is expected to sign it into law.

ProPublica
Feb 20 at 12:30amWeb
Show threadCedar Fen Farm Cedar Fen FarmFeb 20

@ProPublica

Vos wants women barefoot, breeding, and expiring when their wombs wear out. He's a nightmare of the Epstein variety.

Show threadAltered VistaFeb 20
@ProPublica thankfully this human garbage heap is retiring
Show threadJoyce Bell 🇺🇦🇨🇦🇲🇽🇬🇱🚫🧊Feb 20
@ProPublica Bravo to Kate Duffy who helped keep this fight in the spotlight. “Said Duffy: “We just would not shut up about this.”” #motherhoodforgood #kateduffy #wisconsin #RobinVos #postpartumcare #medicaid
Show threadJoe Steinbring Feb 20
@joycebell I worked with Kate Duffy for years at Bader Rutter. Nice lady.
Show threadJoyce Bell 🇺🇦🇨🇦🇲🇽🇬🇱🚫🧊Feb 20
@joe Cool! I admire her, and follow her on IG (yes, I know I need to get off it). She’s clear, articulate, and persistent. Plus her mom powers!