As Republicans take the stage in Milwaukee, Wisconsin shows that President Biden and Democrats in Congress are already helping families and communities succeed
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – With national attention on Wisconsin today, Opportunity Wisconsin is highlighting the success of policies that are already supporting working families, growing the middle class, and making our state stronger.
Wisconsin’s Republican congressional delegation has tried to undermine Democrats’ investments for working families at every turn—from opposing bills like the Inflation Reduction Act to voting to cut IRS funding to crack down on wealthy tax cheats.
“There’s no debate about it, President Biden’s economic agenda is already delivering for Wisconsin. Today, more Wisconsinites are working than ever before, unemployment has reached record lows, and seniors have more money in their pockets thanks to lower prescription drug costs,” said Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh. “President Biden and Democrats in Congress have helped achieve this by fighting for working families, instead of helping big corporations and the wealthiest Americans. Wisconsinites are already benefiting from these common sense policies and they’re demanding that our elected officials protect the progress we’ve made.”
Here are some ways Wisconsinites are already benefiting from President Biden’s economic agenda, which Wisconsin’s Republican congressional delegation has opposed:
Insulin Prices Are Capped: The Inflation Reduction Act capped insulin costs at $35 per month for seniors. Since taking effect, research shows more Wisconsinites are already filling their prescriptions for the drug now that they’re able to afford it.
Lower Health Care Premiums: More than 180,000 Wisconsinites are saving an average of $531 per month on health insurance premiums thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.
New Good-Paying Wisconsin Jobs: Investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act are putting more Wisconsinites to work. Whether it’s incentivizing new clean energy infrastructure or giving communities the resources they need to repair roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, these laws are already creating jobs for hundreds of Wisconsinites.
Improved Infrastructure: Thanks to President Biden, Wisconsin communities have the resources for infrastructure repairs and improvements. In fact, anyone flying into Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport will benefit from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s investments in airport improvements across the country. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is also funding the replacement of lead service lines that have plagued many Milwaukee neighborhoods.
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