Laura
@lbergh.bsky.social
Self aware bag of assorted skills and abilities at 97.5 FM 1320 AM WFHR and 105.5 FM WIRI
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Healthcare costs are going to skyrocket in 2026, and it's going to be devastating for our small businesses whose owners and employees make up about half of those enrolled in healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Republicans must fix this.
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Republicans must fix this.
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As ACA cliff approaches, Wisconsin small business owners, employees struggle to find affordable health care
With the loss of key Affordable Care Act tax credits on the horizon, some Wisconsin small business owners and their employees are scrambling to find health care as the final open enrollment deadline a...
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December 31, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Healthcare costs are going to skyrocket in 2026, and it's going to be devastating for our small businesses whose owners and employees make up about half of those enrolled in healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Republicans must fix this.
www.wpr.org/health/aca-c...
Republicans must fix this.
www.wpr.org/health/aca-c...
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A reckless trade war
Rising cost of supplies
USDA grants frozen or cancelled
Farm-to-table programs terminated
Our farmers have endured a whirlwind of challenges this year, and it’s all thanks to President Trump.
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Rising cost of supplies
USDA grants frozen or cancelled
Farm-to-table programs terminated
Our farmers have endured a whirlwind of challenges this year, and it’s all thanks to President Trump.
www.wpr.org/agriculture/...
As 2025 ends, farmers are still reeling from the shake up of markets and federal programs
This year was an unusual one for most farmers. Across the central U.S., producers faced tight margins, ever-changing global trade conditions and a shake up of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and ma...
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December 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
A reckless trade war
Rising cost of supplies
USDA grants frozen or cancelled
Farm-to-table programs terminated
Our farmers have endured a whirlwind of challenges this year, and it’s all thanks to President Trump.
www.wpr.org/agriculture/...
Rising cost of supplies
USDA grants frozen or cancelled
Farm-to-table programs terminated
Our farmers have endured a whirlwind of challenges this year, and it’s all thanks to President Trump.
www.wpr.org/agriculture/...
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The 10 stories that defined 2025, Day 5: One Big Beautiful Debacle
There's a lot to unpack in the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," but here's all you really need to know - it cuts $2.5 TRILLION in programs to give massive tax cuts to the rich, while adding $4 trillion to our national debt.
There's a lot to unpack in the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," but here's all you really need to know - it cuts $2.5 TRILLION in programs to give massive tax cuts to the rich, while adding $4 trillion to our national debt.
December 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The 10 stories that defined 2025, Day 5: One Big Beautiful Debacle
There's a lot to unpack in the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," but here's all you really need to know - it cuts $2.5 TRILLION in programs to give massive tax cuts to the rich, while adding $4 trillion to our national debt.
There's a lot to unpack in the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," but here's all you really need to know - it cuts $2.5 TRILLION in programs to give massive tax cuts to the rich, while adding $4 trillion to our national debt.
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It's my last live show or 2025 - 'Twas a great year! We are packed with excellent guests tonight including Paul Gilmartin @mentalpod.bsky.social and Mike Kauth of @comedysportz.bsky.social, & @MikeClemensNFL! Join me @civicmedia.us and let's close on a high note! Happy New Year!
December 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
It's my last live show or 2025 - 'Twas a great year! We are packed with excellent guests tonight including Paul Gilmartin @mentalpod.bsky.social and Mike Kauth of @comedysportz.bsky.social, & @MikeClemensNFL! Join me @civicmedia.us and let's close on a high note! Happy New Year!
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Tonight it’s Wausau West hockey vs. Chippewa Falls in Day 2 of the NDA Holiday Showcase. Hear the game live starting with the pregame at 7:06 pm on 98.9 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and Civic Media app. #wiaahockey
December 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Tonight it’s Wausau West hockey vs. Chippewa Falls in Day 2 of the NDA Holiday Showcase. Hear the game live starting with the pregame at 7:06 pm on 98.9 WXCO, online at wxco.fm, mobile devices by searching WXCO and Civic Media app. #wiaahockey
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2026 is right around the corner and I want to hear about what issues are top of mind for you! Your input will help me continue advocating for you in the State Capitol.
Help us keep moving Wisconsin forward by taking this short survey - legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/dem...
Help us keep moving Wisconsin forward by taking this short survey - legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/dem...
December 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
2026 is right around the corner and I want to hear about what issues are top of mind for you! Your input will help me continue advocating for you in the State Capitol.
Help us keep moving Wisconsin forward by taking this short survey - legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/dem...
Help us keep moving Wisconsin forward by taking this short survey - legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/dem...
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BREAKING: We just secured $203 million for Wisconsin through the Rural Health Transformation Program. By securing these new investments, my administration can build upon our work to help get Wisconsinites in our rural communities the care they need and closer to home.
December 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
BREAKING: We just secured $203 million for Wisconsin through the Rural Health Transformation Program. By securing these new investments, my administration can build upon our work to help get Wisconsinites in our rural communities the care they need and closer to home.
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And with that, the 2025 season comes to an end.
December 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
And with that, the 2025 season comes to an end.
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Instead of acting to prevent health insurance premiums from skyrocketing, Republicans went home.
December 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Instead of acting to prevent health insurance premiums from skyrocketing, Republicans went home.
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A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of joining the Sanchez Scholars and other community members at Huegel Elementary to plant trees.
Sanchez Scholars Support Community Forestry and Carbon Sequestration
I had the privilege of joining the Sanchez Scholars and other community members at Huegel Elementary to support tree planting efforts
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December 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of joining the Sanchez Scholars and other community members at Huegel Elementary to plant trees.
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Ableism is one of the last remaining socially acceptable bigotries amongst liberals/leftists. But I guarantee someone *you know* is immunocompromised -- they should be able to mask up without getting mocked for it.
(And if you're sick, you should wear a mask too. Not sorry if this offends!)
(And if you're sick, you should wear a mask too. Not sorry if this offends!)
Wrote about how disappointing it is that Jon Stewart punched down on people masking at @motherjones.com, when people should mind their own business and leave mask wearers be. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Hey Jon Stewart, jokes about wearing masks aren't funny
Critics of the Daily Show host say he's a hypocrite.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Ableism is one of the last remaining socially acceptable bigotries amongst liberals/leftists. But I guarantee someone *you know* is immunocompromised -- they should be able to mask up without getting mocked for it.
(And if you're sick, you should wear a mask too. Not sorry if this offends!)
(And if you're sick, you should wear a mask too. Not sorry if this offends!)
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That's my fellow Nicolet Union High School alum Rick Perlstein, folks!
"Rebecca Solnit...said, you know, Donald Trump only has one power, and that's the power to make commands. But we also have only one power, which is to refuse those commands. And if we refuse those commands, Donald Trump or Adolf Hitler or Pol Pot or anyone doesn't have any power."
![RICK PERLSTEIN: So very simply, Moby-Dick is about the most profound question every person of liberal and humanitarian temperament asks every day about Donald J. Trump. How can people follow someone who is so bad for their lives, so bad for their family, is so bad for their prosperity, so bad for their moral core and their connection to their, you know, whatever is their faith or their wisdom tradition, right. And yet they enthusiastically join forces with him, right. And that is the most deep theme in Moby-Dick, which is like, why do all these -- not, why is there this crazy obsessed authoritarian dictator who wants to kill everyone named Ahab, right? Just in order to redeem his wounded narcissism, right? Just like, you know, a dictator like Adolf Hitler or Donald Trump is trying to redeem their wounded narcissism by leading people into destruction. Why do people follow Ahab? Why do people enthusiastically not mutiny and get just as excited about killing this white whale, which is, you know, literally an impossibility as he does. And it's, it's about this very profound, strange death drive that human beings have to follow charismatic, totalitarian, evil people. And, you know, there's a wonderful writer named Rebecca Solnit. She said, you know, Donald Trump only has one power, and that's the power to make commands. But we also have only one power, which is to refuse those commands. And if we refuse those commands, Donald Trump or Adolf Hitler or Pol Pot or anyone doesn't have any power. You know, so why do we follow the commands? The fact is, a lot of people do, right? And that's what he is examining in this very strange and wonderful book that sold 500 copies while he was alive. [laughs] https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/the-books-that-explained-2025-transcript-9.7029424](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ya7gfadgypyypiva5pboi6mi/bafkreicwirutqpzerxli4aendcb3p3uxeylrzcdfs6cmga22sdsccczoaa@jpeg)
December 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
That's my fellow Nicolet Union High School alum Rick Perlstein, folks!
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Wow! What a year, folks. Check out some of my favorite memories from 2025. ⬇️
December 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Wow! What a year, folks. Check out some of my favorite memories from 2025. ⬇️
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Legislative Democrats’ agenda strengthens public schools, holds the line on property taxes, makes housing more affordable, and so much more. And we’re excited to hit the ground running next year.
December 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Legislative Democrats’ agenda strengthens public schools, holds the line on property taxes, makes housing more affordable, and so much more. And we’re excited to hit the ground running next year.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts. Republished from @kffhealthnews.org
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts • Wisconsin Examiner
Temporary federal subsidies that helped millions of Americans buy health coverag are a BandAid covering unaffordable health care costs.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts. Republished from @kffhealthnews.org
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Here's my latest for @pbswisconsin.bsky.social
How farmers at risk for suicide can find mental health help share.google/ub7tYpqKTO2h...
How farmers at risk for suicide can find mental health help share.google/ub7tYpqKTO2h...
How farmers at risk for suicide can find mental health help
'He was always the happy guy who had a good story to share. Everybody's like, 'I never would have thought your dad would have done this,' said Jennifer Webster. Growing ...
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December 30, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Here's my latest for @pbswisconsin.bsky.social
How farmers at risk for suicide can find mental health help share.google/ub7tYpqKTO2h...
How farmers at risk for suicide can find mental health help share.google/ub7tYpqKTO2h...
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ICYMI: Trump canceled temporary legal status for more than 1.5 million immigrants in 2025
Trump canceled temporary legal status for more than 1.5 million immigrants in 2025 • Wisconsin Examiner
The Trump administration has sparked the fastest loss in legal status for immigrants in recent U.S. history, immigration policy experts say.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
ICYMI: Trump canceled temporary legal status for more than 1.5 million immigrants in 2025
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The cost of living is at the front of everyone’s mind, and Democrats in Wisconsin want to make your life easier. One way to do that? Cap energy costs. Read more 👇
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/12/wisconsin-democrats-unveil-bill-to-cap-energy-costs/
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/12/wisconsin-democrats-unveil-bill-to-cap-energy-costs/
Wisconsin Democrats unveil bill to cap energy costs • Wisconsin Examiner
A proposal from Wisconsin Democrats would cap utility bills at 2% of a household's monthly income to reduce residents' energy burden.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The cost of living is at the front of everyone’s mind, and Democrats in Wisconsin want to make your life easier. One way to do that? Cap energy costs. Read more 👇
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/12/wisconsin-democrats-unveil-bill-to-cap-energy-costs/
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/12/wisconsin-democrats-unveil-bill-to-cap-energy-costs/
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If Republicans take away these health care tax breaks, small businesses like those here in Madison will struggle to stay afloat, hire staff, and keep their doors open. They shouldn’t have to choose between caring for their employees or risking their business’s success.
November 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
If Republicans take away these health care tax breaks, small businesses like those here in Madison will struggle to stay afloat, hire staff, and keep their doors open. They shouldn’t have to choose between caring for their employees or risking their business’s success.
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EMS professionals play a critical role in the safety of our families and communities. I was glad to sign these bipartisan bills to help get more folks into this profession and make sure providers get reimbursed fairly for the life-saving care they provide.
www.wpr.org/news/new-law...
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New laws aim to train more emergency responders, increase EMS reimbursement
Two bills signed into law aim to strengthen emergency medical services around the state by reducing costs for education and the burden on local governments.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
EMS professionals play a critical role in the safety of our families and communities. I was glad to sign these bipartisan bills to help get more folks into this profession and make sure providers get reimbursed fairly for the life-saving care they provide.
www.wpr.org/news/new-law...
www.wpr.org/news/new-law...
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When I talk about private voucher schools being unaccountable, it makes some people very mad. But how do you explain this:
All Wisconsin public and private school choice schools must administer the Forward exam every year. Public schools had a participation rate of close to 98% in 2025.
All Wisconsin public and private school choice schools must administer the Forward exam every year. Public schools had a participation rate of close to 98% in 2025.
November 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
When I talk about private voucher schools being unaccountable, it makes some people very mad. But how do you explain this:
All Wisconsin public and private school choice schools must administer the Forward exam every year. Public schools had a participation rate of close to 98% in 2025.
All Wisconsin public and private school choice schools must administer the Forward exam every year. Public schools had a participation rate of close to 98% in 2025.
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**Our LAST 2025 Office Hours is *this Saturday* from 10am-noon at Kuumba Juice and Coffee (274 E Keefe Ave) in Riverwest!**
Stop by for a few minutes, or join for an open conversation about our work. Anyone and everyone is welcome.
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Stop by for a few minutes, or join for an open conversation about our work. Anyone and everyone is welcome.
RSVP HERE: www.facebook.com/share/1GrSNq...
November 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
**Our LAST 2025 Office Hours is *this Saturday* from 10am-noon at Kuumba Juice and Coffee (274 E Keefe Ave) in Riverwest!**
Stop by for a few minutes, or join for an open conversation about our work. Anyone and everyone is welcome.
RSVP HERE: www.facebook.com/share/1GrSNq...
Stop by for a few minutes, or join for an open conversation about our work. Anyone and everyone is welcome.
RSVP HERE: www.facebook.com/share/1GrSNq...
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A new report from @jecdems.bsky.social reveals that the average American family has already paid $700 more in the first eight months under Trump.
Yet Trump continues to gaslight us, claiming that “costs are way down.”
Yet Trump continues to gaslight us, claiming that “costs are way down.”
November 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A new report from @jecdems.bsky.social reveals that the average American family has already paid $700 more in the first eight months under Trump.
Yet Trump continues to gaslight us, claiming that “costs are way down.”
Yet Trump continues to gaslight us, claiming that “costs are way down.”
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The federal government shutdown is over, and insurance premiums on the ACA Exchange are going to skyrocket for millions of families.
In the short term, Republicans absolutely should do the right thing and extend the Biden-era subsidies that made these plans affordable for so many.
In the short term, Republicans absolutely should do the right thing and extend the Biden-era subsidies that made these plans affordable for so many.
November 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The federal government shutdown is over, and insurance premiums on the ACA Exchange are going to skyrocket for millions of families.
In the short term, Republicans absolutely should do the right thing and extend the Biden-era subsidies that made these plans affordable for so many.
In the short term, Republicans absolutely should do the right thing and extend the Biden-era subsidies that made these plans affordable for so many.