THE BADGER PROJECT:

Public employers, decision makers and taxpayers must think outside the box when it comes to employee benefit plans.Health care costs continue to skyrocket. With health care inflation continuing at a galloping pace, health insurance providers are trying to stay ahead of the game to ensure that they are able to cover claims while also generating revenue. This leaves employers and workers picking up ...

My name is Dr. Mary Landwehr, and I am a family physician from Chippewa Falls.Recently, my family was notified by our insurance broker that our health insurance premium will increase — possibly even double — beginning Jan. 1, 2026.Our monthly premium for a three-person family basic health insurance plan is $1,792, and it may rise by another $961 as the Premium Tax Credit (PTC) ends.Currently w...

The Loyal American Legion Auxiliary met Oct. 14 at the Loyal Legion Hall.The meeting was called to order by president Jodi Lindner. The opening prayer was given by chaplain Donna Langfeldt. This was followed by a moment of silence for deceased members, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Preamble.Roll call was taken, with 19 members present. October birthdays were Carol Bauer and Sharon Rogers.The s...