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    Many Americans fear not being able to afford healthcare with ACA tax credits at risk

    Chrya Ostenso

    Chrysa Ostenso is the owner of a small optometry clinic in Lady Smith. She says the ACA tax credits not being extended would force her to pay an extra $1,500 a month for premiums and that she could be forced to go into her 401k assets — and she’s not alone.

    Karly Scholz December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

    Pulling from a 401K. Going back to work. ACA costs worry self-employed

    Chrysa Ostenso smiling at her desk

    Chrysa Ostenso expects to pull money from her 401(k) to pay for the $1,500-a-month health insurance she’ll get next year when the Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits end.

    Karly Scholz December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

    Small business owners, employees worry about higher health insurance costs

    Small business owners, employees worry about higher health insurance costs

    Small business owners, employees worry about higher health insurance costs The ACA and HealthCare.gov have made it possible for millions more Americans and thousands more Wisconsin residents to obtain health insurance. But less visibly, the health care marketplace that the

    Karly Scholz October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

    From fields to fridges: How the government shutdown is impacting farmers across America

    Plow driving through a field

    From fields to fridges: How the government shutdown is impacting farmers across America WASHINGTON — The government shutdown is causing uncertainty for farmers across the United States, as critical aid is frozen and food prices at grocery stores face volatility. Wisconsin dairy

    Karly Scholz October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

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