"Republican Leaders Prioritize Fundraising Over Clean Water and Emergency Room Funding"
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin skipped a special meeting called by Gov. Tony Evers to release $140 million for clean water funding and rural hospital support, as they were in Washington, D.C. for a fundraiser. The absence of GOP members led to the meeting being unable to convene, prompting criticism from Evers and Democratic members. The fundraiser, hosted by the Republican Party of Wisconsin, drew attention as it coincided with the urgent need for addressing water contamination and healthcare access in the state.