Wisconsin man completes 11-day wheelchair journey to state Capitol to protest Medicaid cuts

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Carl Schulze completed an 11-day motorized scooter journey from northeastern Wisconsin to the state Capitol to protest congressional Medicaid cuts that he fears threaten his access to essential home care services. He argues that these reductions violate his civil rights by potentially forcing him into institutional care against his will. This trip follows a similar demonstration last year focused on advocating for higher caregiver pay.

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