“I'm not going to talk about the hospital funding.

It's Dead.

It's Over...”

Rep. Jesse James
Jesse James staring forward

Two area hospitals abruptly closed in 2024. Now it’s even harder for people in the Chippewa Valley to get care, and longer wait times and longer drives could put people’s health at risk.

[Wisconsin Public Radio 1/22/24]

When desperately needed state funds to help fill the gap in coverage was set aside, Republicans played politics and refused to compromise with the Governor and Democrats. 

[Wisconsin Examiner 2/23/24; Senate roll call SA4 to SSA2 to SB45 7/2/25]

Now, the money is gone.

[WQOW 7/2/25]

Instead of fighting for us, State Senator Jesse James said:

“I’m not going to talk about the hospital funding. It’s dead. It’s over.”

[Wisconsin Examiner 10/28/25]

Contact Sen. Jesse James at (608) 266‑7511 or Sen.James@legis.wisconsin.gov and
tell him it’s not over.

We demand action to help us get the health care we need in the Chippewa Valley!