Happy Wednesday! In this week’s Big I Buzz: Wisconsin dentists raise concerns after an insurance company acquires a major dental practice, and a congressional hearing explores potential reforms to FEMA’s role in disaster response.

Dentists Across Wisconsin Worry After Insurance Company Buys Large Dental Practice

Dentists across Wisconsin are voicing concerns following Delta Dental’s acquisition of Cherry Tree Dental, a Madison-based practice with over 30 locations. The insurance provider maintains that the purchase presents no conflict of interest, but many in the dental community argue that the move blurs the line between insurer and care provider. Read more here.

FEMA Role in Disaster Response Examined in Congressional Hearing

Last week, the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a hearing to introduce the bipartisan “FEMA Act of 2025.” The proposed legislation would remove FEMA from the Department of Homeland Security and restore it as a cabinet-level agency reporting directly to the president. The bill aims to streamline disaster aid, speed up assistance to survivors, and incentivize state-level investments in disaster mitigation. Read more here.

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