Looking at the budget through the lens of how it affects children and families we see much more harm than good. We see many missed opportunities to address the pressing needs of those hardest hit by the recession, and choices made by the Governor and Legislature that mainly benefit the wealthy few and harm Wisconsin’s most precious resource, our children and families. Below is a summary of the major components of the budget that impact children and families.
2020 Poverty Guidelines Shed Light on Health Policy Debates
The new federal poverty guidelines, which are adjusted for inflation each January, provide an opportunity to reflect on the challenges faced by low-income working families, and they help illustrate why state and federal policymakers ought to help more Americans gain...