Reclaim. Rebuild.
Reimagine Wisconsin.
Reimagine Wisconsin is a movement to dismantle the structural racism that holds everyone back. Together, we demand that our labor builds our communities—not the wealth of the few.
This year, the state budget is our greatest opportunity to ensure that every family — regardless of zip code, income, or race — has a solid foundation in Wisconsin.
Updates & Publications
New Guidance on Youth Justice Fines & Fees
Learning that your child has gotten in trouble with the law is one of the most difficult and stressful times in a parent or guardian’s life. But in Wisconsin, courts can make matters worse by charging families thousands of dollars, sometimes even garnishing tax...
Evers’ Budget Lifts up Working Families, Ensures Wealthiest Wisconsinites Pay what They Owe
Main Takeaways Taxes are how we can ensure a solid foundation for every Wisconsinite. Unfortunately, the wealthy few have pressured our decision makers to rig the system and funnel investments & resources out of our communities and into their pockets. This drives...
Event: Dads Care for Child Care
Dads Care for Child Care Wednesday, June 11, 12 - 1pmWisconsin State Capitol Location: Assembly Parlor Register Here! When expecting to become a parent, you heard about the sleepless nights and diaper changes. One thing you maybe didn’t expect? The outrageously high...
Trump’s Tax Cuts: Big Win for Wisconsin’s 1%, Big Loss for Everyone Else
This tax day, millions of everyday Wisconsinites will pay their fair share of taxes to support roads, schools, health care, and the education that people depend on every day. Billionaires, on the other hand, will continue to pay relatively little thanks to tax...
Testimony: Opposing Barriers to Health Care
Main Takeaways Kids Forward submitted the below testimony opposing Assembly Bill 163. This bill would make it harder for people to stay on Medicaid by adding extra paperwork and hoops to jump through. This bill would especially hurt children, parents, and people with...
State Budget: Mental Health
Main Takeaways Everyone in Wisconsin, regardless of their county, age, or profession deserves to live in a community that supports their wellbeing. This means access to quality, affordable mental health and substance use disorder services. Governor Evers’ proposed...
Beyond Borders
A Series on the Diversity of Immigrants and Refugees in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has been shaped by successive waves of newcomers seeking refuge, opportunity, and a place to call home. Our immigration and refugee series explores the significance and diversity of the immigrant narrative in shaping the past, present, and future of Wisconsin.
Stories
“They Call Me Nana”
Ruby Grisby, Milwaukee (WI) My name is Ruby Grisby. I started out as a daycare worker and have now been an owner for 47 years. My husband and I opened our first daycare center in 1993. Most of the children we care for at Grisby’s Child Development Center live within...
“Child Care Makes Our Communities Stronger”
Elizabeth Tomev, Wisconsin Before I had children, the importance of daycare didn’t weigh heavily on my mind. I didn’t realize how stressful it would be to try to find the right child care. I never knew how costly it would be. My children are eight and five. Child care...
It Takes a Village
Kris Marcum, Cottage Grove (WI) My husband and I are a two parent household, both working full-time outside the home. We have two boys, one is five, and one is two. They are the best of friends and share a love for playing with super fast race cars and monster trucks,...
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