The following testimony was presented before the Assembly Committee on Health by Kids Forward Research Director Jon Peacock on January 15, 2019. On behalf of Kids Forward, I want to thank you for holding a hearing on the important topic of providing health insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions. I also want to thank...
Native Americans have lived in North America since time immemorial and have a special relationship with the United States government. The 562 federally recognized tribal nations that exist in the United States are recognized as sovereign nations, meaning they have sovereignty over their lands, resources, and citizens. In light of all of...
Regardless of how you choose to spend Thanksgiving, remember that you are doing so on Native land. And while Native families spend the day celebrating our culture and our resilience, I challenge you to spend some time educating yourself, educating your children, discussing the injustices that Native people face, and committing yourself to being an advocate for Native people.
While Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate Native people and communities, we must honor the traditions of tribal communities every day of the year. Non-native Wisconsinites should take time this month to learn more about Native communities in the state and how we can all work together to promote the well-being of Native people and communities.
November 5, 2018 Ms. Debbie Seguin, Assistant Director, Office of Policy, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement US Department of Homeland Security 500 12th Street SW Washington DC, 20536 DHS Docket No. ICEB-2018-0002 Dear Ms Seguin: Kids Forward is submitting comments to the US Departments of Homeland Security and Heath and Human...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 13, 2018 CONTACT: Wenona Wolf, Communication and Development Manager wwolf@kidsforward.net, 608-284-0580 x 304 A new report from Kids Forward finds that Wisconsin will be safer for everyone if Wisconsin lawmakers expand access to driver licenses to undocumented immigrants. Allowing all immigrants to have...
Allowing Access Would Improve Safety, Support Families, and Boost Business FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2018 CONTACT: Chet Agni, Communication and Development Associate cagni@kidsforward.net, 608-284-0580 x 314 Removing barriers to obtaining driver licenses for all immigrants will bring broad-based benefits to Wisconsin’s economy...
Removing barriers to obtaining driver licenses for all immigrants will bring broad-based benefits to Wisconsin’s economy and boost families, communities, and businesses across Wisconsin.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31, 2018 CONTACT: Jon Peacock, Research Director, Kids Forward jpeacock@kidsforward.net, 608-284-0580 x 307 The following is the response of Kids Forward’s executive director, Ken Taylor, to the federal approval today of some of the changes the Walker Administration has been seeking to make to BadgerCare:...
New figures released last month by the Census Bureau show that an unacceptable number of Wisconsinites, including children, are living without health insurance. Every kid and every family deserves affordable insurance so that they can get needed care without having to worry about going bankrupt because of unexpected medical bills.
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