Coronavirus Response

COVID-19 Means Greater Anxiety for Youth Who are Incarcerated

While we all adjust to Governor Evers’ Safer at Home Order, we must cope with the daily restrictions on our movement and increased anxiety about the safety of our families, friends, and colleagues. At the same time, there are hundreds of confined youth in our juvenile justice system who are grappling with the unique challenges that this...

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Without the Affordable Care Act, the COVID-19 Pandemic Would Likely be Worse

As states across the country attempt to mitigate the public health crisis brought on by COVID-19, it’s clear the Affordable Care Act’s coverage gains and consumer protections are crucial. Without the ACA in place 20 million more people would not have access to health insurance, millions of parents would be worrying about health coverage...

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Voting while complying with Wisconsin’s Safer at Home Orders

As Wisconsin enters a period of enforcement of the Safer at Home Order, it is critical to understand the impact this will have on our state’s primary election. As of now, the April 7 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary is occurring as scheduled. However, due to current public health conditions, many locations typically...

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Ensuring Protections for the Few Often Benefits the Many

Paid Sick Leave and its Importance in Stemming the Coronavirus As we think about strategies to mitigate the deadly spread of the coronavirus, we have to take a close look at the large gaps in access to sick leave and health insurance. Rarely are there such stark examples of the importance of establishing public policies that promote a...

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