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 returns or wages if families can’t pay. This past fall, the Wisconsin...
Dads Care for Child Care Wednesday, June 11, 12 - 1pmWisconsin State Capitol - North Hearing Room, 2nd Floor We'll have staff directing the way - make your way to the center of the capitol, and we'll direct you from there! Register Here! When expecting to become a parent, you heard about the sleepless nights and diaper changes. One...
In February, Governor Evers proposed his state budget. Read our reaction here and our analysis here. The Governor’s proposals now go to the Joint Committee on Finance (often called the Joint Finance Committee or JFC). This powerful committee is made up of both state Senators and Representatives. They’ll take the Governor’s proposed...
Rebuild. Reclaim. Reimagine Wisconsin A State Budget that Works for Every Kid Wednesday, April 212-1:30pm CST In February, Governor Evers named 2025 the "Year of the Kid" while introducing his proposed budget. We're thrilled to hear it! The state budget is how we help ensure that every family — regardless of zip code,...
I grew up in a white middle-class family of teachers with pensions and good benefits. I took a lot of things for granted, including my access to health care. When I was young, I both had my needs met and was generally healthy - so I didn’t have much reason to think about health care until I got my first job out of college. I remember my...
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