As of today, it’s official: The program that provides federal benefits to long-term unemployed workers has expired. There’s hope for the program to be revived, but until then, long-term unemployed workers are getting no further help making ends meet.
Read more about what this means for out-of-work Wisconsinites at the Wisconsin Budget Project’s newest blog post.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 2021CONTACT: Erica Nelson, Kids Forward Advocacy Directorenelson@kidsforward.org (608) 284-0580 x 321CONTACT: Ann McCullough, Project Director Youth Justice Wisconsinannmcculloughmckaig@gmail.com (414) 758-0148 Download PDF Report...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgent need for safety planning within secure facilities due to a unique set of risks and vulnerabilities for youth who are in custody.1 In comparison to other states, Wisconsin has demonstrated a strong commitment to preserving...
The new federal poverty guidelines, which are adjusted for inflation each January, provide an opportunity to reflect on the challenges faced by low-income families, and they help illustrate why state and federal policymakers ought to help more Americans gain access to...
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