The National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) has issued a statement of support for AB732, a bill authored by Rep. Fred Kessler, that would return 17 year-olds to the juvenile system – starting with youth alleged to have committed a misdemeanor. The NCCD statement reflects what we know about the failed policies of treating 17 year-olds as adults as well as the benefits to youth and the community by providing necessary services in the juvenile system.
New Report: Medicaid Vital to Health & Wellness of Wisconsin’s Rural Communities
Contact: Emily Miota, 262-853-6863, emiota@kidsforward.org About One in Three Rural Wisconsin Children Count on Medicaid for Health Care Coverage A new report shows just how much Wisconsin families rely on Medicaid/BadgerCare in both rural and urban communities....
