Wisconsin should Work for Everyone, Not Just the Wealthy Few.
Every family deserves a fair shot, no matter their race, background, or zip code. But, too many of us struggle to afford the basics.
This affordability crisis didn’t happen by accident.
It is the result of policy choices that have concentrated power in the hands of the wealthy few, while underinvesting in the things our families need to thrive.
Updates & Publications
TANF at 25: Failing to Meet the Needs of WI Families
On August 22 of this year, the law creating the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF) turns 25 years old, and that’s not a cause for celebration. At the national level and here in Wisconsin, TANF is serving only a small fraction of the families who are...
Positive National Data on Health Insurance Coverage Precedes This Week’s Release of State-level Trends
New survey data released last week by the National Health Insurance Survey (NHIS) make it even clearer that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has caused a dramatic drop in the number of Americans who are uninsured. This Tuesday (Sept. 13) the Census Bureau will...
Encouraging Research: Positive Long-Term Impact of Head Start
New Research from the Brookings Institution shows significant long-term positive impacts from Head Start, tracking children into adulthood. The new study, The long-term impact of the Head Start program, found that: Head Start improved educational outcomes, with...
The U.S. is Number One in Olympic competition, but Needs to Invest in Early Learning to Help Our Children Get a Fast Start
The U.S. dominates the Olympics, but is far behind in math and science scores, according to a report by Champions for America’s Future, High-Quality Early Education Can Help Kids Win the Academic Medal Race. According to the report, while the U.S. is ranked at the top...
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