Community Explainer Main Takeaways In January 2026, Wisconsin lawmakers introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 895/Senate Bill (SB) 882, which focuses on how Wisconsin sentences people who committed serious offenses as children. If enacted, the legislation would end the practice of sentencing juveniles to life without parole (JLWOP) in...
“Talkin’ About a Revolution” song by Tracy Chapman; check out our full curated playlist here - handpicked jams to keep the joy flowing! No matter where we live or what we look like, we all need access to quality, affordable health care. In a country that doesn’t guarantee health care to all, Medicaid is a lifeline. Medicaid, including...
“Rainbow Connection” song by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher; check out our full curated playlist here - handpicked jams to keep the joy flowing! As 2025 draws to a close, we are celebrating the launch of Kaleidoscope WI, a new coalition dedicated to ensuring birthing people, young children, and families of color have the resources and...
“O-o-h Child” song by Stan Vincent; check out our full curated playlist here – handpicked jams to keep the joy flowing! Papas, daddies, stepfathers, grandpas, pops, uncles all showed up in force at the Wisconsin State Capitol, just a few days before Father’s Day. Why? To voice their support for state investment in our child care system....
“Redemption Song” song by Bob Marley & The Wailers; check out our full curated playlist here – handpicked jams to keep the joy flowing! Youth Justice is on the Governor’s Agenda We all grow and change over time and deserve a chance to redeem ourselves when things go wrong. In order to ensure childrenreach their full...
If Congress fails to extend the federal health care tax credits in the next few weeks, health care will become a whole lot more expensive and inaccessible for millions of Americans starting January 1. We're asking Wisconsin's members of Congress to act now and extend the tax credits. Do you or a loved one rely on healthcare.gov for your...
Last week, one state legislator singlehandedly denied care for 16,500 people about to give birth in Wisconsin. For almost a decade, Representative Robin Vos has blocked Wisconsin from passing post-partum Medicaid extension, which would ensure that new moms on Medicaid have health insurance for a year after giving birth, instead of the...
Every parent and caregiver in Wisconsin deserves a secure foundation to raise their family. But, for decades, the wealthy and powerful few have rigged the system for their gain, stripping away worker protections and a basic foundation for families, all to pad their profits. They’re doing this by fueling division amongst us, hoping that...
Multicultural Coalition Inc., Partnership Community Health Center, and Kids Forward urge Trump Administration to use billions in SNAP contingency funds to cover FoodShare through next month Menasha, Wis., (October 31, 2025) – Local food pantries and community organizations are preparing for a surge in demand as the federal government...
Have an idea for bringing local, nutritious food to more schools across our region? Kids Forward and the Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub is funding projects that improve school meals across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. We are committed to providing our nation’s children nutritious meals that improve their...
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