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.
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Health Care: Expanding Access to Health Care and Funding to Reduce Racial Disparities
2023-25 State BudgetMarch 16, 2023All people in Wisconsin, whether they live in Menomonie or Milwaukee, deserve access to quality, affordable health care and to live in communities that support their health and wellness. Governor Evers’ proposed budget takes steps to...
Governor’s Child Care Budget: A Step Forward
The Governor’s 2015-17 biennial budget proposals show modest increases for child care in a very tight fiscal environment. The increases in the child care budget are noteworthy after years of budget cuts. 1. Increase in Child Care Payment Rates Continued in Wisconsin...
Do Youth in Juvenile Court Really Need to be Shackled?
It is common practice in Wisconsin and around the country that youth who are in secure custody come into their court hearings in shackles of one kind or another. Almost always this is because that is how adult inmates are transported and attend hearings. Security...
BadgerCare Expansion Would Save $345 Million
By Qualifying for Increased Federal Medicaid Fund, Wisconsin Could Avoid Many Budget Cuts Two Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB) papers released yesterday show that expanding BadgerCare could go a long way to helping avoid or scale back some of the deep cuts in the...
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