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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Q&A: How a Flat Income Tax Would Harm Children and Families in Wisconsin
Kristin Schumacher & Jon Peacock Public resources should be invested in a way that broadly benefits everyone in Wisconsin, ensuring that families can make ends meet, and access affordable health care, strong schools and child care. When state leaders cut taxes, it...
Questions for Candidates about BadgerCare and the Budget Shortfall
The Medicaid (BadgerCare) expansion issue is going to be a significant topic of debate in the coming months – during campaign season and continuing into deliberations on the next biennial budget. The importance of the issue has been elevated by a number of...
Child Care Subsidies Underspent by $20 million: Will the money be invested in improving child care quality?
The Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program underspent by $20 million in the first year of the 2013-2015 biennial budget, according to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) website. The first year’s budget (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014) allocated $255...
$ 1.5 Million Home Visiting Grant Awarded to Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) has again drawn down federal funds to continue and expand voluntary, evidence-based home visiting services to women during pregnancy and to parents with young children up to age five. Wisconsin has been very...
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