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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Amidst COVID-19, Government Support Helped Many Wisconsin Children and Families Stay Afloat
[Madison, WI] COVID-19 relief measures have given us a strong blueprint for addressing poverty for millions. New data from the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) shows that fewer individuals in Wisconsin lived in poverty than we might have expected during the global...
Teen Birth Rates Decline Sharply, but Large Racial Disparities Persist
One of the good news stories in public health is the very substantial decline in teen births over the last couple of decades. This decrease is important because we know that births to teens create long term challenges for both the children and the parents, including...
Wisconsin Life Expectancy Gap Continues to Widen
Two new analyses released this week provide further evidence of the sharp disparities between African Americans and whites in Wisconsin. The latest evidence comes from a study of trends in life expectancy rates from the journal Health Affairs and new health insurance...
Recent Research Shows Negative Effect of Premium Increases on Low-Income Children and Parents’ Access to Health Insurance
As Summer Heats up, Two Recent Papers Point to the Chilling Effect of Premium Increases on Low-Income Children and Parents' Access to Health Insurance Recent research on the effects of premium increases on enrollment in both Medicaid and CHIP finds that the...
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