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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A Decade After Historic Cuts, Wisconsin Still Hasn’t Fully Restored State Aid for Public School Districts, New Report Shows
For immediate releaseJanuary 29, 2020Contact: Tamarine Cornelius, 608-284-0580 x 305 Despite recent increases, Wisconsin’s public K-12 school districts still receive less in state aidthan they did a decade ago, prior to historic cuts to education, a new analysis from...
Wisconsin’s Medicaid Deficit Grows to $93 Million, as Cost of Rejecting Federal Funds Rises Sharply
Enrollment of childless adults in BadgerCare is far above the anticipated level, and that’s having a significant effect on the state budget. The much higher than anticipated cost of covering that population means Wisconsin could save far more than previously...
‘Building Blocks’ will put focus on young children
The Marshfield News Herald and Stevens Point Journal launched a ten part series last week on the importance of early childhood education. Click this link to access the videos Here is the full schedule: June 18: Seeking quality child care June 25: Language development...
Research Shows Quality Early Childhood Programs Can Help Prevent Chronic Disease
New research from Nobel Laureate James Heckman and colleagues shows that quality early childhood programs that incorporate health and nutrition help prevent chronic disease. Findings reveal substantially better health in the mid-30s with a lower prevalence of risk...
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