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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Family Child Care is Work, So Why Aren’t Providers Seen as “Working Professionals” Yet?
This guest blog was written by our UW Public Humanities Fellow, Kate MacCrimmon. She has been at Kids Forward over the past academic year. Kate offers a unique perspective as both a former Family Child Care provider and doctoral candidate researching the subject. This...
Why We Need the Affordable Care Act — in One Graph
Employer-sponsored Insurance Drops by 472,000 in Wisconsin since 2000-01. Okay, there are scads of reasons why we need the reforms in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including many reforms that are already in place and having very positive impacts. So one graph...
The Impact of the Seven-Year Freeze of Child Care Payment Rates
The 2012 child care market survey made available recently shows the impact of frozen child care payment rates in the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program. The freeze on child care rates has resulted in payments significantly below market rates after seven years...
Governor Proposes Special Session to Delay Changes to BadgerCare and HIRSP
Expansion of Coverage for Childless Adults Would Also Be Delayed, along with Delay in Cutting EligibilityAt a press conference this afternoon, Governor Walker proposed to delay by three months (until April 1, 2014) the changes enacted in the budget bill to BadgerCare...
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