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Updates & Publications
Governor’s Proposed Budget for Health Care
Governor Evers has proposed an ambitious budget for health care that increases access to care and coverage by expanding BadgerCare, increases funding for hospitals and other providers, invests in maternal and infant health and health equity, and provides more support...
Governor Proposes Change to Boost Revenue and Improve Tax Equity
The Governor’s budget proposes significant changes in tax policy, including closing income tax loopholes that favor the rich and powerful, and increasing tax credits for low-income households. These changes enable the budget to make large investments that will improve...
“Advocating for Every Wisconsin Family”
In October of 2013, Kids Forward (then the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families) released the Race to Equity Report documenting dramatic disparities in well-being between African Americans and whites in Dane County and across the state of Wisconsin. It was...
Wisconsin Should Help Small Businesses with Targeted Grants, Not PPP Double-Dipping
The Top Five Problems with the Proposed $419 Million Tax Break for PPP FundingWisconsin state lawmakers are rushing to pass a new tax break for businesses, with a minimum of opportunities for public input. The tax cut would significantly reduce the amount of resources...
The Impact Of COVID-19 on Youth Justice in Wisconsin: What Does it Tell Us About the Future of the System?
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgent need for safety planning within secure facilities due to a unique set of risks and vulnerabilities for youth who are in custody.1 In comparison to other states, Wisconsin has demonstrated a strong commitment to preserving...
Report shows implementation of COVID-19 prevention protocols also safely reduces number of Wisconsin youth in custody
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 2021CONTACT: Erica Nelson, Kids Forward Advocacy [email protected] (608) 284-0580 x 321CONTACT: Ann McCullough, Project Director Youth Justice [email protected] (414) 758-0148 Download PDF Report...
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