Reimagining an Economy that Works for Everyone
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. Join us to reimagine an economy that works for all of us.
Updates & Publications
Tell Congress: No cuts to Medicaid or SNAP
Too many working families in Wisconsin are already stretched thin—the last thing they need is higher health and grocery costs. But Congress is proposing over $1 trillion in cuts to health care and food assistance programs, which includes BadgerCare. These cuts would...
Doing the Right Thing, Punished Anyway: The IRS Puts Immigrants at Risk
A Guest Post by Lark Pinney Everyone in Wisconsin, regardless of where they were born, deserves to be able to work and pay taxes without fear of repercussions. Yet in April, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it will share migrants’ data with Immigration and...
63,000 Wisconsinites at high risk of losing health insurance if Medicaid is cut
The following is a release from the Wisconsin Medicaid Coalition, of which Kids Forward is a founding member. The Coalition has approximately 300 participants from more than 150 entities, including counties, tribes, health care providers, advocates, and those...
Black/White Racial Disparities Remain in Wisconsin, Indicators Show
For Release: Monday, June 9, 2025Contact: Emily Miota, 262-853-6863, [email protected] Download as PDF State Decision Makers Can Make Targeted Investments in the State Budget to Address Them Yet again, Wisconsin leads the nation in many disparities in outcomes...
What the Budget Means for Us: A Student’s POV
By: Eliza Hake and Julia Danes This past semester we had the opportunity to work with Kids Forward, and after these past few months we gained a new perspective on pressing issues globally and in the state of Wisconsin. (Note: statements in this blog may be subject to...
United for Worker Power in Wisconsin
Workers Fight for Fairness in the Capitol Yesterday, more than 20 Wisconsin workers led a new movement into the state capitol, demanding legislators prioritize all families and working people across the state. In collaboration with the Milwaukee Area Service and...
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