Poverty in Wisconsin Infographic

by Kids Forward | September 22, 2015

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Every person in Wisconsin deserves a chance to climb the economic ladder. But too many in Wisconsin are still trapped in poverty, years after the recession has ended. By making sure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed, we can build broad prosperity in Wisconsin.

PDF Infographic for 2014 Wisconsin poverty levels

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