Press Releases
From La Crosse to Langlade, Families Need Lasting Affordability–Not Gimmicks
Kids Forward strongly opposes the spending package proposed by Governor Evers and Republican legislative leadership. It relies on one-time money to paper over long-term challenges, all while legislators preparing to leave office pass the responsibility—and the...
A Step Forward for Opportunity, A Step Back for Safety & Dignity
Wisconsin expands opportunity for DACA recipients with AB 759, while AB 24 threatens to undermine safety, trust, and dignity for immigrant families. For Release: March 17, 2026Contact: Emily Miota, 262-853-6863 The WI State Senate passed Assembly Bill 759, a major...
Wisconsin Legislators Finally Pass Lifesaving Postpartum Care for New Moms
For Release: Thursday, February 19, 2026 Contact: Emily Miota, 262-853-6863 Today, the Wisconsin state assembly voted to ensure that new moms on Medicaid have health insurance for a year after giving birth, instead of the current 60 days. Wisconsin will soon become...
Local food pantries brace for increased demand as SNAP cuts & federal shutdown take effect
Multicultural Coalition Inc., Partnership Community Health Center, and Kids Forward urge Trump Administration to use billions in SNAP contingency funds to cover FoodShare through next month Menasha, Wis., (October 31, 2025) – Local food pantries and community...
Counties, Faith Leaders, Health Pros to Legislators: Keep Food on the Table for 700,000 Wisconsinites
In an effort to protect critical food support for thousands of Wisconsinites, local nonprofit organizations are urging members of the Wisconsin State Legislature to fully and immediately support the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ (DHS) request for funding to...
State Budget Deal Delays Impending Child Care Crisis, But Won’t Solve It
For Release: July 1, 2025 Contact: Emily Miota, 262-853-6863 With just a few short weeks until critical child care funds dry up, Kids Forward is cautiously optimistic about the Republican Leadership and Governor Evers’ bipartisan budget deal that continues some public...
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Kids Forward in the News
Conversations Across The Aisle (CivicMedia)
15,500 fewer Wisconsinites receiving SNAP benefits than last July (Spectrum News)
Wisconsin has a new food assistance law, with a MAHA-inspired provision (WPR)
Wisconsin Groups Urge Lawmakers to Fund FoodShare Program (National Today)
Wisconsin Agriculture, Hunger Relief Groups Call for Action to Support FoodShare (WTAQ)
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, Feeding Wisconsin: Wisconsin agriculture, hunger relief groups call for action to support FoodShare (WisPolitics)
Opinion | Anne Arneson made kids’ well-being her life pursuit (Cap Times)
Wisconsin Farmers Push Rural Priorities at State Lobby Day (WI Ag Connection)
Wisconsin Farmers Union members lobby legislators on immigration, fair markets (WI Examiner)
A Wisconsin bill would allow one youth offender — and about 100 others — to appeal a life sentence (WI Examiner)
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