Press Releases
Governor Evers Stands Up for Everyday Families by Vetoing Harmful Tax Proposals
Last Friday, Governor Evers blocked three bills that would have let Wisconsin’s wealthiest off the hook from paying what they owe and made the state’s racial wealth disparities even worse.
Innovation Hub Launches to Fuel Change for Wisconsin’s School Food System
Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub has opened funding opportunities for collaborations of local food system leaders who want to ensure school meals better reflect our region’s harvests and cultural diversity. Grant applications open on Feb. 1, 2024.
A Message: Violence Against Children in Conflict Zones
We are deeply distressed by the continuing violence affecting children in conflict zones, including the recent tragic events in Gaza. Our stance is unequivocal: violence towards children in any form, under any circumstances, is intolerable.
‘Race to Equity 10-Year Report’ Details the Extreme Black-white racial Disparities that Persist in Dane County and Wisconsin
Today, Kids Forward released “Race to Equity 10-Year Report: Dane County”, which unpacks how race, class, and—in some cases—gender impact Black Dane County residents. The report also begins a discussion of why extreme Black-white racial disparities continue in Dane...
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Kids Forward in the News
Grants offer school-food possibilities (Agri-View)
One man blocking expanded medical coverage for thousands of new moms: Robin Vos (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Advocates push schools to bring local food to cafeterias, apply for federal grant program (WKOW)
New grants designed to give WI ‘farm to school’ efforts more muscle (Public News Service)
New rule ensures continued Medicaid coverage for children for a year (Wisconsin Examiner)
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