Publications
Race to Equity: 10-Years Later
The 10-Year Report unpacks how race, class, and, in some cases, gender impact Black Dane County residents.
DACA Recipients in Wisconsin
One of the most impactful federal policies we have to support immigrants in Wisconsin is the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Ensuring Working Families Can Succeed
All Wisconsin workers should be able to support their families, put food on the table, and make ends meet. But state lawmakers have eroded worker protections...
Creating a More Equitable Tax Code
For Wisconsin’s economy to work for everyone, we need a tax system that provides enough resources to fund investments in healthy communities and public...
Governor Evers to Propose Measure Breaking Down Barriers to Driver Licenses
Governor Evers has said he will include a measure in his budget proposal that broadens access to driver licenses, making it easier for immigrant parents and...
State Law Can’t Adequately Protect People with Pre-existing Conditions
Governor Walker promised on Thursday that he will protect insurance coverage for people with pre-existing health conditions by putting “the exact same...
Expanding BadgerCare is a Win-Win for Wisconsin
Too many Wisconsinites do not have access to quality, affordable health care. However, Wisconsin can significantly reduce that problem and save money at the...
Q&A: Insurance Coverage for Pre-existing Conditions
This Q&A report explores the history of coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, the protections provided by the ACA, and the current threats to that coverage from policymakers and political leaders in Wisconsin and at the federal level.
2018 KIDS COUNT® Data Book
According to the 2018 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Wisconsin is ranked 12th overall in child well-being. Despite its...
Fact Sheet: Wisconsin Health Care Stability Plan
Following years of sabotage and hostility directed towards the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Governor Walker and the legislature pivoted to pass a $200 million...
The Contributions of Immigrants in Wisconsin are Critical to Shared Prosperity
Immigrants are an intrinsic part of our nation, our state, and our communities. Every day immigrants care for family members, go to school, advocate for...
Giving Young Immigrants a Pathway to Citizenship Would Boost Wisconsin’s Farm Economy
Wisconsin’s dairies and other businesses could gain access to additional, needed workers if Congress passes the Dream Act and allows immigrant youth to stay...
Senate Health Bill: Implications for Wisconsin
The Senate's latest health bill will hurt many Wisconsinites whether they are on BadgerCare, receiving insurance through the marketplace, or have insurance...
2017 KIDS COUNT® Data Book
Boosted by sound federal, state and local policy investments, Wisconsin’s children experienced marked progress in well-being placing the state 12th in the...
Medicaid at Risk in Wisconsin
Medicaid and the closely related Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are a partnership between states and the federal government to provide access to...
Death Toll: Wisconsin Children Killed with Guns
Wisconsin has made significant headway in keeping children safe from firearms, but progress has stalled in recent years. Between 1999 and 2009, the number of children killed with guns dropped by more than a third, but since 2010 the number of children killed each year has stayed fairly level
Changes to the Affordable Care Act: What’s At Risk In Wisconsin
Enactment of the House health care plan, known as the American Health Care Act (AHCA), would affect most Wisconsinites. But even if it is not enacted, actions...
Numbers You Need To Know – Health Insurance in Your County
Find your county below to see trends in the rates of uninsured kids and adults, the percentage of people using Medicaid, and the impacts of the Affordable...
The Costs of Governor Walker’s Proposed Medicaid Changes
The Walker administration is seeking federal approval to make sweeping changes to BadgerCare, Wisconsin’s Medicaid program. What will those changes mean for...
Wisconsin Health Insurance Landscape Infographic
We’ve updated our infographics detailing how different groups are affected by the new health insurance landscape with the new 2016 Federal Poverty Levels (FPL).
Increasing Economic Security for Every Wisconsin Family
To create a vibrant and economically competitive future for Wisconsin, every child, every family, and every community must be given the opportunity to thrive....
Juvenile Arrests in Wisconsin
The number of arrests of people age 17 and under has dropped sharply in Wisconsin in recent years. The decrease reflects a drop in crime committed by juveniles, as well as changes in law enforcement practices.
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