WCCF is pleased that Representative Fred Kessler has taken the lead in drafting a bill to raise the age of adult court jurisdiction in Wisconsin back to age 18 – beginning with misdemeanor and less serious offenses as early as July 2010 and for all youth as of July 1, 2011. A press conference in Milwaukee today, Representative Kessler announced the plan to circulate a bill draft next week for introduction in February. View the WCCF press release and watch for further information about the details of the proposal in the coming weeks.
Proposed Tax Cut Privileges Wealthiest 1%, Leaves Struggling Families Behind
Wisconsin can be a place where we all—regardless of race or place—have what we need to make ends meet. However, last week the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee voted for a tax cut that would aid in gutting supports for families. Letting Wisconsin’s wealthiest off the hook from paying what they owe means many struggling families are left behind, particularly children and families of color and those furthest from opportunity. We are calling on Governor Evers to stand up for everyday families and veto this tax cut for the wealthy few.
