WI: Poverty Issues
Peeling back the layers of WI minimum wage policy
Bills are pending in Congress to boost the federal minimum wage, which remains at $7.25 an hour. Separately, many states increased their wage …
Wisconsinites warn of negative outcomes if federal programs are cut
Congress has one week to approve a new federal spending plan or risk a government shutdown, and some Wisconsinites are calling on lawmakers to keep …
WI Families Could See 'Double Whammy' From Budget Policies
Congress is again steeped in a looming budget crisis as lawmakers face a deadline to approve a new government spending plan. In Wisconsin, policy …
Dental Therapists Touted as Key to Advancing Dental Care Equity
The term "food deserts" is used a lot in the fight against hunger, but groups calling attention to the shortage of oral health care professionals say …
Despite High Ranking, Child Well-Being Concerns Persist in WI
An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened overall. States like Wisconsin fared better in the …
WI Working Family Advocates Put Spotlight on Reps' Voting Records
This week's debt ceiling deal saw federal policymakers compromise on budget-related matters, but a new awareness campaign from a Wisconsin grassroots …
Veto Calls Grow Over Public-Aid Restrictions Proposed in WI
A coalition of Wisconsin groups is asking Gov. Tony Evers to reject bills it contends would make it harder for people struggling to get by to bounce …
Guidance for SNAP Recipients as Pandemic Boost Ends
Wisconsin residents receiving federal food assistance have now seen their final round of emergency aid prompted by the pandemic. Hunger-fighting …
Report: Many WI Renters Struggle to Meet Housing Costs
Despite two years of government initiatives designed to provide financial aid and support to housing insecure residents, Wisconsin is still facing a …
Petition Pushes Congress to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
More than 126,000 Wisconsinites have signed an AARP petition urging Congress to lower prescription drug prices. According to GoodRx, an American …
WI Lawmakers Reintroduce 'Economic Justice Bill of Rights'
Wisconsin's legislative session has concluded, but Democrats still are pushing for a so-called "Economic Justice Bill of Rights." Among other things…
WI Lawmakers Eye Repealing Pandemic Food-Aid Waivers
At the beginning of the pandemic, Wisconsin's Department of Health Services (DHS) waived numerous requirements to participate in the state's food-aid …