On June 11, 2025, the Wisconsin Legislative Children’s Caucus held a briefing focused on the importance of Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) and their role in supporting children and families affected by abuse. Speakers include: Sean Michels – Supervisor, Manitowoc Child Protective Services Amanda Didier – Executive Director, Lakeshore Regional CAC Anna Johnson – Survivor and […]
On May 22, 2025, Democratic state legislators held a news conference to introduce legislation that would directly invest in childcare providers and teachers to establish a childcare industry that supports the needs of families in every community in the state. Speakers include: Sen. Sarah Keyeski Sen. Kelda Roys Rep. Renuka Mayadev Rep. Alex Joers
On May 13, 2025, child care advocates held a rally at the Capitol as part of families and child care providers across Wisconsin joining National “Day Without Child Care.” Speakers include: Corrine Hendrickson, Corrine’s Little Explorers Family Child Care Provider, New Glarus Brooke Legler, The Growing Tree Group Center owner, New Glarus Katie Steiber, Group […]
On February 4, 2025, legislators, child care providers, children, and families held a news conference to call attention to the crucial role child care plays in Wisconsin and to show support for continued investment.
On January 23, 2025, Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) hosted a panel discussion on child care following the viewing of “We Are Family Child Care” documentary. Panelists include: Corrine Hendrickson – owner of Corrine’s Little Explorers Family Child Care Center in New Glarus, WI, since 2007; co-founded the grassroots organization Wisconsin […]
On December 20, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: School Safety Debate Legislative Priorities in 2025 Funding for Building Projects in Limbo GOP Electors Certify Trump’s Win AG Kaul to Challenge Trump Administration WisPolitics Stock Picks
On December 20, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: School Safety Debate Legislative Priorities in 2025 Funding for Building Projects in Limbo GOP Electors Certify Trump’s Win AG Kaul to Challenge Trump Administration WisPolitics Stock Picks
A new legislative session and biennial budget year with a sizable state surplus on the table presents many opportunities to address Wisconsin’s challenges. From a lack of affordable housing and child care to school funding and a workforce shortage, the real question is where policymakers will find agreement. On November 19, 2024, Economist and Researcher Dale […]
A new legislative session and biennial budget year with a sizable state surplus on the table presents many opportunities to address Wisconsin’s challenges. From a lack of affordable housing and child care to school funding and a workforce shortage, the real question is where policymakers will find agreement. On November 19, 2024, Economist and Researcher Dale […]
On October 3, 2024, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club for a panel discussion exploring the issues important to female voters this election year. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance). Panelists include: Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez Former GOP state Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Wisconsin AFP Director Megan Novak AARP-Wis. President Leslie Spencer-Herrera UW-Milwaukee […]
The work of the state’s Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board has shifted in recent years to focus on not just prevention alone but on strengthening families. What might seem like a subtle change is having an impact. Overall the state is reporting fewer referrals to Child Protective Services and a decrease in substantiated allegations […]