Jon Peacock, research director at Kids Forward.
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How Expanded Child Tax Credit Helps Families
At least $3,000 per child per year credit. There’s still time to sign up for pandemic benefit.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
GOP Legislators Want Pandemic Aid for Tax Rebate
They propose $1 billion property tax rebate with aid based on value of homes.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Assembly Passes Business Tax Waiver on Pandemic Aid
And Senate passes GOP COVID-19 bills that could be vetoed by Gov. Evers.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson
Local Skepticism Grows On Foxconn’s Future
Opinions in Racine County shifting as company’s plans keep changing.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State’s Loss on Federal ACA is $1.3 Billion
State loses $1.3 billion in federal funds for medical care under Republican two-year budget.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Potential Medicaid Changes
“A Threat Level that Low-Income Wisconsinites Have Never Seen”
Jun 5th, 2017 by Community Advocates Public Policy Institute
What They’re Saying About Speaker Paul Ryan and the House GOP’s Health Care Bill
Speaker Paul Ryan hasn't seen a warm reception to his conference's bill.
Mar 7th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Voters Support Increase in Minimum Wage
Will Trump support workers with hike in federal minimum?
Nov 17th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Big Benefits From Medicaid Expansion
Studies of 31 states extending Obamacare show better health and budget savings.
Aug 25th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Anti-Poverty Programs Are a Success
Percent of people in poverty dropped from 26% to 16% since 1967, with big impact in Wisconsin.
Aug 8th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Wisconsin Near Bottom in Public Health Spending
Wisconsin ranks 48th lowest, far below average spending per capita by states.
Jun 10th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Encourages States to Expand Medicaid with New Legislation
Bill would ensure equal level of federal matching funds for states expanding Medicaid after 2014
Apr 18th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Obamacare Could Get Sweeter for Wisconsin
Under president's budget, expanded Medicaid would give Wisconsin $1.1 billion or $137 per person.
Feb 11th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
No, It’s Not Cheaper to Keep Them
Subsidy for Bucks' arena won't save money for taxpayers, as Republican Rep. Dean Knudsen has pointed out.
Jul 7th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Rejecting BadgerCare Money Costing Nearly $400 Million in State Budget
The Joint Finance Committee is expected to take up the issue later today.
May 21st, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Report Reveals Wisconsin Health Insurance Rates Still Dramatically Higher than Minnesota’s
Milwaukee Health Insurance Costs 52% Higher than in Minnesota
Apr 8th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Is Walker Serious About Ending Income Tax?
It brings in $7.5 billion per year. How would he replace it?
Dec 30th, 2013 by Steven Walters
The Anti-Health Care Governor?
Even as Scott Walker throws people off health care, he opposes federal programs that would increase coverage and lower costs.
Nov 21st, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
