by WHSA | Jul 21, 2011
Two key reports on the state of federal spending on children’s program were release at the third Children’s Budget Summit, “Perspective on Children as a National Priority.” Together, the reports paint a grim picture for the future of...
by WHSA | Jun 23, 2011
Over the past several months, the Wisconsin Budget Project and the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families (WCCF) have diligently tracked and analyzed the 2011-13 biennial budget proposals. Among the documents they have prepared are three budget summaries...
by WHSA | Apr 28, 2011
A national telephone survey commissioned by First Focus and conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research from April 13-18, 2011 revealed strong public support for protecting federal investments that benefit children. The survey asked voters an array of questions...
by WHSA | Apr 27, 2011
Wisconsin state legislators are continuing to host public state budget hearings throughout the state. Please see below for more information about the hearings. Additionally, Congressman Paul Ryan is holding listening sessions for constituents on the federal...
by WHSA | Apr 12, 2011
The House, Senate, and White House have negotiated an agreement to fund the federal government through fiscal year 2011 (which began on October 1, 2010 and ends September 30, 2011). The final FY 2011 continuing resolution (CR) will prevent a federal government...
by WHSA | Apr 11, 2011
Last week the House Committee on the Budget, Chaired by Republican Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin’s first Congressional district, released its FY 2012 budget resolution–dubbed The Path to Prosperity: Restoring America’s Promise. In addition to the full...
by WHSA | Mar 28, 2011
On March 25, Joint Finance Committee (JFC) leadership announced the JFC will hold four public hearings on the 2011-13 state budget from April 7 through April 13. The four meetings will be held on the following days in the following cities: Thursday, April 7 in...
by WHSA | Mar 10, 2011
Confused by what you’re hearing about the federal budget? You’re not alone. The annual budget process is frequently challenging to fully understand, but figuring out what’s going on this year is particularly difficult for many of us. To help us...
by WHSA | Feb 24, 2011
On February 14, President Obama released his budget for fiscal year 2012 (which begins on October 1, 2011). Children’s programs would receive a $16.8 billion increase from fiscal year 2010 budget levels, an increase of 6.2%. The President’s proposed budget...
