Register Today! Join us for two impactful days of advocacy training and action: DAY 1 (Tuesday, April 15) – Skills Development at The Concourse: Begin your advocacy journey with “Raising Your Voice for Change” from 1:00-2:30 PM, learning to transform...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
