📢 Wisconsin’s Racial Disparities: The Role of the State Budget Wisconsin faces some of the most extreme Black/white racial disparities in the nation—and it’s no accident. Decades of harmful policy choices have created systemic barriers, making it harder for Black families to get ahead. From racialized zoning to restricted worker rights, these decisions have deepened inequities that still impact us today. But it doesn’t have to stay this way. The state budget is a powerful tool to reverse structural racism and create a future where every family—Black, Brown, immigrant, and rural white—has the freedom to live safe, stable, and healthy lives. 💙 Visit kidsforward.org to learn how we’re fighting for policies that build a stronger, more equitable Wisconsin. (fb)

Wisconsin's 300,000 immigrants are vital contributors to the economic and social fabric of our communities. The Governor’s 2025-27 state budget would make it easier for immigrant families and children to thrive, including proposals to restore driver licenses for all, increase language access, establish tuition equity, and allow DACA recipients to obtain professional licenses. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/xhloiravvp (fb)