WI: Family/Father Issues
Even with WI veto, some fear further weakening of child labor laws
Despite a recent policy victory, Wisconsin labor leaders still express concern about the current environment for shielding young teens from unsafe …
Report calls for more consistency in alimony laws
Wisconsin is among the states without a defined formula for deciding alimony payments through divorce court proceedings. A new report says without …
WI fares well in long-term care rankings, but issues remain
A new report ranks Wisconsin 15th in the nation for long-term care services but advocates for the people who need care say more could be done…
Despite High Ranking, Child Well-Being Concerns Persist in WI
An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened overall. States like Wisconsin fared better in the …
Animal Cruelty Awareness Month: Family Violence Warning Signs
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and Wisconsinites are urged to be aware of how family violence can affect pets - as well as the need …
WI Sees Renewed Calls for Caregiver Tax Credit
Wisconsin lawmakers are back in session and have a large budget surplus to work with. Advocates for the state's older residents hope any spending …
Policing Pregnancy: WI ‘Fetal Protection’ Law Forces Treatment or Jail
By Phoebe Petrovic for Wisconsin Watch.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for Wisconsin Watch-Public News Service …
Milwaukee Alder Floats Proposal to Expand Paid Parental Leave
MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- Like most of the nation, Wisconsin does not have a statewide paid parental leave policy, but in Milwaukee, a three-month paid …
Making the Holiday Season Brighter for Foster Kids Entering Adulthood
MILWAUKEE - With the holidays here, Wisconsin foster families and other mentors are encouraged to maintain close connections with older teens no …
WI Bills Target Care for Family Caregivers
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers's Caregiver task force explores ways to provide better wages and benefits to the state's caregivers. And two …
New Wisconsin Livability Projects Swinging Into Action
MADISON, Wis. — Several projects that will help create more welcoming communities for Wisconsinites of all ages are swinging into action…
Wisconsin Sees Rise in Finding Families for Foster Kids
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin is making a big effort to keep foster kids in family settings, with a 5% improvement over a 10-year period, according …