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On February 16th, Governor Tony Evers outlined his groundbreaking and forward-thinking 2021-2023 Budget Proposal. He included a wide range of initiatives that get to the heart of making a difference in Wisconsinites' lives. If you're interested in viewing Governor Evers' entire budget proposal, you can do so here. But to make it easier for you, the Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health has analyzed and scrutinized the 717-page document and crafted a summary of the items we're excited about in Governor Evers' budget:
The Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health will continue to advocate for these and other important budget items that are critical in achieving our vision: Every Wisconsin woman - at every age and every stage of life - is able to reach her optimal health, safety and economic security. Here's what you can do to help ensure these items remain in the budget to be passed by our State Legislature:
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The Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health is proud to join with over 100 other organizations in Wisconsin calling on the Joint Finance Committee to hold Budget Hearings virtually for public safety and accessibility February 18, 2021 To: The Joint Finance Committee Cc: Governor Evers, Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu, Senate Minority Leader Bewley, Speaker Vos, Assembly Minority Leader Hintz, Members of the Legislature Dear Co-Chairs Marklein and Born, The state budget process is one of the most important policy discussions that legislators, the Governor’s staff, and advocacy groups engage in together. At the heart of the state budget is the belief that our state’s values are reflected in the decisions that are made about how we spend our state’s tax dollars. But, it is also true that robust public engagement in making these decisions is a value in and of itself. As advocacy organizations representing various issues, geographic reach, and constituency bases, it is essential that we reach out to you as the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee to offer our support for making the 2021-2022 State Budget hearings be as productive and inclusive as possible. While we represent far ranging and diverse populations, we are united in wanting to make sure that every person who wants to participate in the JFC hearings, and other legislative hearings this session, can do so safely. Because of the known risks with large public gatherings due to Covid-19 and the uncertainty about when it will be safe for all members of the public to attend, we as member-based organizations cannot in good conscience encourage our members to risk their health to attend large public hearings. Many of our members are at higher risk of developing life-threatening health issues due to age or underlying health conditions. Some of our members are from communities that have been especially hard hit by the COVID pandemic, such as people of color, who are at higher risk for adverse outcomes from a COVID infection. In addition, there is concern that not adequately following public health guidance for large public gatherings will further strain our health care system, which we all benefit in keeping COVID care from overwhelming. The below signed advocacy groups are asking you, in your discretion as chairs, to make the following virtual and remote options available for public testimony to the JFC committee and ability to formally register their positions on the state budget:
The below signed groups and our members wish to support a state budget process that welcomes the voices and experience of all people in Wisconsin during this critical time. We believe these suggestions will help you and other members of the committee run a state budget hearing process that we can all be proud of together. Sincerely, 1000 Friends of Wisconsin 350 Madison A Better Wisconsin Together AARP Wisconsin ACLU of Wisconsin African American Roundtable, Inc. AFSCME Council 32 All Voting Is Local Alliance for the Great Lakes Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC) Black Lives Matter to Wisconsin Unitarian Universalists Blue Sky Waukesha Central Wisconsin ADAPT Chippewa Valley Transit Alliance, Inc. Citizen Action of Wisconsin Citizen Advocates for Public Education Clean Wisconsin Coalition For Justice Common Cause Wisconsin Common Cause Wisconsin Consumer Direct Care Network Crawford Stewardship Project Disability Rights Wisconsin Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin Esther Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO) Fair Wisconsin First Baptist Church of Madison For Our Future Wisconsin Harambee Village Doulas Interfaith Earth Network Kids Forward League of Women Voters of Wisconsin LOV Inc, Living Our Visions Inclusively Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin Madtown Mommas and Disability Advocates Main Street Alliance Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, Inc. Midwest Environmental Advocates Milwaukee Branch NAACP Milwaukee County Human Rights Commission Milwaukee Inner-city Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force Milwaukee Riverkeeper Milwaukee Turners Milwaukee Zen Center Monona UMC NAACP Milwaukee Branch NASW WI Northern Wisconsin NORML People First Wisconsin People of Progression Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Progress North Protect Our Care Wisconsin RENEW Wisconsin Rid Racism Milwaukee River Alliance of Wisconsin Schools and Communities United Sierra Club Wisconsin Souled Out Ministries INC SOULS Souls To The Polls Southeastern Wisconsin ADAPT Survival Coalition of WI Disability Advocacy Organizations The Arc Greater Columbia County The Arc Wisconsin The Arc-Dane County UFCW Local 1473 Waupaca County ARC Inc. WI Association of Family & Children's Agencies WI Board for People with Developmental Disabilities WI Conference NAACP WI Early Childhood Association Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers, Inc. Wisconsin Conservation Voters Wisconsin Council of Churches Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Wisconsin Education Association Council Wisconsin Environment Wisconsin Environmental Health Network Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support (WI FACETS) Wisconsin Farmers Union Wisconsin Green Muslims Wisconsin Health Professionals for Climate Action Wisconsin Interfaith Power and Light Wisconsin Justice Initiative Wisconsin Lakes Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association Wisconsin Long Term Care Workforce Alliance Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association Wisconsin Public Education Network Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Wisconsin's Green Fire WISPIRG Youth Justice Milwaukee |
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Sara Finger, Executive Director Archives
May 2022
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