Kids Forward
A Wisconsin where every child thrives, esp. kids/families of color & those furthest fr opportunity.
How can the next Wisconsin state Governor make sure that underrepresented communities all across Wisconsin—multi-racial, multi-ethnic, rural communities—have a voice at the table?
View all videos from our candidate forum for Wisconsin Governor and more here: https://kidsforward.org/event-getting-real-on-affordability-in-wisconsin/
NOTE: As a 501(c)(3)-aligned effort, the forum was conducted in a strictly nonpartisan manner. All gubernatorial candidates that are on the ballot were invited and provided an equal opportunity to participate. The forum did not endorse or oppose any candidate or political party.
The wealthiest 1% in Wisconsin pay a lower overall tax rate than literally everyone else. How would candidates for Wisconsin Governor re-balance our tax system to ensure that it works for everyone?
View all questions and answers from our candidate forum for Wisconsin Governor here: https://kidsforward.org/event-getting-real-on-affordability-in-wisconsin/
(apologies for the video issues! video cuts out for a bit, but audio is still good throughout)
A huge thanks to everyone that came together last week for our Candidate Forum for Wisconsin Governor! The struggles that too many everyday families face are real, from child care to groceries to housing to health care. Wisconsinites deserve real solutions that address the root causes of rising costs—not just temporary fixes.
We're sharing candidate responses here over the next several days. Or, view all videos (divided up by question) here: https://kidsforward.org/event-getting-real-on-affordability-in-wisconsin/
Reminder: the primary elections are on Tuesday, August 11. Learn more about the candidates here or at https://www.vote411.org/. Find your voting location, register to vote and more at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/
As a 501(c)(3)-aligned effort, the forum was conducted in a strictly nonpartisan manner. All gubernatorial candidates that are on the ballot were invited and provided an equal opportunity to participate. The forum did not endorse or oppose any candidate or political party.
07/31/2026
07/23/2026
We're horrified and we're angry. Our hearts go out to the loved ones of the victim in today's shooting in Madison.
07/22/2026
Great recap of Monday's event - thanks Madison365. The primary election is Tuesday, August 11 - mark your calendars. 🗓️
Gubernatorial candidates debate affordability questions at Center for Black Excellence forum | Madison365 Democratic gubernatorial candidates gathered at the Center for Black Excellence and Culture for another forum to discuss issues of affordability on July 20.
07/21/2026
“I am struggling with market rate rent, so I like to call myself the 'squeezed middle' because I feel like our pockets are just being further squeezed in all directions, so just some relief really,” Nura Said, a Madison resident, said.
Getting real on affordability: Some gubernatorial candidates lay out affordability plans MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Affordability is arguably the largest issue for voters as they head to ballot box during the midterm elections. Monday night, three gubernatorial candidates discussed how they
07/21/2026
Learn more about what's been happening in school food innovation!
🥦🥕Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub Update:
Check out these Stories of Innovation related to school food transformation happening in Wisconsin and in our neighboring states of Michigan, Indiana and Illinois!
https://innovateschoolfood.org/stories/
Kids Forward
07/21/2026
We're excited to kick off 4 more funded projects in Wisconsin to support school food innovation!
Congrats to the 4 newly funded projects from Wisconsin! 👏👏
To view the list of Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub funded projects, visit: https://innovateschoolfood.org/current-grantees/
Kids Forward Rising in Community
Wisconsin families are working hard, but too many of us still struggle to afford the basics — from child care and groceries to housing and health care.
This affordability crisis didn’t happen by accident. Wisconsinites deserve real solutions that address the root causes of rising costs—not just temporary fixes.
Join us for a community forum with candidates for Wisconsin Governor.
Hosted by: Kaleidoscope WI Coalition
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