WISCONSIN EXAMINER: Advocates seek significant pay boost in state budget for workers who provide in-home care
It's no secret that Wisconsin advocates for people with disabilities and the elderly have been tiredlessly advocating for better pay for caregivers. Advocates are asking for a significant increase in the state budget. Over the last several years it’s been getting harder for agencies and individuals to find enough care workers, but the COVID-19 pandemic escalated the problem to crisis levels.