LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

Upper Midwest Alliance of YMCAs

WISCONSIN 2026 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

Child Care Funding
We advocate for: long-term, stable child care funding that supports families and providers statewide.

Risk Management Insurance
We advocate for: solutions that stabilize insurance markets and protect mission-driven nonprofits from unsustainable risk.

Aquatic Safety
We advocate for: funding and policies that expand access to swim lessons, water safety education, and aquatic facilities.

Mental Health
We advocate for: increased investment in prevention, early intervention, and community-based mental health supports.

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MINNESOTA 2026 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 

Childcare Affordability Access
We advocate for long-term, stable child-care funding that supports families and providers statewide.

YMCA as a Trusted Partner
We advocate for continued state investment in YMCAs as trustworthy partners for delivering key community programs and services.

Water Safety & Drowning Prevention
We advocate for HF2836/SF3092, appropriating $250,000 for a youth water safety grants.

Insurance Affordability & Availability Crisis
We advocate for solutions that stabilize nonprofit insurance markets and ensure Minnesotans continue to have access to critical community-based programs and serviced.

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YMCA of the USA 2026 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 

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