Dr. Alan Reifman's Family Policy Course

Today, we'll review basic principles of government, such as "how a bill becomes a law," and federal vs. state government. We'll then start discussing policymaking from a family perspective.

One of the examples Bogenschneider cites early in her book is Badger Care, a Wisconsin state health insurance program developed in conjunction with federal programs. Over in the Current Events section of this blog (in the right-hand column) is a recent update on some interesting developments with Badger Care. In addition to issues of cost and trying to help the most people, the recent development with Badger Care also reminds us of how things don't always work out according to plan (i.e., the "law of unintended consequences"). I would argue that the unexpected development with Badger Care is good, but it has created some immediate financial issues.