Dale Knapp, director of research & analytics for the Wisconsin Counties Association.
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Wisconsin’s Population Projected to Decline by 200,000 by 2050
But Dane County population expected to increase by 38%, state report finds.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009
Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Report Finds 1000% Increase in Fentanyl-Related Deaths
4,300 deaths in state over six-year period linked to synthetic opioids, namely fentanyl.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Wisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade
Wisconsin's population grew over same time, much of it fueled by Dane County.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Across Wisconsin, Zoning Codes Are Increasing Housing Costs
One of the barriers to providing affordable housing is restrictive zoning codes that often favor single-family homes.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
State Workforce May Shrink by 2030
Report projects loss of 130,000 workers, unless there is in migration to Wisconsin.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Joe Schulz
State Near Top In Slashing County Funding
Only two states have cut county funding more. Huge funding decline has hurt Milwaukee.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Saw More Deaths Than Births in 2021
State had a net of 5,000 people migrate here. Population stayed flat.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden
Pandemic Worsens State’s Broadband Gap
Rural areas and urban poor left out. Evers calls 2021 the "Year of Broadband Access."
Jan 25th, 2021 by Steven Walters
430,000 Wisconsinites Lack Broadband Access
State is 36th in rural access to high-speed internet, with gaps in Waukesha, Racine counties, report finds.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
County Sales Tax Revenues Hold Steady
Revenues down in urban counties like Milwaukee, up in some rural and vacation areas.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
City Dwellers Consider Move to Rural Areas
North Woods home sales are hot. Realtor says sales related to pandemic, others not sure.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets
A 16% one-year drop, as urban counties saw biggest declines due to pandemic.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Staycations More Likely on Memorial Day?
State destinations like Door County, Wisconsin Dells not sure what to expect.
May 24th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Why State’s Birth Rate Is Falling
Lowest rate in 44 years. Several reasons, experts say.
Dec 27th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
State Program Looks to Hire Veterans
“Hiring Our Heroes” fights state’s worker shortage by recruiting ex-military staff.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Steven Walters
State Lagged Nation in Income Growth
Report ranks Wisconsin 33rd in average growth in personal incomes since Great Recession.
May 10th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Jason Stein Named Wisconsin Policy Forum Research Director
Longtime Capitol Reporter Will Lead Nonpartisan Research Team
Apr 17th, 2018 by Wisconsin Policy Forum
Spending on Medicaid, Tech Colleges Soars
Up by 81% and 281% under Walker.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Steven Walters
State’s New Top Policy Wonk
Rob Henken will run merged WisTax and Public Policy Forum. Oh, the attacks he will face.
Jan 9th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Public Policy Forum and Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance to Merge
Researchers at the new group will continue to focus on issues important to state government, local government, schools, Metro Milwaukee, and Wisconsin’s economy.
Nov 1st, 2017 by Public Policy Forum
Highway 29 Is State’s Economic Fault Line
Northern counties in decline. Attention must be paid, WisTax leader says.
Oct 16th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Property Taxes Will Rise Slightly
By 0.6%, but the tax has still dropped 3.9% since Walker took office.
Dec 7th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin State and Local Debt Situation Moderating?
WISTAX Study Shows Signs of Improvement in Wisconsin Borrowing
Jun 5th, 2014 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
