Wisconsin Policy Forum

Wisconsin Data Center Tax Break Will Cost Taxpayers More Than $2 Billion

A loss of $1.5 billion during construction and $369 million annually after that.

As Student Homelessness Hits New High, Capitol Debate Stalls On Solutions

More than 20,000 Wisconsin students identified in recent school year, but protections for unaccompanied youth did not advance.

Wisconsin Prisons Have Nation’s Second Highest Black-White Disparity

New report shows how every state ranks.

Report ‘Cross-Examines’ Wisconsin Criminal Justice System

Spending less than most states on its judicial and legal systems, but more on prisons.

Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Ending Tax on Overtime and Tips

Also vetos bill requiring counties to cooperate with ICE, and killing 400-year veto.

Smiter Challenges Sup. Martin in District 7

Four-term incumbent faces challenge by second-time political candidate. And the issues?

A Look at Property Assessment in Milwaukee County

Current approach has cost upsides, but may affect assessment accuracy, uniformity

What Federal Housing Policy Means for Milwaukee County

Local agencies combat homelessness, housing affordability concerns, relying heavily on federal funds

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Announces Plans for Growth, New Location to be Determined in 2026

Museum Explores New Locations as Part of Master Plan

Gov. Evers Highlights Administrations Efforts to Do What’s Best for Kids in 2025 the Year of the Kid

Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Milwaukee County Releases Report on the Future Needs of Senior Center Facilities