Wisconsin Policy Forum

New Report Details How Imports Fuel Wisconsin Factories, Hospitals

Wisconsin Policy Forum analyzes $40 billion of state imports.

90% of Wisconsin Schools Have Student Cell Phone Restrictions

New report comes as GOP lawmakers push statewide ban on cell phones.

GOP Legislators Push Mandated School Access for Military Recruiters

'They have been prohibited from doing meaningful recruitment.'

Wisconsin Legislators Seek to Restrict School Referendums

As referendums hit record numbers Senate Committee considers new limitations.

How Republicans Tweaked State Aid to Benefit GOP Communities

Legislature radically changed state aid formula to give more to Republican areas.

Number of Wisconsin Students Who Are Homeless Is Rising

13.5% of students in Beloit schools. 'Highest number I've seen.'

Gov. Evers’ Statement on Suing to Stop Trump Administration from Gutting Funding to Address Teacher Shortages and Enhance Teacher Quality to Help Improve Student Outcomes

Gov. Evers Introduces “The Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History” in 2025 the Year of the Kid

Governor’s budget includes the largest investment in Wisconsin’s kids by any governor in Wisconsin history

Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Clean Water for Kids and Families in 2025 Year of the Kid

Governor proposes key investments to fight PFAS contamination statewide, remove lead from service lines, homes, and schools

Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Corrections Reform Plan, Proposing Some of the Most Significant Facility and Capital Changes in Department of Corrections History

Governor announces sweeping reforms to improve public safety, reduce costs to taxpayers and recidivism, and support corrections staff

Possibilities for Enhancing EMS Collaboration in Milwaukee County

Report analyzes options for municipal fire departments to improve services, gain efficiencies

All-In Milwaukee Receives $7.4 Million Grant to Boost College Success for Low-Income Scholars