Wisconsin Policy Forum

What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?

Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?

Wisconsin Is Experiencing a Surge in Wheel Taxes

Without other options, local governments increasingly turn to the option for funding.

Governor Signs School Cell Phone Ban, Several Other Laws

Evers' signature advances policies to tackle reckless driving, allow candidates off ballots.

Wisconsin Is Creating 2 School Systems

At what point will taxpayers rebel against the high costs?

Report Says Bad Times Just Beginning For Milwaukee County

A report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says budget cuts in 2026 likely to continue in successive years.

Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban

Senate also passes bill require insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings.

City of Milwaukee Receives Wisconsin Policy Forum Innovation Award for Access to Refuse Collection Information

Metro Milwaukee’s Startup Investment Increases; Longtime Weaknesses Persist

DataTool offers comparisons to peer metros on indicators of innovation, entrepreneurship

Hutton bills protecting local taxpayers receive Senate hearing

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Ban Cellphone Use in Schools

Wisconsin DSPS Digital License Earns Another Award

Agency leaders to be honored for their latest innovation next month

Milwaukee County Budget Mostly Avoids Big Cuts, But Difficult Budgets Are Back

Recent state budget actions helped, but transit, capital projects still face structural headwinds.