Wisconsin Policy Forum

Declining Cigarette Use Lowers Wisconsin Tax Revenue

Report notes big shift to vaping, which has much lower tax than cigarettes.

Evers Says School Leaders ‘Beside Themselves’ at Failure of Funding Deal

Governor said he was assured of Republican support, which Tiffany helped peel away.

Democrats Split with Gov. Tony Evers Over School Funding Deal

'Three lame ducks' reached the agreement? But GOP legislators praise the deal.

MMSD Operator Causing Larger Sewage Overflow, More Pollution, Coalition Charges

Veolia is alleged to be putting off maintenance and running the system under capacity, raising risk of overflows.

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.

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