Wisconsin Policy Forum

Wisconsin High Schools Seek to Offer More College Classes

But it often means teachers must go back to school for graduate degree.

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.

Wisconsin DSPS Recognized for Innovation

Agency's digital license offering earns prestigious award

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