Wisconsin Policy Forum

More Than Half of Wisconsin Counties, including Milwaukee, Have Fewer Jobs Than They Did in 2019

Dane County leads the way in new jobs.

Property Tax Levies Across State Saw Biggest Hike Since 2007

But overall property tax rate in Wisconsin declined for 10th straight year, report finds.

Should Wisconsin Prisons Have Independent Oversight?

19 states have a prison ombudsman. Oversight could improve prisons, reduce lawsuits.

Despite Decline in Reported Crime, Wisconsin’s Prison Population Is Surging

Crowding is impacting the safety at state's aging prisons. Advocates, opponents talk solutions, pitfalls.

UW System Needs $855 Million Budget Hike to Compete With Neighboring States

Now ranks 43rd in public funds. Board of Regents, then Legislature have to okay request.

Milwaukee’s Students Are Disappearing

Decline impacting MPS, independent charter and even choice schools.

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce New Outreach Grant Program for Lead Service Line Replacement

Board of Supervisors Approves First Set of Intergovernmental Relations Resolutions Under New Committee Leadership

Joshua L. Gimbel Joins Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee Board of Directors

Expanded Partnerships Could Help Address Milwaukee County Parks’ Unmet Needs

Collaboration among local governments could yield mutual benefits, report finds

Mandela Barnes Endorses Yes for MPS Referendum Campaign

Wisconsin’s 45th Lt. Governor and MPS Alum Knows the Importance of Funding Our Schools

Milwaukee Mayor Johnson and County Executive Crowley Endorse MPS Referendum Campaign

Milwaukee’s Top Leaders Announce Support for Vital Funding Measure for Milwaukee’s Children