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State Superintendent Urges Legislature to Hike Special Education Funding

State Superintendent Urges Legislature to Hike Special Education Funding

Just 31.5% of costs funded by state, notes Jill Underly. 'This is not nearly enough.'

Medicaid Expansion Could Benefit 90,000 Wisconsin Residents

Medicaid Expansion Could Benefit 90,000 Wisconsin Residents

Wisconsin Policy Forum studies long-offered expansion's potential, ability to save $200 million annually.

DNR Requests Surge in Funding To Address Backlog, Increase Stewardship

DNR Requests Surge in Funding To Address Backlog, Increase Stewardship

Agency proposes reauthorizing Stewardship program for a decade with $100 million annually.

MKE County: TIF Funds Support Walker Square Park Upgrades
MKE County

TIF Funds Support Walker Square Park Upgrades

One of a number of county parks getting funding from a city TIF district.

More Than Half of Wisconsin Counties, including Milwaukee, Have Fewer Jobs Than They Did in 2019
Property Tax Levies Across State Saw Biggest Hike Since 2007

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?

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

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

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.

K-12 Education: Milwaukee’s Students Are Disappearing
K-12 Education

Milwaukee’s Students Are Disappearing

Decline impacting MPS, independent charter and even choice schools.

Wisconsin State Parks Experienced Pandemic Boom, Now People Keep Coming Back

Wisconsin State Parks Experienced Pandemic Boom, Now People Keep Coming Back

Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds park sticker sales in 2023 were up nearly 50% from 2019.

Voters Reject Amendments to Restrict Governor’s Power to Spend Federal Funds

Voters Reject Amendments to Restrict Governor’s Power to Spend Federal Funds

Opponents argued changes would have slowed down emergency funding during crises.

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