Related Articles - Page 6
Should Wisconsin Prisons Have Independent Oversight?
19 states have a prison ombudsman. Oversight could improve prisons, reduce lawsuits.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Mario Koran
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.
Aug 22nd, 2024 by Nicholas Garton / Cap Times and Jim Malewitz / Wisconsin Watch
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.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee’s Students Are Disappearing
Decline impacting MPS, independent charter and even choice schools.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Terry Falk
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.
Aug 15th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Voters Reject Amendments to Restrict Governor’s Power to Spend Federal Funds
Opponents argued changes would have slowed down emergency funding during crises.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Whether Public, Private or Charter, Report Shows Milwaukee Schools Are Often Struggling
Black students continue to perform at levels below their peers
Aug 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Who Should Have Spending Power For Federal Funds?
Parties spar over constitutional changes on Aug. 13 primary election ballots.
Aug 5th, 2024 by Steven Walters
New Housing Permits in Wisconsin ‘Way Behind’ Level in Early 2000s
New WPF report also finds permits for single family homes lag behind multi-family permits.
Jul 29th, 2024 by Trevor Hook
First Key Vote On Zoning Overhaul Scheduled For Monday
Is Growing MKE good to go or dead on arrival? City Plan Commission gets first say.
Jul 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Low Sales Tax Collections Spell Trouble for County
Low sales tax collections could drive county budget deficit into double digits by end of year.
Jul 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Arts Groups in Big Trouble
Huge declines in the percent of earned income are a very worrisome sign.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
