Wisconsin Policy Forum

MPS Board of School Directors Approves $1.6B Budget for 2026-27 School Year

Balanced budget invests in more classroom teachers, raises educator salaries, and closes a $46 million deficit

Small Business Creation Rose Post-Pandemic; Expansion Remains Key Challenge

Report finds small business disparities rooted in business size, industry, and location

Proposed MPS Budget Resolves Fiscal Shortfall but Leaves Another Looming Gap

Budget is balanced for 2027, but large deficit forecast for future years

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

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