Wisconsin Policy Forum

46% of State’s Private School Students Get Vouchers

New data documents dramatic rise of taxpayer support for private schools.

WI Technical Colleges Growing, 4-Year Universities Struggling

Helped by dual enrollment by high school students, technical colleges up 18%.

More Wisconsin Teachers Have Only Emergency Licenses

Up 20% since 2022. Schools face key staffing shortages, WPF report finds.

Top 10 Stories of The Year

In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?

Senate President Confident GOP Won’t Lose Majority

'We’re going to run on the same policies we’ve always run on,' Felzkowski says.

Property Taxes Up By The Most Since 2018

Includes 7.8% average hike in WI school property taxes, the most in 30 years.

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