Wisconsin Policy Forum

Milwaukee Ballet Will Sideline Its Orchestra

There will be no orchestra in next production of 'The Nutcracker'. Why?

The Professors Are the Enemy

How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.

How Can Milwaukee Solve Its $820 Million Road Funding Backlog?

More than a quarter of city's streets are in 'poor' condition. The solution?

Wisconsin In Bottom 20% In Per-Resident Federal Spending

But Wisconsin Policy Forum warns cuts could still be devastating.

Wisconsin EMS Staff Reaching ‘Crisis Point’

Three legislative bills could help improve things. 'It's a vital service.'

Milwaukee Asks Again for Red Light Cameras To Nab Speeders

New legislative bill limits where cameras can be placed, how proceeds are spent.

Gov. Evers Approves Bill to Support Lead Service Line Replacement in Superior

Act 8 would allow private water utility in Superior to utilize federal funding for lead service line replacement

Gov. Evers’ Statement on Suing to Stop Trump Administration from Gutting Funding to Address Teacher Shortages and Enhance Teacher Quality to Help Improve Student Outcomes

Gov. Evers Introduces “The Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History” in 2025 the Year of the Kid

Governor’s budget includes the largest investment in Wisconsin’s kids by any governor in Wisconsin history

Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Clean Water for Kids and Families in 2025 Year of the Kid

Governor proposes key investments to fight PFAS contamination statewide, remove lead from service lines, homes, and schools

Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Corrections Reform Plan, Proposing Some of the Most Significant Facility and Capital Changes in Department of Corrections History

Governor announces sweeping reforms to improve public safety, reduce costs to taxpayers and recidivism, and support corrections staff

Possibilities for Enhancing EMS Collaboration in Milwaukee County

Report analyzes options for municipal fire departments to improve services, gain efficiencies