Wisconsin Budget Project
Teachers Earn Less Than Other College Grads
Even with benefits, they earn 11% less. And the gap is growing.
Aug 16th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Anti-Poverty Programs Are a Success
Percent of people in poverty dropped from 26% to 16% since 1967, with big impact in Wisconsin.
Aug 8th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Walker’s Next Budget
It won't have higher gas taxes for roads, but might have more support for K-12 schools.
Aug 5th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius and Jon Peacock
Home Loans Reinforce Metro Segregation
In 2014, whites got 81% of loans, blacks just 4%, report shows.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Several More States Raise Minimum Wage
29 states and D.C. have now raised it above federal minimum. But not Wisconsin.
Jul 8th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Lower Medicaid Spending Is Good, Bad News
Means lower than expected costs, but also shows state below others in enrolling eligible kids.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Ryan’s Health Plan Could Hurt Working Families
Would make insurance coverage far more costly for low-income Wisconsin residents.
Jul 1st, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Tax Cut A Windfall for Millionaires
78% of 2011 Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit goes to millionaires, new study shows.
Jun 28th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Wealth of State’s Top 1% Rises 120%
While other 99% of state residents saw a combined 4% increase since late 1970s.
Jun 24th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
State Revenue Declines in May
Numbers make it more likely there will be shortfall in projected budget for fiscal year.
Jun 21st, 2016 by Jon Peacock
State Health Care Evaluation Falls Short
Federal waiver allowed Wisconsin to experiment but evaluation of program won’t answer key questions.
Jun 15th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Wisconsin Near Bottom in Public Health Spending
Wisconsin ranks 48th lowest, far below average spending per capita by states.
Jun 10th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
