Wisconsin Budget Project
Congress Could Help State’s Working Poor
If lawmakers don't act, 158,00 Wisconsin families and 301,000 children could lose their tax credits.
Sep 29th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
Stricter Overtime Rules Would Help Workers
Obama plan would benefit 198,000 Wisconsin workers, some below the poverty line.
Sep 7th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
Government Policies Tough on Working Poor
Many work for fast food chains and are hurt by Badger Care changes.
Sep 2nd, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Wisconsin Women Earn 81% Of What Men Do
The gap has fallen from 59 cents for every dollar earned by men to 81 cents. Why does the gap persist?
Aug 31st, 2015 by Jon Peacock
State Sees 50% Drop in Uninsured Adults
Since Obamacare, percent of Wisconsinites lacking health coverage dropped from 11.7% to 5.6%.
Aug 20th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Tax Cuts Do Little to Spur Job Growth
Cuts skewed toward wealthy and haven't created jobs, statistics show.
Aug 19th, 2015 by Tamarine Cornelius
