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The State of Politics: Legislature Fails to Address Pension Crisis
The State of Politics

Legislature Fails to Address Pension Crisis

400,000 seniors in Wisconsin will be living in poverty by 2030, state Task Force warned.

Bill Gives Every Child a Savings Account

Bill Gives Every Child a Savings Account

Bipartisan bill creates ‘401Kids’ accounts seeded with $25, managed by state investment board.

The State of Politics: Wisconsin Public Pension System is 100% Funded
The State of Politics

Wisconsin Public Pension System is 100% Funded

The fund, managed by the Department of Employee Trust Funds, is ranked among the best in the nation.

Teacher Retirements Up 14% in 2020

Teacher Retirements Up 14% in 2020

Thousands across the state retired. More retirements expected in 2021.

Democrats’ Bill Repeals Lame Duck Law

Democrats’ Bill Repeals Lame Duck Law

Would end new requirement that Attorney General get Legislature’s approval for lawsuits.

Murphy’s Law: Lame Duck Laws Hurting the State
Murphy’s Law

Lame Duck Laws Hurting the State

Tying hands of Attorney General stalls 15 lawsuits, could cost taxpayers millions.

State To Cover Workers’ Weight-Loss Surgery

State To Cover Workers’ Weight-Loss Surgery

Wisconsin will pay for bariatric surgery for state employees starting in 2020.

Op Ed: UW Officials Stonewall State Audit Bureau
Op Ed

UW Officials Stonewall State Audit Bureau

Legislators consider ways to compel their compliance.

Op Ed: State Pension Fund’s Risky Investments
Op Ed

State Pension Fund’s Risky Investments

Now invests in hedge funds, derivatives. And the annual return has declined.