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Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009

Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009

Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.

Report Finds 1000% Increase in Fentanyl-Related Deaths

Report Finds 1000% Increase in Fentanyl-Related Deaths

4,300 deaths in state over six-year period linked to synthetic opioids, namely fentanyl.

Wisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade

Wisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade

Wisconsin's population grew over same time, much of it fueled by Dane County.

Across Wisconsin, Zoning Codes Are Increasing Housing Costs

Across Wisconsin, Zoning Codes Are Increasing Housing Costs

One of the barriers to providing affordable housing is restrictive zoning codes that often favor single-family homes.

State Workforce May Shrink by 2030

State Workforce May Shrink by 2030

Report projects loss of 130,000 workers, unless there is in migration to Wisconsin.

Murphy’s Law: State Near Top In Slashing County Funding
Murphy’s Law

State Near Top In Slashing County Funding

Only two states have cut county funding more. Huge funding decline has hurt Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Saw More Deaths Than Births in 2021

Wisconsin Saw More Deaths Than Births in 2021

State had a net of 5,000 people migrate here. Population stayed flat.

The State of Politics: Pandemic Worsens State’s Broadband Gap
The State of Politics

Pandemic Worsens State’s Broadband Gap

Rural areas and urban poor left out. Evers calls 2021 the "Year of Broadband Access."

430,000 Wisconsinites Lack Broadband Access

430,000 Wisconsinites Lack Broadband Access

State is 36th in rural access to high-speed internet, with gaps in Waukesha, Racine counties, report finds.

County Sales Tax Revenues Hold Steady

County Sales Tax Revenues Hold Steady

Revenues down in urban counties like Milwaukee, up in some rural and vacation areas.

City Dwellers Consider Move to Rural Areas

City Dwellers Consider Move to Rural Areas

North Woods home sales are hot. Realtor says sales related to pandemic, others not sure.

The State of Politics: County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets
The State of Politics

County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets

A 16% one-year drop, as urban counties saw biggest declines due to pandemic.

Staycations More Likely on Memorial Day?

Staycations More Likely on Memorial Day?

State destinations like Door County, Wisconsin Dells not sure what to expect.

Why State’s Birth Rate Is Falling

Why State’s Birth Rate Is Falling

Lowest rate in 44 years. Several reasons, experts say.

The State of Politics: State Program Looks to Hire Veterans
The State of Politics

State Program Looks to Hire Veterans

“Hiring Our Heroes” fights state’s worker shortage by recruiting ex-military staff.

State Lagged Nation in Income Growth

State Lagged Nation in Income Growth

Report ranks Wisconsin 33rd in average growth in personal incomes since Great Recession.

Jason Stein Named Wisconsin Policy Forum Research Director
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Jason Stein Named Wisconsin Policy Forum Research Director

Longtime Capitol Reporter Will Lead Nonpartisan Research Team

The State of Politics: Spending on Medicaid, Tech Colleges Soars
The State of Politics

Spending on Medicaid, Tech Colleges Soars

Up by 81% and 281% under Walker.

Murphy’s Law: State’s New Top Policy Wonk
Murphy’s Law

State’s New Top Policy Wonk

Rob Henken will run merged WisTax and Public Policy Forum. Oh, the attacks he will face.

Public Policy Forum and Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance to Merge
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Public Policy Forum and Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance to Merge

Researchers at the new group will continue to focus on issues important to state government, local government, schools, Metro Milwaukee, and Wisconsin’s economy.

The State of Politics: Highway 29 Is State’s Economic Fault Line
The State of Politics

Highway 29 Is State’s Economic Fault Line

Northern counties in decline. Attention must be paid, WisTax leader says.

The State of Politics: Property Taxes Will Rise Slightly
The State of Politics

Property Taxes Will Rise Slightly

By 0.6%, but the tax has still dropped 3.9% since Walker took office.

Wisconsin State and Local Debt Situation Moderating?
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Wisconsin State and Local Debt Situation Moderating?

WISTAX Study Shows Signs of Improvement in Wisconsin Borrowing