Proximity to technical schools a primary reason to explore further closure Of the seven remaining two-year branch colleges in the Universities of Wisconsin system, three are within walking distance and…
1. If voters approve two constitutional amendment questions in August, Wisconsin would join 34 other states whose governors and legislators share authority over major federal funding allocations. See story. (Right now, Wisconsin’s…
Frequently asked questions on the Badger State’s August 2024 referendum What are the basics of the constitutional amendment on major federal spending? On Aug. 13, voters across the state should…
Milwaukee, New Richmond, Mukwonago, Freedom and Shawano districts are most aggressive Among 85 Wisconsin school districts seeking tax hikes Tuesday, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is making far and away the…
Institute launching social media campaign opposing request for $252 million The Milwaukee Public Schools district is badly mismanaged, has already received enormous sums of money from both a prior referendum…
A Badger Institute reader offered the following response to the story, Deeply rural Millville isn’t coming back — and likes it that way. I have to say I was surprised…
CONTACT: Patrick McIlheran, director of policy: pat@badgerinstitute.org or (414) 393-7077 Jan. 31, 2024 — Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites could benefit from legislation signed by Gov. Evers today that allows dental therapists…
Relevant research for considering a potential Wisconsin medical marijuana bill The Badger Institute launched a first-of-its-kind initiative in late 2023 to better understand the impact of both adult recreational and…
A look at the tradeoffs in crime and crashes In an effort to help Wisconsinites better understand the facts about marijuana, we offer here a look at the evidence about…
Wisconsinites cannot flourish without reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible energy sources necessary for prosperity, quality of life and technological advancement. The globe is warming and human actions — primarily through CO2…
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