Program that includes higher-income Native American families is result of virtue-signaling News comes of unexpected wrinkles in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s plan to prove its virtue with free rides for…
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…
Unlocking potential for thousands of children The news of a $100 million investment in a new school on metro Milwaukee’s north side by St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, a school participating…
The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors has scheduled an April referendum asking voters to authorize an additional $252 million in funding — a tough sell in a district with…
Analysis: Danger of government interference in proposals for ‘fellowships’ and grants to media With all the pressing problems facing Wisconsin, it’s difficult to imagine that state legislators would be even…
Direct primary care can complement insurance Healthcare spending continues to grow. Average per person spending was $13,493 in 2022 in the U.S., or $4.5 trillion total, according to federal data. Fortunately,…
$25 grants would be funded with excess from fees levied on some parents’ 529 contributions Two state Assembly members have proposed giving a $25 starter for a state-administered educational savings…
Expecting a raise? Temper your hopes, says new survey You can manufacture lots of things in Wisconsin: motorcycles, cheese, tissue, pool cues, even the kitchen sink. But you can’t manufacture…
Wisconsin’s largest school district is planning to ask its voters to approve a $252 million annual increase in its revenue — and, consequently, spending — in an upcoming referendum. That…
Badger Institute in support of simplified funding from state for choice and charter schools A new bill in Madison could, if enacted, result in substantial property tax cuts in many…
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