Letter to the editor: Millville article was not about free markets
Badger InstituteA 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…
The amazing $100 million story of Aug Prep and school choice
Patrick McIlheranUnlocking 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…
Another reason to vote no on MPS’s big $252 million referendum
Mike NicholsThe 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…
Plan to prop up Wisconsin newspapers sets off alarm bells
Ken WysockyAnalysis: 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…
New Wisconsin bill directly solves the problem with growing healthcare costs
Daniel SemDirect 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,…
Questions arise about legitimacy of plan to give every Wisconsin newborn money for college
Mark Lisheron$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…
Wisconsin employers’ outlook is gloomy, and that’s a warning
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…
As Milwaukee Public Schools seek $252 million more from taxpayers, a look at district’s spending, enrollment and staffing history
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…
New school funding bill would eliminate indirect reliance on property taxes for choice and charter schools
Jim Bender 38 Patrick McIlheranBadger 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…
Policy brief: Legalizing cannabis likely means more disordered, harmful use, other states show
Jeremiah MostellerFindings are mixed, however, for medical-only legalization, and opioid overdoses are likely to decline Research is clear that legalizing adult recreational marijuana use increases the drug’s use. What are the…