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Improving Wisconsin Works Transition for Low-Income Parents
Police Use of Force: How Common Is It? A Call for Greater Transparency
Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System in Wisconsin - What We Know Thus Far
The Cost of Shutting Down Wisconsin's Economy
Wisconsin's Missing Rung
Wisconsin Tax Options: A Guide to Fair, Simple, Pro-Growth Reform
Labor Force Participation Rate By County
The Case for Term Limits in Wisconsin
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Force used in 3% of arrests in biggest Wisconsin cities
Free-market coalition applauds responsible reforms contained within coronavirus relief package
Free-Market Coalition COVID-19 Letter to Legislators
Police discipline in Wisconsin rare, lacking in transparency
Report: W-2 Transition Program Fails to Connect Low-income Parents with Work
Wisconsin Free Market Coalition: Extend Regulatory and Licensing Relief
Badger Institute report: partial shutdown costs state $178.9 million in lost GDP every day
Free-Market Coalition: 7 Ways to Help Workers, Economy During Crisis
Continue to Cut Red Tape to Fight Pandemic
Report: Absence and Violation
Wisconsin's Missing Rung
Taxpayers Taken for a Ride
New Hire Will Enhance Badger Institute Digital Media Efforts, Audience Development
Administration should not divert state highway funds to Milwaukee streetcar
Badger Institute Calls for New Tolling Study
Ex-offenders under watch
Leaving Illinois for Wisconsin
Badger Institute growth continues
Badger Institute seeks new public affairs, communications staffers
Tax Foundation analyzes tax proposals in Gov. Evers' budget
Wisconsin Tax Options: A Guide to Simple, Fair, Pro-Growth Reform
Badger Institute applauds movement toward dental therapy
WI legislative leaders say tolling necessary for upgrading, maintaining highway system
Expungement reform will help nonviolent offenders gain employment
Badger Institute grows team, moves to larger office
Partners in Hope: A journey of second chances
Federal government slowly taking over state budget, policy-making and workforce
Badger Institute report offers blueprint for increasing labor force participation in Wisconsin
Online sales tax revenue presents opportunity for permanent, comprehensive tax reform in Wisconsin
Rethinking Wisconsin's Highways with Robert Poole
Badger Institute names two new visiting fellows
Governor signs bill reforming chiropractic licensure standards
Tax attorney Jay Miller named Badger Institute visiting fellow
Badger Institute launches Center for Opportunity
Value-added tolling would address Gov. Walker's concerns
Common-sense licensure reform bills headed to governor
Badger Institute on tax reform
WPRI is now the Badger Institute
Wisconsin's ESSA plan
Federalization of DPI
Federal audits on school spending
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UW graduation rates holding back Wisconsin
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Occupational licensing regulations undermine public health in the name of protecting it
Badger Institute Symposium: Roundtable on Work, Poverty & Federal Safety Nets
The Importance of Work and Lifting People Out of Poverty
Dental therapy in Wisconsin
Hope for America
How Missouri Passed the Best Licensure Reform Bill in the Country
Taxpayers Taken for a Ride: The Milwaukee Streetcar
Dental Therapy Testimony
Michigan’s model for cutting crime, closing prisons and curtailing costs
Testimony on expungement law reform
Occupational licensing: At what cost?
Wisconsin's ideal pro-growth tax structure
Transportation needs and funding
Proven successes in criminal justice reform
Wisconsin's dental access problem
WisEye Morning Minute: Expungement reform bill news conference
Breaking the cycle of incarceration
Private school principal coping with flawed federal funding system
Federal paperwork impacts Wisconsin teachers
New law makes it easier on barbers
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Interstate tolling: Robert Poole webinar
Bills meant to deregulate cosmetologists and barbers earn praise, raise concerns
Proposed bill hopes to ease requirements for hair stylists and barbers
Green Bay barber Albert Walker stymied by state licensing rules
Long ordeal to get licensed in Wisconsin frustrates aspiring hair stylist Cassie Mrotek
Salon owner Krissy Hudack says licensing hurdles make it tough for small businesses
Unlocking Potential: Full Program
Unlocking Potential: Robert L. Woodson Sr.
Unlocking Potential: Jon D. Ponder
Unlocking Potential: Todd Fasulo
Unlocking Potential: Chris Petko
Unlocking Potential: Rebecca Kleefisch
Unlocking Potential: Q&A Session
Think tank says corrections reform needed
Life as a campus conservative
News conference: Badger Institute study, "Beyond the Ivory Tower"
Badger Institute testimony on prevailing wage
Badger Institute testimony on right-to-work
New tax report for Wisconsin
Robert Woodson: Political Competition
Robert Woodson: Problems of the Rich
Robert Woodson: The Nuclear Family and Surrogates
Robert Woodson on Milwaukee, Welfare Myths and New Ways to Fight Poverty
Robert Woodson: Violence-Free Zones
Blended / Online Learning Event in Milwaukee
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Mike Nichols talks police discipline and transparency
Jay Miller on Opportunity Zones
Michael Jahr on Kimberly-Clark bailout plan
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RightWisconsin Conversations with Michael Jahr
Badger Institute President Mike Nichols on name change from WPRI
Economic disparities between Madison and Milwaukee
Businesses in central Wisconsin and beyond facing significant shortage of IT workers
UW-Madison lecturer says it's time to review Wisconsin's tuition reciprocity agreements
Report from conservative think tank calls for changes at UW 4-year campuses
Robert Woodson: Poverty Industry
Robert Woodson: Evolution of Welfare
Robert Woodson: Welfare and the Economy
Robert Woodson: Moral Institutions as Insulation for the Black Community
Robert Woodson: Turning to Grassroots Organizations
Robert Woodson: Milwaukee Holds the Key
Robert Woodson: Lack of Political Competition
Mike Nichols talks about the casino controversy
Former journalist to head Wisconsin think tank
Mike Nichols discusses why environmentalists should embrace frac sand mining
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Mike Nichols' testimony on professional licensure
Presentation to Assembly Committee on Federalism and Interstate Relations
‘Fair Housing’ rule critic considered for HUD secretary
Congressman calls for more investigation into tribes’ spending of federal grants
Violence-Free Zones making a difference in Racine
Robert Woodson: Milwaukee Key to New U.S. Approach to Fighting Poverty
Journal Sentinel op-ed: Casino not the best bet for vacant parcel in Kenosha
Journal Sentinel story: Think tank wants tougher admission standards for education schools
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Wisconsin Cautious About Obama Health Care Plan; Milwaukee Poised for Reform; 2010 Elections, and the Economy
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Wisconsin Residents Continue to be Concerned About the Growing Costs of Health Care & Prescriptions
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