Browsing: Economy and Infastructure

Nationally and across the states, policy-makers from both parties are supporting less burdensome licensure rules

Outside of UW-Madison, the argument that the colleges have huge multiplier effect on communities and the state is nonsensical

Switching to a progressive income tax structure would drive Illinois even further behind Wisconsin

Lack of minority high school and college grads and wide prosperity gaps will only exacerbate the region’s growing employee shortage, business leaders fear

A tolling system on our interstate highways will make sure that all cars using our roads, even those from out of state, will contribute toward their upkeep and maintenance.

State funding for local roads should be used only for projects that create better and more efficient transportation routes or spur economic development.

Martin will expand the Badger Institute’s social media engagement, improve user friendliness of the website and grow the institute’s reach throughout the Badger State.

Wisconsin needs to face the reality of declining fuel-tax revenue and transition to per-mile charges

Fewer barriers mean barbers and stylists are now free to own and grow their businesses beyond shops and salons

The Department of Transportation now has the opportunity to study tolling as a path forward to fix our crumbling infrastructure

Wisconsin’s pro-growth, fiscally responsible policies are drawing an increasing number of Illinois residents to the state.

A better way to help the disabled get to work.

An analysis of the accelerating outbound migration across the border to the Badger State

Institute adds public affairs associate, corrections consultant and visiting fellow to team.

Department of Revenue’s guidelines on taxing ice cream cakes illustrate the absurd complexity of state’s sales tax system

Democrats on the far left embrace redistribution of income and other modern-day socialist ideals

The untold story — finally — of Milwaukee’s socialist icon and his appalling views toward blacks, immigrants and women

In a free society, it’s better when we the people — not the government — make the decisions

What we have seen happen in retail is mirrored throughout the economy

Detours, obstacles and deals gone bad didn’t deter Mike Mooney, chairman of leading commercial real estate firm MLG Capital