Browsing: Economy and Infastructure

Pulling cops out of public schools was a crazy idea.

At the height of the initial COVID-19 outbreak, correctional and other public safety agencies in Wisconsin bought at least 55 disinfection robots at a cost of more than $2.2 million.

Professionals should be able to secure state-required credentials in days, not months

It’s an understatement to say that Wisconsin businesses are struggling to find workers.

Shortly after the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed the CARES Act, a $2.2 trillion bill designed to alleviate the negative economic consequences of government-mandated shutdowns.

Watch the complete presentation of our 2021 Annual Dinner, featuring Robert Doar, president of the American Enterprise Institute.

Wisconsin’s unemployment situation has rebounded, but participation in government programs remains elevated. Angela K. Rachidi, PhD is the author of a Badger Institute report “Employment and the Safety Net During the Pandemic”
October 21, 2021

New staff and board members will increase institute’s reach and impact

Watch a forward-looking update on the life changing work of the Badger Institute

The former governor reflects and responds to his critics 

Public-private hybrids underperform and are fraught with risk 

Inside a $1.2 trillion bill, state Republicans say, is a progressive spending dream list 

A frank conversation excerpted from the Badger Institute’s podcast series, Free Exchange 

No strings attached entitlements for targeted groups is preview of something more permanent 

Lawmakers should reinstate work requirements to encourage labor force participation, says author

Wisconsin’s unemployment situation has rebounded, but participation in government programs remains elevated.

Milwaukee, Madison and Wausau plan to pay certain low-income families monthly stipends with no strings attached

Learn more about the internship opportunities available this Fall

New law makes it clear natural braiders don’t need state license

Changes to TPP, UI, and tax brackets are all being debated