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- Subject by subject, Wisconsin districts face higher rates of teacher turnover
- Milwaukee rents in national spotlight; rent caps not the solution
- Gov. Evers’ irresponsible budget
- Manitowoc and builder bend to make houses attainable
- Federal prosecutors in Madison have stopped prosecuting cannabis offenses
- Derail the Hop permanently
- Wisconsin cities can grow if they let housing markets work, say scholars
- Half of Wisconsin state employees may be working from home — though no one has a complete count
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These principles should guide Wisconsin lawmakers as they confront the current public health and economic crisis
Home detention one option for helping prevent virus’ spread while maintaining public safety
Arizona, Pennsylvania paved way for full licensure recognition
Lawmakers should streamline regulations so more people can work
Occupational licensing regulations can undermine public health in the name of protecting it
The Legislature should not delegate taxing responsibility and authority to an industry association
Badger Institute analysis shows the rate is much lower, and complicated crime reporting makes comparisons difficult
Revoking supervision for ex-offenders accused of new crimes would cost taxpayers without improving public safety
Bill would expand work, scholarship opportunities for young caddies
Senate committee passes two licensing reform bills
Wisconsin’s prison system will require hundreds of millions of dollars for new construction, operating costs just to keep up with population growth
Public members discuss how they view their role on boards
Decisions from licensing boards are oftentimes arbitrary and unfair
Bill allows for optional registration for in-state insurance adjusters
‘Sunrise review’ would inform legislators about impact of proposed occupational licenses
Wisconsin should join states that have enacted sunrise laws as an alternative to new licenses that fence out workers and don’t protect the public
The current system is vulnerable to politics and perverse incentives
Gov. Evers vetoes bill that would’ve helped aspiring certified nursing aides and eased shortage in Wisconsin
Creating a license for public insurance adjusters is not necessary in Wisconsin
Family’s universal belief is that competition and merit are best for America
Through an interpreter, dental therapist Katy Leiviska explains to Sana Tamang how her 4-year-old son, Ryan, would benefit from the application of dental sealants.