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Plan would take into account regional risk factors and let consumers decide

Move would stress support and health care systems throughout the state

Wisconsinites rush to help neighbors in need during crisis, prove fundamental goodness of civil society

Highway funding, which relies on the gas tax, will be hard hit as fuel sales decline

Wisconsin’s minimum markup law is particularly egregious when Wisconsinites are suffering

Wisconsin would be worse off had responsible budgeting not produced healthy surplus, rainy day fund
By David Fladeboe
April 6, 2020

In wake of COVID-19, telehealth regulations have been loosened; those changes should remain even after crisis is over

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