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Why it’s bad for schools, and why it won’t go away

In January of this year, Governor Jim Doyle vetoed “concealed carry” legislation passed by the Wisconsin legislature. This legislation would have allowed qualified Wisconsin residents to carry a concealed weapon in public places. Thirty-five states in the U.S. have already adopted a version of the concealed carry law that was proposed in Wisconsin. These are

Critical Issues in the Regulation of Electric Utilities in Wisconsin

Encouraging Growth Companies in Wisconsin

A tale of two Wisconsins

A survey of public opinion

A survey of Wisconsin public opinion

Twenty comprehensive answers to twenty basic questions

The benefits from phonics and direct instruction

Education and training under Wisconsin Works

In state capitols across the country governors and legislatures have been forced to put all of their energy into solving enormous fiscal shortfalls. Given their dependence on income tax and sales tax revenues, the 2001 recession hit state governments particularly hard. In 2003, no fewer than 39 states, including Wisconsin, experienced budget gaps. During the

The case for competitive bidding

A flawed idea for schools and for taxpayers

A survey of Wisconsin public opinion

In 2002, state and local government spending in Wisconsin was 7.7% above the national average while our income level was 2.8% below the national average

A survey of Wisconsin public opinion

Wisconsin’s regional economies, 1999-2003

A critical examination

A survey of public opinion

Why building a “new” Milwaukee economy matters to Wisconsin