Browsing: Taxes

Wanted: fresh thinking I was pleased with the new format for Wisconsin Interest (March 2009). It was a good read…

Dubbed a future leader, Paul Ryan already shapes the Washington debate. By Stephen F. Hayes Shortly after 12:30 p.m. on…

Why Conservatives Like Me are So… Negative! Two Words: Russ Decker

Dispatch: Gubernatorial Politics Doyle fires warning shot at Walker.By Aaron Rodriguez With the 2010 election season approaching, Gov. Jim Doyle…

As Wisconsin’s debt load continues to grow, the tax burden for Wisconsin families and businesses will grow right along with it

Clarifying Republican Identity Read More… Refilling the Conservative Tank Read More… Conservatism’s Most Important Battles Read More… Refocus. Reenergize. Reconquer…

Why you’ll pay more at the pump

The future impact in Wisconsin

Has Wisconsin Lost Its Ethics? Bill Lueders – Spring 2006 Read More… The Future of the NBA in Milwaukee Mark…

Overreaching on Gay Marriage? Charles Sykes – Fall 2006 Read More… Taxing Wisconsin Out of Business Mark Kass – Fall…

The impact of state taxes

“Co-Governors” Vie for Republicans’ Hearts Jeff Mayers – Spring 2005 Read More… Spring 2005 Read More… A Better Way to…

Covering Crime Jessica McBride – Winter 2005 Read More… Tax Freedom (For Some) Frederic Mohs – Winter 2005 Read More……

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

A flawed idea for schools and for taxpayers

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 Losing Bet? Filling Wisconsin’s Budget with Casino Revenue Melanie Fonder – Spring 2004 Read More… The Fall of Marvin…

Education Task Force: New Wrapping Can’t Disguise Old Ideas George Lightbourn – Fall 2004 Read More… Revenue Forecasting and the…

A critical examination

Could Campaign Finance Reform Happen Here? Read More… The Sorry State of Economic and Financial Education in Wisconsin Read More……