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The Badger Institute’s visiting fellow, Eloise Anderson, explains why men who have been left behind are vital to a new civil society.

What’s the big deal that Scott Walker didn’t campaign on curbing union power?

Of the convicted criminals Wisconsin imprisons, most will serve a sentence and be released. Then what?

Eight states, including neighboring Minnesota and Michigan, have authorized dental therapist programs statewide. Dental therapists are mid-level providers who perform preventive, restorative and intermediate restorative procedures.

Some people earn a lot of money. Some earn a little.

Recent and rigorous academic evaluations suggest that such policies aren’t effective at increasing employment among the formerly incarcerated.
August 11, 2022

Survey solicits opinions on health care, crime, occupational licensing, and other issues.

As the COVID-19 pandemic struck the  United States in 2020, Congress began shotgunning money out over the country in unprecedented ways.

Reforms would expand oversight of federal funds, school and health care options, increase workforce participation.

Michael Jahr joined a panel of experts to discuss how expanding the dental therapy profession in Wisconsin would bridge the access gap for many individuals through use of free market principles.

The following is testimony submitted by Badger Institute Visiting Fellow Angela Rachidi in favor of AB 935 – FoodShare work and FoodShare employment and training requirements and drug testing.

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.

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.

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

Primer analyzes proposed policies and makes recommendations for Wisconsin

Conservative organizations, business groups support commonsense reforms

Badger Institute Policy Analyst Julie Grace testified in favor of 2021 SB 232 and SB 233 before the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry on May 26, 2021.

These bills would streamline the process to obtain an occupational license in Wisconsin.