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Without legislative change, dwindling ranks of young accountants will flee Wisconsin

June 12, 2025

Courage on Medicaid in the past helps Wisconsin now

At center of America’s essential debate, Johnson says resist spending frenzy

Real answer to siting nuclear plants: ‘Yes, here.’

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Taxpayers need more simplicity and transparency — not misleading arguments meant to stoke fears of successful choice schools

May 29, 2025

Plans, zoning and annexation form front lines for Wisconsin cities looking to build more housing

May 22, 2025

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May 22, 2025

State should cut funding to public media

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Founding Fathers would cheer Trump Administration’s concern about federal grants

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EPA is about to tell industry to flee greater Milwaukee

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The charter school giving Beloit kids a future — and how to properly fund it

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Funding gap: Wisconsin choice and charter schools shortchanged

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The cost of outlawing fossil fuel heat in Wisconsin

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Policy Brief: Marijuana legalization’s workforce impact looks positive

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Policy Brief: Marijuana legalization and the impact on public safety

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