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Subjecting big development proposals to popular vote risks killing statewide economic growth, observers say in the wake of a successful effort by Port Washington data center opponents to give citizens the ability to nix the future use of a key financing tool.

In 1969, nearly nine out of 10 American children lived in households with two married parents. By 2023, that figure had fallen to roughly six in 10.

From 2011 to 2024, Wisconsin counties beat their Illinois counterparts 103 percent to 68 percent in private-sector economic output.

There is new evidence that some students hurt themselves economically by going to college — a fact Republicans are using to limit student loans.

Gov. Evers has signed a crucial housing bill pushed by Republicans who say it will increase supply and bring down cost while still allowing municipalities to control whether they want to grow.

Momentum is growing to end vehicle emissions testing programs in several states, including Wisconsin.

Tom Howatt, who rose up as the son of a Scottish immigrant to become President and CEO of Wausau Paper,…

Evidence from border counties indicates increased economic freedom encourages prosperity for Wisconsin residents.

The 2026 Mandate for Madison will provide the evidence base Wisconsin policymakers need to protect the gains of the past 15 years and continue moving toward greater economic freedom and prosperity.

The 2026 Mandate for Madison will refocus the debate in scores of statewide and downballot races on information we know smart voters and candidates crave.

The University of Wisconsin System this month opened the door for its campuses to begin offering faster, cheaper three-year degrees.

Nine policy recommendations for Wisconsin schools to keep teaching talent by correcting the conditions that lead to teacher loss.

Facing a difficult market for hiring teaching talent, leaders of Wisconsin independent schools are developing useful strategies even as they look to the state for fundamental policy and financial reforms.

The most recent Marquette Law School poll shows public opinion turning against data centers.

Wisconsin’s public school teachers are leaving their classrooms at higher rates than they have in more than 25 years. Here, we present their voices.

The average GPA for undergraduate students at Wisconsin’s flagship university increased to 3.48 in the recently completed fall semester — up from 3.28 just 10 years ago.

All 13 four-year University of Wisconsin System schools impose an ethnic studies requirement in order to graduate.

A bill that will ultimately help increase housing supply, make homes more affordable and still allow local municipalities to control where and how fast they grow passed through the Wisconsin Senate this week and was expected to pass in the Assembly Thursday as well.

You might be paying higher school property taxes this year because of a referendum to exceed a school district’s revenue cap — one that you did not get a vote on in a district your kids do not attend.

Until last week, it appeared that legislators from both political parties were on a path to restoring WisconsinEye, an independent channel that has broadcast state government meetings and events since 2007.