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MPS stiff-arms cops in schools as allegations of robbery and assault mount

By Mark LisheronOctober 31, 2024

In the 2023-24 school year, MPS schools called police 1,245 times for help with allegations of everything from armed robbery to sexual assault to felony theft.

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Minnesotans cite taxes, rules as they flee to Wisconsin

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Why — and how — Gov. Evers should sign off on Wisconsin’s big tax cuts

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Personal property taxes: More trouble than they’re worth

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State Revenue Forecasting in Wisconsin

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Why Wisconsin Has High Taxes

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Reforming Wisconsin’s Budget for the Twenty-First Century

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Competitive Contracting and Privatization Options in Wisconsin State Government

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Badger Institute research quantifies economic benefit of flat tax for Wisconsin

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Badger Institute commends new flat tax proposal for Wisconsin

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Badger Institute commends Michels’ call for a flat state income tax

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Metrics show free-market reforms lead to broad prosperity in Wisconsin

Act 10 becomes a front-burner issue — along with billions in savings, lower costs to local governments, and better pay for excellent teachers

Political rhetoric on trade poses risks to Wisconsin

Taxes

Featured Research

Study: A flat-rate income tax would spur growth and opportunity

Tax Reform Options to Improve Wisconsin’s Competitiveness

What’s New

MPS stiff-arms cops in schools as allegations of robbery and assault mount

Jagler: MPS could pay a price for cop recalcitrance

Minnesotans cite taxes, rules as they flee to Wisconsin

Misers v. Big Spenders — and where the Badger State fits in

Policy Brief: Could Wisconsin eliminate its income tax?

News

Wins on justice, education and taxes are only the start of Wisconsinites’ work

Why — and how — Gov. Evers should sign off on Wisconsin’s big tax cuts

The top three reasons to cut Wisconsin’s top tax rate

Personal property taxes: More trouble than they’re worth

Research

State Revenue Forecasting in Wisconsin

Why Wisconsin Has High Taxes

Reforming Wisconsin’s Budget for the Twenty-First Century

Competitive Contracting and Privatization Options in Wisconsin State Government

Press Releases

Badger Institute research quantifies economic benefit of flat tax for Wisconsin

Badger Institute commends new flat tax proposal for Wisconsin

Badger Institute commends Michels’ call for a flat state income tax

Press Release: The Case for Bold Tax Reform in Wisconsin

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Metrics show free-market reforms lead to broad prosperity in Wisconsin

Act 10 becomes a front-burner issue — along with billions in savings, lower costs to local governments, and better pay for excellent teachers

Political rhetoric on trade poses risks to Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s burdensome childcare rules hurt parents’ pockets

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