Impartial Research For Informed Debate

The Wisconsin Policy Forum is a nonpartisan, independent statewide policy research organization with offices in Milwaukee and Madison. Our mission is to provide informed, nonpartisan analysis of critical policy issues affecting local governments, school districts, and the state of Wisconsin. Our research and facilitation activities encourage elected officials and community leaders to find effective, data-driven solutions to pressing policy challenges, and promote productive discussion among the public and private sectors.

See Our Research

Be A Part of the Conversation

Join hundreds of corporations, nonprofits, local governments, and school districts and more than 1,000 individuals who ensure the Forum’s continued operation as a valuable and reliable source of independent, nonpartisan government research and education.

Join WPF

Upcoming Events

Featured Research

Featured Research

Fifteen years after the Great Recession, the production of new condominiums in Wisconsin’s largest cities remains at low levels. Yet demographic trends point toward new market opportunities for condos. Increased condo supply also could improve housing affordability, but key hurdles may be constraining production — raising the question of whether state and local policy changes might help.

View Research
"The Forum’s credibility and respect as a source of expert, nonpartisan policy analysis and advice has never been greater, and that's a direct tribute to the generosity of our members and supporters.”

- Leigh Riley

Foley & Lardner

Be part of the conversation.

Join

In The News

The cost of data is higher than its price

The ClarionRead More

In The News

State Superintendent Underly calls for changes to Wisconsin school funding in State of Education address

WDJT CBS 58Read More

In The News

Homelessness rises in rural central Wisconsin counties

Spectrum News 1Read More