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4/6/23

Forum Friday: Shifting marijuana policies in neighbor states and what’s next in Wisconsin

Shifting marijuana policies in neighbor states and what’s next in Wisconsin Virtual event | March 31, 2023 As surrounding states have moved to legalize marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, Wisconsin thus far has maintained the status quo. Yet what has happened in neighboring states extends beyond their borders, as half of all...Read More
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4/3/23

News & Updates | 1st Quarter 2023

President’s Message If you’re wonky enough to be talking about the state budget around the office water cooler or among friends and relatives (yes, I admit you would have to be pretty wonky to do that!), then I would bet one of your main points of discussion is about how...Read More
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4/3/23

1st Quarter 2023 President’s Message

If you’re wonky enough to be talking about the state budget around the office water cooler or among friends and relatives (yes, I admit you would have to be pretty wonky to do that!), then I would bet one of your main points of discussion is about how much and...Read More

3/24/23

Conservation Funding in Wisconsin

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1/3/23

4th Quarter 2022 President’s Message

When leaders of the former Public Policy Forum and Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance reached out to key stakeholders to gauge their reaction to a potential merger five years ago, a pair of seemingly contradictory concerns emerged. WisTax supporters worried that while we fully intended to be a statewide policy research organization,...Read More
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1/3/23

News & Updates | 4th Quarter 2022

President’s Message When leaders of the former Public Policy Forum and Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance reached out to key stakeholders to gauge their reaction to a potential merger five years ago, a pair of seemingly contradictory concerns emerged. WisTax supporters worried that while we fully intended to be a statewide policy...Read More
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12/9/22

Forum Friday: A Look Ahead at Wisconsin’s 2023 Legislative Session

A Look Ahead: Wisconsin’s 2023 Legislative Session Virtual event | December 9, 2022 With the recent midterm elections resulting in a mixed verdict – Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was re-elected, and Republicans expanded their legislative majorities – our December installment of our virtual series Forum Friday looked at what that...Read More

11/10/22

Explore Local Government Debt Levels in Wisconsin

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10/12/22

2022 Salute to Local Government Award Winners

The 30th Annual Salute to Local Government recognized local governments and school districts for innovative problem-solving, efforts to advance racial equity, and public-private cooperation. We also honored individuals in the public sector for excellence and lifetime achievement. ...Read More