On October 17, 2025, the Wisconsin Policy Forum hosted a Forum Friday discussion on local referenda to address budget challenges. Though 2023 Act 12 gave a major state aid increase to municipalities and counties throughout the state, the uneven distribution of those dollars, record inflation, and other factors mean that many municipalities and counties face […]
On June 27, 2025, the Joint Committee on Finance convened on the following: Section 13.10 meeting: I. Department of Public Instruction – Tom McCarthy, Deputy State Superintendent The Department of Public Instruction requests a supplement of $49,672,600 GPR in fiscal year 2024-25 from the committee’s appropriation under s. 20.865(4)(a) to the department’s office of literacy, […]
On June 12, 2025, the Joint Committee on Finance met in executive session on the 2025-27 biennial budget to take action on the following sections of the budget: Appropriation Obligation Bonds Veterans Affairs Wisconsin Technical College System Public Instruction — General School Aids and Revenue Limits Public Instruction — Categorical Aids Public Instruction — Choice, […]
On November 19, 2024, Rotary Club of Milwaukee heard from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in a joint program with the Milwaukee Press Club. Crowley, who first was elected to his post in 2020, will discuss the 2025 budget, other current issues in Milwaukee County and take questions from a panel of journalists.
A new legislative session and biennial budget year with a sizable state surplus on the table presents many opportunities to address Wisconsin’s challenges. From a lack of affordable housing and child care to school funding and a workforce shortage, the real question is where policymakers will find agreement. On November 19, 2024, Economist and Researcher Dale […]
A new legislative session and biennial budget year with a sizable state surplus on the table presents many opportunities to address Wisconsin’s challenges. From a lack of affordable housing and child care to school funding and a workforce shortage, the real question is where policymakers will find agreement. On November 19, 2024, Economist and Researcher Dale […]
On October 29, 2024, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club featuring Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway discussing the $22 million city referendum on the November ballot and the state’s relationship with the capital city. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance). Additional Reference: WisPolitics.com – Rhodes-Conway Says Madison Lacks Funding Because GOP-Run Legislature is […]
On October 15, 2024, the Rotary Club of Milwaukee will host Mayor Cavalier Johnson who will share an update on public safety, city fiscal issues, and the importance of upcoming elections. He will also talk about Milwaukee’s future and his optimism surrounding what’s ahead.
On September 12, 2024, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Lunch(UP)date event, presented by Perkins Coie, featuring a conversation with Wisconsin Policy Forum President Jason Stein about three referendum questions appearing on the Nov. 5 ballot: two questions addressing facilities and operations for Madison Metropolitan School District and a question about increasing the property […]
On January 23, 2024, Gov. Tony Evers delivered his 2024 State of the State Address.
On December 26, 2023, WisconsinEye Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review the top stories of 2023 in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association).