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What it took to get new houses under half a million dollars in Manitowoc: a level of cooperation unusual in local government. badgerinstitute.org/manitowoc-and-…

“The provider tax loophole is designed for state governments to fleece the federal government,” Johnson told the Badger Institute as he called for Medicaid reforms. “We know where the abuse is. It’s legalized fraud. Let’s call it what it is.” badgerinstitute.org/at-center-of-a…

The U.S. has opportunity to slow the growth of Medicaid, something that hasn’t been tried for decades, Senator Ron Johnson says. “This is our moment, if we’re ever going to do it. We have to be clear about what we’re doing, and we have to keep it simple.” badgerinstitute.org/at-center-of-a…

“It is a big Bat-Signal in the sky for the nuclear industry,” said Rep. David Steffen. Others might see the signal, too. badgerinstitute.org/real-answer-to…

The question of Wisconsin’s housing supply hinges on cities’ comprehensive plans and zoning codes — and whether they mesh or clash. badgerinstitute.org/plans-zoning-a…

The population of wolves roaming Wisconsin’s forests and farmlands exceeded 1,000 in 2023, the latest state figures show. badgerinstitute.org/numbers/wiscon…

How about a reform that makes school choice not affect your property taxes at all? jsonline.com/story/opinion/… via Journal Sentinel

President Trump’s order halting federal funding for public broadcasting will save taxpayers nearly $8.5 million annually in in Wisconsin alone. And state lawmakers aren’t inclined to nick taxpayers to make up for it. badgerinstitute.org/taxpayers-spar…

Demand for electricity is rising in Wisconsin, even as reliable plants are replaced with intermittent sources. Or, instead of austerity, we could opt for abundant power by welcoming nuclear. badgerinstitute.org/real-answer-to…

Remember: The goal of the Parental Choice Programs is not to replace the public school system. The Supreme Court found choice constitutional because it exists alongside the district school system — not as a duplicative “parallel” but as an alternative. badgerinstitute.org/taxpayers-need…

Demand for electricity is rising in Wisconsin, even as reliable plants are replaced with intermittent sources. Or, instead of austerity, we could opt for abundant power by welcoming nuclear. badgerinstitute.org/real-answer-to…

As the U.S. tussles about how to rein in the spiraling costs of Medicaid, it’s remarkable how much the outlines of the fight resemble those of 2013, when Wisconsin’s Republican legislative majority and governor balked at big federal expansion of benefits. badgerinstitute.org/courage-on-med…

The number of people getting accounting degrees at UW schools plummeted from 868 in 2019-20 to 625 in 2023-24. Other states have the same problem. And they’re solving it by reducing costly CPA licensure requirements. But not yet Wisconsin. badgerinstitute.org/without-legisl…

Whitetail Woods is a lesson in what it takes to plan for and deliver much needed housing in a part of the state that is becoming more city and less country. The story is a familiar one in a state that needs 140,000 housing units now and 230,000 by 2030. badgerinstitute.org/plans-zoning-a…