"Wisconsin spent nearly 10% less on education per-pupil in 2023 than the national average, a new report found, and residents also spend less of their income on public education." Via Green Bay Press-Gazette nadia scharf 🧵🧵

"Worker shortages are increasing across the US... "But locally, there is some good news on the labor front: the number of Wisconsinites in apprenticeship programs has reached an all-time high. That's according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum." Via WUWM 89.7 FM🧵🧵

Great interview here by ⁦Jonah Beleckis⁩ of a remarkable mother whose son was killed. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wis…

Once more in 2025, Forum research is getting recognition from national peers. The Forum was honored to receive 2 awards from Governmental Research Association -- the nation’s top association of governmental research professionals -- at its annual conference last month.

"More than half of the state’s bridges were in good condition last year -- the highest rating available -- once again coming in above the national average, according to the Wisconsin Policy Forum." WisPolitics (State Affairs Pro Wisco) cites our latest research.

I'm horrified by the shooting of Charlie Kirk at a college event in Utah. Political violence has no place in our country.

Praying for Charlie Kirk. Everyone should be.

In a display of unity across the political aisle, the Young Democrats of Connecticut and Connecticut Young Republicans have issued a joint statement offering prayers for Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence:

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"Alcohol-related deaths have declined in Wisconsin since their peak in the COVID-19 pandemic, but they’re still dramatically higher than they were just 15 years ago, according to a new report." WPR covers our latest research.

One more.

"The City of Milwaukee has turned a fiscal crisis into an opportunity, but it could again veer toward crisis if it doesn’t act prudently. "That’s the consensus of the Wisconsin Policy Forum‘s (WPF) annual review of the city’s proposed budget." Urban Milwaukee covers our latest.

Should be a great virtual discussion on the rise in local referenda in WI - hope you can join us!

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