Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Measuring up education

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A common complaint about education reform is the slow pace with which it takes place. I've often heard the analogy, "Improving a sc...
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Diminishing returns to public sector employment

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Most local governments in Wisconsin have certainly given their employee compensation packages a closer look over the last few weeks as the b...
Friday, March 11, 2011

Proposed new transportation policy mirrors national debate

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A key transportation provision in the governor's proposed budget that may have huge implications for mass transit also reflects a larger...
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Will an expanded voucher program cost more or less?

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Gov. Walker’s proposed 2011-2013 biennial budget calls for an expansion of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program by repealing the enrollmen...
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Friday, March 4, 2011

Mixing it up: Exploring hybrid pension systems

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The economic downturn has thrown even the most fiscally prudent governments for a loop. Dollars are stretching thin and new approaches to em...
Monday, February 28, 2011

Federal revenues and the state budget: What happens when the gravy train goes off the rails?

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Wisconsin annually ranks below average when it comes to recouping our share of federal aid. In 2008, for example, the state was 38th in perc...
Monday, February 21, 2011

No growth in school choice program this year

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Milwaukee's private school voucher program, known as the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), enrolled slightly fewer students this...