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Rodriguez Wins Dem Convention Straw Poll, Hong Finishes In Strong Second maciverinstitute.com/news/ro…
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Wisconsin Democrats just held a revealing straw poll at their convention — and the results spotlight the battle lines forming for the governor's race.
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Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez took first with 27% by focusing on electability and the real struggles families face making ends meet, while State Rep. Francesca Hong finished a strong second at 23% with calls for "permanent affordability," free childcare, and tackling inequality.
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Milwaukee Public Schools’ Budget Problem Is Far From Over maciverinstitute.com/perspec…
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Despite recent staff cuts and a newly discovered $46 million deficit, the plan adds hundreds of new positions, even as enrollment continues to drop and is projected to fall another 6.5% this fall.
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If MPS is serious about getting its finances under control, it will have to do much more than ask for more money.
We have a suggestion or two. Read the full perspective to understand what’s at stake for Milwaukee families and taxpayers:
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Education Reformers Demand DPI Get Wisconsin’s Reading Law Correct maciverinstitute.com/news/ed…
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Forward Literacy highlights concerns that some districts, following DPI guidance, may be denying K-3 students required personalized reading plans and extra support if they score below the 25th percentile on either the initial screening or follow-up test.
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With two-thirds of Wisconsin students not reading at grade level, clear guidance matters for families across the state.
Read the full story.
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Lawmakers Furious After Latest UW Tuition Increase maciverinstitute.com/news/la…
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Wisconsin lawmakers have expressed outrage over the University of Wisconsin's latest tuition hike — a 2% increase for the 2026–27 academic year, marking the fourth consecutive year of rising costs for families.
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Crowley Pitches To Kill Minimum-Markup For Gas In Wisconsin maciverinstitute.com/news/cr…
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is calling for the repeal of the state's decades-old minimum-markup law on gasoline, arguing it adds nearly 40 cents per gallon that Wisconsin drivers could be saving.
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What do you think—time for a change to make gas more affordable, or does this risk small businesses?
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Wisconsin Business Owners Fear Property Tax Hikes maciverinstitute.com/news/wi…
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Wisconsin business owners are sounding the alarm on rising property taxes.
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According to a new survey from Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, more than half of respondents worry that high and increasing property taxes are hurting their ability to compete. Thus, acting as a punishing fixed cost regardless of how their business is performing.
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