Law Enforcement Spending in Your Community
Look up spending on law enforcement and related costs for Wisconsin’s largest 100 cities and all 72 counties, and see how that amount compares to public spending for other other purposes.
A Third of Wisconsin’s Largest Cities Spend More on Law Enforcement than on Anything Else
A third of Wisconsin’s largest cities spend more on law enforcement than any other function, according to a new analysis by the Wisconsin Budget Project.
Local governments in Wisconsin – including cities, villages, towns, and counties – spend more than $2 billion a year on law enforcement and related costs like jails. Read more
An Inclusive Approach to Undocumented Immigrants Can Help Wisconsin Prosper
Undocumented immigrants come to Wisconsin in search of opportunity, looking for safe communities for themselves and their families. In return, they benefit our communities by bringing cultural and economic vibrancy, entrepreneurship, and an expanded workforce for some of the state’s most critical industries. Wisconsin lawmakers should implement policies that promote prosperity for immigrants who are undocumented, their families, and the communities that welcome them. Read more
Recent Publications
Wisconsin Legislators Fail to Invest Any New State Funds in Early Education
The governor’s budget included a number of significant changes in early education policy and financing that would have improved the well-being of our young children. Almost none of them were included in the final budget. Tax Changes in Budget Bill Thwart Efforts to Advance Equity
The Legislature passed a budget that widens the economic divide because it contains a large, regressive income tax cut that will generally leave behind people of color and other Wisconsinites furthest from opportunity. Wisconsin Legislators Fail To Approve Budget Measures That Would Help Immigrants Thrive
The Wisconsin Legislature passed a state budget that stripped out several provisions introduced by Governor Evers that would expand opportunity for immigrant families and communities. View all by date
The governor’s budget included a number of significant changes in early education policy and financing that would have improved the well-being of our young children. Almost none of them were included in the final budget. Tax Changes in Budget Bill Thwart Efforts to Advance Equity
The Legislature passed a budget that widens the economic divide because it contains a large, regressive income tax cut that will generally leave behind people of color and other Wisconsinites furthest from opportunity. Wisconsin Legislators Fail To Approve Budget Measures That Would Help Immigrants Thrive
The Wisconsin Legislature passed a state budget that stripped out several provisions introduced by Governor Evers that would expand opportunity for immigrant families and communities. View all by date
Recent Blog Posts
Wisconsin’s Billion-Dollar Tax Cut Leaves out a Huge Chunk of Households
TANF at 25: Failing to Meet the Needs of WI Families
Wisconsin Lawmakers Directed Far More Resources to an Income Tax Cut than Other Critical Priorities
Wisconsin Legislature Shows Budget Priorities by Voting Against Expanding Health Care, and For a Tax Cut for the Wealthy
BadgerCare Expansion Won’t Go Away – It’s Too Good a Deal
In Governor’s Budget, Tax Cuts Go Mostly to People with Lowest Incomes
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TANF at 25: Failing to Meet the Needs of WI Families
Wisconsin Lawmakers Directed Far More Resources to an Income Tax Cut than Other Critical Priorities
Wisconsin Legislature Shows Budget Priorities by Voting Against Expanding Health Care, and For a Tax Cut for the Wealthy
BadgerCare Expansion Won’t Go Away – It’s Too Good a Deal
In Governor’s Budget, Tax Cuts Go Mostly to People with Lowest Incomes
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