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’s Legislators Fail to Invest in Public Schools
June 30, 2021
The K-12 education budget passed by the Wisconsin legislature fails to invest in schools.
Legislature’s Health Budget – Missed Opportunities for a Healthier, more Equitable Wisconsin
June 29, 2021
The legislature’s Joint Finance Committee put forward a budget that in many ways continues the status quo while providing substantial increases for personal care services and boosting funding for certain Medicaid providers, such as dentists and emergency physicians.
American Rescue Plan: Setting Wisconsin up for an Equitable Recovery
May 10, 2021
The American Rescue Plan is a historic opportunity for Wisconsin to invest in an equitable economic recovery that leaves all communities better off.
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