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Move would stress support and health care systems throughout the state
Wisconsinites rush to help neighbors in need during crisis, prove fundamental goodness of civil society
Highway funding, which relies on the gas tax, will be hard hit as fuel sales decline
Wisconsin’s minimum markup law is particularly egregious when Wisconsinites are suffering
Wisconsin would be worse off had responsible budgeting not produced healthy surplus, rainy day fund
By David Fladeboe
April 6, 2020
In wake of COVID-19, telehealth regulations have been loosened; those changes should remain even after crisis is over
These principles should guide Wisconsin lawmakers as they confront the current public health and economic crisis
Home detention one option for helping prevent virus’ spread while maintaining public safety
Arizona, Pennsylvania paved way for full licensure recognition
Lawmakers should streamline regulations so more people can work
Occupational licensing regulations can undermine public health in the name of protecting it
The Legislature should not delegate taxing responsibility and authority to an industry association
Badger Institute analysis shows the rate is much lower, and complicated crime reporting makes comparisons difficult
Revoking supervision for ex-offenders accused of new crimes would cost taxpayers without improving public safety