by Badger Institute | May 31, 2021 | Features
Two very different COVID-19 responses produce different economic outcomes in Hudson, WI, and Stillwater, MN By Kevyn Burger for the Badger Institute Last year might have been the best of times and the worst of times for Joe Ehlenz, or in a further twist on the Charles...
by Badger Institute | Mar 24, 2021 | Features
A higher minimum wage doesn’t help those who invariably will lose their jobs By Eloise Anderson for The Badger Institute “Every time we get our feet on the ladder, they cut the rungs off.” I was in high school when my dad made this statement regarding the minimum...
by Badger Institute | Aug 5, 2020 | Features
Small businesses contribute to the local economy and culture in myriad ways. But government-mandated shutdowns and violent protests have pushed many small businesses to the brink. Downtown Madison, WI, has been particularly hard hit. In this Badger Institute video,...
by Badger Institute | Apr 2, 2020 | Features
In wake of COVID-19, telehealth regulations have been loosened; those changes should remain even after crisis is over By Martha Njolomole and Julie Grace With the COVID-19 pandemic, health service providers are utilizing services that connect doctors and patients...
by Badger Institute | Feb 11, 2020 | Features
Wisconsin’s prison system will require hundreds of millions of dollars for new construction, operating costs just to keep up with population growth By Patrick Hughes for the Badger Institute Even without the new, “Tougher on Crime” legislative package being...
