4.6.26 Hospital prices have risen far faster than wages or general inflation, placing real burdens on Wisconsin employers, workers, and the state’s long-term competitiveness. This report takes a measured look at the data and a practical policy path forward.
Wisconsin Economy
Shorter Parole, Safer Streets, Lower Costs
4.16.26 EVENT Derek Neal “Shorter Parole, Safer Streets, Lower Costs”
Economic Impact of Exact Sciences on Dane County and WI
3.19.26 Exact Sciences’ relocation to Madison has driven a total economic impact of ~20,650 jobs and $6-7 billion in added GDP for Wisconsin — roughly 1.7-2% of the entire state economy. Released just ahead of the Abbott acquisition.
Three-Year (90-Credit) Bachelor’s Degrees at UW
3.12.26 College functions as both investment and consumption good. The report evaluates why 90-credit pathways deliver strong returns while respecting families who prioritize earnings over full residential experience.
Degrees of Deception: UW-Madison Leads Where Earnings Matter Most
2.6.26 A recent report shows that UW-Madison graduates have the fourth highest median earnings among all postsecondary institutions in Wisconsin, behind Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), Marquette University and Bellin College.
Business Formations in Wisconsin November 2025
12.18.25 For November 2025, business applications were 8,262, an increase of 24.33% from a month ago.
The Economic Impact of Badger Football’s Declining Performance
10.24.25. Badger Football has historically been a cornerstone of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletics Department, yielding about $60 million in annual profits. The 2025 season is on track to be the program’s worst this century, marked by shutout losses and failures against ranked opponents, signaling a deepening crisis.
The Economic Impact of Retirement Income Tax Cuts
9.25.25. In the last 20 years, U.S. states with larger income tax cuts for seniors experienced faster growth rates
The Economic Impact of Lowering NIH’s Budget and Indirect Cost Rate
9.17.25. Junjie Guo and Ananth Seshadri and Christopher Taber. Economic research finds that $10 million in NIH grant generates around 2.7 private sector patents with a market value of $20-$30 million.
Business Formations in Wisconsin August 2025
9.12.25 For August 2025, business applications were 6,267, an increase of 11.08% from a month ago.