Rising Health Care Costs in Wisconsin: The Case for Price Transparency
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.
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.
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