High Road Strategy Center in the News

Laura writes in Isthmus about The State of Working Wisconsin 2025 report, explaining how federal policies and slow job growth are creating deep disruptions for Wisconsin workers. She highlights the record wages alongside long-standing inequalities and the unique challenges of 2025 for working families.

WisBusiness highlights Wisconsin’s record-high median wage and recent gains for lower-paid workers in the State of Working Wisconsin 2025.

Wausau Pilot & Review covers The State of Working Wisconsin 2025 report, noting that while Wisconsin workers are earning record-high wages, growth remains uneven and economic uncertainty is growing as federal policies threaten to deepen inequality for low-wage and marginalized communities.

Wisconsin Examiner covers the latest State of Working Wisconsin 2025 report, highlighting record-high wages and employment while noting ongoing inequalities, slow job growth, and federal policies that could strain working families.

The Capital Times argues for a $20 “fair wage” in a recent opinion piece, emphasizing that it’s both economically necessary and just for Wisconsin workers, echoing findings from The State of Working Wisconsin 2025 report.

Channel 3000’s For the Record features The Center’s Laura Dresser discussing The State of Working Wisconsin 2025 report, exploring how wages, labor, and the economy are performing this year and what makes 2025 unique for Wisconsin workers.

Laura Dresser, Associate Director of the UW-Madison High Road Strategy Center, joins the Friday 8 O’Clock Buzz to preview the newest State of Working Wisconsin report. Released every Labor Day, the study offers a detailed look at how working people in Wisconsin are faring, highlighting both progress and struggles.

The State of Working Wisconsin 2025 report shows strong job growth and record wages, while also spotlighting ongoing inequalities and federal policies that could strain Wisconsin workers.

Laura Dresser speaks with Wisconsin Public Radio about The State of Working Wisconsin 2025 report, highlighting slowing job growth, federal policies that could strain working families, and the potential impact of raising the state’s minimum wage.

Kids Forward responds to the State of Working Wisconsin 2025 report, calling on policymakers to raise wages, protect workers’ rights, and invest in child care to support Wisconsin families and ensure economic stability.