A new report from UW-Madison’s COWS claims the state’s tax policy is contributing to inequality, as the richest Wisconsinites pay a smaller share of their income in taxes than poorer residents. COWS report claims …
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Labor report chronicles severe decline of unions in Wisconsin – SOWW 2019
University of Wisconsin-Madison’s COWS released its annual “State of Working Wisconsin” this week, showing that since the passage in 2011 of Act 10 — the law that stripped public unions of bargaining rights — union …
Here & Now – Interview with Laura Dresser on 'State of Working Wisconsin'
Anchored by Frederica Freyberg, Here & Now is Wisconsin’s weekly in-depth news and public affairs program where civic and political leaders provide context to the issues at the forefront of life in Wisconsin. https://wpt4.org/wpt-video/here-and-now/
Pepin County, UWMadison team up for latest UniverCity collaboration
Developed with the Wisconsin Idea in mind, UniverCity Year brings together faculty, students, and members of Wisconsin communities to address local challenges through university courses and research. Pepin County, UW–Madison team up for latest ‘UniverCity’ collaboration
Work without reward – 'State of Working Wisconsin' finds wealthy reap most from productivity gains
This Labor Day, there is good news and bad news for Wisconsin workers. n The good news is continued low unemployment and steady, modest job growth, according to the annual State of Working Wisconsin report from the …
"Low-road capitalism" in New York Times/1619 Project
From the NYT 1619 Project. n n In order to understand the brutality of American capitalism, you have to start on the plantation. n Matthew Desmond, August 14, 2019 n n “Low-road capitalism,” the University of …
UniverCity Year Pepin County Kickoff
On August 28, 2019, UniverCity Year will kick off its Pepin County partnership with festivities in Durand, WI.
Tax Reform Bus Tour Rides into Wisconsin
Laura Dresser spoke as part of the Tax Reform Bus Tour at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Tax reform bus tour rides into Wisconsin
UniverCity Year Honored by UW-Madison
UniverCity Year partnered with the Green County Development Corporation to address a host of community challenges and projects. By matching UW faculty and students with areas of community need, the partnerships are producing tangible benefits and making …
Wisconsin's Middle Class Sees Growth But Lags Pre-Recession Levels – Interview with Laura Dresser
“We used to expect the middle class to grow. That was kind of a given. And we’ve had nearly 20 years where it hasn’t,” said Laura Dresser.Full article here. https://www.wpr.org/wisconsins-middle-class-sees-growth-lags-pre-recession-levels