MI Instant Analysis: Governor Evers Gives 2023 State Of The State Address

By MacIver Staff - January 25, 2023

2023, Child Care, Gov. Tony Evers, K12 Education, Literacy, PFAS, Public Schools, Revenue Surplus, Shared Revenue, State Budget, State of the State, State Sales Tax, Wisconsin's K12 Crisis, Workforce

Instant Analysis of Gov. Evers’ 2023 State of the State address. Read More MI Instant Analysis: Governor Evers Gives 2023 State Of The State Address

Guaranteed Income: Free Money From The Government

By MacIver Staff - July 14, 2022

Dependency, Entitlements, guaranteed income, Jobs, Universal Basic Income, Welfare, Workforce

A new welfare entitlement is on the rise – why it is a bad idea… Read More Guaranteed Income: Free Money From The Government

The Need For Licensing Reform In Wisconsin

By MacIver Institute - February 10, 2020

Dawn Crim, DSPS, Licensing, Licensing Reform, Licensure, Occupational Licenses, rep. Petryk, Representative Haywood, Secretary Designee Crim, Warren Petryk, Wisconsin, Workforce, Workforce Development

With the unemployment low and employers desperate for workers, Rep. Petryk argues now is the time to reform the occupational licensure process. Read More The Need For Licensing Reform In Wisconsin

U.S. Workforce Participation at Lowest Point Since 1977

By Matt Crumb - October 7, 2014

Economy, Labor Market, Recession, Workforce

The number of people in Wisconsin 16 years or older who are working or actively looking for work was 9th best in the country in 2013 at 68.6 percent. While Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate remained unchanged from the previous year, the 68.6 percent figure is still a 15 year low. Read More U.S. Workforce Participation at Lowest Point Since 1977