The 1848 Project is committed to presenting sound policy solutions, rooted in conservative principles, to address some of Wisconsin’s greatest challenges. The following articles stem from issues outlined in the Forward Agenda.
EXPAND THE CIRCLE OF CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZERS
The Problem: Wisconsin was one of the first states in the nation to allow for the creation of independent charter schools for K-12 education. Wisconsin [...]
RESTORING ELECTION INTEGRITY
RESTORING ELECTION INTEGRITY The Problem: Winston Churchill once joked that democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others. Because every model [...]
EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY STARTS WITH TRANSPARENCY
The Problem: One good that came from the pandemic lockdown is increased parental involvement in their children’s education. After watching over their sons and daughters’ [...]
HIGH PAYING JOBS CAN START IN HIGH SCHOOL
The Problem: Drive anywhere in Wisconsin, and you see the ubiquitous ‘help wanted’ signs. Restaurants, manufacturing plants, shops and businesses of all sizes struggle to [...]
PREVENTING AND PROTECTING: A RESPONSE TO RIOTS
The Problem: In 2020, Wisconsin saw multiple protests in Waukesha, Kenosha, and Madison. Several of these protests-turned-riots resulted in violence against both people and property. [...]
CUTTING VIOLENT CRIME BY ADDING 1,000 NEW COPS
The Problem: Over the past year, Wisconsin has seen riots in major cities and has experienced a spike in violent crime. Some organizations are [...]
OPPORTUNITY THROUGH OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REFORM
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