Through the representative WisconSays/La Follette Survey launched last year, we’ve been able to ask questions related to the issues on the minds of Wisconsin residents. Taxes are a big issue for many, but federal taxes are top of mind.
Month: March 2024
Family Impact Seminar looks at financial well-being of Wisconsinites
La Follette Professor J. Michael Collins presented initial findings from his current work to understand how policy impacts financial decision-making. Collins used a new dataset from an effort at UW–Madison’s Survey Center called WisconSays, which regularly surveys a panel of nearly 4,000 Wisconsinites on how they are feeling about a range of public policy issues.
Researchers asked Wisconsinites if they wanted a sandhill crane hunting season. Here’s what they found.
A study conducted by the UW Survey Center found 17% of state residents would support a sandhill crane hunting season while 48% oppose the idea. State law currently protects cranes from hunting.
Survey finds many Wisconsin residents struggle with personal finances, inflation
Going into 2024, financial resolutions were likely popular across the state. After several years of inflation, finances remain a major concern for Wisconsinites. This comes from a new survey effort at UW-Madison’s Survey Center called WisconSays, which is a new panel of nearly 4,000 people answering regular survey questions.
La Follette and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel partner to highlight what matters to Wisconsin with UWSC’s WisconSays Panel
The La Follette School of Public Affairs and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel are collaborating to share insights on how Wisconsinites feel about important policy topics through a yearlong project called the Main Street Agenda.