The Wisconsin Policy Research Institute

Wisconsin Flunks its Economics Test During the Doyle years, the state failed to create new jobs while descending to Alabama-level wages.		By Thomas Hefty and John Torinus, Jr.

Summit Meeting: GOP hopefuls meet for first time, critique Jim Doyle’s tenure, make their cases to be governor.		By Charles J. Sykes and Marc Eisen
Sidebar: Walker vs. Neumann? A primary battle would likely strengthen—not weaken—the GOP’s chances.		By Kenneth R. Lamke

MATC's Reality Moment. Last fall, the tech board happily endorsed super-sized staff salaries and benefits. Will the recession end the party?		By Mike Nichols

Party of One. Conservative Democrat Bob Ziegelbauer scores a breakthrough on health care, but finds few allies.		On the Frontlines of Reform with Sunny Schubert

GenNext GOPDubbed a future leader, Paul Ryan already shapes the Washington debate.		By Stephen F. Hayes

The Closer	Bring on the Stats Nerds: State government needs a good dose of sabermetrics.	By Christian Schneider

Culture Con	Under Fire: How Should Conservatives Respond to a Hostile Liberal Takeover?	By Richard Esenberg

Dispatch: Racine	Railroaded!	By Deb Jordahl

Dispatch: Madison	‘Diversity’ Takes an Odd Turn	By David Blaska

Editor's Note	Big Ideas... And the Epic Disconnect	Charles J. Sykes

Letters to the Editor	The New Look, William Allen White, and St. Marcus