New research from students at the La Follette School of Public Affairs has helped the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) prepare for the upcoming statewide law restricting cell phone use in K-12 schools, and could …
A Multimodal Analysis of the Madison Building Improvement Grant
In this report, La Follette students evaluate the Building Improvement Grant (BIG) program to assess its effectiveness and identify opportunities to strengthen its impact.
Alumni return to the classroom with real-world insights
This spring, the La Follette School welcomed a wide range of alumni back to campus, not as students, but as teachers.
La Follette Makes a Mark at UW Day at the Capitol
When graduate students and faculty from the La Follette School of Public Affairs arrived at the Wisconsin State Capitol for UW Day at the Capitol this spring, they came prepared to talk about issues important to policymakers.
New study shows drinking water filtration systems may add months to lifespan
As more than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely managed drinking water, new research from the La Follette School of Public Affairs investigates the effects of early-life exposure to citywide water filtration …
Celebrating the graduate class of 2026!
On May 8, the La Follette School celebrated its 2026 master’s degree graduates in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol with 37 MPA and MIPA graduates.
Artificial Intelligence Adoption in State and Local Governments
In this report, La Follette students evaluate AI adoption practices across four U.S. states to identify actionable recommendations for government practitioners implementing AI.
Strategic Paths for Milwaukee’s Downtown Parking Garages: Strength, Ambiguity, and Opportunity
In this report, La Follette students evaluate whether the three city-owned parking garages in downtown Milwaukee deliver enough public value to justify their cost.
Student Debt Services in Context: Strategies to Strengthen Student Debt Support in Wisconsin
In this report, La Follette students examine how Wisconsin can strengthen support for student loan borrowers by drawing on borrower assistance systems in peer states.
Reducing Barriers to Water Infrastructure Finance in Wisconsin
In this report, La Follette students analyze barriers to water infrastructure finance in Wisconsin and provide the Water Finance Exchange and the state with recommendations to support water utilities.