This report, prepared for the Office of the City Attorney of Madison, Wisconsin, analyzes the forfeitures issued for municipal citations by race, sex, and age.
Workshop Reports
The Workshop in Public Affairs (PA 869) and the Workshop in International Public Affairs (PA 860) are the capstone courses for our master’s degree programs.
Working in teams, students produce research-based, analytical, evaluative, and prescriptive reports for clients in the public, non-governmental, and private sectors that range from municipal government offices to international development organizations.
Wisconsin’s Residential Building Code: Understanding Challenges for Residential Building Codes and Hazard Resiliency
This report investigates Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) and studies model residential building codes for updating the UDC.
Wisconsin School Mental Health Services: Comparative Analysis and Successful Practices
This report contains a comparative analysis of state-level policies for K-12 school mental health in Wisconsin and six other states.
Impact of Fiscal Stabilizers on the Labor Market within the European Union
This report presents findings drawn from literature reviews and data analyses evaluating the effectiveness of various short-time work (STW) schemes in 26 EU countries and the US.
Housing Siting Criteria and Development Strategies for the Fox Cities and Greater Outagamie County Region
This report examines the Fox Cities and Greater Outagamie County Region’s housing landscape and provides a decision-making framework to identify areas best suited for affordable housing development.
Provider Insights and Policy Innovations: Exploring Supports for Child Care Business Viability in Outagamie County
This report focuses on the business challenges that local child care providers face in Outagamie County.
The WTO, Trade, and Environmental Governance
This report for the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) explores the intersection of trade and the environment.
Health Facility Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Importance of Electricity Access for Public Health
This report investigates the relationship between access to electricity and public health outcomes and identifies the most economically efficient countries in sub-Saharan Africa for immediate investment.
Parks for All People: Promoting Inclusion of People of Color on Wisconsin’s Public Lands
La Follette School students recommend strategies to address disparities in public land use and participation in outdoor recreation.
Improving Outcomes in Wisconsin’s Youth Justice System Post-Pandemic: Fines, Fees, and Community Supervision
Health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic led to creative changes in youth justice practice and a significant reduction in Wisconsin’s youth justice population.