In 2024, we partnered with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to host events fostering civic dialogue and share insights on how Wisconsin residents feel about important policy topics.
About this project
Our goal for this project was raising awareness about issues Wisconsin residents are concerned about in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. Throughout the year, we analyzed different policy topics highlighted by a statewide survey and shared the findings in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and on our website. In the fall, we also hosted in-person community conversations around the state to give people additional opportunities to share their views on the issues that matter to them.
Community Conversations events
Our Community Conversations brought together people across the political spectrum to practice civil dialogue in six Wisconsin communities: Eau Clare, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, and Pewaukee.
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Media coverage
- Tone shift
Brava - Bridging Wisconsin’s Political Divide by Talking to Each Other?
Civic Media - Seeking civility
League of Wisconsin Municipalities magazine - Journal Sentinel’s Main Street Agenda town hall meeting discusses inflation. Here’s what we learned.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Opinion: Wisconsin is a ‘purple’ state. That doesn’t mean people can’t talk politics.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Voter frustration fueled by lack of policy details on issues like health care, climate
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Promoting civility: UW Main Street Agenda events
Wisconsin Counties magazine - Climate change isn’t a top issue in this election. Some Wisconsin voters say it should be.
Wisconsin Public Radio - The Main Street Agenda, The dangers of vaping, a Wisconsin political activist writes a novel
Wisconsin Public Radio - Capitol Chats: La Follette School director touts program to mitigate political polarization
WisPolitics - La Crosse town hall talks impacts of climate change, healthcare on Wisconsinites
WKBT News 8 La Crosse
Policy Perspectives articles
Throughout the year, our faculty analyzed data from the statewide WisconSays survey and shared findings on Wisconsinites’ views on major policy issues.
As water pipes crumble, so does our trust in government. Here’s how we fix this.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Survive and thrive during holiday conversations
Monday, November 18, 2024
Community Conversations showcase desire to find common ground across Wisconsin
Monday, October 21, 2024
How do we rebuild trust? One simple answer is to ask people what they think.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The opioid crisis complicates a healthcare system already troubling Wisconsinites
Monday, July 22, 2024- More Policy Perspectives stories
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Contact
Contact Tommy Jaime at jaime@wisc.edu with questions or to set up a media interview.
Previous campaigns
2022
In fall 2022, we co-hosted four public forums across the state to discuss the issues that were most important to voters leading up to the 2022 midterm elections. A state-wide survey informed the focus of the events.
