Statistics on the share of total government tax revenue raised by local governments provide an incomplete picture of local government taxing power. If higher level governments define the local tax base, determine tax rates, or …
Hildebrand retires, Weitkamp joins staff
After nearly six years with the La Follette School and a career spanning healthcare communications, technology, and newspaper reporting, Communications Director Lisa Hildebrand retired in December 2021. In her time with the La Follette School, …
La Follette School student creates Twitter account to highlight Hmong in the Biosciences
Kao Lee Yang (MPA, N&PP ‘24) created a Twitter account in January 2022 to highlight Hmong academic excellence in the biological sciences, creating a “positive outcome” from a difficult situation.
Alumni News – February 2022
Demetri Vincze (MPA ’16) was named homeless programs grant manager for the Minnesota Department of Human Services in January. He previously served as homeless management information system (HMIS) director and a project manager for the Institute for …
Salzwedel and Mintle join School’s Board of Visitors
The La Follette School is excited to announce two new Board of Visitors (BOV) members in 2022. Jack Salzwedel is board chair of American Family Insurance, where he started his career in 1983 as a claim …
Smeeding receives Hilldale Award
La Follette School Professor Timothy Smeeding was selected as the recipient of the 2022 Hilldale Award in the Social Sciences. The Hilldale Award, which is one of the most prestigious awards given by UW–Madison, recognizes …
Spring events to address American Democracy, American Dream
This spring, the La Follette School will host leading experts to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing our country.
Schmitz wins prestigious Vilas Associates Competition award
La Follette School Assistant Professor Lauren Schmitz is a 2022-23 winner of the Vilas Associates Competition. The award funds important new and ongoing UW-Madison research.
Wisconsin Family Impact Seminar addresses child care infrastructure
Legislators and early care and education stakeholders from across the state participated in the 40th Wisconsin Family Impact Seminar, the La Follette School’s signature event for the State Legislature, on February 8.
Sam Schneider, MPA
“During COVID I had a lot of time to reflect on the importance of public policy and was inspired to get involved to make a larger impact on society.”