Town of Wausau Public Opinion Survey Project
…to various issues such as gun use for hunting, dog leash laws, and road construction, among other issues. WIPPS employed student interns to input…
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Educate and Engage Citizens
A More Enthused, Involved Community Tackling tough issues can be tricky. Sometimes it’s hard to wade through complex policy talk. WIPPS aims to cut…
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Address Community Needs
…dialogue? We facilitate research, cultivate future leaders and work with citizens and communities to address local, state and national public policy issues that matter….
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Shining a Light on Democracy
Building Trust: Law Enforcement, the Media & You A series of events that bring the national discussion of law enforcement and media coverage home to Wausau. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE! Click here to register, or click the button below. Learn more & Register Shining a Light on Democracy is the fifth event in the […]…
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Trade Tensions: What’s at Stake for Central Wisconsin’s Agriculture?
Escalating rhetoric on U.S.-China tariffs has resulted in major ramifications for Wisconsin manufacturing and agriculture. Among the many areas impacted by the tariffs are central Wisconsin’s ginseng, dairy, corn and soybean producers – with millions of dollars in lost revenue. WIPPS is partnering with the UW-Madison Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) on its inaugural […]…
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Obey Resource Center
…Obey The purpose and goals of the Civic Resource Center focus on inspiring students to learn about public policy; to discuss issues, laws, and…
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Toward One Wausau
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WIPPS 2013 Spring News: Philip Jenkins Named Speaker for the James F. Veninga Lecture on Religion and Politics
…the Catholic Church sex abuse scandals. Jenkins’ work has addressed such topical issues as the media’s interest in the so-called “crisis of celibacy” and…
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Law Day: Separation of Powers
Our Founding Fathers agreed that government should not have too much power. Otherwise, it would threaten the freedom of the people. Our three branches of government – legislative, executive and judicial – provide a framework for our freedom, preserving liberty and advancing our rights. However, this framework is not self-executing. We the people must continually […]…
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The 1913 Parade and the Fight for the Vote
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, WIPPS will host a series of public virtual events in September and October featuring speakers well-versed in the history of the movement, representing both the national and state level perspectives. The series begins September 22 at 7 p.m., with a presentation by Rebecca Roberts, journalist and author […]…
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