Publications

WISCONSIN ELECTIONS PROJECT

A series of publications offering information on candidates, redistricting, election results, legislative actions, and historical data.

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WISCONSIN HISTORY PROJECT

A series of articles presenting a comprehensive look at the history of Wisconsin politics and state government.

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WISCONSIN POLICY PROJECT

Articles focusing on the significant public policy issues that Wisconsin currently faces.

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LRB REPORTS

Reports ranging from outlining distinctive aspects of the Wisconsin state government to examining details of the legislative process.

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LEGISLATING IN WISCONSIN

Articles focusing on the organization and functions of the Wisconsin Legislature and the lawmaking process.

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READING THE CONSTITUTION

A publication series that explores and explains the Wisconsin Constitution.

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RULINGS OF THE CHAIR

A publication that focuses on the rulings of the chair that are accompanied by an explanation in the journals of the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate from 1971 to 2022.

SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION

Brief summaries of laws enacted by the Wisconsin Legislature in the 2021–22 legislative session.

BUDGET BILL ANALYSIS

The Legislative Reference Bureau analysis prepared for the 2023–25 executive budget bill. The analysis—organized by public policy area and written by LRB attorneys— is a nonpartisan and plain-language examination of current law and a description of how the budget bill changes current law.

THE WISCONSIN CONSTITUTION

The complete text of the Wisconsin Constitution, including earlier versions of all constitutional provisions.

FISCAL ESTIMATE MANUAL

A manual created to help state agencies prepare fiscal estimates for legislative proposals and to explain the fiscal estimate process.

REDISTRICTING IN WISCONSIN 2020

A guidebook that discusses redistricting law, principles, and processes and the history of congressional and legislative redistricting in Wisconsin.

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