Professor Dennis Dresang began the Center for Wisconsin State, Local and Tribal Governance in 1995 to house, in one spot, the numerous outreach efforts provided by La Follette professors who work with mayors, communities, tribes and others on issues such as youth violence, intergovernmental relations, leadership, personnel policies and more.
The La Follette School carries out a number of outreach projects under the auspices of the Center for Wisconsin State, Local and Tribal Governance, including:
Bowhay Institute of Legislative Leadership Development