CONTACT: Patrick McIlheran, director of policy: pat@badgerinstitute.org or (414) 393-7077 Jan. 31, 2024 — Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites could benefit from legislation signed by Gov. Evers today that allows dental therapists…
Relevant research for considering a potential Wisconsin medical marijuana bill The Badger Institute launched a first-of-its-kind initiative in late 2023 to better understand the impact of both adult recreational and…
A look at the tradeoffs in crime and crashes In an effort to help Wisconsinites better understand the facts about marijuana, we offer here a look at the evidence about…
Wisconsinites cannot flourish without reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible energy sources necessary for prosperity, quality of life and technological advancement. The globe is warming and human actions — primarily through CO2…
Says the future is up to us, but won’t be much longer In a speech to the Badger Institute Thursday night, Congressman Mike Gallagher, the Green Bay Republican who chairs…
The bill: The Wisconsin Senate now is considering a bill, SB435, that exempts a lot retirement income from the state income tax. Specifically, the bill: Exempts up to $100,000 for…
Gov. Tony Evers, who has set as a goal that “all electricity consumed in the state be 100% carbon-free by 2050,” is making sure that state agencies and local governments…
A wedding barn is nothing like a tavern — especially in ways that matter for liquor laws. The Badger Institute is happy to join an effort to fill in Wisconsin…
Years of Badger Institute research makes case for repeal After Minnesota lawmakers ended that state’s rule requiring a minimum 6% markup on gasoline, a former Wisconsin lawmaker who now works…
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