The first fruits of Wisconsin’s school choice victory can be replicated Gus Ramirez softens nothing when diagnosing Milwaukee’s situation. “Minority kids are getting screwed,” he said, “and they’re getting screwed…
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…
Unfortunately, Congress appears too unhealthy to fix it The subject line of the email from the disabled North Woods doctor receiving some temporary government assistance read “Food Stamps,” which is…
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…
What to watch for when the newest Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice is sworn in August 1 In the weeks leading up to the swearing in of liberal Janet Protasiewicz to…
The healthy fear Milwaukee needs to curb unbridled car theft You know those decals that make your car look like it’s been hit by gunfire? My family’s car has something…
Neutrality is the best policy for Wisconsin Two Republican legislators are circulating a bill that would virtually eliminate all income taxes on retirees. It’s an effort to keep older spenders…
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…
After he kicked millions of taxpayers in the head last week, Tony Evers seemed a little defensive. The Wisconsin governor suggested to an interviewer that if middle-class taxpayers were accidental…
Don’t start school unless you plan to finish Wisconsin has more than 727,000 student loan borrowers, holding more than $23 billion in debt, who will need to begin making their…
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