Government gets its cut of the Christmas tree trade
Mike NicholsAnd it came to pass that the whole world should be taxed (or charged a fee) — unfortunately When it comes to Christmas, you gotta love little cities like Abbotsford.…
Entrepreneurial dough: Just what stagnant Wisconsin kneads to rise up
Patrick McIlheranDon’t forget to be thankful for the risk-takers Did you enjoy home-baked bread at Thanksgiving and think to yourself that you’d have it more often if only baking weren’t so…
Dental Therapy: A cure for Wisconsin’s oral care woes
Bill to license mid-level providers could make its biggest splash in underserved parts of state — and open up opportunities for young people Sometimes it takes decades for common sense…
Policy Brief: Marijuana legalization and the impact on public safety
Badger InstituteA 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…
The poor, powerless casualties of Wisconsin’s school choice lawsuit
Two-thirds of children whose schools are under attack by Minocqua beer baron are racial or ethnic minorities, all are poor, many are very likely his fellow Democrats In the lawsuit…
Years after pandemic, Evers spending ARPA money on soccer and a railroad museum
Mark LisheronYet more reason for more legislative control over spending of federal bucks After Gov. Tony Evers announced last week he was diverting $36.6 million in federal emergency pandemic funds for,…
Evers administration seeking Wisconsin Amtrak expansion
Ken WysockyLegislative leaders say costly project not needed or wanted Wisconsin officials in the Evers administration, supported by politicians in many of the state’s big cities, are vying for a piece…
Congressman Steil tries to save City of Milwaukee from further waste and embarrassment
Congressman Bryan Steil is still waiting to hear back from U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about his request to please make it clear Milwaukee does not have to…
Wisconsin’s school choice programs serve students with disabilities
Nicholas KellyA lawsuit filed last month includes false claims about Wisconsin’s school choice programs and students with disabilities. The claims echo misleading and inaccurate digital media posts by Wisconsin Watch and The…
Conservatives push for colorblind UW System
Bill banning race-based aid given public hearing Thursday Saying they “have not given up on a colorblind society,” Wisconsin Republicans have filed a bill to remove race-based considerations from an…