The suspect value of Wisconsin emissions testing
Ken WysockyBadger State stuck in never-ending federal program Every year, more than 600,000 Wisconsin vehicle owners in seven counties dutifully — if not happily — trudge out for their mandatory biennial…
Federal strings determined the timing of Hop’s unfinished L-Line
Mike NicholsGrant conditions were satisfied by streetcar’s Sunday-only route through construction site Milwaukee city officials are going to run their streetcars, part of the $128 million Hop, through a closed construction…
Badger Institute Statement of Guiding Principles on Energy Research
Badger InstituteWisconsinites 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…
Congressman Gallagher issues stark warning
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…
Hard to win over Wisconsinites if your only argument is ‘shut up’
Patrick McIlheranThe American tradition of free speech runs up against rage at colleges, but there are signs of hope It was startling, but surely not surprising, when protesters disrupted an online…
Why the Badger Institute opposes SB 435 (2023)
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…
Tax cuts working for Iowa; Wisconsin left standing still
Mark LisheronTaxpayers in Iowa had themselves another pretty darned good year. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, somewhat quietly announced late last week the state government finished its fiscal year business with a…
Protesters at Madison black conservatives event expose selves and progressive desperation
Michael JahrChild and others in audience subjected to online masturbation A discussion on black conservativism that took place on the UW-Madison campus and was broadcast live on Zoom Saturday was interrupted…
What to do about progressive icon and eugenicist Charles Van Hise
UW-Madison finally grappling with how to tell the real story of its odious one-time leader For years, I’ve wondered when and how the University of Wisconsin-Madison would deal with the…
Innovators stifled by current healthcare system
Daniel SemDirect care is essential for Wisconsin The one thing that can save healthcare — innovation — is stymied by the anti-market forces of the current system. And it shows. Healthcare costs…