Regional Community Outreach Manager The Institute for Reforming Government is for those who want a thriving Wisconsin. Our goal is to build bridges by connecting people to policy, amplifying voices,…
(Lakeland Times) – Broadband in WisconsinIn 2023, it goes without saying that the internet is crucial to everyday life. Work, school, social connection, and entertainment all rely on it. And…
A note from IRG Hamilton Roddis Fellow Andrew Mazza: —Eau Claire’s Detective Ryan Greener and Deputy Mike Voelker conducted an in-depth investigation of the Eau Claire Department of Human Services…
1. What is the biggest issue you’re hearing from your constituents? As the Chairman of the Regulatory Licensing Reform Committee, I have probably heard the most complaints from people all…
From the Green Bay Press-Gazette: “At Monday night’s School Board meeting, the district’s Facilities Task Force made its official recommendations to the board to close 11 schools, including the district headquarters,…
1. What is the biggest issue you’re hearing from your constituents? Lack of childcare which is amplifying workforce issues. Childcare centers have wait lists, so parents are not able to…
From IRG, since no one has reported it: High school graduates immediately enrolling in college dropped from 59.2% in 2019 to 54.3% in 2020 to 53.2% in 2021, understandably driven by…
A note from IRG CIO Director Anthony LoCoco: —The Department of Health Services (DHS) received $202.5M during the pandemic to support grants to long term health care facilities and emergency…
A note from IRG CIO Director Anthony LoCoco: Senators Eric Wimberger and Rob Cowles proposed legislation this week designed to address harm produced by PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals” present in…
From IRG Policy Analyst Patrick Hughes What happened? On Wednesday, the Assembly passed Assembly Bill 245, the assembly’s proposal to increase shared revenue for local governments. Why is it important? Both…
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