Coneflowers and pizza boxes this spring
David BlaskaSoon to be the next big thing! Hope you don’t think less of the Head Groundskeeper (if that were possible) when we tell you that the indentured servants at Stately…
Oversight Watch: GOP Senators release PFAS relief bill that would aid communities, restrict DNR overreach
Evan HafenbreadlA 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…
Explain It To Me: The Assembly passes legislation to increase revenue for local governments
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…
Three Questions with: Ellen Schutt, Wisconsin State Representative, District 31
1. What is the biggest issue you’re hearing from your constituents? The biggest issue I hear about is making sure our local governments have the funds they need to support…
Undermining the Natural Family
Sierra JohnLittle known about the budget Governor Evers proposed earlier this year is that in that bill, he included a number of provisions that undermine the natural family. For instance, he…
SUNDAY, MAY 21st, 4:30-9:00 pm: Regular Joe Emcees the FBI and the Untouchable Horns Concert
adminGeneral Admission Ticket includes: Cocktails (Cash Bar), 4:30-5:30Family-Style Chicken Dinner, 5:30-6:30FBI AND THE UNTOUCHABLE HORNS, 7:00-9:00Check out video of FBI and the Untouchable Horns!*Tickets are sold per seat up to a Full Table…
Top Senate Republican Unhappy With “Line in the Sand” Over Shared Revenue Specifics
Ben Yount - The Center SquareThe prospects for Wisconsin’s shared revenue plan got a bit dimmer Thursday after the top Republican in the State Senate said his half of the legislature wants a slightly different…
Milwaukee Police Breaking News – Thu, 18 May 2023
Jim PiwowarczykMilwaukee Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 2:41 p.m., on the 3900 block of N. 19th Place. The victim was in a…
When parents choose a public school with more options for their children, the state provides less money. Why?
Patrick McIlheranWhen Jalisa Hawkins decided to transfer her daughter from one Beloit public school to another, the state cut the sum taxpayers spend on the child’s education by about 40% for…
New Poll Shows Strong Support for Increased Funding for Choice & Charter Schools
Nick NovakMADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – called on policymakers Thursday to support increased funding for choice and charter schools. In…