WMC’s New Survey Finds Support for Tariffs, Other Fed Policy
Kristen NupsonA new survey of the state’s business leaders by WMC finds large support for tariffs for China, but not as much for Canada or Mexico.WMC President & CEO Kurt Bauer…
Wisconsin businesses back Trump’s China tariffs, but worry about tariffs on Mexico, Canada
Come Feb. 1, U.S. trading partners are expected to see higher tariffs. The Trump administration wants to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% on Chinese…
What Are They Hiding?: DPI Fails to Fulfill IRG Public Records Requests on MPS Financial Mismanagement for 7 Months
Alesha GuentherFor Immediate Release: January 28, 2025 What Are They Hiding?: DPI Fails to Fulfill IRG Public Records Requests on MPS Financial Mismanagement for 7 Months Delafield, Wis. – The Institute…
New Data Reveals Extent of Milwaukee Police Department Recruiting Crisis
Jessica McBrideThe number of sworn officers has already plummeted since the mid-90s. The Milwaukee Police Department is unable to fill its recruit classes, and a declining percentage of recruits is graduating,
WI Supreme Court Election in April
Sierra JohnIn Wisconsin, it seems another important election is always just around the corner, and this year is no different. Once again, our state is in the national spotlight as we…
School Choice Week: How the Courts Saved Education Freedom in Wisconsin
For Immediate Release: January 27, 2025 School Choice Week: How the Courts Saved Education Freedom in Wisconsin Delafield, Wis. – As School Choice Week begins, the Institute for Reforming Government…
Battleground Wisconsin Set for Referendum on Enshrining Voter ID in State Constitution
The Daily Signalby Fred Lucas Wisconsin, one of the seven presidential battlegrounds states, could become one of just a handful of states to have voter ID requirements enshrined in its state constitution. A…
Head ’em up! Move ’em out! Rawhide!
David BlaskaKeep movin’, movin’, movin’Though they’re disapprovin‘ … Serious questions for the peanut gallery: If you knew illegal immigrants were living next door, would you call I.C.E.? If you suspected the…
Trump International Airport Proposed, Renaming Dulles
The Center SquareChanging the name to Donald J. Trump International Airport from Dulles International Airport has been proposed by a freshman congressman from North Carolina. Rep. Addison McDowell, the 31-year-old Republican from…
New Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Shows Changes Already in Motion
Pete Hegseth, the newly-confirmed Secretary of Defense, has indicated that changes to the military are already in motion. Hegseth told reporters outside the Pentagon Monday that Trump will soon authorize…