The Political Intolerance of the Religious Zealot
Alexandra SchweitzerWe have just come out of one of the hardest-fought election battles ever to take place here in Wisconsin. It was undoubtedly the election with the most eyes on it…
Was it the eye patch?
David BlaskaAaarggh! A tale of two cities! Election Deniers have their Nelson Mandela, now that the founder of the Oath Keepers is sentenced to 18 years in the Big House for…
Three Questions with: Joy Goeben, Wisconsin State Representative, District 5
Evan Hafenbreadl1. 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…
Education Watch – College Enrollment Down, Even After The Pandemic
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…
Oversight Watch: Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau finds holes in DHS’ administration of pandemic funding and supplies
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…
New Legislation Proposed to Defend Religious Freedom
Sierra JohnState Representative Ty Bodden has introduced legislation that would amend article one section eighteen of our state constitution by forbidding government at any level from closing down churches or forbidding gatherings…
Patrick Dopke: Elkhorn Teacher Facing Firing Over ‘Naggers’ South Park Episode
Jessica McBride 38 Jim PiwowarczykAn Elkhorn Area School District teacher, Patrick Dopke, has been recommended for termination by the superintendent after he posted the puzzle “n_ggers” on a whiteboard in an effort to mimic…
Trump, DeSantis Defeating Biden in New Marquette Law School Poll
wisconsinA new Marquette Law School Poll national survey found that both former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have pulled strongly ahead of Democratic President Joe Biden. Trump…
State landlords hit hard by eviction moratorium
Ken WysockyPandemic policy led to unfair losses for local rental property owners Thousands of Wisconsin renters caught a break when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention imposed a moratorium on…
At home with politically incorrect language
Mike NicholsI suppose I’ll be accused of being unkind, uncouth or maybe even unhinged, but why in the world does the La Crosse Tribune feel compelled to write about the “unhoused”?…