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School Referenda Transparency Tool

1 week 2 days ago By Patrick Testin

Is your local school district going to referendum this April?

Evidence from border counties indicates increased economic freedom encourages prosperity

1 week 2 days ago By Badger Institute 1 comment

The 20th century could be viewed as Wisconsin’s progressive century. Wisconsin was the first state to establish a personal income tax (1911) and to allow collective bargaining by public sector unions (1959). Business regulation was strict.

Gov. Evers Vetoes Legislation to Cut Red Tape

1 week 2 days ago By Rep. Robin Vos 1 comment

Gov. Evers has vetoed a package of “Red Tape Reset” bills authored and passed by Assembly Republicans that aim to rein in the growth of state regulations and require agencies to justify new rules.

Tax Time

1 week 2 days ago By Howard Marklein

Filing taxes is rarely something people look forward to, but it is an important part of how our state operates. In Wisconsin, individual income taxes make up about 45% of state tax collections.

What if the signals shaping our world aren’t always visible?

2 weeks 2 days ago By Chris Muller

My Letter to County Voters

2 weeks 2 days ago By Chris Muller 1 comment

Our community stands at an important moment. Too often, people feel like local government is something that happens to them instead of something that works for them.

Critical Decision for Voters

2 weeks 2 days ago By doug 2 comments

On Tuesday, April 7, voters in Wisconsin face a critical decision regarding the future direction of our Supreme Court.

NEW: WHY THE WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT MATTERS

2 weeks 2 days ago By IRG 1 comment

Delafield, WI — The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced the release of a comprehensive Court Watch Spring Report on Thursday, bringing together twelve research briefs examining how the Wisconsin Supreme Court shapes the state’s gove