Aug 23, 2021 | Policy
THE PROBLEM: The people of Wisconsin do not have a mechanism to hold state elections officials at the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) accountable when they abuse their power or fail to follow the law. The WEC has proved that it’s an out-of-control agency in need...
Aug 11, 2021 | Policy
The Problem: It is nearly impossible for parents and other concerned parties to fully engage in the education of their children if they don’t know what is being taught in the classroom, what educational materials are being used, and what outside speakers and other...
Aug 9, 2021 | Policy
THE PROBLEM: Wisconsin taxpayers are spending unprecedented amounts of money on K-12 public education, but there is no accountability on the schools for academic performance. As a result, far too many schools are graduating students who cannot read and are...
Jul 8, 2021 | Policy
Today, Gov. Evers issued his vetoes for the GOP budget. Below are 5 things you need to know about the state-of-play when it comes to the budget in Wisconsin: 1. Thanks to conservative governance and tax cuts, the state is – as Governor Evers agrees – “in...
Jul 7, 2021 | Policy
Stark Comparison: While we wait for Governor Evers to announce whether he will sign, veto, or partial veto the Legislature’s budget, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on just how different the Legislature’s budget is to what Governor Evers...
Jun 29, 2021 | Policy
With the Wisconsin legislature scheduled to vote today and tomorrow on the proposed budget from the Republican-majority in the Joint Finance Committee, the Institute for Reforming Government has released a summary of their proposed 2021-2023 state budget. Explained so...
