May 19, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
A 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 many products which can make their way into drinking...
May 19, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
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 Republican and Democrats statewide agree that local...
May 19, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
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 our police, fire, and EMS personnel. I think it is so important to make sure our communities are...
May 16, 2023 | In The News, Wisconsin Voices Blog
IRG Promotes Elizabeth Evenson to Senior Director of Operations Delafield, WI – Forward momentum at the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) continues to grow as the organization announced today the promotion of Elizabeth Evenson as its full-time Senior Director...
May 12, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
From IRG Policy Analyst Patrick Hughes What happened? This week the Senate Universities and Revenue Committee approved Senate Bill 2, which eliminates the personal property tax in a 7-2 bipartisan vote. Why is it important? The bill eliminates the personal property...
May 11, 2023 | Press Release, Wisconsin Voices Blog
IRG Turns to the People to Solve Kitchen Table Issues Releases lessons, insights and stories from a year of building bridges into communities across Wisconsin Delafield, WI – After visiting 25 cities, convening 42 listening sessions, and driving 5,367 miles across...
