Apr 7, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
Additional context from IRG’s Director of State Budget and Government Reform, Alex Ignatowski What happened? Voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment that will allow judges to set bail based on prior convictions and risk to the community. Why is it...
Apr 7, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
1. What’s the biggest issue you’re hearing about from your constituents? The economy. Many constituents are living paycheck to paycheck. They worry about the high cost of groceries, gasoline, and healthcare. Another issue I hear a lot is whether the state government...
Apr 7, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “Union-backed candidates won two of the three contested school board races in Milwaukee Tuesday, celebrating wins for Missy Zombor and Marva Herndon, while Darryl Jackson came out ahead in District 3.” Read more here....
Apr 5, 2023 | Oversight, Press Release, Wisconsin Voices Blog
What IRG Did: The IRG’s Center for Investigative Oversight released a new digital encyclopedia tool that starts the process of cataloging the twenty largest state agencies. The unprecedented digital encyclopedia details the mission, personnel, programs and functions...
Mar 31, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
1. What technology or trend are you most excited about for the future? I am most excited to see the utilization of ChatGPT as a way to supplement our strained workforce. 2. Best cheese curds in the state? Union Star Cheese Factory in Zittau has the best cheese curds...
Mar 31, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
From IRG Senior Research Director Quinton Klabon: “The last bit of evidence is in: overextended pandemic policies destroyed Wisconsin’s kids.” Important 2021-2022 data like high school graduation and attendance only came out last week. Read more here...
