Jan 13, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
What happened? Last session, Representative Knodl introduced Assembly Bill 191, which would have eliminated the antiquated personal property tax. The bill passed both houses on a bi-partisan basis, but unfortunately, it was vetoed by Governor Evers. This past Monday,...
Jan 12, 2023 | Press Release, Wisconsin Voices Blog
MADISON, WI. – In 2022, IRG embarked on an ambitious community engagement campaign, driving over 5,200 miles across Wisconsin and holding over 40 listening sessions with community leaders in over 20 cities and towns. As IRG continues carrying out these efforts...
Jan 11, 2023 | Press Release, Wisconsin Voices Blog
MADISON, WI. – Today, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced a new School Finder Tool designed to help parents find a school that fits the needs of their children. By entering your address, the free School Finder Tool – powered by...
Jan 6, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
1. What is the number one challenge facing Wisconsin today and why? The disconnect between what individuals value today and what their ancestors valued in the past. It is causing people to see the world as all gray and preventing them from determining right from...
Jan 6, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
From The Appleton Post-Crescent: The Appleton Area School District is rife with more than a dozen charter schools… In November, the school board heard a proposal for a Hmong charter school. It heard a second proposal for the Academy for Black Excellence (ABLE) on...
Jan 4, 2023 | Mentions, Press Release, Wisconsin Voices Blog
Last week, Senate President Chris Kapenga called for the elimination of the income tax during an interview on WISN Radio’s The Vicki McKenna Show, adding to the momentum that IRG’s proposal to eliminate the income tax has gained across the state. Below are key...
