Dec 2, 2022 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
1. What is the number one challenge facing Wisconsin today and why? The draw of cities that are digital technology leaders. Young adults look at cities like Denver, Austin, Miami, Raleigh, and others. They see opportunities that are not in our state today. A digital...
Dec 2, 2022 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
With the elections now in the rearview mirror, lawmakers are quickly getting set up for the 2023 legislative session by choosing leaders, picking offices, and hiring staff. Here’s what we know. Leadership: State Assembly Republicans (64 members) Speaker: Rep. Robin...
Nov 23, 2022 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
1. I’m interested in the idea of schools being bridges to their communities. What role do or should schools play in bridging gaps in their communities? Schools play a vital role in being bridges in the community. Schools bring people together from diverse...
Nov 23, 2022 | Press Release, Wisconsin Voices Blog
Madison, Wis. – CJ Szafir, President of the Institute for Reforming Government, issued the following statement after State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) announced her retirement from the state legislature after 32 years of public service: Senator Darling has...
Nov 18, 2022 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
From the Green Bay Press-Gazette: “The report cards measure… achievement on standardized tests, growth in performance on those tests, outcomes for the lowest performing students and whether students are on track to graduate. Statewide, 95% of districts met, exceeded...
Nov 18, 2022 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
1. What is the number one challenge facing Wisconsin today and why? Without a question the continued breakdown of the family. Kids desperately need and desire both biological parents (or loving adoptive parents) in their lives, every single day. According to Health...
