Jul 5, 2023 | Policy, Press Release, Wisconsin Voices Blog
WHAT HAPPENED:Governor Evers signed the 2023-2025 state budget, but not before issuing 51 partial vetoes, including vetoes that remove 95% of the income tax relief that was included in the legislature’s budget. Because of his veto, taxpayers will only see a $175...
Jul 3, 2023 | Policy, Wisconsin Voices Blog
WHAT IS IT: IRG’s team of policy experts did an analysis of the legislature’s budget proposal with a focus on big items you need to know. WHY DOES IT MATTER: Technically the state budget expired on June 30. Unlike the federal government though, there isn’t a...
Jun 30, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
1.) What’s the biggest issue you’re hearing about from your constituents? Roads. 2.) If you were given the opportunity to enact one reform, what would it be? Stop drawing lines. Be color blind and gender blind. 3.) Tell us something that people don’t know about you? I...
Jun 30, 2023 | Oversight, Wisconsin Voices Blog
Additional context from IRG’s CIO Director Anthony LoCoco and Student Fellow Andrew Mazza: The United Nations Foundation and the Evers Administration are colluding to evade the legislative process and force a climate agenda on Wisconsin. Unable to secure legislative...
Jun 30, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
From the Green Bay Area Public Schools board: “And if the state had reimbursed us anywhere near the level they’re doing for the voucher schools’ special education program, [our budget deficit] would be much, much less.” “Right now, our revenue ceiling will move to...
Jun 23, 2023 | Wisconsin Voices Blog
From the Legislative Fiscal Bureau: The K-8 voucher will rise from $8,399 to $9,874 per child. The 9-12 voucher will rise from $9,045 to $12,368. The special needs voucher will rise from $13,076 to $15,046. The K-12 charter base payment will rise from $9,264 to...
