Gov. Evers’ Budget vs. Legislative Budget

Jul 7, 2021 | Policy

Stark Comparison: While we wait for Governor Evers to announce whether he will sign, veto, or partial veto the Legislature’s budget, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on just how different the Legislature’s budget is to what Governor Evers...

What you need to know and (might have missed) in the Republican budget

Jun 29, 2021 | Policy

With the Wisconsin legislature scheduled to vote today and tomorrow on the proposed budget from the Republican-majority in the Joint Finance Committee, the Institute for Reforming Government has released a summary of their proposed 2021-2023 state budget. Explained so...

IRG Launches State Budget Dashboard

May 19, 2021 | Mentions, Press Release

Gives the public the ability to craft their own budget, weigh in on Gov Evers’ proposed plan Madison, Wis. — Today, the Institute for Reforming Government launched a new interactive website that allows the general public to build their own state budget. The...

Policy Solution: Gov. Evers Should Give Refunds To Wisconsin Taxpayers

Mar 25, 2021 | Policy

Wisconsin will be receiving $3.4 billion in new federal stimulus funds. This leads to an important question – how should the state spend the federal money? SOLUTION: This week, we released a policy proposal that asks Gov. Evers to consider refunding the federal...

Governor Tony Evers’ Proposed 2021-2023 Budget: The policies you need to know and (might have) missed

Feb 24, 2021 | Policy

Governor Evers’ proposed budget would bounce the Badger State backwards. As the economy teeters between recession and economic recovery, Gov. Evers takes from the wallets of hard-earning Wisconsinites and businesses by more than $1 billion and irresponsibly – and...