MADISON – Governor Evers’ partial veto to lower the cost to house juvenile offenders by $2,000 a day has created a $34 million hole in the Department of Corrections budget. As a result of the veto, the state must now
MADISON, WI – MADISON – This morning, the liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court once again overstepped their constitutional authority. Under the Constitution, unelected bureaucrats cannot and should not be making policy decisions reserved for the people of Wisconsin. While the liberal majority takes
MADISON –Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned fundamental powers bestowed on the Wisconsin Legislature to conduct oversight over unelected bureaucrats. While WMC offers no comment or opinion on the specifics of the case that prompted the overturning, we are deeply concerned
Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s disappointing decision to strip power away from the people of Wisconsin and shift it to the executive branch: “For decades, case law has upheld the
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced his proposal to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by up to 5 percent for the 2025-26 academic year. Rothman’s proposal would increase tuition by 4 percent at all universities, with an
July 8, 2025 – The Tourism Federation of Wisconsin (TFW) applauds Governor Evers, Speaker Vos, Leader LeMahieu, and the Wisconsin State Legislature for investing $30 million in one-time funding and $1 million each year in ongoing funding for the Wisconsin
Today, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued a decision in the Evers v. Marklein case, finding that the legislative committee that blocked rules and regulations from going into effect acted unconstitutionally. The case directly spoke to the rule that classifies
For first time in 14 years, Republican leaders needed Democratic votes.
The expanded retirement income exclusion will undermine the tax code’s neutrality and shift burdens onto working families over time, while yielding far less “bang for the buck” than other more pro-growth reforms.
ACT 12 is cementing anti-Blackness in legislation in a place that has suffered deep organized abandonment. It must be reversed.
In an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal, Johnson said he could not support the bill ‘in its current form’ because it increased annual deficits. He voted for one that increased it more.
A bill being circulated by GOP lawmakers would make changes to the state’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, which authors say will ensure it remains “an important, useful resource.” Sen. Dan Feyen, R-Fond du Lac, and Rep. David Armstrong, R-Rice
Without a reversal in federal policy, the long-term impact could be dire, not just for Wisconsin, but for the nation’s standing in global scientific leadership.
Managers say the struggle to survive hinges on the ability to adapt.
NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte has repeatedly called Trump “daddy” during and since the organization’s recent summit in The Hague.
Finished reading over this Independence Day weekend a book that explores the meaning of patriotism: “A Good American Family; The Red Scare and My Father.” David Maraniss wrote his 12th book about his parents, especially his father Elliott, edotor of The Capital Times.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Cherry Board election results. Chris Lautenbach of Fish Creek and Jim Seaquist of Ellison Bay began three-year terms as elected members of
TOP STORIES 4-3 WI Supreme Court ruling would allow for statewide ban on conversion therapyRuling in Evers suit found JCRAR blocking the DSPS rule “facially unconstitutional.”* CJ Karofsky for majority said JCRAR has relied on a pair of state statutes
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its decision today in Evers v. Marklein. “This decision will mean a fundamental change—for the better—in how Wisconsin state government works. No longer will
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling in Evers v. Marklein. The majority’s decision effectively strips away legislative powers used by the Joint Committee on Review of Administrative
MADISON – Governor Evers’ partial veto to lower the cost to house juvenile offenders by $2,000 a day has created a $34 million hole in the Department of Corrections budget. As a result of the veto, the state must now pay 75% of the costs to incarcerate juvenile felons, as
MADISON, WI – MADISON – This morning, the liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court once again overstepped their constitutional authority. Under the Constitution, unelected bureaucrats cannot and should not be making policy decisions reserved for the people of Wisconsin. While the liberal majority takes this case, Evers v. Marklein, as an opportunity to consolidate power for
MADISON –Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned fundamental powers bestowed on the Wisconsin Legislature to conduct oversight over unelected bureaucrats. While WMC offers no comment or opinion on the specifics of the case that prompted the overturning, we are deeply concerned about the implications and precedent the Supreme Court set today.
Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s disappointing decision to strip power away from the people of Wisconsin and shift it to the executive branch: “For decades, case law has upheld the constitutionality of the legislative rules committee to serve as a
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced his proposal to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by up to 5 percent for the 2025-26 academic year. Rothman’s proposal would increase tuition by 4 percent at all universities, with an optional 1 percent additional for a maximum of 5 percent.
July 8, 2025 – The Tourism Federation of Wisconsin (TFW) applauds Governor Evers, Speaker Vos, Leader LeMahieu, and the Wisconsin State Legislature for investing $30 million in one-time funding and $1 million each year in ongoing funding for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s marketing efforts in the recently approved statebiennial
Today, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued a decision in the Evers v. Marklein case, finding that the legislative committee that blocked rules and regulations from going into effect acted unconstitutionally. The case directly spoke to the rule that classifies conversion therapy as unprofessional conduct for a licensed therapist, counselor,
For first time in 14 years, Republican leaders needed Democratic votes.
The expanded retirement income exclusion will undermine the tax code’s neutrality and shift burdens onto working families over time, while yielding far less “bang for the buck” than other more pro-growth reforms.
ACT 12 is cementing anti-Blackness in legislation in a place that has suffered deep organized abandonment. It must be reversed.
In an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal, Johnson said he could not support the bill ‘in its current form’ because it increased annual deficits. He voted for one that increased it more.
A bill being circulated by GOP lawmakers would make changes to the state’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, which authors say will ensure it remains “an important, useful resource.” Sen. Dan Feyen, R-Fond du Lac, and Rep. David Armstrong, R-Rice Lake, recently sent a cosponsorship memo to other lawmakers seeking
Without a reversal in federal policy, the long-term impact could be dire, not just for Wisconsin, but for the nation’s standing in global scientific leadership.
Managers say the struggle to survive hinges on the ability to adapt.
NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte has repeatedly called Trump “daddy” during and since the organization’s recent summit in The Hague.
Finished reading over this Independence Day weekend a book that explores the meaning of patriotism: “A Good American Family; The Red Scare and My Father.” David Maraniss wrote his 12th book about his parents, especially his father Elliott, edotor of The Capital Times.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Cherry Board election results. Chris Lautenbach of Fish Creek and Jim Seaquist of Ellison Bay began three-year terms as elected members of the board on July 1, 2025. About the Wisconsin Cherry
TOP STORIES 4-3 WI Supreme Court ruling would allow for statewide ban on conversion therapyRuling in Evers suit found JCRAR blocking the DSPS rule “facially unconstitutional.”* CJ Karofsky for majority said JCRAR has relied on a pair of state statutes “to object to a proposed rule temporarily or indefinitely, halting
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court released its decision today in Evers v. Marklein. “This decision will mean a fundamental change—for the better—in how Wisconsin state government works. No longer will a small group of legislators be able to block or
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling in Evers v. Marklein. The majority’s decision effectively strips away legislative powers used by the Joint Committee on Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) to check executive agencies. Overruling decades of precedent,