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  Badger Institute · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 9:13 PM

Iowa adopts model occupational licensing reform package

Iowa adopts model occupational licensing reform package Measure creates universal recognition, waives fees for low-income workers, expands opportunities for ex-offenders Iowa adopts model occupational licensing reform package Mea…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 8:35 PM

Wisconsin Free Market Coalition: Extend Regulatory and Licensing Relief

Wisconsin Free Market Coalition: Extend Regulatory and Licensing Relief Wisconsin must ensure that our state and economy are prepared to respond to any and all future health needs of Wisconsinites Wisconsin Free Market Coalition: Extend Regulatory and Lic…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
June 22, 2020 at 8:30 PM

ONLINE EVENT: Reviving Wisconsin's Economy Through Tax Reform

ONLINE EVENT: Reviving Wisconsin's Economy Through Tax Reform Join us for a Zoom discussion of tax reform options that can stimulate growth, revive businesses, decrease unemployment and refill government coffers. ONLINE EVENT: Reviving Wisconsin'…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 2:45 PM

The pandemic and the UW System

The pandemic and the UW System With fewer students and huge deficits likely, the state should consider closing some campuses and following online model for certain courses The pandemic and the UW System With fewer students and hu…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 4:03 PM

Diggings: Reporting on the stories that matter to you

Diggings: Reporting on the stories that matter to you Get your free digital copy here! Diggings: Reporting on the stories that matter to you  A standard bearer of conservative thought in the Badger State, our biannual Diggings …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
June 8, 2020 at 7:41 PM

Wisconsin vs. Illinois: Don't Ask Responsible States to Bail Out the Reckless

Wisconsin vs. Illinois: Don't Ask Responsible States to Bail Out the Reckless Wisconsin's neighbor to the south is at it again Wisconsin vs. Illinois: Don't Ask Responsible States to Bail Out the Reckless  Economic Commentary f…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
June 5, 2020 at 5:04 PM

A victory over regulatory expansion

A victory over regulatory expansion Relentless bureaucratic creep undermines competition and hurts consumers A victory over regulatory expansion Relentless bureaucratic creep undermines competition and hurts consumers …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
June 4, 2020 at 3:01 PM

State budget realities make new prison construction unlikely

State budget realities make new prison construction unlikely Policymakers will need to look to reforms to address overcrowding issues State budget realities make new prison construction unlikely Policymakers will need to look to …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
May 26, 2020 at 5:25 PM

Civil Society in a Time of Pandemic

Civil Society in a Time of Pandemic We have a chance to renew civil society, strengthen our social fabric, revitalize localism and show our political elites that we can govern ourselves Civil Society in a Time of Pandemic By MICH…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 8:09 PM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Socialism in Wisconsin, Schools teaching cursive and/or coding, Local business succeeding, Rural Wisconsin hurt by shutdown Socialist dream failed in Ripon Bernie Sanders is out of the presidential race, but support for the…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Diggings: Building something that lasts

Diggings: Building something that lasts How people - and finely crafted furniture - leave an indelible imprint on our lives Frontlines: Building something that lasts How people - and finely crafted furniture - leave an indelible …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 9:09 PM

Pro/Con: Teaching cursive and/or coding: Where should Wisconsin draw (or type) the line?

Pro/Con: Teaching cursive and/or coding: Where should Wisconsin draw (or type) the line? What are the benefits and drawbacks of cursive and coding being taught in Wisconsin schools? Teaching cursive and/or coding: Where should Wisconsin draw (or …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 8:30 PM

Diggings: Socialist dream failed in Ripon

Diggings: Socialist dream failed in Ripon 1800s utopian commune called Ceresco was established — and collapsed — just blocks from where GOP was later founded Socialist dream failed in Ripon 1800s utopian commune called Ceresco wa…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 7:27 PM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Impact of rural WI shutdown, Government set-asides, Universal licensure recognition, Great Lakes' fluctuation, Environmentalism a conservative value Taking a Toll: The Impact of Wisconsin's Shutdown  The economic shutdown …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 9:54 PM

Climate change and the Great Lakes; environmentalism as a conservative value

Climate change and the Great Lakes; environmentalism as a conservative value Climate change's effect on lake levels? Protecting the environment should be a goal for individuals of every political and economic stripe. Is Great Lakes' rise due to climate…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 8:55 PM

Universal licensure recognition works

Universal licensure recognition works Accepting out-of-state credentials should continue after the crisis ends Universal licensure recognition works Accepting out-of-state credentials should continue after the crisis ends …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Diggings: Harmful history of government set-asides

Diggings: Harmful history of government set-asides Preferential contracts undermine the truly disadvantaged, and programs are prone to fraud Harmful history of government set-asides Preferential contracts undermine the truly disa…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Report: partial shutdown costs state $178.9 million in lost GDP every day

Report: partial shutdown costs state $178.9 million in lost GDP every day Economic impact varies widely across Wisconsin counties Badger Institute report: partial shutdown costs state $178.9 million in lost GDP every day Economic…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Paving the way for Tesla

Paving the way for Tesla Outdated Wisconsin law hampers automaker's direct-sales business model Paving the way for Tesla Outdated Wisconsin law hampers electric automaker's direct-sales business model By PAUL GOR…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 8:27 PM

RSVP: America Lost Screening and Virtual Discussion

RSVP: America Lost Screening and Virtual Discussion Join AFF-Milwaukee and the Badger Institute for a virtual discussion on these issues and others on Wednesday, April 29 at 5pm EVENT: America Lost: Virtual Discussion When: W…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 9:34 PM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Wisconsinites helping neighbors, compassionate release, re-opening Wisconsin, "America Lost" documentary WMC unveils model for re-opeining Wisconsin businesses   Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), the state’s chambe…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 2:08 PM

WMC unveils model for re-opening Wisconsin businesses

WMC unveils model for re-opening Wisconsin businesses Plan would take into account regional risk factors and let consumers decide WMC unveils model for re-opening Wisconsin businesses Plan would take into account regional risk fa…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 4:38 PM

Now is not the time for widespread ‘compassionate release’

Now is not the time for widespread ‘compassionate release’ Move would stress support and health care systems throughout the state Now is not the time for widespread 'compassionate release' Move would stress support and health car…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 10:37 PM

Outside government: compassion, innovation, flexibility

Outside government: compassion, innovation, flexibility Wisconsinites rush to help neighbors in need during crisis, prove fundamental goodness of civil society Outside government: compassion, innovation, flexibility Wisconsinites…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 3:48 PM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Highway funding hit hard, Coronavirus relief package View this email in your browser Less driving, less tax revenue   As peopl…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 15, 2020 at 5:22 PM

Free-market coalition applauds responsible coronavirus relief package

Free-market coalition applauds responsible coronavirus relief package Bill includes coalition recommendations for addressing the crisis Free-market coalition applauds responsible coronavirus relief package Bill includes coalition…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Less driving, less tax revenue

Less driving, less tax revenue Highway funding, which relies on the gas tax, will be hard hit as fuel sales decline Less driving, less tax revenue Highway funding, which relies on the gas tax, will be hard hit as fuel sales decli…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Free-market coalition COVID-19 letter to legislators

Free-market coalition COVID-19 letter to legislators The road to recovery is paved with free-market reforms that remove red tape, empower families and local leaders, and provide relief to workers. Free-market coalition COVID-19 letter to legislat…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 3:26 PM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Drug prices, helping workers, budgetary restraint, Coalition Coffee & Conversation State law inflates prescription drug costs Given that the recent COVID-19 crisis has significantly reduced many people’s income and is in…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 3:55 PM

State law inflates prescription drug costs

State law inflates prescription drug costs Wisconsin's minimum markup law is particularly egregious when Wisconsinites are suffering State law inflates prescription drug costs Wisconsin's minimum markup law is particularly egregi…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 9:18 PM

Free-market Coalition: 7 Ways To Help Workers, Economy During COVID Crisis

Free-market Coalition: 7 Ways To Help Workers, Economy During COVID Crisis Free-market solutions to help Wisconsin Free Market Coalition: 7 Ways to Help Workers, Economy During Crisis In a matter of weeks, the coronavirus pandemi…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 6, 2020 at 9:51 PM

Analysis: Crisis is no excuse for abandoning fiscal restraint

Analysis: Crisis is no excuse for abandoning fiscal restraint Wisconsin would be worse off had responsible budgeting not produced healthy surplus, rainy day fund Analysis: Crisis is no excuse for abandoning fiscal restraint Wisco…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 12:24 PM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Today's event, Telemedicine, Licensing regulations costs dentist, Addressing an emergency, Shifting virus risks onto county jails, Licensing coalition View this email in your browser …
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 4:28 AM

Protectionist and restrictive

Protectionist and restrictive Dentists from licensing boards are oftentimes arbitrary and unfair Protectionist and Restrictive Decisions from licensing boards are oftentimes arbitrary and unfair By BETSY THATCHER…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 8:25 PM

Telemedicine to the rescue, Cutting Red Tape Lunch & Learn

Telemedicine to the rescue, Cutting Red Tape Lunch & Learn Loosened telehealth regulations, Zoom discussion on cutting red tape Telemedicine to the rescue In wake of COVID-19, telehealth regulations have been loosened; those …
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 9:51 PM

Guidelines for addressing an emergency

Guidelines for addressing an emergency These principles should guide Wisconsin lawmakers as they confront the current public health and economic crisis Guidelines for addressing an emergency These principles should guide Wisconsi…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Analysis: Governor, courts shift virus risks, responsibilities onto county jails

Analysis: Governor, courts shift virus risks, responsibilities onto county jails Home detention one option for helping prevent virus’ spread while maintaining public safety  Analysis: Governor, courts shift virus risks, responsibilities onto coun…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 6:41 PM

Free Market Coalition: Continue to Cut Red Tape to Fight Pandemic

Free Market Coalition: Continue to Cut Red Tape to Fight Pandemic Badger Institute, WILL, MacIver Institute & AFP urge Gov, state Legislature to cut red tape to fight the coronavirus in WI Continue to Cut Red Tape to Fight Pandemic  …
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 8:15 PM

Analysis: Wisconsin's military licensing reciprocity law a model for broader reform

Analysis: Wisconsin's military licensing reciprocity law a model for broader reform AZ, PA paved way for full licensure recognition Analysis: Wisconsin's military licensing reciprocity law a model for broader reform Arizona, Penn…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 5:49 PM

State Licensing Barriers Hindering Healthcare Workers During Crisis

State Licensing Barriers Hindering Healthcare Workers During Crisis Lawmakers should streamline regulations so more people can work State Licensing Barriers Hindering Healthcare Workers During Crisis Lawmakers should streamline r…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Licensing failure, Tax on propane sales sets a bad precedent View this email in your browser Stuck on the sidelines   Like al…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 5:32 PM

VIDEO: State regs deny experienced social worker a license for 13 months and counting

VIDEO: State regs deny experienced social worker a license for 13 months and counting And Wisconsinites with serious mental health issues are deprived of the help she could provide VIDEO: State regs deny experienced social worker a license for 13…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 9:59 PM

Stuck on the sidelines

Stuck on the sidelines Occupational licensing regulations can undermine public health in the name of protecting it Stuck on the sidelines Occupational licensing regulations can undermine public health in the name of protecting it…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 6:41 PM

TOMORROW: Bipartisan Approaches to Licensing Reform

TOMORROW: Bipartisan Approaches to Licensing Reform Badger Institute Symposium Series Bipartisan Approaches to Licensing Reform When: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Where: Wisconsin State Capitol - North Hearing Room Time:…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 6:25 PM

Bill to apply a tax on propane sales sets a bad precedent

Bill to apply a tax on propane sales sets a bad precedent The Legislature should not delegate taxing responsibility and authority to an industry association Bill to apply a tax on propane sales sets a bad precedent The Legislatur…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 8:53 PM

March 10 - Bipartisan Approaches to Licensing Reform

March 10 - Bipartisan Approaches to Licensing Reform Badger Institute Symposium Series Bipartisan Approaches to Licensing Reform When: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Where: Wisconsin State Capitol - North Hearing Room Time…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Violent crime numbers, unintended consequences, tough on taxpayers, bipartisan licensure event View this email in your browser …
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 11:02 PM

Claim that violent crime is up 24% statewide is wrong

Claim that violent crime is up 24% statewide is wrong Badger Institute analysis shows the rate is much lower, and complicated crime reporting makes comparisons difficult Claim that violent crime is up 24% statewide is wrong Badge…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 5:46 PM

TOMORROW: Badger Institute Symposium Series

TOMORROW: Badger Institute Symposium Series Please join the Badger Institute for a roundtable discussion on work, poverty and the use of federal safety nets to promote self-reliance.  Please join the Badger Institute for a roundtable discussion o…
  Michael Jahr · [email protected]
February 20, 2020 at 10:51 PM

Unintended Consequences

Unintended Consequences Revoking supervision for ex-offenders accused of new crimes would cost taxpayers without improving public safety Unintended Consequences Revoking supervision for ex-offenders accused of new crimes would co…