Michael Jahr · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 11:11 PM

Tax relief package would benefit Wisconsin families and job creators

Tax relief package would benefit Wisconsin families and job creators WI considers standard deduction increase, TPP tax reduction Wisconsin Considers Standard Deduction Increase, TPP Tax Reduction Katherine Loughead, senior policy…

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February 19, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Legislation Puts More Kids in the Loop

Legislation Puts More Kids in the Loop Bill would expand work, scholarship opportunities for young caddies Legislation Puts More Kids in the Loop Bill would expand work, scholarship opportunities for young caddies …

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February 18, 2020 at 10:35 PM

Badger Institute Symposium Series - Feb. 25

Badger Institute Symposium Series - Feb. 25 Save the date: Bipartisan Efforts Toward Licensing Reform Please join the Badger Institute for a roundtable discussion on work, poverty and the use of federal safety nets to promote self-reliance …

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Symposium Series, Skyrocketing Prison Costs, Let Wisconsinites Work View this email in your browser Badger Institute Symposium…

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 10:51 PM

Badger Institute Symposium Series - Feb. 25

Badger Institute Symposium Series - Feb. 25 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 on work, poverty and the use of federal sa…

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 5:01 PM

New bills would make it easier for Wisconsinites to work

New bills would make it easier for Wisconsinites to work Sunrise review and military family bills advance in Legislature New bills would make it easier for Wisconsinites to work Senate committee passes two licensing reform bills …

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 9:55 PM

Policy Brief: Tougher on Taxpayers

Policy Brief: Tougher on Taxpayers Wisconsin's prison system will require hundreds of millions of dollars for new construction, operating costs just to keep up with population growth Policy Brief: Tougher on Taxpayers Wisconsin's…

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

February 7, 2020 at 10:42 PM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Fighting Poverty, Sunrise Review, Licensing Options View this email in your browser The Hill - Work is the best policy for pov…

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

February 6, 2020 at 8:57 PM

The Hill - Work is the best policy for poverty

The Hill - Work is the best policy for poverty Gov. Evers is undermining this fundamental value Work is the best policy for poverty CONTACT: Michael Jahr, Badger Institute Senior Vice President, at 262-442-5208 or at michael@badg…

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  Julie Grace · [email protected]

January 22, 2020 at 2:19 PM

New From Badger Institute and WILL: A Primer on Occupational Licensing

New From Badger Institute and WILL: A Primer on Occupational Licensing Brochure provides policymakers and public with research on how licensing affects workers and consumers New Badger and WILL Publication: A Primer on Occupational Licensi…

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  Julie Grace · [email protected]

January 21, 2020 at 10:20 PM

Legislature right to consider options to licensure

Legislature right to consider options to licensure Bill allows for optional registration for in-state insurance adjusters Legislature right to consider options to licensure Bill allows for optional registration for in-state insur…

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 4:20 PM

This week's Badger Institute Top Picks

This week's Badger Institute Top Picks Work policies combat poverty, licensing boards violate law, prosecutor funding needs reform View this email in your browser …

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  Julie Grace · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 3:47 PM

'Sunrise review' would lead to better licensing decisions

'Sunrise review' would lead to better licensing decisions 'Sunrise review' would inform legislators about impact of proposed occupational licenses 'Sunrise review' would inform legislators about impact of proposed occupational licenses …

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

January 14, 2020 at 3:48 PM

Report: WI licensing boards routinely in violation of law requiring public representation

Report: WI licensing boards routinely in violation of law requiring public representation At least 27 boards or councils lack public members Report: Absence and Violation Wisconsin licensing boards routinely in violation of law r…

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

January 10, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Problems with prosecutor funding in Wisconsin

Problems with prosecutor funding in Wisconsin The current system is vulnerable to politics and perverse incentives Problems with prosecutor funding in Wisconsin The current system is vulnerable to politics and perverse incentives…

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January 7, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Report: Work-based policies critical to lifting people out of poverty

Report: Work-based policies critical to lifting people out of poverty Evers administration reverses efforts aimed at helping federal aid recipients secure employment Report: Work-based policies critical to lifting people out of poverty …

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 11:41 PM

Badger Institute's Best of 2019

Badger Institute's Best of 2019 The top 20 highlights of the year Badger Institute's Best of 2019   VIDEO: Taxpayers Taken for a Ride: The Milwaukee Streetcar Watch the video here. …

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December 16, 2019 at 4:50 PM

DNC convention: Who's gonna pay?

DNC convention: Who's gonna pay? Taxpayers may be on the hook DNC convention: Who's gonna pay? The Democratic Party's track record and the event's unknown price tag suggest taxpayers may be on the hook for Milwaukee's July conven…

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December 11, 2019 at 10:50 PM

A missed chance for bipartisanship on licensing reform

A missed chance for bipartisanship on licensing reform Gov. Evers vetoes bill designed to ease CNA shortage in Wisconsin A missed chance for bipartisanship on licensure reform Gov. Evers vetoes bill that would have helped aspirin…

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 10:29 PM

It's Not Too Late

It's Not Too Late View this email in your browser   Dear Friend, There is still time to help the Badger Institute reach our #GivingTuesday fundraising goal of $5,000. If you have read any of our previous emails, you know that the Badg…

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  Kirsten Golinski · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 2:59 PM

Badger Institute Needs You

Badger Institute Needs You View this email in your browser   Dear Friend of Badger Institute, #GivingTuesday is here! Across the nation, people are pledging their support to nonprofits that uphold their values and principles. If you read…

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  Mike Nichols · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 10:29 PM

We're Thankful for Your Partnership

We're Thankful for Your Partnership View this email in your browser   Dear Friend, I hope your Thanksgiving holiday was filled with delicious food and priceless family memories. I’m reaching out today to say, on behalf of the Badger Insti…

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

November 25, 2019 at 8:06 PM

A Thanksgiving Prayer for America

A Thanksgiving Prayer for America Eloise Anderson joins the Badger Institute as a visiting fellow A Thanksgiving Prayer for America CONTACT: Badger Institute Vice President Michael Jahr, 262-442-5208 or [email protected]…

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

November 22, 2019 at 9:04 PM

Top Picks: Unending federal programs, legislators in lockstep, government boondoggles

Top Picks: Unending federal programs, legislators in lockstep, government boondoggles Federal policies too often lead to dysfunction View this email in your browser …

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November 21, 2019 at 10:48 PM

Legislators in lockstep

Legislators in lockstep Election reforms designed to wrest control from major parties, fix political dysfunction, are gaining support Legislators in lockstep Election reforms that are designed to wrest control from the major part…

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November 20, 2019 at 10:13 PM

Federal programs won't go away

Federal programs won't go away Even failed and troubled ones like the Job Corps training centers are nearly impossible to shut down Federal programs won't go away Even failed and troubled ones like the Job Corps training centers …

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November 19, 2019 at 10:12 PM

Why hiring the previously incarcerated is good business

Why hiring the previously incarcerated is good business An employer handbook In a strong economy, hiring ex-offenders is good business New handbook informs Wisconsin employers of benefits, resources related to hiring the previous…

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November 15, 2019 at 6:16 PM

Top Picks

Top Picks Dental therapy in WI, Milwaukee housing, Government's role in saving View this email in your browser New Badger Institute Video…

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

November 13, 2019 at 7:22 PM

Video: Dental Therapy in Wisconsin

Video: Dental Therapy in Wisconsin A proven remedy to oral care shortages New Badger Institute Video Dental Therapy: A proven remedy to oral care shortages in Wisconsin CONTACT: Badger Institute Senior Vice President Michael J…

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

November 12, 2019 at 5:29 PM

Legislators should consider alternatives to licensing of insurance adjusters

Legislators should consider alternatives to licensing of insurance adjusters There are several less restrictive ways to regulate work Legislators should consider alternatives to licensing of insurance adjusters There are several …

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November 6, 2019 at 11:20 PM

Government's role in saving

Government's role in saving Retirement plans, student loan financing and savings problem The perils of state-run retirement plans But is state involvement necessary? The question war…

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

November 5, 2019 at 10:04 PM

Government Competition in the Housing Market

Government Competition in the Housing Market Milwaukee Housing Authority's luxury apartment project competes with private developers Government's unfair housing foray …

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

November 4, 2019 at 7:03 PM

Will we see you?

Will we see you? Andrew C. McCarthy in Madison to discuss his new book 'Ball of Collusion' The Badger Institute and National Review Institute are co-hosting a conversation with Andrew C. McCarthy on …

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

October 24, 2019 at 3:05 PM

Adjusting the occupational licensure mindset

Adjusting the occupational licensure mindset Legislators should consider alternatives to licensure Adjusting the occupational licensure mindset Creating a license for public insurance adjusters is not necessary in Wisconsin CONTA…

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October 18, 2019 at 1:53 PM

LAST CHANCE

LAST CHANCE Get the latest insights from Washington veteran and premier political pundit Karl Rove at the Badger Institute's Annual Dinner Get the latest insights from Washington veteran and premier …

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

October 17, 2019 at 3:25 PM

Taking a bite out of the dental care access problem

Taking a bite out of the dental care access problem Dental therapists in MN help more low-income kids and adults get the oral care they need Taking a bite out of the dental care access problem Dental therapists in Minnesota help more low-income k…

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October 16, 2019 at 8:58 PM

You're invited: Andrew McCarthy book event Nov. 6 in Madison

You're invited: Andrew McCarthy book event Nov. 6 in Madison A conversation on collusion, impeachment and The Swamp The Badger Institute and National Review Institute are co-hosting a conversation wi…

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  Michael Jahr · [email protected]

October 15, 2019 at 7:31 PM

Patients reap the benefits of dental therapy

Patients reap the benefits of dental therapy 'I couldn't tell the difference from a regular dentist' Patients reap the benefits of dental therapy 'I couldn't tell the difference from a regular dentist,' says satisfied patient CON…

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October 14, 2019 at 8:51 PM

Annual Dinner with Karl Rove

Annual Dinner with Karl Rove Limited spots available! Come Join Us for Our Annual Dinner Tuesday, October 22, 2019 WISCONSIN CLUB Grand Ballroom 900 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin Cocktails …

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October 11, 2019 at 4:08 PM

Top Picks: Dental Therapy in MN, Karl Rove, Andrew C. McCarthy

Top Picks: Dental Therapy in MN, Karl Rove, Andrew C. McCarthy MN dentists are smiling, Rove and McCarthy coming to WI View this email in your browser …

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  Michael · [email protected]

October 1, 2019 at 2:44 PM

MN dentists overwhelmingly support dental therapy

MN dentists overwhelmingly support dental therapy After initial skepticism, dentists want more dental therapists Where dental therapy is longer in the tooth Minnesota dentists now see, and get, value from dental therapists, who've been practicing…

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September 30, 2019 at 10:46 PM

WI should use some of its surplus for expensing reform

WI should use some of its surplus for expensing reform Legislature should adopt permanent, pro-growth structural reform Wisconsin should consider using some of its surplus revenue for expensing reform CONTACT: Badger Institut…

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September 25, 2019 at 4:29 PM

Karl Rove to speak at Badger Institute Annual Dinner Oct. 22

Karl Rove to speak at Badger Institute Annual Dinner Oct. 22 Sign up today! Come Join Us for Our Annual Dinner Tuesday, October 22, 2019 WISCONSIN CLUB Grand Ballroom 900 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee…

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September 13, 2019 at 6:55 PM

Top Picks: Streetcar boondoggle, neglected highways, Karl Rove in WI

Top Picks: Streetcar boondoggle, neglected highways, Karl Rove in WI Investing in streetcars; neglecting state highways View this email in your browser …

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  Michael · [email protected]

September 10, 2019 at 10:03 PM

Wrong, Wrong, Wrong

Wrong, Wrong, Wrong Gov. Evers wants to raise minimum wage, challenge right-to-work and reinstate the prevailing wage View this email in your browser Wrong, Wrong, Wrong   Gov. Evers wants to raise the mi…

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  Michael · [email protected]

September 5, 2019 at 10:08 PM

Taxpayers Taken for a Ride

Taxpayers Taken for a Ride The Milwaukee Streetcar   Taxpayers Taken for a Ride: The Milwaukee Streetcar   The Hop, a $128 million streetcar that travels a 2.1-mile loop in downtown Milwaukee, is a classic boondog…

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September 4, 2019 at 9:02 PM

WI highways in the bottom third nationwide

WI highways in the bottom third nationwide State isn't getting top value from its highway dollars Why are Wisconsin's highways in the bottom third nationwide? Poor pavement condition and high spending mean the state isn't getting top value from i…

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  Michael · [email protected]

August 30, 2019 at 8:29 PM

Proposed rule change would increase SNAP integrity

Proposed rule change would increase SNAP integrity Current loophole allows states to expand SNAP income eligibility beyond law's intent Proposed rule change would increase SNAP integrity The 2018 Farm Bill failed to address a key…

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August 23, 2019 at 6:32 PM

Top Picks

Top Picks Dental therapy moving forward View this email in your browser Dental Therapy Testimony This week Julie Grace, Badger Institute policy analyst, testified alongside Jason Hicks, a Uni…

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  Michael · [email protected]

August 21, 2019 at 3:51 PM

Dental Therapy Testimony

Dental Therapy Testimony Dental therapy bill represents a common-sense, free-market and bipartisan solution to a serious and persistent problem.  Dental Therapy Testimony To us at the Badger Institute this dental therapy bill rep…

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