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  Badger Institute · [email protected]
January 20, 2021 at 4:59 PM

Expungement reform circulated in legislature

Expungement reform circulated in legislature Badger Institute urges legislators to advance this meaningful reform Expungement reform circulated in legislature Badger Institute urges legislators to advance this meaningful reform Today, members of th…
  Julie Grace · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 11:59 AM

Florida’s criminal justice data transparency initiative: a model for Wisconsin

Florida’s criminal justice data transparency initiative: a model for Wisconsin Badger Institute virtual symposium features Florida House Speaker, Right on Crime-Florida state director View this email in your browser   On Jan. 7, 2021, th…
  Mike Nichols · [email protected]
January 11, 2021 at 11:59 AM

Policy Brief: Analyzing DOC proposed changes to community supervision

Policy Brief: Analyzing DOC proposed changes to community supervision New policy brief focuses on seven key proposed reforms Policy Brief: Analyzing DOC proposed changes to community supervision New policy brief focuses on seven …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
January 7, 2021 at 11:59 AM

Today - Symposium Series: Florida's corrections data law

Today - Symposium Series: Florida's corrections data law Join the Badger Institute, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Right on Crime-Florida Director Chelsea Murphy today! Florida’s bipartisan corrections data law: A model for Wisconsin Join …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
January 4, 2021 at 5:34 PM

This week - Symposium Series: Florida's corrections data law

This week - Symposium Series: Florida's corrections data law Join the Badger Institute, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Right on Crime-Florida Director Chelsea Murphy this Thursday, January 7 Florida’s bipartisan corrections data law: A model …
  Mike Nichols · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Telehealth, Expanded Care, Streetcar Dilemma, Upcoming Symposium, We're Hiring Policy Brief: Telehealth changes in Wisconsin In a seven-month period in 2020, Wisconsin approved licenses for 556 out-of-state health care pro…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
December 10, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Symposium Series: Florida's corrections data law

Symposium Series: Florida's corrections data law Join the Badger Institute, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Right on Crime-Florida Director Chelsea Murphy on Thursday, January 7 Florida’s bipartisan corrections data law: A model …
  Julie Grace · [email protected]
December 8, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Nearly 1,000 out-of-state health care providers help Wisconsinites during pandemic

Nearly 1,000 out-of-state health care providers help Wisconsinites during pandemic Streamlined licensing reciprocity should be made permanent and extended to other professions Nearly 1,000 out-of-state health care providers help Wisconsinites dur…
  Julie Grace · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Policy Brief: Telehealth Changes in Wisconsin

Policy Brief: Telehealth Changes in Wisconsin They're working and should be made permanent  Policy Brief: Telehealth Changes in Wisconsin They're working and they should be made permanent CONTACT: Badger Institut…
  Kirsten Golinski · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 4:29 PM

Today is #GivingTuesday

Today is #GivingTuesday Badger Institute needs your help If you've seen any of my previous emails, you know how grateful we are to have the support of friends like you. Because of your generosity, the Badger Institute has had numerous high-pro…
  Kirsten Golinski · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 9:29 PM

REMINDER: Giving Tuesday is tomorrow

REMINDER: Giving Tuesday is tomorrow Help Badger Institute reach our Giving Tuesday fundraising goal. Dear Friend,  As you know, this has been a year of change. One thing remains the same, however, and that is our appreciation of your support,…
  Kirsten Golinski · [email protected]
November 27, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Save-the-Date!

Save-the-Date! Giving Tuesday is December 1! Dear Friend of the Badger Institute, While your holidays may look a little different this year, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  As we prepare to wrap up 2020, I wanted to remind you that …
  Mike Nichols · [email protected]
November 23, 2020 at 11:59 AM

The Hop: Federal monies create a financial anvil

The Hop: Federal monies create a financial anvil As streetcar ridership and funding dwindle, alderman warns of long-term fiscal burden The Hop: Federal monies create a ‘financial anvil’ As streetcar ridership and funding dwindle,…
  Mike Nichols · [email protected]
November 20, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks BLM in School, Cancel Culture, Violent Crime, Job Opportunity Wisconsin Civil War hero canceled  By JULIE GRACE | Fall 2020 "It's a revolution!" someone shouted in the darkness at the Lake Monona shoreline. On June 23, a c…
  Mike Nichols · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 12:04 PM

MPS not done with BLM in school

MPS not done with BLM in school The district failed to fund the curriculum and the teachers, but some MPS believers are pressing on MPS not done with BLM at school The district failed to fund the curriculum and the teachers, but …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
November 16, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Diggings: The Wrong Prescription

Diggings: The Wrong Prescription Raising the minimum wage is an overly simplistic way to make housing more affordable for low-income people The Wrong Prescription Raising the minimum wage is an overly simplistic way to make housi…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
November 13, 2020 at 11:44 AM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Matching grant, police discipline, cancel culture, population shifts Help us advance opportunity and prosperity in the Badger State  Time is running out! Any new or increased online contribution to the Badger Institute WI…
  Mike Nichols · [email protected]
November 12, 2020 at 10:41 PM

Vital Work

Vital Work Removing barriers to opportunity Mikhaila Weister had a dream of establishing a chiropractic practice in her hometown of Appleton. But onerous state requirements kept her from securing a license. The Badger Institute championed her ca…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
November 11, 2020 at 11:29 AM

Diggings: Pandemic Population Push

Diggings: Pandemic Population Push Wisconsin's small cities offer an escape for suddenly mobile metropolitan workers long cramped by a viral lockdown Pandemic Population Push? Wisconsin's small cities offer an escape for suddenly…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
November 10, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Diggings: Wisconsin Civil War Hero Canceled

Diggings: Wisconsin Civil War Hero Canceled Madison protesters sacrifice symbol of abolition, equality and freedom for Black Lives Matter dogma Civil War Hero Canceled Madison protesters sacrifice symbol of abolition, equality an…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
November 9, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Policy Brief: Police Discipline in Wisconsin Rare, Lacking in Transparency

Policy Brief: Police Discipline in Wisconsin Rare, Lacking in Transparency Policy brief suggests ways to make officer discipline fair, transparent and decisive Police Discipline in Wisconsin Rare, Lacking in Transparency Policy b…
  Mike Nichols · [email protected]
November 5, 2020 at 12:42 PM

Correct Link: Badger Institute's New Video

Correct Link: Badger Institute's New Video Here's correct link to see the kinds words of people like Karl Rove and Rebecca Kleefisch! Dear Friend of the Badger Institute, I hope you'll take some time to watch the attached video, …
  Mike Nichols · [email protected]
November 5, 2020 at 12:14 PM

Badger Institute's New Video

Badger Institute's New Video See the kinds words of people like Karl Rove and Rebecca Kleefisch... Dear Friend of the Badger Institute, I hope you'll take some time to watch the attached video, see the kind words of people like K…
  Kirsten Golinski · [email protected]
November 3, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Badger Institute Video Release

Badger Institute Video Release Be sure to check your inbox on Thursday, Nov. 5 I want to make sure you know about the new Badger Institute video being released later this week. The video features elected officials, national leaders and business o…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 4:12 PM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Welfare reform, election integrity, Sen. Ron Johnson on national debt and more! Improving Wisconsin Works Transition for low-income parents The Wisconsin Works (W-2) Transition program, designed to help low-income parents …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
October 28, 2020 at 4:38 PM

Report: W-2 Transition Program Fails to Connect Low-income Parents with Work

Report: W-2 Transition Program Fails to Connect Low-income Parents with Work Parents with disabilities or health limitations often time out of the program or end up on disability insurance Report: W-2 Transition Program Fails to Connect Low-incom…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
October 26, 2020 at 7:52 PM

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Minnesota Border Battles

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Minnesota Border Battles The La Crosse Event has been canceled.  The Border Battle event in La Crosse, WI, has been canceled. Border events in Stillwater and Duluth, MN, will still take place. Please see details below.  This series of events wi…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
October 22, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Stealing from our children

Stealing from our children Sen. Ron Johnson's wake up call for a new era of federal spending insanity and its consequences Stealing from our children Sen. Ron Johnson's wake up call for a new era of federal spending insanity and …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
October 21, 2020 at 9:59 PM

State readies for absentee ballot crush

State readies for absentee ballot crush Elections commission is confident ballot tracking and barcoding will mean smooth, secure voting State readies for absentee ballot crush Elections commission is confident ballot tracking and…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
October 20, 2020 at 4:24 PM

Event Announcement: Minnesota Border Battles

Event Announcement: Minnesota Border Battles Join us and the Center of the American Experiment for a conversation on how state policy can determine who comes out ahead Join the Badger Institute and the Center of the American Experiment for a series of conversations …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
September 23, 2020 at 1:37 PM

Last chance: Occupational licensing symposium today

Last chance: Occupational licensing symposium today Missouri legislators discuss their bipartisan universal recognition occupational licensing law Today: Occupational Licensing Symposium   In July, Missouri joined a growing number of states tha…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
September 21, 2020 at 3:12 PM

Symposium Video and Invitation

Symposium Video and Invitation Watch our community-police relations event and sign up for the Sept. 23 licensing symposium Video: Improving Community-Police Relations   Jon Ponder, founder and CEO of Hope for Prisoners, and Kevin McMahill, undersheriff of the La…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 8:14 PM

It's not too late – sign up for tomorrow's Hope for America event

It's not too late – sign up for tomorrow's Hope for America event Police are being assaulted, protested, defunded. Are community-police relations beyond repair? Our guests explain why there's still hope. VIRTUAL EVENT: Hope for America Police …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
September 14, 2020 at 7:51 PM

Reminder: Online Event - Hope for America

Reminder: Online Event - Hope for America An ex-offender pardoned by President Trump and a police official discuss their approach to improving community-police relations  VIRTUAL EVENT: Hope for America Police officers are being ambushed and p…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
September 11, 2020 at 7:10 PM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Police use of force, violent crime data, Sen. Ron Johnson on national debt and more! Police Use of Force: How Common Is It?  Police use of force has sparked an intense debate across America, including in our state Capitol.…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
September 8, 2020 at 6:09 PM

Reminder! Online discussion of Missouri’s bipartisan licensing reform law

Reminder! Online discussion of Missouri’s bipartisan licensing reform law Bipartisanship in 2020? Missouri legislators discuss their state's new licensing recognition law REMINDER VIRTUAL EVENT: Missouri's Bipartisan Licensing Recognition Law …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
September 3, 2020 at 5:22 PM

Wisconsin DOC classifies as violent many more offenses than FBI

Wisconsin DOC classifies as violent many more offenses than FBI State needs better crime data to get an accurate picture of who’s incarcerated here and why Wisconsin DOC classifies as violent many more offenses than does the FBI  …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
August 28, 2020 at 6:41 PM

Online Event: Missouri’s bipartisan licensing reform law

Online Event: Missouri’s bipartisan licensing reform law Missouri legislators discuss how their state's licensing recognition law came to be VIRTUAL EVENT: Missouri's Bipartisan Licensing Recognition Law Yo…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
August 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Stealing from Posterity

Stealing from Posterity A conversation with U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson on national debt crisis Stealing from Posterity A conversation with U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson on the national debt crisis Badger Institute Senior Vice…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
August 18, 2020 at 4:21 PM

REMINDER Online Event: Addressing Wisconsin's Coming Budget Crisis

REMINDER Online Event: Addressing Wisconsin's Coming Budget Crisis Join State Rep. John Nygren and Badger Institute's David Fladeboe.... EVENT REMINDER: Addressing Wisconsin's Coming Budget Crisis You are i…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
August 12, 2020 at 6:48 PM

Online Event: Addressing Wisconsin's Coming Budget Crisis

Online Event: Addressing Wisconsin's Coming Budget Crisis You're invited to join State Rep. John Nygren and Badger Institute's David Fladeboe.... ONLINE EVENT: Addressing Wisconsin's Coming Budget Crisis Yo…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
August 4, 2020 at 10:59 AM

VIDEO: Shuttered Windows, Shattered Dreams

VIDEO: Shuttered Windows, Shattered Dreams Small-business owners in Madison tell their stories VIDEO: Shuttered Windows, Shattered Dreams Small businesses contribute to the local economy and culture in myriad ways. But government-m…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 6:33 PM

Universal licensure recognition bills gain momentum

Universal licensure recognition bills gain momentum Wisconsin could lessen the burden on professionals moving to the state by adopting similar reforms  Universal licensure recognition bills gain momentum Wisconsin can ease burden…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 3:50 PM

Reviving Wisconsin’s Economy Through Tax Reform

Reviving Wisconsin’s Economy Through Tax Reform Tax resources for promoting short-term recovery and long-term growth in Wisconsin Wisconsin’s economy has taken one hit after another in 2020, causing thousands of people to lose their jobs, pushing businesses…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
July 14, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Analysis: Madison school district’s lenient discipline policy a dismal failure

Analysis: Madison school district’s lenient discipline policy a dismal failure Classrooms are out of control, teachers and students are suffering Analysis: Madison school district's lenient discipline policy is a dismal failure By Dave Daley As he …
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
July 14, 2020 at 3:56 PM

LAST CHANCE REMINDER: Reviving Wisconsin's Economy Through Tax Reform

LAST CHANCE REMINDER: 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 Wi…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 8:27 PM

Badger Institute Top Picks

Badger Institute Top Picks Racial Disparities, Data Collection, New Prison, UW and the Pandemic, Civil Society, Iowa's Licensing Reform Policy Brief: Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System in Wisconsin The racial disparities in Wisconsin’…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 9:37 PM

Policy Brief: Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System in Wisconsin – What We Know Thus Far

Policy Brief: Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System in Wisconsin – What We Know Thus Far The racial disparities in Wisconsin's criminal justice system are among the worst in the country.   Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice Sy…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
July 8, 2020 at 8:55 PM

REMINDER: Online Event - Reviving Wisconsin's Economy Through Tax Reform

REMINDER: 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…
  Badger Institute · [email protected]
July 7, 2020 at 2:56 PM

Informed communities are safer communities

Informed communities are safer communities Wisconsin needs criminal justice data collection and reporting legislation Informed communities are safer communities Wisconsin needs criminal justice data collection and reporting legis…