Why certain Wisconsinites feel particularly poor (or rich)
Waupaca County sees 1.99% change in real wages 2019-23 By Wyatt Eichholz, Badger Institute Wisconsin is split. A county-by-county analysis shows that while some residents are seeing real growth in their wages — 12% in Lafayette County, for instance, between 2019 and 2023 — others are falling behind the rise in prices. For an increasing […]
Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits
Around Town KRISTIAN WELCH: The Denver Broncos have signed our Kristian as a defensive linebacker! Another football game to watch every week, but I know many of us will manage the extra viewing. Congratulations to Kristian and Mary and Tim Welch, who will get to visit some more cities. Job Opportunities PIZZA MAKERS: Sliced Pizza […]
Assembly District 87 candidates take a stand on the issues
Townships in the NW corner of the county in new state Assembly district On Aug. 13, local voters will have the opportunity to decide on which Republican candidate for the 87th Assembly District will face off against Democrat William Switalla. Further below you will find many questions asked of the candidates and their written responses. […]
Trump, Ted Cruz, Uihliens wade into crowded NE Wisconsin congressional race
Popular Rep. Mike Gallagher’s resignation has opened up the 8th District, which includes Green Bay and Appleton. A Democrat leads fundraising, but three Republicans have split a larger pool of donations. By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT For the last eight years, the Republican congressman in northeastern Wisconsin has crushed opponents, winning more than 60% of […]
Waupaca County #6 for Wisconsin-born residents
Waupaca County has been listed as #6 in Wisconsin counties which have the most born-and-bred residents. A total of 83.5 percent of its residents boast of that distinction. Here’s how it lines up: – Population: 51,822– Born in Wisconsin: 43,275 (83.5% of population)– Born in a different state: 7,750 (15.0% of population)– Born in U.S. […]
Wisconsin Constitutional Amendment Questions: Explanation and Impact
Here are the two constitutional amendment questions that will appear on the Aug. 13 primary election ballot: That’s the basic goal of both referendums — to give the state assembly and state senate power to intervene in how the governor spends federal money. According to BallotPedia: “A ‘yes’ vote supports amending the state constitution to require legislative […]
Even after ‘unwinding’ pandemic spike in Medicaid, Wisconsin sees more people on government program than ever
Failure to return to normal is costing taxpayers at least $50 million a year By Mark Lisheron, Badger Institute, June 27, 2024 After a year-long disenrollment, there are still 163,221 more people on Medicaid in Wisconsin than there were before the start of the pandemic, at a cost to taxpayers of at least $50 million a year. […]
