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Now, on to this week's news.
Spotlight
Potential Judicial Impropriety, Bias in Jim Troupis Electors Case
Rebecca Draeger examines serious allegations of judicial bias and impropriety in the high-profile criminal case against former Wisconsin Judge Jim Troupis. MacIver filed an amicus brief urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to grant Troupis’s petition for review and hold an evidentiary hearing after forensic linguistic analysis suggested parts of a key court order may have been written by a retired judge with a documented history of animosity toward Troupis.
The case raises fundamental questions about whether Wisconsin’s courts are being weaponized in politically charged matters, the need to preserve public trust in the judiciary, and ensuring even the appearance of bias is addressed. MacIver’s brief stresses that failing to investigate these credible claims risks validating the perception that the law is no longer applied evenly.
Deep Dive
SNAP Reform Underway in Wisconsin
Courtney Graves details two important SNAP (FoodShare) reform efforts moving through the Legislature. Governor Evers signed A.B. 180, which bans the purchase of candy and soft drinks with taxpayer-funded benefits while adding resources to reduce error rates. Separately, the Assembly passed A.B. 1027 to require sharing of SNAP data with the federal government to combat fraud and abuse. These steps represent real progress toward ensuring welfare dollars are used responsibly and efficiently.
Read this important piece here.
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Coming Soon
More Heat on Attorney General Josh Kaul
A blistering Senate oversight report detailed how AG Kaul has allegedly weaponized his office with outside funding from out-of-state billionaires like Michael Bloomberg. Expect continued calls for reform and greater accountability at the Department of Justice.
You Should Know
Only Citizens Vote – In Concept Only
There is a critical gap between Wisconsin voters’ strong approval of the “Only Citizens Vote” constitutional amendment and the lack of meaningful enforcement by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Self-attestation still rules the day, with no routine proof-of-citizenship requirements or use of federal verification tools.
Quick Click
School Choice Supporters Slam Evers’ Scholarship Veto
Benjamin Yount reports on Governor Tony Evers veto of legislation that would have opted Wisconsin into a federal-matched scholarship program, allowing donors a $1,700 tax credit to support student needs like tutoring, technology, transportation, and special education services. This veto once again shows the governor siding with the education establishment over expanding opportunity for Wisconsin families.
For Your Commute
Michael Lucas is joined by economist Dr. Charles Steele of Hillsdale College to discuss his Hillsdale College Online Course, and forthcoming book by the same name, Understanding Capitalism. They also discuss the budding field of space economics, and how colonizing the solar system could positively impact humanity. Watch it below!
Last Update: Apr 06, 2026 3:12 pm CDT
