Benjamin Yount

Benjamin Yount writes for The Center Square.

Culture
Report: UW-Madison race-based hiring program likely unconstitutional

(The Center Square) – Race-based admissions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison may not be the only thing changing in the wake of a Supreme Court decision on affirmative action. A… Read More

July 18, 2023
Legislation
Wisconsin Republicans reintroduce Save Women’s Sports Act

(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers at the Wisconsin are trying again with a plan to keep individuals born biological males from playing girls’ sports. Rep. Barb Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc, and… Read More

July 13, 2023
Legislation
School choice supporters celebrate new school funding law in Wisconsin

(The Center Square) – The list of congratulations and celebrations from school choice supporters in Wisconsin continues to grow. Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday quietly signed a new school funding… Read More

June 21, 2023
Legislation
Wisconsin ed department opposes parts of bill meant to shore up literacy

(The Center Square) – The retention policy requirement in a Republican-backed education proposal is a “non-starter” and opposed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The literacy bill, Right to… Read More

June 9, 2023
Legislation
Wisconsin Assembly approves financial literacy class

(The Center Square) – Students in Wisconsin are a step closer to having to take a financial literacy class to graduate from high school. The Assembly on Wednesday approved a plan… Read More

June 9, 2023