Benjamin Yount

Benjamin Yount writes for The Center Square.

Public Education
Report: 44% of Wisconsin schools’ reading curriculum ‘doesn’t work’

(The Center Square) – A new report on reading in Wisconsin shows many schools across the state continue to use reading lessons shown to leave students behind. The Wisconsin Institute for… Read More

August 15, 2023
Government
Republican lawmakers pitch constitutional amendment to keep Wisconsin churches open

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Republicans want to make sure churches in the state are kept open during the next emergency. State Sen Cory Tomczyk, R-Mosinee, along with Rep. Ty… Read More

July 21, 2023
Government
Gov. Evers promises veto of fairness in girls sports bill

(The Center Square)  – Wisconsin will not see a law that keeps transgender girls out of female sports in the state, according to the governor. Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday… Read More

July 20, 2023
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
Government
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