Benjamin Yount

Illinois

News Director and Host at WISN-AM (Greenfield, WI)

Host of Illinois Watchdog Radio on Cities 92.9 in Bloomington Normal.

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Articles

JFC Democrats Question Politics of Republican Budget Opposition

1 week ago | maciverinstitute.com | Benjamin Yount

JFC Democrats Suspect Republican "Dysfunction"Democrats on Wisconsin’s budget-writing committee are questioning whether the Republican split on the new state budget is more political than philosophical. Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison, on Thursday accused Senate Republicans of caving to their “extremist” members who have suggested not voting for a budget at all.
Wisconsin home prices up

1 week ago | aol.com | Benjamin Yount

(The Center Square) — Wisconsin’s real estate agents say there are too few homes for sale, and those that are available are once again getting more expensive. "Existing home sales fell for a third straight month," the May 2025 Realtors report released Thursday says. "Specifically, closed sales fell just 2.1% over the past 12 months.
2026 GOP candidate Schoemann challenges Evers’ budget approach

1 week ago | thecentersquare.com | Benjamin Yount

(The Center Square) – Josh Schoemann, the only Republican currently in the race for governor next year, is criticizing Gov. Tony Evers’ approach to the next state budget by comparing it to his plans in Washington County. “In Washington County our budget cycle starts right now, and it’s not due until November. We will propose our budget goals to the County Board in the next couple of months.
2026 GOP candidate Schoemann challenges Evers’ budget approach

1 week ago | apg-wi.com | Benjamin Yount

(The Center Square) – Josh Schoemann, the only Republican currently in the race for governor next year, is criticizing Gov. Tony Evers’ approach to the next state budget by comparing it to his plans in Washington County. “In Washington County our budget cycle starts right now, and it’s not due until November. We will propose our budget goals to the County Board in the next couple of months.
Wisconsin home prices up

1 week ago | apg-wi.com | Benjamin Yount

(The Center Square) — Wisconsin’s real estate agents say there are too few homes for sale, and those that are available are once again getting more expensive. "Existing home sales fell for a third straight month," the May 2025 Realtors report released Thursday says. "Specifically, closed sales fell just 2.1% over the past 12 months. Relative to May 2024, the median price rose 4.3% to $330,000."kAm%96 C6A@CE D2:5 |2J’D a]`T 5C@A :? D2=6D :D >F49 D>2==6C E92? E96 g]eT 5C@A :? D2=6D :?
Arrested Milwaukee County Judge’s Trial Delayed

1 week ago | dailysignal.com | Benjamin Yount

Today, even with President Trump’s victory, leftist elites have their tentacles in every aspect of our government. The Daily Signal’s own Tyler O’Neil exposes this leftist cabal in his new book, The Woketopus: The Dark Money Cabal Manipulating the Federal Government. In this book, O’Neil reveals how the Left’s NGO apparatus pursues its woke agenda, maneuvering like an octopus by circumventing Congress and entrenching its interests in the federal government.
Budget Negotiations Stall, Speaker and Gov. Blame Senate

1 week ago | maciverinstitute.com | Benjamin Yount

Assembly Insists on Tax Relief in BudgetIt’s now two-against-one in the negotiations over Wisconsin’s next state budget. Both Assembly Republicans and Gov. Tony Evers’ office are openly blaming the Wisconsin Senate for Thursday afternoon’s news that budget talks have once again broken down.
Speaker Voss: UW Budget not Just About Cuts

1 week ago | maciverinstitute.com | Benjamin Yount

Vos: "It's about getting some kind of reforms..."Wisconsin Republicans continue to be uncomfortable with the politics on UW campuses across the state. Lawmakers on Wednesday confirmed that they are considering an $87 million cut to the University of Wisconsin’s budget. Speaker Robin Vos told reporters at the Capitol the cut is tied to Republican concerns about the political mindset, and political atmosphere on campus. “It's not about cutting money,” Vos said.
Speaker Vos: UW Budget not Just About Cuts

1 week ago | maciverinstitute.com | Benjamin Yount

Vos: "It's about getting some kind of reforms..."Wisconsin Republicans continue to be uncomfortable with the politics on UW campuses across the state. Lawmakers on Wednesday confirmed that they are considering an $87 million cut to the University of Wisconsin’s budget. Speaker Robin Vos told reporters at the Capitol the cut is tied to Republican concerns about the political mindset, and political atmosphere on campus. “It's not about cutting money,” Vos said.
Arrested Milwaukee County judge's trial delayed

1 week ago | kdhnews.com | Benjamin Yount

(The Center Square) - Judge Hannah Dugan will not go on trial in her immigration collusion case next month after the federal judge handling the case delayed the trial Wednesday. Judge Lynn Adleman told the court he wants to make sure the case is "done right."