Give Wisconsin voters more say through ballot initiatives

Maresa Strano and Matt Rothschild wrote for Wisconsin State Journal, arguing for instituting citizen-led initiatives in Wisconsin.

Citizen-led initiatives don’t replace state legislatures, of course. Done well, they offer an “in case of emergency” pressure valve for voters to advance broadly supported ideas when their representatives can’t or won’t deliver. They also give lawmakers better feedback on public preferences, often prompting preemptive action or useful compromise.