Wisconsin Technical College System: Yes, Wisconsin loves its technical colleges. And for good reason.
MADISON – A recent report complains that Wisconsin loves technical colleges, and puzzles over why the state insists on paying for local, hands-on technical education. The answer is simple: the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) keeps this state running. The state’s largest, most
Berman campaign: Congressman Mark Pocan endorses ER Nurse Mitchell Berman for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District
RACINE, Wis. – Today, Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) endorsed Mitchell Berman in the race for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, Congressman Pocan is widely recognized for his outspoken advocacy on working-class issues.
Madison Common Council: Join Alders Field and O’Brien for a Public Meeting on the South Stoughton Road Redesign Project
Join Alder Derek Field of District 3 and Alder Sean O’Brien of District 16 for a public information meeting on the South Stoughton Road redesign project on Thursday, September 3rd, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. During this meeting, staff from
Crosson campaign: Wied says voters are “very excited” about this economy. He’s telling them with their own tax dollars.
GREEN BAY, Wis — On primary election night, Congressman Tony Wied told WBAY, “I think people are very excited about the way the economy is going.” This week, with gas near $4.00 a gallon across Wied’s district and Wisconsin grocery costs
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the Van Orden-Cooke rematch in Wisconsin’s 3rd CD
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the rematch in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District between Dem Rebecca Cooke and Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Ruth Conniff: Data centers are a big political issue; what should Wisconsin do about them?
What specific policies should Wisconsinites demand from their political leaders on data centers?
Annette Olson: Central count
Wisconsin’s citizen voters must be assured that their votes count. Central Count continues to be the core problem behind Wisconsin’s chronic election night delays, technical failures, and eroded public confidence.
Bruce Murphy: Fake polls, real polls muddled Wisconsin governor’s race
None of them were very accurate. Yet more pollsters keep popping up.
Tonia Thornhill: Wisconsin commutation debate raises questions about second chances
Wisconsin has an opportunity to address both a massive taxpayer burden and one of the state’s most difficult ethical questions.
Patrick McIlheran: How a development tool can increase property taxes
Development-spurring TIF has consequences in Wisconsin’s taxpayer-protecting levy limits, but there’s a way around the tradeoff.
Elias Callen: Corey Ruiz’s shooting demonstrates need for police alternatives
His death was a consequence of a single agency in charge of every crisis. As a society we must ask ourselves: Why are the police often our only resource?
H. Carl Mueller: Build your family’s legacy by investing in democracy
By receiving financial support through a named family legacy fund, independent journalists and policy makers can be free to report on the important issues of the day and help sustain our democracy.
Scott Walker: Tax cuts, not hikes, raise the tide for all
President Ronald Reagan made history 45 years ago when he signed the largest tax cuts ever at his beloved California Rancho del Cielo.
Dave Zweifel: End the willful neglect of national parks
Our national parks preserve the most stunning natural and historic places for everyone, rich or poor, forever. We can’t allow an uncaring, childlike wannabe dictator ruin what generations of Americans have built.
Jamie Stiehm: IndyCar race at the National Mall: just one more outrage
Drivers of racecars will speed around the Smithsonian buildings. No pedestrians are allowed to wander these grand places of history, culture and art that belong to the American people for free. Tickets went on sale.