WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss the rift between socialist Rep. Clancy and the Dem legislative caucus
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up the rift between socialist state Rep. Ryan Clancy and legislative Democrats. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Rob Hutton: Health care trends are unsustainable, but there are solutions
There have been several bipartisan wins signed into law, but we can and must do much more in the next session. Fortunately, there is no shortage of ideas that address these problems by reforming the system to empower consumers and our healthcare professionals.
Joan Ballweg: Wisconsin’s agricultural exports report card
Wisconsin continues to rise through the ranks for agricultural exports and now sits just outside the top 10 states at 11th place. This is up from when our state ranked 13th in the nation in 2021.
Dave Zweifel: Amazon clogs our roads; make them pay for them
The delivery firms do pay gas taxes, of course, but as those vehicles become more fuel efficient and some switch to electric vehicles, gas taxes are falling woefully short of paying the bills. Not surprisingly, some states are exploring ways to recoup some of the lost revenues.
Eleanor Goldfield: You’re a hypocrite, and so am I
The necessary hypocrisy of living in late-stage capitalism while trying to build a better future.
Ruth Conniff: Wisconsin Democrats are suddenly energized by a presidential reset
Kamala Harris could appeal to voters who were not excited by Biden.
Steve Clark: Trump would ruin America’s standing in the world
I’m a conservative who is dedicated to the idea of American exceptionalism and American leadership. That is precisely why I can’t vote for Donald Trump again. If you share my belief, I want you to know you’re not alone.
Hovde campaign: New ad sets the record straight on U.S. Sen. Baldwin’s lies
MADISON — Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde today released an ad calling out Sen. Baldwin’s lies. The ad highlights that Sen. Baldwin has resorted to lies and politics of personal destruction in an attempt to distract voters from her record of failure,
Dept. of Workforce Development: Awards eight school districts equipment grants
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $206,130.68 in Regional Career and Education Equipment grants to eight school districts in Southeast Wisconsin. The funding will help schools prepare students for quality jobs and address the state’s skilled
Nick Ramos: Reflection: An inflection point in American democracy
We can cool down the current political environment that has been running at an all-time high in this country if we choose love over hate. But it takes all of us.
Christina Lieffring: A wealthy party of impoverished ideas
The economic and substantive crater of the RNC.
Scott Walker: We must protect female athletes from having to compete with males
We need to protect college students from being forced to allow athletes who were born male to compete against women.
Wisconsin Historical Society: Announces Winners of 2024 Board of Curators Awards
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce the 2024 winners of the annual Board of Curators Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations across the state for exceptional work aligned with the Society’s mission to connect people
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to rein in private equity in health care
WISCONSIN – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced the Health Over Wealth Act, legislation that would require greater transparency for private equity firms and for-profit companies that own health care entities, including hospitals, nursing homes, and mental or behavioral health
Rep. Moore Omokunde: Introducing Vel Phillips Observance Day
MILWAUKEE–State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-17) plans to introduce legislation that will make February 18th, Vel R. Phillips’s birthday, a special observance day in Wisconsin public schools. If passed, this bill would make Vel Phillips the first Black woman to