Rob Hutton: Major tax reform should be a bipartisan priority in Wisconsin
Especially now, with the cost of living permanently higher and still rising, making government efficient and cutting taxes is simply the right thing to do.
John Imes: Are Wisconsin’s clean energy commitments at risk?
In a recent development, We Energies has announced plans to construct two massive new natural gas plants, potentially costing ratepayers billions of dollars. This move represents a significant backtrack on clean energy commitments and raises concerns about Wisconsin’s ability to provide more affordable energy sources in the future.
Mark Lisheron: Even after ‘unwinding’ pandemic spike in Medicaid, Wisconsin sees more people on government program than ever
Failure to return to normal is costing taxpayers at least $50 million a year.
Bruce Thompson: How did politics affect Covid deaths?
Data by state shows interesting trend for Wisconsin, the U.S.
Bill Kaplan: Beyond performative presidential debate
Trump used the CNN telecast to filibuster, tell lie after lie and repeatedly refuse to answer direct questions from the CNN questioners. He is a one-trick pony: immigration.
David Blaska: Trump-Biden debate was a debacle
Trump v. Biden 06-27-24 was a debacle. A blot on history. A stain upon the Republic. A national 9-1-1. Neither of these two … individuals … should be anywhere near the presidency.
Dave Cieslewicz: Death by cheerleader
What will it take to get Joe Biden to step aside? Probably bad polling numbers. Really bad polling numbers. Right now Biden, his family, his campaign and the leadership of the Democratic Party are all rallying around him. Whistling past the graveyard seems like a weak analogy.
Jessica McBride: Media, Dems should answer for outrageously downplaying Joe Biden’s condition
The media and Democrats are in complete freak-out mode after Biden’s epic debate disaster Thursday night; talk is raging about how to get him off the ticket.
Madeline Topf and Nina Denne: Why won’t UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin meet with our union?
Through our labor union, the TAA, graduate workers have asked for regular meetings with Mnookin in what is known as a “Meet and Confer” relationship. These meetings would allow graduate workers to share their experiences and concerns with administration. Productive negotiation would follow. One such concern is divestment.
NRSC: Down-ballot Dems: DUCK AND COVER
Democrats are in chaos following Joe Biden’s catastrophic debate—as Biden refuses calls from top Democrats to drop out—and down-ballot Democrats are scrambling. Democrats like Jon Tester have spent years insisting Joe Biden is mentally competent despite clear evidence to the contrary. But now that
Wisconsin’s Green Fire: Meleesa Johnson appointed to Sandhill Crane Study Committee
RHINELANDER — Meleesa Johnson, Wisconsin’s Green Fire’s Executive Director, has been selected to serve on the Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes beginning in July 2024. This committee is one of five study committees for 2024. The scope of this study committee’s work begins: “The study
UW-Stout: Career connections: Greenheck Group recognized as UW-Stout’s Employer of the Year
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Spiros campaign: Former Majority Leader Scott Suder endorses John Spiros for 86th Assembly District
Marshfield, WI – State Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) issued the following statement after former Assembly Majority Leader Scott Suder endorsed his re-election campaign to the 86th Assembly District, which he has proudly represented since 2012: “I am proud to have earned
WisDems: U.S. Rep. Moore calls out Eric Hovde’s comments that he knows Black culture because he’s been to Africa
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement responding to Eric Hovde’s comments on Juneteenth: “What Eric Hovde said on Juneteenth was abhorrent. If he thinks he knows Black culture because he’s been to Africa and runs homeless shelters, he’s
Dept. of Transportation: Expect company on Wisconsin roads during Fourth of July weekend travel
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds travelers over the Fourth of July weekend to celebrate safe driving and expect slower traffic in work zones and along major travel corridors. According to AAA, about 1.4 million people will travel on