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Say what you want about Madison “mayor for life” and potential Walker challenger Paul Soglin — he ain’t Mary Burke.
Time for Walker to make tough choices
It is ironic that these proposals are being promoted in Wisconsin by the party that is in the majority in both Congress and the state Legislature. Why should the U.S. Constitution be at risk for complete revision just so these politicians can accomplish what they already have the power to do legislatively?
The lawsuit recently filed by the attorney general of Ohio against five manufacturers of prescription opioids raises new questions about our own state Attorney General Brad Schimel.
Fundamental to the celebration of our diversity is recognition that every person has rights, rights that are protected by law and by basic human decency.
New results from a study on the contamination of private wells in Kewaunee County leaves stakeholders hopeful for stronger rules to protect drinking water. They also include an estimate of how many people are getting sick from their well water,
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The UW System Board of Regents today will wrap up its two-day meeting in UW-Milwaukee by electing new board leadership. The regents will also hear updates on the
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — JFC Co-chair Alberta Darling said there’s growing interest in her caucus to at least begin repealing the personal property tax in this budget. She also said Senate Republicans discussed during today’s caucus
Our plan for the 2017-19 State Budget focuses on equitable funding for schools, increasing sustainability by limiting local referenda buy-downs, and helping to ensure all Wisconsin students have great educational opportunities regardless of where they live.
There is a gut feeling across this nation that laws have been broken, excesses of power taken, and deeds attempted, or in fact done, not for the sake of the country but for the benefit of one person. That being Donald Trump.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on fired FBI Director James Comey’s highly anticipated congressional testimony.
Who will be the more liberal candidate?
UW students can’t launch their Uber-like haircut business in Wisconsin without action from the Legislature.
Bruce Thompson responds to a Federalist column countering his assertion governors have little impact on the economy.
The decisions that a governor makes can have an impact on the state over the long run, but in the short run — notably those monthly unemployment statistics — it’s hard to give credit or assign blame.
Say what you want about Madison “mayor for life” and potential Walker challenger Paul Soglin — he ain’t Mary Burke.
Time for Walker to make tough choices
It is ironic that these proposals are being promoted in Wisconsin by the party that is in the majority in both Congress and the state Legislature. Why should the U.S. Constitution be at risk for complete revision just so these politicians can accomplish what they already have the power to do legislatively?
The lawsuit recently filed by the attorney general of Ohio against five manufacturers of prescription opioids raises new questions about our own state Attorney General Brad Schimel.
Fundamental to the celebration of our diversity is recognition that every person has rights, rights that are protected by law and by basic human decency.
New results from a study on the contamination of private wells in Kewaunee County leaves stakeholders hopeful for stronger rules to protect drinking water. They also include an estimate of how many people are getting sick from their well water, a result that activists such as Amber Meyer Smith, of
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — The UW System Board of Regents today will wrap up its two-day meeting in UW-Milwaukee by electing new board leadership. The regents will also hear updates on the state and federal budgets from UW System President Ray Cross.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — JFC Co-chair Alberta Darling said there’s growing interest in her caucus to at least begin repealing the personal property tax in this budget. She also said Senate Republicans discussed during today’s caucus creating a new categorical aid to help low-spending districts, a
Our plan for the 2017-19 State Budget focuses on equitable funding for schools, increasing sustainability by limiting local referenda buy-downs, and helping to ensure all Wisconsin students have great educational opportunities regardless of where they live.
There is a gut feeling across this nation that laws have been broken, excesses of power taken, and deeds attempted, or in fact done, not for the sake of the country but for the benefit of one person. That being Donald Trump.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on fired FBI Director James Comey’s highly anticipated congressional testimony.
Who will be the more liberal candidate?
UW students can’t launch their Uber-like haircut business in Wisconsin without action from the Legislature.
Bruce Thompson responds to a Federalist column countering his assertion governors have little impact on the economy.
The decisions that a governor makes can have an impact on the state over the long run, but in the short run — notably those monthly unemployment statistics — it’s hard to give credit or assign blame.