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John Torinus: If convicted, don’t put Trump in jail

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

If found guilty, the judge will have the first opportunity to mitigate the damage to our political system with a pragmatic non-jail sentence. But President Biden could calm the nation, too. He could pardon Trump for his relatively low-level offenses.

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Scott Walker: Defeating communism is America’s moral and economic imperative

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

President Ronald Reagan had a simple plan for winning the Cold War: We win, they lose.

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Mike Gallagher: Zombie engagement with Beijing

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

The Biden administration seems determined to revive an approach to China that has failed for 30 years.

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Dave Zweifel: Johnson’s dopey climate views are actually mainstream for the GOP

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is not alone in his belief that we’re getting too excited about this silly thing called climate change.

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Noah Diekemper and Charles Gardner: Housing crisis solutions hampered by neighbors

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

Residential developments may be proposed at the local level, but where procedural hurdles impede the construction of much-needed homes, states have an important role in safeguarding the public welfare and the freedom to exercise one’s own property rights.

Read More »
Portrait of Dave Cieslewicz

Dave Cieslewicz: DEI isn’t worth the fight

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

Gov Tony Evers’ over the top threat says a lot about the state of the Democratic Party, where identity politics has taken over among the party’s elites.

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Dan Shafer: With the new BRT, it’s time for Milwaukee to embrace the bus (and #SaveTheBus)

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

The new East-West bus rapid transit line is genuinely terrific. It could prove to represent a turning point for Milwaukee’s beleaguered bus system. That is, if we seize the opportunity.

Read More »
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Bill Franks and Greg Jones: UW Health should commit to reducing disparities by making Juneteenth a holiday

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

Frontline registered nurses at UW Health, through their union, have urged the health system’s management to establish Juneteenth as a paid holiday, which they say would send a powerful message that their employer is determined to create a respectful and welcoming environment for all.

Read More »

Dem Party, Opportunity Wisconsin run billboards knocking Republicans ahead of GOP state convention

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

The state Dem Party will have a billboard near the state GOP convention in La Crosse this weekend targeting Wisconsin Republicans as “participation trophy winners.” Meanwhile, the Dem group Opportunity Wisconsin plans to have mobile billboards outside the convention knocking four GOP members of Wisconsin’s House delegation for their votes.

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Republicans escalate rift with Evers on UW System funding, $32M cut could ‘go deeper’

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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Wisconsin bill to regulate wedding barns and liquor sales wins bipartisan support

Friday, Jun 16, 2023
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GOP lawmakers reject funding for continuation of child care subsidy program

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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Shared revenue bill clears Legislature, setting stage for local sales tax vote debate

Friday, Jun 16, 2023
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DPI says reading overhaul bill needs work, GOP tweak third grade retention

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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Pressure now on Milwaukee Common Council, County Board to pass sales tax increase

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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Third-grader retention removed from reading bill; Evers still opposed

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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American Family Field’s board loses second director

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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Wisconsin Republicans are meeting for their convention this weekend in La Crosse

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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FRI AM Update: JFC approves $3 billion for Health Services, $45 million for new emergency responder radio system

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee early this morning approved a spending boost for the Department of Health Services by $3.1 billion in state and federal money over the next

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Dane County Board approves resolution to make county sanctuary for trans, nonbinary people

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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John Torinus: If convicted, don’t put Trump in jail

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

If found guilty, the judge will have the first opportunity to mitigate the damage to our political system with a pragmatic non-jail sentence. But President Biden could calm the nation, too. He could pardon Trump for his relatively low-level offenses.

Read More »

Scott Walker: Defeating communism is America’s moral and economic imperative

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

President Ronald Reagan had a simple plan for winning the Cold War: We win, they lose.

Read More »

Mike Gallagher: Zombie engagement with Beijing

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

The Biden administration seems determined to revive an approach to China that has failed for 30 years.

Read More »

Dave Zweifel: Johnson’s dopey climate views are actually mainstream for the GOP

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is not alone in his belief that we’re getting too excited about this silly thing called climate change.

Read More »

Noah Diekemper and Charles Gardner: Housing crisis solutions hampered by neighbors

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

Residential developments may be proposed at the local level, but where procedural hurdles impede the construction of much-needed homes, states have an important role in safeguarding the public welfare and the freedom to exercise one’s own property rights.

Read More »
Portrait of Dave Cieslewicz

Dave Cieslewicz: DEI isn’t worth the fight

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

Gov Tony Evers’ over the top threat says a lot about the state of the Democratic Party, where identity politics has taken over among the party’s elites.

Read More »

Dan Shafer: With the new BRT, it’s time for Milwaukee to embrace the bus (and #SaveTheBus)

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

The new East-West bus rapid transit line is genuinely terrific. It could prove to represent a turning point for Milwaukee’s beleaguered bus system. That is, if we seize the opportunity.

Read More »
Capital Times logo

Bill Franks and Greg Jones: UW Health should commit to reducing disparities by making Juneteenth a holiday

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

Frontline registered nurses at UW Health, through their union, have urged the health system’s management to establish Juneteenth as a paid holiday, which they say would send a powerful message that their employer is determined to create a respectful and welcoming environment for all.

Read More »

Dem Party, Opportunity Wisconsin run billboards knocking Republicans ahead of GOP state convention

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

The state Dem Party will have a billboard near the state GOP convention in La Crosse this weekend targeting Wisconsin Republicans as “participation trophy winners.” Meanwhile, the Dem group Opportunity Wisconsin plans to have mobile billboards outside the convention knocking four GOP members of Wisconsin’s House delegation for their votes.

Read More »

Republicans escalate rift with Evers on UW System funding, $32M cut could ‘go deeper’

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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Wisconsin bill to regulate wedding barns and liquor sales wins bipartisan support

Friday, Jun 16, 2023
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GOP lawmakers reject funding for continuation of child care subsidy program

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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Shared revenue bill clears Legislature, setting stage for local sales tax vote debate

Friday, Jun 16, 2023
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DPI says reading overhaul bill needs work, GOP tweak third grade retention

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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Pressure now on Milwaukee Common Council, County Board to pass sales tax increase

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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Third-grader retention removed from reading bill; Evers still opposed

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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American Family Field’s board loses second director

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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Wisconsin Republicans are meeting for their convention this weekend in La Crosse

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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FRI AM Update: JFC approves $3 billion for Health Services, $45 million for new emergency responder radio system

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison From WisPolitics.com … — The Joint Finance Committee early this morning approved a spending boost for the Department of Health Services by $3.1 billion in state and federal money over the next two years. The committee’s DHS motion also waded into the

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Dane County Board approves resolution to make county sanctuary for trans, nonbinary people

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

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