
Dave Cieslewicz: Local issues in the shadows
The Nov. 5 ballot includes a quiet Dane County executive race and referendums as well as the presidential race
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The Nov. 5 ballot includes a quiet Dane County executive race and referendums as well as the presidential race
We can and must ensure that Wisconsin citizens feel safe and those who intentionally victimize others are held accountable. Even in a divided political environment, surely we can all find agreement on that.
Milwaukee and Racine data – the fairer comparison – shows private choice students outperform public school students in 32 of 36 grade-level comparisons.
Many things can stymie development, but there are pathways to yes.
Trump’s agenda envisions deregulation, higher tariffs, tax cuts and allowing banks to back projects with cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, Harris is touting her “pragmatist” and “capitalist” credentials and her intent to invest in bio-manufacturing, aerospace, AI and clean energy.
We took extra time this week to remember the 1,200 innocent lives that were taken last year in the attack on Israel. May their memories be a blessing to their loved ones.
Following reported fundraising numbers, Republicans have improved their chances of keeping the majority in the Assembly. In the Senate, Democrats seem to have the edge in some key races.
The data show they are lying about crime, the economy and health insurance coverage.
For a political party that positions itself as the saviors of American democracy, Democrats sure don’t seem to trust it all that much. In the span of just two days, their presidential and vice-presidential candidates delivered revealing statements seemingly proving that, at their heart, Democrats don’t seem to believe their own rhetoric.
Taken together, two story lines — DPI lowers standards to show better results and MMSD obsesses over race while seeing its racial achievement gap actually grow — point to big problems in public education in Wisconsin.
For more than 30 years Wisconsin public schools have been without adequate funding from the state. Revenue caps restricted what districts could spend. The state reduced funding for legally mandated programs such as special education and support for English language learners.
As parents, we deserve to understand how our kids are doing and what they need to thrive. With these updates, we can have more meaningful assessment conversations around the dinner table – ones rooted in honesty and transparency.
All signs in Wisconsin point to heavy turnout on Nov. 5.
The Jesus I’ve read about repeatedly implores his followers to welcome strangers.
They are all on the honor system.
I’m an OB-GYN who work to solve the problems of each patient who walks through the exam room door. I have plans that are practical and not partisan.
As a union leader, I see the importance of electing candidates who will protect the interests of workers.
Even though history, economics and common sense exist, presidential hopeful, Kamala Harris, has never heard of any of them. In the latest entry of her ongoing series, “How To Destroy An Economy,” she has reconfirmed that she is absolutely clueless as to how an economy grows and creates wealth.
Legislation creates community reentry centers to provide prisoners with flexible services designed to lessen recidivism.
Elected on a partisan ticket, expect a partisan bias.
The Nov. 5 ballot includes a quiet Dane County executive race and referendums as well as the presidential race
We can and must ensure that Wisconsin citizens feel safe and those who intentionally victimize others are held accountable. Even in a divided political environment, surely we can all find agreement on that.
Milwaukee and Racine data – the fairer comparison – shows private choice students outperform public school students in 32 of 36 grade-level comparisons.
Many things can stymie development, but there are pathways to yes.
Trump’s agenda envisions deregulation, higher tariffs, tax cuts and allowing banks to back projects with cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, Harris is touting her “pragmatist” and “capitalist” credentials and her intent to invest in bio-manufacturing, aerospace, AI and clean energy.
We took extra time this week to remember the 1,200 innocent lives that were taken last year in the attack on Israel. May their memories be a blessing to their loved ones.
Following reported fundraising numbers, Republicans have improved their chances of keeping the majority in the Assembly. In the Senate, Democrats seem to have the edge in some key races.
The data show they are lying about crime, the economy and health insurance coverage.
For a political party that positions itself as the saviors of American democracy, Democrats sure don’t seem to trust it all that much. In the span of just two days, their presidential and vice-presidential candidates delivered revealing statements seemingly proving that, at their heart, Democrats don’t seem to believe their own rhetoric.
Taken together, two story lines — DPI lowers standards to show better results and MMSD obsesses over race while seeing its racial achievement gap actually grow — point to big problems in public education in Wisconsin.
For more than 30 years Wisconsin public schools have been without adequate funding from the state. Revenue caps restricted what districts could spend. The state reduced funding for legally mandated programs such as special education and support for English language learners.
As parents, we deserve to understand how our kids are doing and what they need to thrive. With these updates, we can have more meaningful assessment conversations around the dinner table – ones rooted in honesty and transparency.
All signs in Wisconsin point to heavy turnout on Nov. 5.
The Jesus I’ve read about repeatedly implores his followers to welcome strangers.
They are all on the honor system.
I’m an OB-GYN who work to solve the problems of each patient who walks through the exam room door. I have plans that are practical and not partisan.
As a union leader, I see the importance of electing candidates who will protect the interests of workers.
Even though history, economics and common sense exist, presidential hopeful, Kamala Harris, has never heard of any of them. In the latest entry of her ongoing series, “How To Destroy An Economy,” she has reconfirmed that she is absolutely clueless as to how an economy grows and creates wealth.
Legislation creates community reentry centers to provide prisoners with flexible services designed to lessen recidivism.
Elected on a partisan ticket, expect a partisan bias.