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Last legislative session more than 750 registered to influence spending and policy.

Our transportation system’s needs are as dynamic as the economy and communities it supports. However, adequate and equitable funding is a perennial issue.

The Supreme Court should uphold the law I wrote, which requires only finding a new owner.

If every platform available to communicate is run according to the desires of the president, how is that different from dictatorships we collectively criticize?

President Biden’s commutations are a symptom of a broader problem: a dangerous ideology that has pervaded our justice system, one that prioritizes the feelings of criminals over justice for victims.

The time for licking our wounds is over. We need to reengage and actively oppose, and oppose strategically, what this administration is going to do. Because what is coming is likely to threaten many of our most cherished American values.

If we can’t remember what it’s like to have a functional society, it’s easy to become cynical and give up on the idea of a healthy public sphere. Now, as we enter the era of Trump 2.0, it’s important to remember what we had, what we lost, and what we need to fight like hell to hang on to.

Never in my 84 years on this planet did I ever believe that a person with the morals and character of Donald Trump would ever be elected president of my country, much less for a second time.

Racism, bigotry, and misogyny are surging back with the support of our elected officials, our most powerful court and financially backed by our billionaire oligarchs.

MLK never gave up or lost hope. We must honor MLK even in this dark moment.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural address and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State speech. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership…. Please log in

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, offer their memories of recently passed former Sens. Tim Cullen, D-Janesville, and George Petak, R-Racine. Sponsored by the Wisconsin counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

In my half-hour interview, we discussed the challenge of the new Trump administration, Evers’ hope for more bipartisan collaboration now that there are more Democrats in the Legislature, his role as a bulwark against GOP extremism — he describes himself as the “vetoer-in-chief” — and when and how he will decide whether to seek a third term in 2026.

A letter to our newly elected leaders, both in Madison and Washington, D.C.

Now voters will have their say on an issue that Pew Research polling reveals 81 percent of Americans—but zero percent of Wisconsin Democrats—support.

Day one of the Trump administration will be exciting with bold executive actions on border security, public safety, workforce rules, and even women’s protection in sports.

I recently decided to throw my hat in the ring as a candidate for Jefferson County Judge, Branch 2 because I believe my values and experience are a better alternative than the other candidates running for this position.

Radicals don’t want to do their jobs. These are the consequences.

Wisconsin voters should have an option to override politicians.

A simple majority could radically change Wisconsin’s government.

Last legislative session more than 750 registered to influence spending and policy.

Our transportation system’s needs are as dynamic as the economy and communities it supports. However, adequate and equitable funding is a perennial issue.

The Supreme Court should uphold the law I wrote, which requires only finding a new owner.

If every platform available to communicate is run according to the desires of the president, how is that different from dictatorships we collectively criticize?

President Biden’s commutations are a symptom of a broader problem: a dangerous ideology that has pervaded our justice system, one that prioritizes the feelings of criminals over justice for victims.

The time for licking our wounds is over. We need to reengage and actively oppose, and oppose strategically, what this administration is going to do. Because what is coming is likely to threaten many of our most cherished American values.

If we can’t remember what it’s like to have a functional society, it’s easy to become cynical and give up on the idea of a healthy public sphere. Now, as we enter the era of Trump 2.0, it’s important to remember what we had, what we lost, and what we need to fight like hell to hang on to.

Never in my 84 years on this planet did I ever believe that a person with the morals and character of Donald Trump would ever be elected president of my country, much less for a second time.

Racism, bigotry, and misogyny are surging back with the support of our elected officials, our most powerful court and financially backed by our billionaire oligarchs.

MLK never gave up or lost hope. We must honor MLK even in this dark moment.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural address and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State speech. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership…. Please log in

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, offer their memories of recently passed former Sens. Tim Cullen, D-Janesville, and George Petak, R-Racine. Sponsored by the Wisconsin counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

In my half-hour interview, we discussed the challenge of the new Trump administration, Evers’ hope for more bipartisan collaboration now that there are more Democrats in the Legislature, his role as a bulwark against GOP extremism — he describes himself as the “vetoer-in-chief” — and when and how he will decide whether to seek a third term in 2026.

A letter to our newly elected leaders, both in Madison and Washington, D.C.

Now voters will have their say on an issue that Pew Research polling reveals 81 percent of Americans—but zero percent of Wisconsin Democrats—support.

Day one of the Trump administration will be exciting with bold executive actions on border security, public safety, workforce rules, and even women’s protection in sports.

I recently decided to throw my hat in the ring as a candidate for Jefferson County Judge, Branch 2 because I believe my values and experience are a better alternative than the other candidates running for this position.

Radicals don’t want to do their jobs. These are the consequences.

Wisconsin voters should have an option to override politicians.

A simple majority could radically change Wisconsin’s government.