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Forcing federally funded public works projects to pay the so-called prevailing wage is a classic case of robbing Peter to pay Paul.
Prevailing wage standards, which state and local policymakers also frequently adopt, prevent the government from driving down standards when it acts as a purchaser of goods and services.
When people no longer have a voice in their government Democracy disappears and government only works for the few; rather than the many.
Cities can help lead the way out of the climate crisis and save taxpayers money in energy costs in the process. As mayors of five Wisconsin cities, that’s exactly what we’re committed to doing.
If something starts out as an experiment and now has grown exponentially because of parental demand, doesn’t that suggest that the experiment was a success? Public school administrators and teachers unions need to stop complaining and start competing.
O’Donnell recounts the attempted assassination of Theodore Roosevelt in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin taxpayers, local governments, sports teams, fans and visitors will pay $1.9 billion over several decades to build and remodel venues for three professional sports franchises, if the package to remodel American Family Field for the Brewers becomes law.
The Universities of Wisconsin have been slow to respond to the historic and projected decline in enrollment. Institutional inertia is a powerful force, but making small changes now helps eliminate the need for massive changes later.
More than 45 lobbyists, including former legislators, pushing sweetheart deal ending public bidding for transmission lines.
We’ve invested in the largest affordable housing push Milwaukee County has seen in over a generation, helping families and individuals secure their future and fostering a stronger, more vibrant community.
Mainstream Republicans need to marginalize the extremist wing of their party as a new Speaker is sought. They need a centrist to be nominated whom centrist Democrats can vote for in the name of good governance.
If ever there was a time when working farmers from Wisconsin needed informed and engaged representation in Washington, it’s now. But they’re not getting it from the self-crowned “Cheese King.”
After retiring from the military in 2014, I made a solemn promise to the Jewish people that if anything like what took place on October 7, 2023, were to ever happen, that I would help them and their nation to the best of my ability. I am keeping that promise.
I call on all Americans to pressure their elected officials and President Biden to demand a ceasefire and an end to the hostilities. Stop weapons transfer to Israel.
Open up the oil spigot to reduce the price of oil and crush Iran financially and make oil cheaper for Israel to buy.
Here’s something you might not expect. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr,’s independent bid for president hurts Donald Trump more than Joe Biden.
When graduate work is not accepted as a job, the right to fair pay, protections from harassment and necessary benefits such as paid leave are obscured.
Once again, Vos has outmaneuvered the Democrats.
Badger State stuck in never-ending federal program.
We know and understand there are student athletes who may not identify with their birth gender. The challenge remains about whether a fair and level playing field exists.
Forcing federally funded public works projects to pay the so-called prevailing wage is a classic case of robbing Peter to pay Paul.
Prevailing wage standards, which state and local policymakers also frequently adopt, prevent the government from driving down standards when it acts as a purchaser of goods and services.
When people no longer have a voice in their government Democracy disappears and government only works for the few; rather than the many.
Cities can help lead the way out of the climate crisis and save taxpayers money in energy costs in the process. As mayors of five Wisconsin cities, that’s exactly what we’re committed to doing.
If something starts out as an experiment and now has grown exponentially because of parental demand, doesn’t that suggest that the experiment was a success? Public school administrators and teachers unions need to stop complaining and start competing.
O’Donnell recounts the attempted assassination of Theodore Roosevelt in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin taxpayers, local governments, sports teams, fans and visitors will pay $1.9 billion over several decades to build and remodel venues for three professional sports franchises, if the package to remodel American Family Field for the Brewers becomes law.
The Universities of Wisconsin have been slow to respond to the historic and projected decline in enrollment. Institutional inertia is a powerful force, but making small changes now helps eliminate the need for massive changes later.
More than 45 lobbyists, including former legislators, pushing sweetheart deal ending public bidding for transmission lines.
We’ve invested in the largest affordable housing push Milwaukee County has seen in over a generation, helping families and individuals secure their future and fostering a stronger, more vibrant community.
Mainstream Republicans need to marginalize the extremist wing of their party as a new Speaker is sought. They need a centrist to be nominated whom centrist Democrats can vote for in the name of good governance.
If ever there was a time when working farmers from Wisconsin needed informed and engaged representation in Washington, it’s now. But they’re not getting it from the self-crowned “Cheese King.”
After retiring from the military in 2014, I made a solemn promise to the Jewish people that if anything like what took place on October 7, 2023, were to ever happen, that I would help them and their nation to the best of my ability. I am keeping that promise.
I call on all Americans to pressure their elected officials and President Biden to demand a ceasefire and an end to the hostilities. Stop weapons transfer to Israel.
Open up the oil spigot to reduce the price of oil and crush Iran financially and make oil cheaper for Israel to buy.
Here’s something you might not expect. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr,’s independent bid for president hurts Donald Trump more than Joe Biden.
When graduate work is not accepted as a job, the right to fair pay, protections from harassment and necessary benefits such as paid leave are obscured.
Once again, Vos has outmaneuvered the Democrats.
Badger State stuck in never-ending federal program.
We know and understand there are student athletes who may not identify with their birth gender. The challenge remains about whether a fair and level playing field exists.
