
Scott Walker: Teachers unions care more about power than quality of education
The top lawyer for the National Education Association — the teachers union — once said, “The NEA and its affiliates are effective advocates because we have power.”
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The top lawyer for the National Education Association — the teachers union — once said, “The NEA and its affiliates are effective advocates because we have power.”
Governor Evers is asking for another reckless and unsustainable increase in state spending. Here is why his request is unnecessary and unwise.
By eliminating party primaries and using an instant runoff process, this reform would help reduce the scourge of negative partisanship.
Whether March roared in like a lion or eased in like a lamb, the work begins in earnest. We must marshal our forces to save our state. Get involved today.
In an era when health care can attract people and companies looking to expand, state agencies and private associations with the ability to promote Wisconsin’s health care quality should do so.
The Wisconsin draft wolf management plan reflects a much smarter and balanced path forward with wolves in Wisconsin. Let’s move Wisconsin forward with wolves, not backward.
My vision is for Milwaukee County to go far on its journey to achieve race and health equity, but that vision can’t be realized without dedicated partners by our side.
Ryan, while well-intentioned and always principled, may be facing a losing battle. Because I’m afraid that when it comes to Fox — and perhaps the GOP at large — the conservatism has left the building.
Given my intimate friendship with Tony, my reflections have less to do with his esteemed accomplishments and more to do with his character and values, qualities that made his achievements possible—his inner means paving the way for his progressive ends.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review the spring primary and consider the potential outcome for the 8th Senate District race. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
While Fox News was repeatedly broadcasting the lie that Trump had been cheated of victory, off the air it’s stars, producers and executives were expressing contempt for those same conspiracies, calling them “mind-blowingly nuts,” “totally off the rails” and “completely bs.”
CROWE reports long-term gains in output and income.
This year, in the governor’s proposed budget, he is proposing to stop any new student trying to enroll in choice programs. This would leave thousands of students who need an alternative on the waitlist.
I’d like to change the agenda in a way that represents the economic interests of the citizens as opposed to corporations. So I’m proposing a different survey: Perceptions of Economic Opportunity.
Using federal dollars, the Wisconsin Child Care Counts program sent monthly payments to over 3,300 providers in Wisconsin to stay open, recruit and retain qualified staff, and provide care to over 113,000 children statewide.
It’s time to put the Stewardship Fund permanently out to pasture.
State representatives from the Latino Caucus are collecting co-sponsors to proclaim March 31st as César Chavez Day.
Kelly is a poor lawyer who lacks any sense of temperament. The Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the people of Wisconsin, deserve better.
As the sun sets on Jimmy Carter’s long life, it’s worth some contemplation on what passes for leadership.
Which is strange because the state high court will probably never rule on such cases.
The top lawyer for the National Education Association — the teachers union — once said, “The NEA and its affiliates are effective advocates because we have power.”
Governor Evers is asking for another reckless and unsustainable increase in state spending. Here is why his request is unnecessary and unwise.
By eliminating party primaries and using an instant runoff process, this reform would help reduce the scourge of negative partisanship.
Whether March roared in like a lion or eased in like a lamb, the work begins in earnest. We must marshal our forces to save our state. Get involved today.
In an era when health care can attract people and companies looking to expand, state agencies and private associations with the ability to promote Wisconsin’s health care quality should do so.
The Wisconsin draft wolf management plan reflects a much smarter and balanced path forward with wolves in Wisconsin. Let’s move Wisconsin forward with wolves, not backward.
My vision is for Milwaukee County to go far on its journey to achieve race and health equity, but that vision can’t be realized without dedicated partners by our side.
Ryan, while well-intentioned and always principled, may be facing a losing battle. Because I’m afraid that when it comes to Fox — and perhaps the GOP at large — the conservatism has left the building.
Given my intimate friendship with Tony, my reflections have less to do with his esteemed accomplishments and more to do with his character and values, qualities that made his achievements possible—his inner means paving the way for his progressive ends.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review the spring primary and consider the potential outcome for the 8th Senate District race. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
While Fox News was repeatedly broadcasting the lie that Trump had been cheated of victory, off the air it’s stars, producers and executives were expressing contempt for those same conspiracies, calling them “mind-blowingly nuts,” “totally off the rails” and “completely bs.”
CROWE reports long-term gains in output and income.
This year, in the governor’s proposed budget, he is proposing to stop any new student trying to enroll in choice programs. This would leave thousands of students who need an alternative on the waitlist.
I’d like to change the agenda in a way that represents the economic interests of the citizens as opposed to corporations. So I’m proposing a different survey: Perceptions of Economic Opportunity.
Using federal dollars, the Wisconsin Child Care Counts program sent monthly payments to over 3,300 providers in Wisconsin to stay open, recruit and retain qualified staff, and provide care to over 113,000 children statewide.
It’s time to put the Stewardship Fund permanently out to pasture.
State representatives from the Latino Caucus are collecting co-sponsors to proclaim March 31st as César Chavez Day.
Kelly is a poor lawyer who lacks any sense of temperament. The Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the people of Wisconsin, deserve better.
As the sun sets on Jimmy Carter’s long life, it’s worth some contemplation on what passes for leadership.
Which is strange because the state high court will probably never rule on such cases.