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Dave Zweifel: Skewed priorities led to death of Knowles-Nelson
As long as the governor and legislators were raiding the surplus of approximately $2 billion, one might have thought they’d find a little bit of money to save the program that has preserved Wisconsin’s natural areas for public recreation, parks, hunting and conservation purposes for the last 37 years.

Paul Fanlund: Jennifer Mnookin’s UW-Madison leadership deserves high marks
Years from now, I suspect the Blank and Mnookin years will be remembered in the annals of UW history as a turbulent era in which two strong women protected and, in measurable ways, improved the university.

Rachel Ver Velde: Wisconsin hospital costs are fourth highest in the nation
Wisconsin has the highest medical payments under workers’ compensation in the nation. These prices put Wisconsin at an economic disadvantage.

Richard Kyte: Are cell phones doing irreparable harm to our children?
A new study released last week concluded that cell phone bans in schools have been largely ineffective at increasing test scores, improving attention in the classroom, or reducing online bullying

Scott Walker: Cost of living must drive Republicans’ agenda
The hardworking people of America are hurting.

Jamie Stiehm: Could Trump care less about you and me?
Here and now is a lesson that could not be clearer. True democracy depends upon a president that tries to please the people.

Dan Shafer: Crucial shortcomings catch up with Evers, GOP leaders, as ‘blockbuster’ deal fails in the Senate
In failing at the finish line, this puts a spotlight on some of the more fraught elements of state government that have been lurking beneath the surface, particularly as it pertains to the state Senate.

Jessica McBride: Surplus deal goes down
Hong takes your tips, Tony Evers crashes out

Dave Cieslewicz: Sorry, no deal
My guess is that if the surplus spending deal had been introduced a year ago, it would have easily passed. But last night it went down in the Senate and is, at least for now, dead.

Maury Straub: I’m a former sheriff. License plate recognition is a needed tool.
When a tool is misused, we don’t discard it. We put the right rules in place to ensure it’s used responsibly. The same principle should apply here.

Aedan Gardill and Alex Lonero: Gouging inmates for phone calls doesn’t promote justice
For years, Dane County has allowed a third-party company to profit off of those in jail and their families by charging them to stay connected. In fact, on average, those in the Dane County Jail spend $129 per month to stay connected with their families.

Bruce Murphy: Blue county vs red county urban sprawl
Americans are dividing into two different ways of life. How do Milwaukee and Wisconsin rank?

Arthur I. Cyr: Trump’s flouting of War Powers Act is nothing new
From the beginning of the United States, there has been tension between the executive and Congress over foreign policy.

Ruth Conniff: Evers’ ‘blockbuster’ gift to Republicans
The lack of communication between Evers and members of his own party has rankled Democrats for a long time. But the deal he is pushing to a reluctant Democratic caucus and delighted Republicans is a blow both politically and, more importantly, to the future health of the state.

Dave Cieslewicz: Is lame duck deal lame?
It looks like three guys on their way out wanted to exercise one last use of power. It was not egregious by any means. But it sure wasn’t visionary either.

Mark Belling: Wisconsin’s bickering GOP leaders can learn from a CA outsider
LA mayor candidate’s viral campaign shows the way to fight leftists

Rolf Lindgren: Lara Logan speaks from the heart
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. On Saturday, May 2, conservative superstar Lara Logan spoke at the Republican Party of Dane County Lincoln Day Dinner in Madison,

Rebecca Draeger: The crisis in Wisconsin public schools
While Wisconsinites are already struggling with inflation and higher costs of living, more than $1 billion in new school district taxes appeared on Wisconsin’s ballot this April.

Eva Maciejewski: Activists trespassing on Ridglan Farms were not ‘peaceful’
This type of ideologically motivated violence should not be trivialized. Any and all animal research facilities may become the next targets of radicalized animal rights activists.

David Blaska: The check is NOT in the mail
Could Republicans be so lucky?

Dave Zweifel: Skewed priorities led to death of Knowles-Nelson
As long as the governor and legislators were raiding the surplus of approximately $2 billion, one might have thought they’d find a little bit of money to save the program that has preserved Wisconsin’s natural areas for public recreation, parks, hunting and conservation purposes for the last 37 years.

Paul Fanlund: Jennifer Mnookin’s UW-Madison leadership deserves high marks
Years from now, I suspect the Blank and Mnookin years will be remembered in the annals of UW history as a turbulent era in which two strong women protected and, in measurable ways, improved the university.

Rachel Ver Velde: Wisconsin hospital costs are fourth highest in the nation
Wisconsin has the highest medical payments under workers’ compensation in the nation. These prices put Wisconsin at an economic disadvantage.

Richard Kyte: Are cell phones doing irreparable harm to our children?
A new study released last week concluded that cell phone bans in schools have been largely ineffective at increasing test scores, improving attention in the classroom, or reducing online bullying

Scott Walker: Cost of living must drive Republicans’ agenda
The hardworking people of America are hurting.

Jamie Stiehm: Could Trump care less about you and me?
Here and now is a lesson that could not be clearer. True democracy depends upon a president that tries to please the people.

Dan Shafer: Crucial shortcomings catch up with Evers, GOP leaders, as ‘blockbuster’ deal fails in the Senate
In failing at the finish line, this puts a spotlight on some of the more fraught elements of state government that have been lurking beneath the surface, particularly as it pertains to the state Senate.

Jessica McBride: Surplus deal goes down
Hong takes your tips, Tony Evers crashes out

Dave Cieslewicz: Sorry, no deal
My guess is that if the surplus spending deal had been introduced a year ago, it would have easily passed. But last night it went down in the Senate and is, at least for now, dead.

Maury Straub: I’m a former sheriff. License plate recognition is a needed tool.
When a tool is misused, we don’t discard it. We put the right rules in place to ensure it’s used responsibly. The same principle should apply here.

Aedan Gardill and Alex Lonero: Gouging inmates for phone calls doesn’t promote justice
For years, Dane County has allowed a third-party company to profit off of those in jail and their families by charging them to stay connected. In fact, on average, those in the Dane County Jail spend $129 per month to stay connected with their families.

Bruce Murphy: Blue county vs red county urban sprawl
Americans are dividing into two different ways of life. How do Milwaukee and Wisconsin rank?

Arthur I. Cyr: Trump’s flouting of War Powers Act is nothing new
From the beginning of the United States, there has been tension between the executive and Congress over foreign policy.

Ruth Conniff: Evers’ ‘blockbuster’ gift to Republicans
The lack of communication between Evers and members of his own party has rankled Democrats for a long time. But the deal he is pushing to a reluctant Democratic caucus and delighted Republicans is a blow both politically and, more importantly, to the future health of the state.

Dave Cieslewicz: Is lame duck deal lame?
It looks like three guys on their way out wanted to exercise one last use of power. It was not egregious by any means. But it sure wasn’t visionary either.

Mark Belling: Wisconsin’s bickering GOP leaders can learn from a CA outsider
LA mayor candidate’s viral campaign shows the way to fight leftists

Rolf Lindgren: Lara Logan speaks from the heart
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. On Saturday, May 2, conservative superstar Lara Logan spoke at the Republican Party of Dane County Lincoln Day Dinner in Madison,

Rebecca Draeger: The crisis in Wisconsin public schools
While Wisconsinites are already struggling with inflation and higher costs of living, more than $1 billion in new school district taxes appeared on Wisconsin’s ballot this April.

Eva Maciejewski: Activists trespassing on Ridglan Farms were not ‘peaceful’
This type of ideologically motivated violence should not be trivialized. Any and all animal research facilities may become the next targets of radicalized animal rights activists.
