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We need to forge a new balance between the private sector and democratic governance, or the nation will continue to spiral into chaotic discontent.
These are scary times for Europe and America, but we have a foot on Putin’s neck and it needs to stay there until he is willing to negotiate an end to his brutality and agree to at least a partial withdrawal from Ukraine.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the proposal for the first major changes to Wisconsin’s alcohol sales laws in nearly a century. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Many of Trump’s backers have become so angry and alienated that they act like part of a cult. They regard this as a time of war, one to be fought day-by-day by a superhero who uses lies as an acceptable weapon.
The Inflation Reduction Act signed by President Biden is lowering healthcare costs for millions, providing Americans the lifesaving care and medication they need at prices they can afford.
Investigation reveals system generates inaccurate data.
Responding promptly to record requests is not just a good government best practice. It’s the law. And sooner or later, the courts are going to have to enforce it.
A GOP proposal is floating around the Wisconsin Legislature to require the UW to grant automatic admission to any Wisconsin student who graduates in the top 5% of their high school class. They might not intend it this way, but it looks like that could be a significant move toward diversity.
If their work is essential, why are they paid so little?
6 years after deal made, nothing has been manufactured, but price tag keeps rising
Generational analysis shows growing need for plans to champion health literacy and reduce health system burden
Employing the most sweeping and creative line-item veto power in the nation, Democrat Tony Evers reworked a budget plan to score an epic win for public education.
Why lost opportunity to cut taxes is devastating for the Badger State.
With his line item vetoes, Gov. Tony Evers may have just created a new supplemental budget process to take place this fall.
On Wednesday, Governor Evers used his line-item veto power to extend school spending for a further four centuries.
Government officials deny open-records requests because it’s easier than fulfilling them, or in hopes that if they throw up enough roadblocks, the requester will just go away. They don’t understand the law and are reluctant to seek help. They fear the records could embarrass them or a pal.
While there are those who have the luxury of embracing a national narrative of bootstraps, character, and individual merit, the rest of us live in the real world. We have been asked to believe that the playing field has been leveled, that all students have the same resources, opportunities, or preparation. That is simply not the case.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions last Thursday to overturn almost 50 years of precedent and to strike down the ability of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and other colleges and universities to employ race-conscious admissions policies was widely anticipated.
Or about $700,000 if Scott Manske is not reelected for another four years.
To help prevent additional tragic deaths by suicide of our service men and women, I introduced the Warrior Call Day Resolution, which would establish November 12, 2023, the Sunday after Veterans Day, as Warrior Call Day.
We need to forge a new balance between the private sector and democratic governance, or the nation will continue to spiral into chaotic discontent.
These are scary times for Europe and America, but we have a foot on Putin’s neck and it needs to stay there until he is willing to negotiate an end to his brutality and agree to at least a partial withdrawal from Ukraine.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the proposal for the first major changes to Wisconsin’s alcohol sales laws in nearly a century. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Many of Trump’s backers have become so angry and alienated that they act like part of a cult. They regard this as a time of war, one to be fought day-by-day by a superhero who uses lies as an acceptable weapon.
The Inflation Reduction Act signed by President Biden is lowering healthcare costs for millions, providing Americans the lifesaving care and medication they need at prices they can afford.
Investigation reveals system generates inaccurate data.
Responding promptly to record requests is not just a good government best practice. It’s the law. And sooner or later, the courts are going to have to enforce it.
A GOP proposal is floating around the Wisconsin Legislature to require the UW to grant automatic admission to any Wisconsin student who graduates in the top 5% of their high school class. They might not intend it this way, but it looks like that could be a significant move toward diversity.
If their work is essential, why are they paid so little?
6 years after deal made, nothing has been manufactured, but price tag keeps rising
Generational analysis shows growing need for plans to champion health literacy and reduce health system burden
Employing the most sweeping and creative line-item veto power in the nation, Democrat Tony Evers reworked a budget plan to score an epic win for public education.
Why lost opportunity to cut taxes is devastating for the Badger State.
With his line item vetoes, Gov. Tony Evers may have just created a new supplemental budget process to take place this fall.
On Wednesday, Governor Evers used his line-item veto power to extend school spending for a further four centuries.
Government officials deny open-records requests because it’s easier than fulfilling them, or in hopes that if they throw up enough roadblocks, the requester will just go away. They don’t understand the law and are reluctant to seek help. They fear the records could embarrass them or a pal.
While there are those who have the luxury of embracing a national narrative of bootstraps, character, and individual merit, the rest of us live in the real world. We have been asked to believe that the playing field has been leveled, that all students have the same resources, opportunities, or preparation. That is simply not the case.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions last Thursday to overturn almost 50 years of precedent and to strike down the ability of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and other colleges and universities to employ race-conscious admissions policies was widely anticipated.
Or about $700,000 if Scott Manske is not reelected for another four years.
To help prevent additional tragic deaths by suicide of our service men and women, I introduced the Warrior Call Day Resolution, which would establish November 12, 2023, the Sunday after Veterans Day, as Warrior Call Day.
