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Part of the fun of writing a regular column is being able to look back at recurring themes. Here’s a look at 2022 with an eye toward grouping my “frequent flyer” subject areas, which collectively demonstrate I am both an economic optimist and an incurable geek.
Past records of futility aside, Forecasters members have boldly tried again. Here’s what the Forecasters see for 2023
It will be an off-off year. No national races, no legislative races, except a special election here and there. But still a lot will happen in 2023. Here’s what we can anticipate.
Find a way to get well informed about your health needs and relationships. Life is too short to not value those parts of your life that matter the most.
Two months ago, the Democratic incumbent surpassed expectations by winning re-election by more than three percentage points. He and I talked Monday for a half-hour in his East Wing office, my questions often echoing a conversation we had on the eve of his first inauguration four years ago.
Johnson wrongheadedly denounced the bipartisan omnibus appropriations bill as “an abomination.” An out of touch Johnson voted against Wisconsin by trying to eliminate necessary earmarks (not pork).
The $1.7 trillion – TRILLION – omnibus spending spree that Congress passed before running home for the holidays is a perfect example of how dysfunctional Congress has become.
The contest for an open seat of the state Supreme Court has the potential to tip the balance of the court away from the fringe right-wing politicization that has defined it in recent years and toward a renewed respect for the rule of law.
As we embark on a new legislative session, there have already been stern indications that things will be difficult for the city and county of Milwaukee in the next state budget.
State legislators should weigh this illogical practice come budget time.
Evers, Johnson head the list
State and local governments can improve on open records. Attorney General should lead the way.
It’s music to the ears of a broad swath of Wisconsin voters that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Gov. Tony Evers, Republican and Democratic leaders of our state, are saying they are ready to reach pragmatic compromises in the New Year.
Totally disregarding popular demand, once again The Werkes proposes uncommon sense proposals for a prosperous new year in Madison.
The FDA proposed guidelines could exclude from the healthy category fruits that have added sugar when prepared for the marketplace. Both cranberries and tart cherries often have added sugar.
State Democratic chair says big donors wrongly concluded Barnes was far behind and deserted him.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss whether GOP legislative leaders and Gov. Tony Evers can work together this session as budget deliberations begin with a record $6.6 billion surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
The legacy of the Christmas truce lives on more than a century later as perhaps the greatest example of the true magic of Christmas.
Impending retirement and the holiday season have put life into perspective for me. There is no use going through life angry and jaded.
From gaslighting to genre, it’s time to say goodbye.
Part of the fun of writing a regular column is being able to look back at recurring themes. Here’s a look at 2022 with an eye toward grouping my “frequent flyer” subject areas, which collectively demonstrate I am both an economic optimist and an incurable geek.
Past records of futility aside, Forecasters members have boldly tried again. Here’s what the Forecasters see for 2023
It will be an off-off year. No national races, no legislative races, except a special election here and there. But still a lot will happen in 2023. Here’s what we can anticipate.
Find a way to get well informed about your health needs and relationships. Life is too short to not value those parts of your life that matter the most.
Two months ago, the Democratic incumbent surpassed expectations by winning re-election by more than three percentage points. He and I talked Monday for a half-hour in his East Wing office, my questions often echoing a conversation we had on the eve of his first inauguration four years ago.
Johnson wrongheadedly denounced the bipartisan omnibus appropriations bill as “an abomination.” An out of touch Johnson voted against Wisconsin by trying to eliminate necessary earmarks (not pork).
The $1.7 trillion – TRILLION – omnibus spending spree that Congress passed before running home for the holidays is a perfect example of how dysfunctional Congress has become.
The contest for an open seat of the state Supreme Court has the potential to tip the balance of the court away from the fringe right-wing politicization that has defined it in recent years and toward a renewed respect for the rule of law.
As we embark on a new legislative session, there have already been stern indications that things will be difficult for the city and county of Milwaukee in the next state budget.
State legislators should weigh this illogical practice come budget time.
Evers, Johnson head the list
State and local governments can improve on open records. Attorney General should lead the way.
It’s music to the ears of a broad swath of Wisconsin voters that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Gov. Tony Evers, Republican and Democratic leaders of our state, are saying they are ready to reach pragmatic compromises in the New Year.
Totally disregarding popular demand, once again The Werkes proposes uncommon sense proposals for a prosperous new year in Madison.
The FDA proposed guidelines could exclude from the healthy category fruits that have added sugar when prepared for the marketplace. Both cranberries and tart cherries often have added sugar.
State Democratic chair says big donors wrongly concluded Barnes was far behind and deserted him.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss whether GOP legislative leaders and Gov. Tony Evers can work together this session as budget deliberations begin with a record $6.6 billion surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
The legacy of the Christmas truce lives on more than a century later as perhaps the greatest example of the true magic of Christmas.
Impending retirement and the holiday season have put life into perspective for me. There is no use going through life angry and jaded.
From gaslighting to genre, it’s time to say goodbye.
