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Stan Gruszynski: Today’s politicians could learn from Tony Earl
We are greatly diminished by the passing of Tony Earl. However, we should also appreciate and celebrate that we are better for his life of dedication to humanity and service to the people of Wisconsin.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ remember the life and career of former Gov. Tony Earl
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, remember the life and career of former Gov. Tony Earl, who died Thursday at 86. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ review Tuesday’s primary results, look ahead to April 4 general election
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the outcome of the February 21 primary and its impact on the April 4 general election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

Dave Zweifel: Tony Earl: great public servant, wonderful human being, superb baseball fan
Tony, a legislator, cabinet secretary and governor, was the epitome of what a politician ought to be.

Dave Cieslewicz: The man who believed in us
Most politicians desperately want us to believe in them. But Tony Earl believed in us, in our capacity to know when it was time to make hard choices, in our basic decency and in our ability to put aside prejudices. And he remained optimistic, though not naive, until the end.

Gregory Humphrey: Former Gov. Tony Earl dies, gentler politics, too
With the passing of Tony Earl, we know we have lost more than a man many respected and admired. We also have lost another slice of decency and honor which was a staple of our state politics.

Dan O’Donnell: Janet Protasiewicz is the most dangerous candidate to ever run for the Supreme Court
If elected to be the deciding vote on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, she won’t just be a liberal activist; she will be the end of justice itself.

Jeffrey Leverich: Courts, lawmakers use gun violence as a political weapon
The U.S. experienced 39 mass murders — three or more fatalities — in the first six weeks of 2023 alone. The scenes of anguish and political inaction are increasingly familiar to Americans.

Van Wanggaard: Milwaukee’s criminal justice system failed Peter Jerving and Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s criminal justice system fails to hold people accountable at virtually every step of the process. It fails Milwaukee. It fails to keep Milwaukee safe. And it failed Peter Jerving.

Tom Still: Federal small business dollars will build on existing Wisconsin efforts
Wisconsin joined about 40 states and territories Feb. 23, when the U.S. Treasury Department announced its allocation of $79 million to be spent over coming years in four programs, three of which will be managed through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. as it works with private entities and businesses.

Jeremy Wolfe: Community reaps benefits from Wisconsin wind farm
Wind energy is booming in Lafayette County, and it supports our farmers throughout the year.

Eve M. Hall: A call for action in Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Never before has that celebration and commemoration been more important, relevant and urgent than in 2023.

Diane Milner: Saluting dementia caregivers during Black History Month
During Black History Month the Alzheimer’s Association would like to celebrate those in the African American community who have traveled the long journey brought on by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

David Blaska: Trump takes more lumps in Tuesday’s primary
Blogger David Blaska reviews Tuesday’s election results.

Alex Joers: Remove anonymous objector provision for conservation projects
Anonymous objections have been weaponized many times by the Republican majority, leaving conservation projects stalled that could result in indefinite delay, endangering these projects altogether.

Bruce Thompson: Will a flat tax grow state’s economy?
The data for other states doesn’t support this claim.

Bruce Murphy: Brewers subsidy largest ever per year?
How did Gov. Evers come up with that inflated, $290 million figure?

Charlie Sykes: A stark judicial choice in Wisconsin
Liberals get the conservative they wanted.

Dave Cieslewicz: Election lessons
Yesterday’s primary election had no big surprises, but there were a few small ones. Let’s review.

Tim Cullen: Remembering Tony Earl
When a governor brought everyone to the table.

Stan Gruszynski: Today’s politicians could learn from Tony Earl
We are greatly diminished by the passing of Tony Earl. However, we should also appreciate and celebrate that we are better for his life of dedication to humanity and service to the people of Wisconsin.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ remember the life and career of former Gov. Tony Earl
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, remember the life and career of former Gov. Tony Earl, who died Thursday at 86. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ review Tuesday’s primary results, look ahead to April 4 general election
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the outcome of the February 21 primary and its impact on the April 4 general election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

Dave Zweifel: Tony Earl: great public servant, wonderful human being, superb baseball fan
Tony, a legislator, cabinet secretary and governor, was the epitome of what a politician ought to be.

Dave Cieslewicz: The man who believed in us
Most politicians desperately want us to believe in them. But Tony Earl believed in us, in our capacity to know when it was time to make hard choices, in our basic decency and in our ability to put aside prejudices. And he remained optimistic, though not naive, until the end.

Gregory Humphrey: Former Gov. Tony Earl dies, gentler politics, too
With the passing of Tony Earl, we know we have lost more than a man many respected and admired. We also have lost another slice of decency and honor which was a staple of our state politics.

Dan O’Donnell: Janet Protasiewicz is the most dangerous candidate to ever run for the Supreme Court
If elected to be the deciding vote on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, she won’t just be a liberal activist; she will be the end of justice itself.

Jeffrey Leverich: Courts, lawmakers use gun violence as a political weapon
The U.S. experienced 39 mass murders — three or more fatalities — in the first six weeks of 2023 alone. The scenes of anguish and political inaction are increasingly familiar to Americans.

Van Wanggaard: Milwaukee’s criminal justice system failed Peter Jerving and Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s criminal justice system fails to hold people accountable at virtually every step of the process. It fails Milwaukee. It fails to keep Milwaukee safe. And it failed Peter Jerving.

Tom Still: Federal small business dollars will build on existing Wisconsin efforts
Wisconsin joined about 40 states and territories Feb. 23, when the U.S. Treasury Department announced its allocation of $79 million to be spent over coming years in four programs, three of which will be managed through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. as it works with private entities and businesses.

Jeremy Wolfe: Community reaps benefits from Wisconsin wind farm
Wind energy is booming in Lafayette County, and it supports our farmers throughout the year.

Eve M. Hall: A call for action in Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Never before has that celebration and commemoration been more important, relevant and urgent than in 2023.

Diane Milner: Saluting dementia caregivers during Black History Month
During Black History Month the Alzheimer’s Association would like to celebrate those in the African American community who have traveled the long journey brought on by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

David Blaska: Trump takes more lumps in Tuesday’s primary
Blogger David Blaska reviews Tuesday’s election results.

Alex Joers: Remove anonymous objector provision for conservation projects
Anonymous objections have been weaponized many times by the Republican majority, leaving conservation projects stalled that could result in indefinite delay, endangering these projects altogether.

Bruce Thompson: Will a flat tax grow state’s economy?
The data for other states doesn’t support this claim.

Bruce Murphy: Brewers subsidy largest ever per year?
How did Gov. Evers come up with that inflated, $290 million figure?

Charlie Sykes: A stark judicial choice in Wisconsin
Liberals get the conservative they wanted.

Dave Cieslewicz: Election lessons
Yesterday’s primary election had no big surprises, but there were a few small ones. Let’s review.
