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We need to lower the temperature on rhetoric about voting. One side falsely claims wide spread voter fraud while the other charges that some election law changes are, “the new Jim Crow.” Neither accusation holds up under scrutiny.
There is ample evidence to show the problems in the nation, but also the desire of citizens for action, along with their understanding such massive projects need to be paid for.
February’s winter storm in Texas caused a collapse of that state’s electrical and water systems, widespread suffering and 200 deaths. It wasn’t really the weather that caused that tragedy — it was the incompetence and ideology of the Republican-led government.
Each Republican member on the State Building Commission voted “NO” 88 times on building and infrastructure projects that will benefit residents of our state.
On Wednesday, the Court ruled in a 4-3 decision that Evers could no longer skirt a Wisconsin law requiring the state legislature to approve public health emergencies that last longer than 60 days by simply declaring a new public health emergency the minute the old one expired.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos should introduce a bare-bones emergency order bill restoring a mask mandate to protect Wisconsinites, save lives and restore federal food aid.
To Crenshaw, fortitude is strength in the face of adversity, an appreciation of duty, and the love of a challenge.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap the race for state superintendent and discuss the role of political parties in Tuesday’s election.
As I look back over the years, Madison’s many problems with racial inequities remain the most vexing.
The Legislature should consider ending location fees altogether. Their use invites abuse and creates a disincentive for custodians to efficiently maintain and retrieve records.
State election law experts say Underly, who sent out two campaign-related emails on the taxpayer’s dime clearly broke the law. But she’ll probably receive a reprimand from the school board of the Pecatonica School District, where she serves as superintendent, if that.
Where Georgia once demanded cash payments to access the ballot, they are now charging the ultimate commodity—time.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders thinks “solidarity” will be the watchword going forward.
How often I’ve wondered in the past difficult months at the compassion and empathy displayed by so many unsung heroes.
Another big money promise for Wisconsin. Will this one pan out?
It was G. Gordon Liddy’s character, or lack thereof, which dealt one of the harshest blows to the Nixon White House.
The Republican-led Legislature effectively blocked part of the Department of Natural Resources’ proposed limits on PFAS contamination earlier this month — one year after Gov. Tony Evers approved a bill that directed the agency to create those limits as part of an effort to cap the use of firefighting foam.
We’re not looking to have wolves eliminated. We are looking to have the ecosystem balanced again, to establish the boundaries.
Emails released over the past few days prove that State Superintendent candidate Jill Underly used her official government account while on government time last year to build support for her nascent campaign.
Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe was on the hot seat Wednesday, testifying about WEC’s contacts with left-leaning groups embedded in Green Bay and Milwaukee elections.
We need to lower the temperature on rhetoric about voting. One side falsely claims wide spread voter fraud while the other charges that some election law changes are, “the new Jim Crow.” Neither accusation holds up under scrutiny.
There is ample evidence to show the problems in the nation, but also the desire of citizens for action, along with their understanding such massive projects need to be paid for.
February’s winter storm in Texas caused a collapse of that state’s electrical and water systems, widespread suffering and 200 deaths. It wasn’t really the weather that caused that tragedy — it was the incompetence and ideology of the Republican-led government.
Each Republican member on the State Building Commission voted “NO” 88 times on building and infrastructure projects that will benefit residents of our state.
On Wednesday, the Court ruled in a 4-3 decision that Evers could no longer skirt a Wisconsin law requiring the state legislature to approve public health emergencies that last longer than 60 days by simply declaring a new public health emergency the minute the old one expired.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos should introduce a bare-bones emergency order bill restoring a mask mandate to protect Wisconsinites, save lives and restore federal food aid.
To Crenshaw, fortitude is strength in the face of adversity, an appreciation of duty, and the love of a challenge.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap the race for state superintendent and discuss the role of political parties in Tuesday’s election.
As I look back over the years, Madison’s many problems with racial inequities remain the most vexing.
The Legislature should consider ending location fees altogether. Their use invites abuse and creates a disincentive for custodians to efficiently maintain and retrieve records.
State election law experts say Underly, who sent out two campaign-related emails on the taxpayer’s dime clearly broke the law. But she’ll probably receive a reprimand from the school board of the Pecatonica School District, where she serves as superintendent, if that.
Where Georgia once demanded cash payments to access the ballot, they are now charging the ultimate commodity—time.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders thinks “solidarity” will be the watchword going forward.
How often I’ve wondered in the past difficult months at the compassion and empathy displayed by so many unsung heroes.
Another big money promise for Wisconsin. Will this one pan out?
It was G. Gordon Liddy’s character, or lack thereof, which dealt one of the harshest blows to the Nixon White House.
The Republican-led Legislature effectively blocked part of the Department of Natural Resources’ proposed limits on PFAS contamination earlier this month — one year after Gov. Tony Evers approved a bill that directed the agency to create those limits as part of an effort to cap the use of firefighting foam.
We’re not looking to have wolves eliminated. We are looking to have the ecosystem balanced again, to establish the boundaries.
Emails released over the past few days prove that State Superintendent candidate Jill Underly used her official government account while on government time last year to build support for her nascent campaign.
Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe was on the hot seat Wednesday, testifying about WEC’s contacts with left-leaning groups embedded in Green Bay and Milwaukee elections.
