
Bill Kaplan: After the budget, Medicaid expansion
The most glaring budget omission was the failure of the GOP-controlled legislature to include Medicaid expansion.
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The most glaring budget omission was the failure of the GOP-controlled legislature to include Medicaid expansion.
Republicans agreed to so much of what Evers asked for that they faced a revolt by conservatives who said they were giving in to the governor.
When the state’s economy is printing money, unemployment is at a record low, and income taxes paid by corporations are running 57% ahead of last year because of federal tax reforms, governors and legislators can all smile and agree on a new state budget.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Jensen & Chvala, debate clean water, big dairy and lead contamination in Milwaukee. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
We are living in a time when it’s not a U.S senator from Wisconsin leading the intolerant among us, but the president of the United States himself — not screaming about communists, but about “socialists” who are the enemy of America and need to be demonized.
U.S. Supreme Court decision leaves it up to voters to demand non-partisan redistricting.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Wisconsin’s open records law applies to all records requests, big or small. But under former Attorney General Brad Schimel, the Wisconsin
If you teach children to disrespect teachers, they will do so.
Illinois has once again opted for a spending plan that grows government with increased taxes. Meanwhile, the Wisconsin budget includes tax relief, responsible investments, and doesn’t unnecessarily grow government.
Our state, our communities, and our families deserve the Democratic vision that works towards better outcomes and a brighter tomorrow.
A great legal scholar, but her style created bitter turmoil on the court.
We need to allow full practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses so that the people of Wisconsin can access the healthcare they need and deserve.
Here are seven reasons why Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won’t veto the entire 2019-21 budget passed by Republican legislators but instead will rework it with line-item vetoes.
A nonpartisan celebration of America’s independence will be turned into a Trump-GOP campaign rally.
Who would have thought that getting your kids vaccinated for measles would become a political issue? Unfortunately, that’s exactly what’s happened in this era of self-centered behavior that shows little regard for the welfare of others.
Former Gov. Scott Walker discusses Democrats’ comments on anti-abortion legislation in Virginia, Iran and more in his “You Can’t Recall Courage” podcast.
On this week’s episode of WisOpinion.com’s “The Insiders,” Chvala and Jensen consider the rising role of GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
You know who I admire? People who take risks to serve others, not just for kicks.
Th Republican budget is a missed opportunity to invest in classrooms, increase access to health care, ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean drinking water, and restore tax fairness.
The most glaring budget omission was the failure of the GOP-controlled legislature to include Medicaid expansion.
Republicans agreed to so much of what Evers asked for that they faced a revolt by conservatives who said they were giving in to the governor.
When the state’s economy is printing money, unemployment is at a record low, and income taxes paid by corporations are running 57% ahead of last year because of federal tax reforms, governors and legislators can all smile and agree on a new state budget.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Jensen & Chvala, debate clean water, big dairy and lead contamination in Milwaukee. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
We are living in a time when it’s not a U.S senator from Wisconsin leading the intolerant among us, but the president of the United States himself — not screaming about communists, but about “socialists” who are the enemy of America and need to be demonized.
U.S. Supreme Court decision leaves it up to voters to demand non-partisan redistricting.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Wisconsin’s open records law applies to all records requests, big or small. But under former Attorney General Brad Schimel, the Wisconsin
If you teach children to disrespect teachers, they will do so.
Illinois has once again opted for a spending plan that grows government with increased taxes. Meanwhile, the Wisconsin budget includes tax relief, responsible investments, and doesn’t unnecessarily grow government.
Our state, our communities, and our families deserve the Democratic vision that works towards better outcomes and a brighter tomorrow.
A great legal scholar, but her style created bitter turmoil on the court.
We need to allow full practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses so that the people of Wisconsin can access the healthcare they need and deserve.
Here are seven reasons why Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won’t veto the entire 2019-21 budget passed by Republican legislators but instead will rework it with line-item vetoes.
A nonpartisan celebration of America’s independence will be turned into a Trump-GOP campaign rally.
Who would have thought that getting your kids vaccinated for measles would become a political issue? Unfortunately, that’s exactly what’s happened in this era of self-centered behavior that shows little regard for the welfare of others.
Former Gov. Scott Walker discusses Democrats’ comments on anti-abortion legislation in Virginia, Iran and more in his “You Can’t Recall Courage” podcast.
On this week’s episode of WisOpinion.com’s “The Insiders,” Chvala and Jensen consider the rising role of GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
You know who I admire? People who take risks to serve others, not just for kicks.
Th Republican budget is a missed opportunity to invest in classrooms, increase access to health care, ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean drinking water, and restore tax fairness.