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Passing a referendum here would lend Wisconsin’s voice to those across the country who have long been asking Congress to effectively overturn the high court’s 5-4 decision that opened the big money spigots and corrupted the nation’s political system.
In his response to Gov. Tony Evers’ first State of the State, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos tried to portray the Democratic governor as a threat to the “accomplishments” of Scott Walker’s tenure — and then he tried to scare voters with the word “socialism.”
As we celebrated school choice week, there were many reasons to celebrate. But there are also even more reasons to be vigilant.
The vast majority of Wisconsinites oppose gerrymandering and want nonpartisan redistricting. That’s what emerges from the latest Marquette Law School poll, which was released on January 24.
After his first few weeks in office, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, weigh in on whether Gov. Tony Evers will find bipartisan agreement with the Legislature. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Any of the three top challengers appears capable of a credible general election run against Soglin.
In his first State of the State speech since taking office, Gov. Tony Evers spoke of the Wisconsin economy as a glass he sees as half empty for many people. In the Republican response to Evers’ address to Wisconsin Legislature, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos portrayed that glass as more than half full – thanks in large part to GOP ideas that had primed the pump for the past eight years.
Bipartisan legislative support for tolling study validated by two major reports.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Last Tuesday Gov. Tony Evers gave his first State of the State address, an annual report from the Governor on the
American workers and companies are the hardest-working, most innovative on Earth. If given a level playing field, they can compete with anyone. Unfortunately, they have been forced to compete in a trade environment that is neither free nor fair.
New American Family deal for naming rights shows how the rich get richer.
The data show what schools work and are more popular. Why not sell this?
Republicans’ legal bill for redistricting federal judge declared unconstitutional hits $3.5 million.
Special interest lobbying organization continues to push false narrative deriding Wisconsin farmers and small business owners.
Right now, the country is waiting to see who will blink first regarding the monetary demands for the infamous border wall … Donald Trump, Democrats, Republicans, or Donald Trump’s base?
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. As a longtime children’s advocate and retired business person, I’ve spent decades urging lawmakers across the political spectrum to support programs
Wisconsin must get real about drunk driving.
A decade has passed since the last time power was held by both parties in the state Capitol. With the election of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican majorities in both houses of the Legislature, sharing control of state government will be a new experience for many lawmakers who have known only one-party dominance. The upcoming state budget will likely test those relations.
Nationally and in Wisconsin it’s exploded by both parties since Citizens United. What’s the impact?
A Baldwin appointee to Wisconsin’s judicial nominating commission publicly accused Giampietro of “bigoted” views, views that in fact represent orthodox Catholic teaching.
Passing a referendum here would lend Wisconsin’s voice to those across the country who have long been asking Congress to effectively overturn the high court’s 5-4 decision that opened the big money spigots and corrupted the nation’s political system.
In his response to Gov. Tony Evers’ first State of the State, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos tried to portray the Democratic governor as a threat to the “accomplishments” of Scott Walker’s tenure — and then he tried to scare voters with the word “socialism.”
As we celebrated school choice week, there were many reasons to celebrate. But there are also even more reasons to be vigilant.
The vast majority of Wisconsinites oppose gerrymandering and want nonpartisan redistricting. That’s what emerges from the latest Marquette Law School poll, which was released on January 24.
After his first few weeks in office, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, weigh in on whether Gov. Tony Evers will find bipartisan agreement with the Legislature. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Any of the three top challengers appears capable of a credible general election run against Soglin.
In his first State of the State speech since taking office, Gov. Tony Evers spoke of the Wisconsin economy as a glass he sees as half empty for many people. In the Republican response to Evers’ address to Wisconsin Legislature, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos portrayed that glass as more than half full – thanks in large part to GOP ideas that had primed the pump for the past eight years.
Bipartisan legislative support for tolling study validated by two major reports.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Last Tuesday Gov. Tony Evers gave his first State of the State address, an annual report from the Governor on the
American workers and companies are the hardest-working, most innovative on Earth. If given a level playing field, they can compete with anyone. Unfortunately, they have been forced to compete in a trade environment that is neither free nor fair.
New American Family deal for naming rights shows how the rich get richer.
The data show what schools work and are more popular. Why not sell this?
Republicans’ legal bill for redistricting federal judge declared unconstitutional hits $3.5 million.
Special interest lobbying organization continues to push false narrative deriding Wisconsin farmers and small business owners.
Right now, the country is waiting to see who will blink first regarding the monetary demands for the infamous border wall … Donald Trump, Democrats, Republicans, or Donald Trump’s base?
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. As a longtime children’s advocate and retired business person, I’ve spent decades urging lawmakers across the political spectrum to support programs
Wisconsin must get real about drunk driving.
A decade has passed since the last time power was held by both parties in the state Capitol. With the election of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican majorities in both houses of the Legislature, sharing control of state government will be a new experience for many lawmakers who have known only one-party dominance. The upcoming state budget will likely test those relations.
Nationally and in Wisconsin it’s exploded by both parties since Citizens United. What’s the impact?
A Baldwin appointee to Wisconsin’s judicial nominating commission publicly accused Giampietro of “bigoted” views, views that in fact represent orthodox Catholic teaching.
