Jay Miller: Illinois’ loss could be Wisconsin’s gain
Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019
The fiscal calamity looming for our neighbor to the south could help lure businesses and workers to the Badger State.
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Ed Timmons: Overcoming a mountain of occupational regulations
Monday, Jan 28, 2019
New state licensing analysis offers baby step reforms, but more is needed.
Dave Zweifel: Let Wisconsin weigh in on Citizens United
Monday, Jan 28, 2019
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.
John Nichols: Vos needs a history lesson
Monday, Jan 28, 2019
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.”
James Wigderson: How we chose school choice
Monday, Jan 28, 2019
As we celebrated school choice week, there were many reasons to celebrate. But there are also even more reasons to be vigilant.
Matthew Rothschild: Vast majority of Wisconsinites favor fair maps
Monday, Jan 28, 2019
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.
WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ discuss whether Evers will find common ground with the Legislature
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
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.
Paul Fanlund: What’s really happening in the race for Madison mayor?
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
Any of the three top challengers appears capable of a credible general election run against Soglin.
Tom Still: It depends on where you stand: Opposing views of economic ‘glass’ both have merit
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
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.
Robert Poole Jr.: A green light for fixing Wisconsin’s aging interstates
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
Bipartisan legislative support for tolling study validated by two major reports.
Don Vruwink: A new course for Wisconsin
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
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
Sean Duffy: Let’s level the playing field on trade
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
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.
Bruce Murphy: The wealth gap and Miller Park’s deal
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
New American Family deal for naming rights shows how the rich get richer.
Bruce Thompson: A customer service model for MPS
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
The data show what schools work and are more popular. Why not sell this?
James Rowen: Gerrymandering costs taxpayers millions
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019
Republicans’ legal bill for redistricting federal judge declared unconstitutional hits $3.5 million.
Lucas Vebber: Wedding barn litigation: The facts
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019
Special interest lobbying organization continues to push false narrative deriding Wisconsin farmers and small business owners.
Lena Taylor: A wall at what cost
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019
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?
Nancy Armbrust: Strong families and a strong economy depend on an accurate 2020 census
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019
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
Michael Cummins: Enough is enough
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019
Wisconsin must get real about drunk driving.
David Callender: Divided government returns to Wisconsin
Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019
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.
Jay Miller: Illinois’ loss could be Wisconsin’s gain
Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019
The fiscal calamity looming for our neighbor to the south could help lure businesses and workers to the Badger State.
Ed Timmons: Overcoming a mountain of occupational regulations
Monday, Jan 28, 2019
New state licensing analysis offers baby step reforms, but more is needed.
Dave Zweifel: Let Wisconsin weigh in on Citizens United
Monday, Jan 28, 2019
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.
John Nichols: Vos needs a history lesson
Monday, Jan 28, 2019
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.”
James Wigderson: How we chose school choice
Monday, Jan 28, 2019
As we celebrated school choice week, there were many reasons to celebrate. But there are also even more reasons to be vigilant.
Matthew Rothschild: Vast majority of Wisconsinites favor fair maps
Monday, Jan 28, 2019
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.
WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ discuss whether Evers will find common ground with the Legislature
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
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.
Paul Fanlund: What’s really happening in the race for Madison mayor?
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
Any of the three top challengers appears capable of a credible general election run against Soglin.
Tom Still: It depends on where you stand: Opposing views of economic ‘glass’ both have merit
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
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.
Robert Poole Jr.: A green light for fixing Wisconsin’s aging interstates
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
Bipartisan legislative support for tolling study validated by two major reports.
Don Vruwink: A new course for Wisconsin
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
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
Sean Duffy: Let’s level the playing field on trade
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
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.
Bruce Murphy: The wealth gap and Miller Park’s deal
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
New American Family deal for naming rights shows how the rich get richer.
Bruce Thompson: A customer service model for MPS
Friday, Jan 25, 2019
The data show what schools work and are more popular. Why not sell this?
James Rowen: Gerrymandering costs taxpayers millions
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019
Republicans’ legal bill for redistricting federal judge declared unconstitutional hits $3.5 million.
Lucas Vebber: Wedding barn litigation: The facts
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019
Special interest lobbying organization continues to push false narrative deriding Wisconsin farmers and small business owners.
Lena Taylor: A wall at what cost
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019
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?
Nancy Armbrust: Strong families and a strong economy depend on an accurate 2020 census
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019
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
Michael Cummins: Enough is enough
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019
Wisconsin must get real about drunk driving.
David Callender: Divided government returns to Wisconsin
Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019
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.
