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The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. As a former first grade teacher, I recognize first-hand the importance of providing adequate funding for our education system. Schools
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Our state’s license plates proudly read “America’s Dairyland”. Football fans often wear foam cheese heads at Green Bay Packer games.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. What words come to mind when you think about firefighters and paramedics? Strength, courage, and dedication of course – but
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Brian Hagedorn very narrowly won the State Supreme Court election on April 2nd to replace retiring former Chief
On May 9, the Republican chairs of the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee — Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, and Sen. Alberta Hills, R-River Hills — at the direction of GOP legislative leaders, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, and Senate Majority
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Wisconsin can’t be rid of NAFTA soon enough. Our country and our state have suffered under that deeply flawed
A combination of workforce challenges, inadequate Medicaid rates, and facility closures or downsizings are jeopardizing the future viability of Wisconsin’s nursing facilities and access to high quality care and services in Wisconsin. The effect of these challenges is alarming.
MADISON, Wis. — With the city of Madison and its metropolitan area popping up consistently in national rankings on economic vitality, many people would assume all is well in the seven other counties that make up the Madison Region Economic
We’ve done it before…and we can do it again Earlier this spring, the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership held a transportation conference that brought together academics and policy leaders from across the state to discuss the transportation
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Underlying partisan gridlock and venom in Washington, D.C. (and Madison) is the collapse of the Republican Party. The GOP has
Even after the GOP-Controlled Joint Finance Committee cut it from the budget, WisOpinion Insiders Chvala and Jensen consider whether Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ medical marijuana proposal might still find legislative approval. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Pollster Charles Franklin foresees a dead even starting point next year and beyond for statewide elections in Wisconsin between Democrats and Republicans.
Despite spending like Democrats, the Republican Party actually lost every statewide office in 2018 even with a strong economy.
As we head into RPW2019, we have to get up off the mat, look at what went wrong, what went right, make appropriate adjustments, dust ourselves off and get to work.
Wisconsin’s urban and rural interests clashed over whether to adopt daylight saving time.
Republican lawmakers again inexplicably vote against Medicaid expansion.
Wisconsin’s health ranking has dropped dramatically over the past quarter century, sliding from the top 10 states in the nation down to the 20s.
Wisconsinites should be able to trust that our elected leaders will respect their obligations and will always act in accordance with the Constitution. The Legislature broke that trust by convening an unconstitutional extraordinary session, increasing its own authority and constraining executive power.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. As a former first grade teacher, I recognize first-hand the importance of providing adequate funding for our education system. Schools
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Our state’s license plates proudly read “America’s Dairyland”. Football fans often wear foam cheese heads at Green Bay Packer games.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. What words come to mind when you think about firefighters and paramedics? Strength, courage, and dedication of course – but
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Brian Hagedorn very narrowly won the State Supreme Court election on April 2nd to replace retiring former Chief
On May 9, the Republican chairs of the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee — Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, and Sen. Alberta Hills, R-River Hills — at the direction of GOP legislative leaders, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, and Senate Majority
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Wisconsin can’t be rid of NAFTA soon enough. Our country and our state have suffered under that deeply flawed
A combination of workforce challenges, inadequate Medicaid rates, and facility closures or downsizings are jeopardizing the future viability of Wisconsin’s nursing facilities and access to high quality care and services in Wisconsin. The effect of these challenges is alarming.
MADISON, Wis. — With the city of Madison and its metropolitan area popping up consistently in national rankings on economic vitality, many people would assume all is well in the seven other counties that make up the Madison Region Economic
We’ve done it before…and we can do it again Earlier this spring, the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership held a transportation conference that brought together academics and policy leaders from across the state to discuss the transportation
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Underlying partisan gridlock and venom in Washington, D.C. (and Madison) is the collapse of the Republican Party. The GOP has
Even after the GOP-Controlled Joint Finance Committee cut it from the budget, WisOpinion Insiders Chvala and Jensen consider whether Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ medical marijuana proposal might still find legislative approval. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Pollster Charles Franklin foresees a dead even starting point next year and beyond for statewide elections in Wisconsin between Democrats and Republicans.
Despite spending like Democrats, the Republican Party actually lost every statewide office in 2018 even with a strong economy.
As we head into RPW2019, we have to get up off the mat, look at what went wrong, what went right, make appropriate adjustments, dust ourselves off and get to work.
Wisconsin’s urban and rural interests clashed over whether to adopt daylight saving time.
Republican lawmakers again inexplicably vote against Medicaid expansion.
Wisconsin’s health ranking has dropped dramatically over the past quarter century, sliding from the top 10 states in the nation down to the 20s.
Wisconsinites should be able to trust that our elected leaders will respect their obligations and will always act in accordance with the Constitution. The Legislature broke that trust by convening an unconstitutional extraordinary session, increasing its own authority and constraining executive power.
