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We live in what I call a ho-hum state. Our big businesses get most of what they want — more loopholes, lax regulation, income tax credits. As a result, we’ve fallen from the days we were once called a “shining star” among state governments to just another member of the pack.
English is not only the dominant language here in the United States, but it is used around the world. It doesn’t need the protection of “official” status.
The bipartisan Kansas Medicaid expansion compromise offers Wisconsin a way forward.
While preparing to head back to Madison, I thought about small, yet realistic intentions to continually motivate me in this New Year. Step by step, I’m hopeful these intentions will guide me to put differences aside and finish what we started in 2019.
While the political scene churns in Washington, D.C., the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, offer a heads-up on the Democratic presidential hopefuls seeking votes in the Iowa caucuses February 3.
In the 1950s you had Republican leaders like President Dwight Eisenhower, who decided enough was enough and signaled it was time for Republicans to put an end to McCarthy’s campaign.
The current system is vulnerable to politics and perverse incentives.
Tony Evers didn’t have a perfect year, but in view of the political obstacles he faced, it wasn’t all that bad. You can’t pass an agenda if one side doesn’t even have the courtesy to consider it.
Case could kill ACA, leave 18 million without health insurance. Which states would be hurt most?
Diversity is a source of strength, making us a better community and preparing our students better for their post-college lives. We want all members of the UW-Madison community to feel welcome and supported on our campus.
Wisconsin is a good state to start a business and an even better state to succeed at doing so. Young companies, or simply people with an idea for doing so, can get a head start by entering the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest.
The column below reflects the views of the authors, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. After over a year of traveling around the state and hearing from folks across Wisconsin about clean water, we are proud
Those of us who campaigned for Tony Evers for governor based on his environmental commitment can be happy with his first year in office. I’m optimistic that at the end of next year, we’ll be even happier.
Evers’ first year in office has been about the least eventful in recent gubernatorial history.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. The holidays have unofficially wrapped up. When the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve, we found ourselves in a new decade
UWM researcher had huge impact with his studies, was “fired” by Thompson administration.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. As I look back on 2019, I am proud to remember the achievements and priorities of Wisconsin Democrats. It was a
The environment, endangered species and the birds are sacrificed for the “good” of the economy. It comes before all.
Republicans on Tuesday effectively blocked access to the ballot for potential primary challengers to President Donald Trump. It’s a bizarre, cowardly twist in the history of Wisconsin presidential primaries.
Illinois is bleeding people. The Land of Lincoln’s population declined by more than any other state over the past decade, according to new data by the U.S. Census Bureau.
We live in what I call a ho-hum state. Our big businesses get most of what they want — more loopholes, lax regulation, income tax credits. As a result, we’ve fallen from the days we were once called a “shining star” among state governments to just another member of the pack.
English is not only the dominant language here in the United States, but it is used around the world. It doesn’t need the protection of “official” status.
The bipartisan Kansas Medicaid expansion compromise offers Wisconsin a way forward.
While preparing to head back to Madison, I thought about small, yet realistic intentions to continually motivate me in this New Year. Step by step, I’m hopeful these intentions will guide me to put differences aside and finish what we started in 2019.
While the political scene churns in Washington, D.C., the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, offer a heads-up on the Democratic presidential hopefuls seeking votes in the Iowa caucuses February 3.
In the 1950s you had Republican leaders like President Dwight Eisenhower, who decided enough was enough and signaled it was time for Republicans to put an end to McCarthy’s campaign.
The current system is vulnerable to politics and perverse incentives.
Tony Evers didn’t have a perfect year, but in view of the political obstacles he faced, it wasn’t all that bad. You can’t pass an agenda if one side doesn’t even have the courtesy to consider it.
Case could kill ACA, leave 18 million without health insurance. Which states would be hurt most?
Diversity is a source of strength, making us a better community and preparing our students better for their post-college lives. We want all members of the UW-Madison community to feel welcome and supported on our campus.
Wisconsin is a good state to start a business and an even better state to succeed at doing so. Young companies, or simply people with an idea for doing so, can get a head start by entering the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest.
The column below reflects the views of the authors, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. After over a year of traveling around the state and hearing from folks across Wisconsin about clean water, we are proud
Those of us who campaigned for Tony Evers for governor based on his environmental commitment can be happy with his first year in office. I’m optimistic that at the end of next year, we’ll be even happier.
Evers’ first year in office has been about the least eventful in recent gubernatorial history.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. The holidays have unofficially wrapped up. When the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve, we found ourselves in a new decade
UWM researcher had huge impact with his studies, was “fired” by Thompson administration.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. As I look back on 2019, I am proud to remember the achievements and priorities of Wisconsin Democrats. It was a
The environment, endangered species and the birds are sacrificed for the “good” of the economy. It comes before all.
Republicans on Tuesday effectively blocked access to the ballot for potential primary challengers to President Donald Trump. It’s a bizarre, cowardly twist in the history of Wisconsin presidential primaries.
Illinois is bleeding people. The Land of Lincoln’s population declined by more than any other state over the past decade, according to new data by the U.S. Census Bureau.
