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Jay Heck: Redistricting now up to citizen action
U.S. Supreme Court decision leaves it up to voters to demand non-partisan redistricting.

Arn Pearson: Lawsuit put end to abusive practice
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

Michael Cummins: Lead by example
If you teach children to disrespect teachers, they will do so.

Amy Loudenbeck: A tale of two budgets: Wisconsin vs. Illinois
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.

Jennifer Shilling: Wisconsin Democrats’ vision prioritizes future success
Our state, our communities, and our families deserve the Democratic vision that works towards better outcomes and a brighter tomorrow.

George Mitchell: The dark side of Justice Abrahamson
A great legal scholar, but her style created bitter turmoil on the court.

Sarah Endicott: Time for full practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses
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.

Steven Walters: Why Evers won’t veto Republican budget
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.

Bill Kaplan: July 4 belongs to America, not Trump
A nonpartisan celebration of America’s independence will be turned into a Trump-GOP campaign rally.

Dave Zweifel: Preventing diseases should never be political
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.

Scott Walker: Standing for life, talking the recent iran controversy and the news of the day
Former Gov. Scott Walker discusses Democrats’ comments on anti-abortion legislation in Virginia, Iran and more in his “You Can’t Recall Courage” podcast.

WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ consider the rising role of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
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.

Paul Fanlund: Just what sort of courage should we admire?
You know who I admire? People who take risks to serve others, not just for kicks.

Jon Erpenbach: The facts behind the Republican budget: A story of missed opportunities
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.

Bruce Thompson: Democrats now the free trade party?
Attitudes of the two parties seem to be flip-flopping on this issue.

Scott Walker: Wisconsin Dems push for higher taxes while they can’t pay their own
former Gov. Scott Walker talks national and Wisconsin politics in his “You Can’t Recall Courage” podcast.

Thomas Nelson: It’s time for the U.S. to adopt a national industrial strategy
It has been 40 years since we last seriously considered a strategy to grow and support the manufacturing industry and its jobs.

Bruce Murphy: Why GOP opposes federal Medicaid funds
It’s cost state taxpayers $1.1 billion. Why won’t Republicans accept the money?

Dan O’Donnell: Ignorance of the law is no excuse
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Richard Niess Niess’s belief that the judiciary can intervene when it doesn’t like how one of the other branches of government sets its own schedule is simultaneously laughable and terrifying. That three Wisconsin Supreme Court justices agreed with it is downright chilling.


Jay Heck: Redistricting now up to citizen action
U.S. Supreme Court decision leaves it up to voters to demand non-partisan redistricting.

Arn Pearson: Lawsuit put end to abusive practice
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

Michael Cummins: Lead by example
If you teach children to disrespect teachers, they will do so.

Amy Loudenbeck: A tale of two budgets: Wisconsin vs. Illinois
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.

Jennifer Shilling: Wisconsin Democrats’ vision prioritizes future success
Our state, our communities, and our families deserve the Democratic vision that works towards better outcomes and a brighter tomorrow.

George Mitchell: The dark side of Justice Abrahamson
A great legal scholar, but her style created bitter turmoil on the court.

Sarah Endicott: Time for full practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses
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.

Steven Walters: Why Evers won’t veto Republican budget
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.

Bill Kaplan: July 4 belongs to America, not Trump
A nonpartisan celebration of America’s independence will be turned into a Trump-GOP campaign rally.

Dave Zweifel: Preventing diseases should never be political
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.

Scott Walker: Standing for life, talking the recent iran controversy and the news of the day
Former Gov. Scott Walker discusses Democrats’ comments on anti-abortion legislation in Virginia, Iran and more in his “You Can’t Recall Courage” podcast.

WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ consider the rising role of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson
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.

Paul Fanlund: Just what sort of courage should we admire?
You know who I admire? People who take risks to serve others, not just for kicks.

Jon Erpenbach: The facts behind the Republican budget: A story of missed opportunities
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.

Bruce Thompson: Democrats now the free trade party?
Attitudes of the two parties seem to be flip-flopping on this issue.

Scott Walker: Wisconsin Dems push for higher taxes while they can’t pay their own
former Gov. Scott Walker talks national and Wisconsin politics in his “You Can’t Recall Courage” podcast.

Thomas Nelson: It’s time for the U.S. to adopt a national industrial strategy
It has been 40 years since we last seriously considered a strategy to grow and support the manufacturing industry and its jobs.

Bruce Murphy: Why GOP opposes federal Medicaid funds
It’s cost state taxpayers $1.1 billion. Why won’t Republicans accept the money?

Dan O’Donnell: Ignorance of the law is no excuse
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Richard Niess Niess’s belief that the judiciary can intervene when it doesn’t like how one of the other branches of government sets its own schedule is simultaneously laughable and terrifying. That three Wisconsin Supreme Court justices agreed with it is downright chilling.