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Robert M. La Follette died in 1925, having transformed Wisconsin and made it a North Star for the nation. William T. Evjue lived on to 1970. Their legacies have been battered by politicians without conscience, the Scott Walkers and Paul Ryans who used Wisconsin as a springboard for their national ambitions, but they have not been erased.
Two GOP lawmakers are circulating a proposed constitutional amendment that would further reign in the guv’s line-item veto authority after Gov. Tony Evers used that power to boost per-pupil state aid by $87 million in the budget. Guvs typically can’t
Wisconsin Republicans repealed Equal Pay Enforcement Act in 2012.
The only hope Evers had was a compromise on spending increases. Republicans gave it to him—and then some—even after pledging to stop what they called his out-of-control spending.
While the economy may boost Trump’s reelection chances, he also faces barriers.
In a market economy, what goes up can easily go down, especially when domestic and world events threaten stability. Investors, companies and consumers alike get jumpy when confronted with trade wars, Middle East standoffs, uncertainty in the European Union and more.
This time, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala & Jensen, are in agreement: legislative Republicans won the battle of the budget. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
For Illinois drivers, gas is 26¢ cheaper in Wisconsin.
Embracing prevailing wage in Wisconsin reflects our values of supporting the middle class, respecting the taxpayer and standing up to extreme perspectives. It’s a mainstream policy that’s good for Main Street.
Once again, the university has shot itself in the foot by opting for secrecy over transparency.
It is important to remember that having the governor’s seat does not make one a dictator. Split government means that compromise requires both sides to give a little bit. Sadly, the only attempts to work together came on the part of the Legislature.
The impact of busing in Milwaukee and other cities.
Too often the issue of sex education becomes a one-way lane to only talking about abstinence. While there are legitimate reasons to encourage teens to wait for their emotional growth to match their bodies, it is also incumbent on schools to address the reality of what is actually occurring for many of our youth.
Wisconsin could decide the election and those small towns are crucial.
There is something for everyone to love in this budget – from fiscal conservatives, far-left progressives, Republicans, taxpayers, Democrats, big-government loving special interests, lobbyists, to local governments – and something in this budget for everyone to hate.
Wisconsin’s senior senator supported the border aid package but needs to do more.
The ongoing trade war is threatening to derail all of the great things President Trump has accomplished for our economy, especially here in Wisconsin.
Zweifel writes about Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg’s recent comments about the treatment of immigrant children at the Mexican border.
Governor Tony Evers’ budget vetoes actually increased government spending, something that was not supposed to be possible.
Wisconsin can and should continue to lead the way on education reform.
Robert M. La Follette died in 1925, having transformed Wisconsin and made it a North Star for the nation. William T. Evjue lived on to 1970. Their legacies have been battered by politicians without conscience, the Scott Walkers and Paul Ryans who used Wisconsin as a springboard for their national ambitions, but they have not been erased.
Two GOP lawmakers are circulating a proposed constitutional amendment that would further reign in the guv’s line-item veto authority after Gov. Tony Evers used that power to boost per-pupil state aid by $87 million in the budget. Guvs typically can’t
Wisconsin Republicans repealed Equal Pay Enforcement Act in 2012.
The only hope Evers had was a compromise on spending increases. Republicans gave it to him—and then some—even after pledging to stop what they called his out-of-control spending.
While the economy may boost Trump’s reelection chances, he also faces barriers.
In a market economy, what goes up can easily go down, especially when domestic and world events threaten stability. Investors, companies and consumers alike get jumpy when confronted with trade wars, Middle East standoffs, uncertainty in the European Union and more.
This time, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala & Jensen, are in agreement: legislative Republicans won the battle of the budget. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
For Illinois drivers, gas is 26¢ cheaper in Wisconsin.
Embracing prevailing wage in Wisconsin reflects our values of supporting the middle class, respecting the taxpayer and standing up to extreme perspectives. It’s a mainstream policy that’s good for Main Street.
Once again, the university has shot itself in the foot by opting for secrecy over transparency.
It is important to remember that having the governor’s seat does not make one a dictator. Split government means that compromise requires both sides to give a little bit. Sadly, the only attempts to work together came on the part of the Legislature.
The impact of busing in Milwaukee and other cities.
Too often the issue of sex education becomes a one-way lane to only talking about abstinence. While there are legitimate reasons to encourage teens to wait for their emotional growth to match their bodies, it is also incumbent on schools to address the reality of what is actually occurring for many of our youth.
Wisconsin could decide the election and those small towns are crucial.
There is something for everyone to love in this budget – from fiscal conservatives, far-left progressives, Republicans, taxpayers, Democrats, big-government loving special interests, lobbyists, to local governments – and something in this budget for everyone to hate.
Wisconsin’s senior senator supported the border aid package but needs to do more.
The ongoing trade war is threatening to derail all of the great things President Trump has accomplished for our economy, especially here in Wisconsin.
Zweifel writes about Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg’s recent comments about the treatment of immigrant children at the Mexican border.
Governor Tony Evers’ budget vetoes actually increased government spending, something that was not supposed to be possible.
Wisconsin can and should continue to lead the way on education reform.