David Craig: Time to repeal minimum markup
Thursday, Jan 10, 2019
In a letter to Gov, Tony Evers, Sen. David Craig, R-Big Bend, urges Gov. Tony Evers to support repealing the state minimum-markup law.
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Bruce Thompson: Why state’s dairy farms face a crisis
Thursday, Jan 10, 2019
And why Gov. Evers should change the policies of his predecessor.
Matt Rothschild: Why I oppose Marsy’s Law
Thursday, Jan 10, 2019
The resolution contains a poisonous item that interferes with the fundamental right of the accused, which is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
James Wigderson: Educating Tony Evers
Thursday, Jan 10, 2019
Evers wants to throw more money at education even though, as the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty points out, it can’t be shown that more money will improve education in public schools.
James Rowen: Bad River Tribal teen set inaugural water theme
Thursday, Jan 10, 2019
Bad River Ojibwe tribal member Bella Wabindato reminded the State Capitol audience and those of us listening or watching streaming channels that water sustains her people and everyone in the State of Wisconsin.
Chris Rochester: An inauspicious start
Wednesday, Jan 9, 2019
Tony Evers changes his position on key issues days before taking office.
Dave Zweifel: Greed’s on the loose once again
Wednesday, Jan 9, 2019
Remember all those financial tricks the money changers played during George W. Bush’s terms in office? Don’t look now, but they’re back.
George Mitchell: New history is being made
Wednesday, Jan 9, 2019
But will our current leaders live up to the example of our founders?
Tom Still: Some economic trends to follow in the New Year
Wednesday, Jan 9, 2019
Here are a few prognostications and trends to watch.
John Nichols: Reasserting Wisconsin values will make Tony Evers a very successful governor
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019
Pundits and politicians who are wrapped up in the debilitating D.C. politics of this moment will always second-guess someone like Tony Evers. They will not recognize, let alone understand, what drives the new governor of Wisconsin.
Duey Stroebel: Good government advocates should be skeptical of Evers’ Transportation pick
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019
Just before Christmas, Gov. Tony Evers announced his selection of Craig Thompson to be the next secretary of the Department of Transportation. While the choice has earned praise among road builders, supporters of good government and fiscal responsibility should be skeptical of the appointment.
Steven Walters: Political realities slow Evers campaign promises
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019
Evers has learned that running for governor is much easier than doing the job. Campaign promises often have to be watered down, delayed or abandoned in the face of on-the-job realities.
Bruce Murphy: The eternal campaign of Scott Walker
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019
He’s earned $2.3 million from government, and is already running for office again.
James Rowen: Welcome to Milwaukee, Mr. Walker
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019
Governor who warned voters about evils of this city will now live here.
Jeff Simpson: American mediocrity
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019
While we as a nation have had some dark times, one of the shining times in our nation is when President Kennedy challenged our country in 1961.
Owen Robinson: Hazy sunshine in local government
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019
While looking into different issues, I have had cause to file open records requests with three local governments in recent months. The inconsistent responses reveal how challenging it still is for a Wisconsinite to hold his government accountable when government officials choose to be difficult.
Dominique Paul Noth: Scott Walker refusing to ride quietly into the sunset
Monday, Jan 7, 2019
Scott Walker is manufacturing the slowest possible ride into the sunset after being beaten for governor of Wisconsin in 2018.
Dave Zweifel: Where do politicians’ loyalties lie?
Monday, Jan 7, 2019
The oaths of office seem to have become mere words inserted into a ceremonial inauguration, their meaning and role in democratic America often forgotten by politicians who apparently have no intention of putting the public’s interest first.
Will Flanders: Tony, let’s have that honest discussion about vouchers
Monday, Jan 7, 2019
We agree with Gov.-elect Tony Evers that it is high time to have an honest conversation about the voucher programs in Wisconsin.
Bill Kaplan: Trump bellows for long shutdown
Monday, Jan 7, 2019
Trump now bellows for a long shutdown for “months or even years” if he doesn’t get his wall.
David Craig: Time to repeal minimum markup
Thursday, Jan 10, 2019
In a letter to Gov, Tony Evers, Sen. David Craig, R-Big Bend, urges Gov. Tony Evers to support repealing the state minimum-markup law.
Bruce Thompson: Why state’s dairy farms face a crisis
Thursday, Jan 10, 2019
And why Gov. Evers should change the policies of his predecessor.
Matt Rothschild: Why I oppose Marsy’s Law
Thursday, Jan 10, 2019
The resolution contains a poisonous item that interferes with the fundamental right of the accused, which is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
James Wigderson: Educating Tony Evers
Thursday, Jan 10, 2019
Evers wants to throw more money at education even though, as the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty points out, it can’t be shown that more money will improve education in public schools.
James Rowen: Bad River Tribal teen set inaugural water theme
Thursday, Jan 10, 2019
Bad River Ojibwe tribal member Bella Wabindato reminded the State Capitol audience and those of us listening or watching streaming channels that water sustains her people and everyone in the State of Wisconsin.
Chris Rochester: An inauspicious start
Wednesday, Jan 9, 2019
Tony Evers changes his position on key issues days before taking office.
Dave Zweifel: Greed’s on the loose once again
Wednesday, Jan 9, 2019
Remember all those financial tricks the money changers played during George W. Bush’s terms in office? Don’t look now, but they’re back.
George Mitchell: New history is being made
Wednesday, Jan 9, 2019
But will our current leaders live up to the example of our founders?
Tom Still: Some economic trends to follow in the New Year
Wednesday, Jan 9, 2019
Here are a few prognostications and trends to watch.
John Nichols: Reasserting Wisconsin values will make Tony Evers a very successful governor
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019
Pundits and politicians who are wrapped up in the debilitating D.C. politics of this moment will always second-guess someone like Tony Evers. They will not recognize, let alone understand, what drives the new governor of Wisconsin.
Duey Stroebel: Good government advocates should be skeptical of Evers’ Transportation pick
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019
Just before Christmas, Gov. Tony Evers announced his selection of Craig Thompson to be the next secretary of the Department of Transportation. While the choice has earned praise among road builders, supporters of good government and fiscal responsibility should be skeptical of the appointment.
Steven Walters: Political realities slow Evers campaign promises
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019
Evers has learned that running for governor is much easier than doing the job. Campaign promises often have to be watered down, delayed or abandoned in the face of on-the-job realities.
Bruce Murphy: The eternal campaign of Scott Walker
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019
He’s earned $2.3 million from government, and is already running for office again.
James Rowen: Welcome to Milwaukee, Mr. Walker
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019
Governor who warned voters about evils of this city will now live here.
Jeff Simpson: American mediocrity
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019
While we as a nation have had some dark times, one of the shining times in our nation is when President Kennedy challenged our country in 1961.
Owen Robinson: Hazy sunshine in local government
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019
While looking into different issues, I have had cause to file open records requests with three local governments in recent months. The inconsistent responses reveal how challenging it still is for a Wisconsinite to hold his government accountable when government officials choose to be difficult.
Dominique Paul Noth: Scott Walker refusing to ride quietly into the sunset
Monday, Jan 7, 2019
Scott Walker is manufacturing the slowest possible ride into the sunset after being beaten for governor of Wisconsin in 2018.
Dave Zweifel: Where do politicians’ loyalties lie?
Monday, Jan 7, 2019
The oaths of office seem to have become mere words inserted into a ceremonial inauguration, their meaning and role in democratic America often forgotten by politicians who apparently have no intention of putting the public’s interest first.
Will Flanders: Tony, let’s have that honest discussion about vouchers
Monday, Jan 7, 2019
We agree with Gov.-elect Tony Evers that it is high time to have an honest conversation about the voucher programs in Wisconsin.
Bill Kaplan: Trump bellows for long shutdown
Monday, Jan 7, 2019
Trump now bellows for a long shutdown for “months or even years” if he doesn’t get his wall.
