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Factors such as screaming advertising and belligerency on-air are absent as polls embrace more liberal news outlets, particularly MSNBC which has been growing steadily, from near invisibility 15 years ago to now having the dominant cable news show in recent testing, “The Rachel Maddow Show.”
Health care giant’s market power drives up your medical costs as executives get richer.
With Walker gone, Wisconsin begins a new era.
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.
And why Gov. Evers should change the policies of his predecessor.
The resolution contains a poisonous item that interferes with the fundamental right of the accused, which is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
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.
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.
Tony Evers changes his position on key issues days before taking office.
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.
But will our current leaders live up to the example of our founders?
Here are a few prognostications and trends to watch.
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.
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.
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.
He’s earned $2.3 million from government, and is already running for office again.
Governor who warned voters about evils of this city will now live here.
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.
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.
Scott Walker is manufacturing the slowest possible ride into the sunset after being beaten for governor of Wisconsin in 2018.
Factors such as screaming advertising and belligerency on-air are absent as polls embrace more liberal news outlets, particularly MSNBC which has been growing steadily, from near invisibility 15 years ago to now having the dominant cable news show in recent testing, “The Rachel Maddow Show.”
Health care giant’s market power drives up your medical costs as executives get richer.
With Walker gone, Wisconsin begins a new era.
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.
And why Gov. Evers should change the policies of his predecessor.
The resolution contains a poisonous item that interferes with the fundamental right of the accused, which is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
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.
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.
Tony Evers changes his position on key issues days before taking office.
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.
But will our current leaders live up to the example of our founders?
Here are a few prognostications and trends to watch.
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.
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.
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.
He’s earned $2.3 million from government, and is already running for office again.
Governor who warned voters about evils of this city will now live here.
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.
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.
Scott Walker is manufacturing the slowest possible ride into the sunset after being beaten for governor of Wisconsin in 2018.