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Darin Von Ruden: ‘More exports’ mantra isn’t getting the job done
The evidence is clear: In addition to increasing demand through exports and dairy consumption, we also need to be looking at the supply side of the equation.

Bill Kaplan: Congressional oversight, not impeachment
Congressional oversight with public hearings, not impeachment, is the best way forward to develop a fuller chronology and accounting. The 2020 elections will bring change.

Dan O’Donnell: Bring on impeachment!
Nancy Pelosi is deathly afraid of impeachment. No, it’s not because of a sudden magnanimous surge of camaraderie. It’s because she understands what her fellow Democrats do not: Impeaching President Trump would be an unmitigated disaster.

Matthew Rothschild: Waupaca County joins effort to ban gerrymandering
Waupaca is conservative territory, and the passing of the referendum there is yet more confirmation that this is an issue that’s popular across the board.

Bruce Murphy: Are Milwaukee’s police pursuits out of control?
Massive increase in high speed chases under the new policy. Results are scary.

WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ outline competing budget strategies of Evers, Republicans
With Joint Finance Committee public hearings concluded, WisOpinion Insiders Chvala & Jensen outline the competing budget strategies of Gov. Tony Evers and the GOP Legislature. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

Don Vruwink: Shifting gears and moving forward
According to a survey by the Wisconsin Public Research Interest Group, students on our 24 college campuses in Wisconsin said they wanted more transportation options beyond the traditional family car … although 85 percent want the traditional car as well.

Kristin Gilkes: Electric vehicle charging infrastructure investments have many benefits
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are signaling their interest in investments for Wisconsin’s publicly-available electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Customers First! Coalition applauds these efforts because of the broad benefits the investments could have for citizens across the state.

James Rowen: The WI GOP wants you to subsidize water grabs, polluted leftovers
Wisconsin Republicans want to grab many more thousands of taxpayer dollars to keep what’s left of environmental law tllted towards their donors and other special interests.

Patrick Testin: Wisconsin poised to lead in hemp cultivation
We have two goals with the Growing Opportunities Act; we want to build confidence at every level of the hemp industry, and we want to guarantee that Wisconsin will continue to manage the development of this crop.

Libby Sobic and Will Flanders: Evers education plan hits districts benefiting from open enrollment
Evers appears to favor a return to a system where the vast majority of Wisconsin’s kids have no option about where to attend school other than their government-assigned district school.

Gregory Humphrey: Joe Biden remains as American as it gets
My respect and admiration for his brand of politics, along with his love of country and his deep fondness for his fellow citizens, has been echoed by millions who also know him to be smart and capable.

Paul Fanlund: A smaller, safer Dane County Jail is within reach
Approval by the Dane County Board is possible in June on a $150-million annex, or “south tower,” next to the Public Safety Building downtown.

Bruce Thompson: Should state expand Medicaid with federal funds?
No, say two researchers. But their data is highly suspect.

André Jacque: Prevailing wage repeal protects public investment, taxpayers and local business
Artificially high prevailing wage laws have cost all of us as taxpayers, and as a legislature, we responsibly chose to ensure that public dollars invested in infrastructure weren’t just thrown at problems, but spent more efficiently to make whatever is spent go further.

Bruce Murphy: Walker’s costly war on the poor
Former governor’s “trampoline” for SNAP recipients is a high-cost failure, report finds.

Dave Cieslewicz: Keep cops in high schools
A small but vocal minority wants to remove police officers from Madison high schools.

Dave Zweifel: It’s time for lawmakers to make heavy trucks pay their fair share for roads
Existing truck fees, both in Wisconsin and in most states, barely cover 35 percent of the damage they cause, according to the American Automobile Association and the Federal Highway Administration.

Joe Sanfelippo: The road to a sustainable DOT does not require a tax increase
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. One of the clearest lessons from last fall’s election was that the people of Wisconsin demand better roads. Although local jurisdictions


Darin Von Ruden: ‘More exports’ mantra isn’t getting the job done
The evidence is clear: In addition to increasing demand through exports and dairy consumption, we also need to be looking at the supply side of the equation.

Bill Kaplan: Congressional oversight, not impeachment
Congressional oversight with public hearings, not impeachment, is the best way forward to develop a fuller chronology and accounting. The 2020 elections will bring change.

Dan O’Donnell: Bring on impeachment!
Nancy Pelosi is deathly afraid of impeachment. No, it’s not because of a sudden magnanimous surge of camaraderie. It’s because she understands what her fellow Democrats do not: Impeaching President Trump would be an unmitigated disaster.

Matthew Rothschild: Waupaca County joins effort to ban gerrymandering
Waupaca is conservative territory, and the passing of the referendum there is yet more confirmation that this is an issue that’s popular across the board.

Bruce Murphy: Are Milwaukee’s police pursuits out of control?
Massive increase in high speed chases under the new policy. Results are scary.

WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ outline competing budget strategies of Evers, Republicans
With Joint Finance Committee public hearings concluded, WisOpinion Insiders Chvala & Jensen outline the competing budget strategies of Gov. Tony Evers and the GOP Legislature. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

Don Vruwink: Shifting gears and moving forward
According to a survey by the Wisconsin Public Research Interest Group, students on our 24 college campuses in Wisconsin said they wanted more transportation options beyond the traditional family car … although 85 percent want the traditional car as well.

Kristin Gilkes: Electric vehicle charging infrastructure investments have many benefits
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are signaling their interest in investments for Wisconsin’s publicly-available electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Customers First! Coalition applauds these efforts because of the broad benefits the investments could have for citizens across the state.

James Rowen: The WI GOP wants you to subsidize water grabs, polluted leftovers
Wisconsin Republicans want to grab many more thousands of taxpayer dollars to keep what’s left of environmental law tllted towards their donors and other special interests.

Patrick Testin: Wisconsin poised to lead in hemp cultivation
We have two goals with the Growing Opportunities Act; we want to build confidence at every level of the hemp industry, and we want to guarantee that Wisconsin will continue to manage the development of this crop.

Libby Sobic and Will Flanders: Evers education plan hits districts benefiting from open enrollment
Evers appears to favor a return to a system where the vast majority of Wisconsin’s kids have no option about where to attend school other than their government-assigned district school.

Gregory Humphrey: Joe Biden remains as American as it gets
My respect and admiration for his brand of politics, along with his love of country and his deep fondness for his fellow citizens, has been echoed by millions who also know him to be smart and capable.

Paul Fanlund: A smaller, safer Dane County Jail is within reach
Approval by the Dane County Board is possible in June on a $150-million annex, or “south tower,” next to the Public Safety Building downtown.

Bruce Thompson: Should state expand Medicaid with federal funds?
No, say two researchers. But their data is highly suspect.

André Jacque: Prevailing wage repeal protects public investment, taxpayers and local business
Artificially high prevailing wage laws have cost all of us as taxpayers, and as a legislature, we responsibly chose to ensure that public dollars invested in infrastructure weren’t just thrown at problems, but spent more efficiently to make whatever is spent go further.

Bruce Murphy: Walker’s costly war on the poor
Former governor’s “trampoline” for SNAP recipients is a high-cost failure, report finds.

Dave Cieslewicz: Keep cops in high schools
A small but vocal minority wants to remove police officers from Madison high schools.

Dave Zweifel: It’s time for lawmakers to make heavy trucks pay their fair share for roads
Existing truck fees, both in Wisconsin and in most states, barely cover 35 percent of the damage they cause, according to the American Automobile Association and the Federal Highway Administration.

Joe Sanfelippo: The road to a sustainable DOT does not require a tax increase
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. One of the clearest lessons from last fall’s election was that the people of Wisconsin demand better roads. Although local jurisdictions
