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Rather than falling behind, over the last decade the initially poorer, rural counties in the state have seen greater improvements in living standards than richer, urban ones.
No, Trump and Walker are not making our nation great again.
The new law legalizing hemp keeps confidential all contact information for hemp growers and processors in the state. This makes it difficult for farmers to find buyers for their crops in Wisconsin.
If enacted, the STATES Act could provide a valuable framework for policy-making in a fractured and diverse country.
Two years ago I needed to check out from Donald Trump. I took a break from social media, and have never gone back. You might want to consider doing the same.
The Wisconsin Historical Society has launched “Milwaukee: A City Built on Water,” a 225-page chronicle of the multiple ways in which our community has used — and abused — its liquid resource over the generations.
This WisOpinion Insiders show is a repeat of last year’s July 4 episode, featuring the late Ted Kanavas and Chuck Chvala. Their discussion is still relevant today. A new episode with Chvala and Scott Jensen will return next week. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies
In a nutshell, he regards the struggle of Palestinians jammed into primitive refugee camps as similar to what low-income African-Americans and other people of color experience in the United States.
The fight for free maps is far from over. We can create the change we need by making sure people vote for and get a Democratic majority.
The issue of forced speech is by no means over — governments continue to pass language mandates that will take years to litigate.
While those of us in the labor movement abhor the court’s denial of “concerted activity” rights to nonunion workers, it underscores why unions came about and exist today: There’s strength in numbers.
For the state’s highest court to exempt itself from the state law on access to records would be an abusive power grab. If that’s what’s being considered, Chief Justice Patience Roggensack and the other justices first need to explain themselves.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on how the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy could affect Wisconsin and abortion rights.
Sykes talks with Adam J. White to discuss the legacy of Justice Anthony Kennedy, and who might be nominated to replace him.
Mayor calling supporters, plans to run for 5th term in 2020, they say.
With Anthony Kennedy’s retirement, the chief justice will likely move into the swing seat.
As news outlets and political pundits anxiously await the groundbreaking on Foxconn’s Racine County manufacturing facility, in the City of Racine, we are already starting to see how Foxconn’s unprecedented investment will benefit local residents and families.
The Foxconn project is billed as transformational for Wisconsin’s economy. But by 21st century environmental standards, it is out of date.
In what can only be described as another example of why anger management classes are needed in the White House, Trump has threatened Harley-Davidson, the iconic motorcycle company, with severe taxes. He also went further and predicted a public revolt that he said would eventually put the 115-year-old firm out of business.
Strange Supreme Court decision on Wisconsin redistricting leaves some room for hope.
Rather than falling behind, over the last decade the initially poorer, rural counties in the state have seen greater improvements in living standards than richer, urban ones.
No, Trump and Walker are not making our nation great again.
The new law legalizing hemp keeps confidential all contact information for hemp growers and processors in the state. This makes it difficult for farmers to find buyers for their crops in Wisconsin.
If enacted, the STATES Act could provide a valuable framework for policy-making in a fractured and diverse country.
Two years ago I needed to check out from Donald Trump. I took a break from social media, and have never gone back. You might want to consider doing the same.
The Wisconsin Historical Society has launched “Milwaukee: A City Built on Water,” a 225-page chronicle of the multiple ways in which our community has used — and abused — its liquid resource over the generations.
This WisOpinion Insiders show is a repeat of last year’s July 4 episode, featuring the late Ted Kanavas and Chuck Chvala. Their discussion is still relevant today. A new episode with Chvala and Scott Jensen will return next week. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies
In a nutshell, he regards the struggle of Palestinians jammed into primitive refugee camps as similar to what low-income African-Americans and other people of color experience in the United States.
The fight for free maps is far from over. We can create the change we need by making sure people vote for and get a Democratic majority.
The issue of forced speech is by no means over — governments continue to pass language mandates that will take years to litigate.
While those of us in the labor movement abhor the court’s denial of “concerted activity” rights to nonunion workers, it underscores why unions came about and exist today: There’s strength in numbers.
For the state’s highest court to exempt itself from the state law on access to records would be an abusive power grab. If that’s what’s being considered, Chief Justice Patience Roggensack and the other justices first need to explain themselves.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on how the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy could affect Wisconsin and abortion rights.
Sykes talks with Adam J. White to discuss the legacy of Justice Anthony Kennedy, and who might be nominated to replace him.
Mayor calling supporters, plans to run for 5th term in 2020, they say.
With Anthony Kennedy’s retirement, the chief justice will likely move into the swing seat.
As news outlets and political pundits anxiously await the groundbreaking on Foxconn’s Racine County manufacturing facility, in the City of Racine, we are already starting to see how Foxconn’s unprecedented investment will benefit local residents and families.
The Foxconn project is billed as transformational for Wisconsin’s economy. But by 21st century environmental standards, it is out of date.
In what can only be described as another example of why anger management classes are needed in the White House, Trump has threatened Harley-Davidson, the iconic motorcycle company, with severe taxes. He also went further and predicted a public revolt that he said would eventually put the 115-year-old firm out of business.
Strange Supreme Court decision on Wisconsin redistricting leaves some room for hope.
