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The Wisconsin Realtors Association recently withdrew its endorsement of state Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn, explaining that “recent disclosures regarding past statements and actions” by Hagedorn led to its decision.
Unlike Trump’s phony “border crisis,” we are facing a real emergency — an emergency that threatens the future well-being of not just our country, but the planet as a whole. It’s an emergency that becomes more obvious with every destructive storm, flood and wildfire. That emergency is, of course, the growing disruption of our climate.
Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order Monday to “promptly” remove the state’s National Guard troops from Arizona. Members have been serving in Arizona since the end of June, following President Trump’s call for the National Guard to help secure the border.
Other states are vying to the lead in producing industrial hemp. Wisconsin can starve and over-regulate its own process, or it can let research and market forces take the lead. The latter is the best chance for state farmers.
Both candidates for the state’s highest court claim they will be utterly impartial. Should voters believe them?
In framing adherence to Christian beliefs as bigotry and thus unfitness for public office, Wisconsin’s liberals have established a new religious test that requires candidates to either publicly rebuke their spiritual beliefs or be politically crucified for them.
Gov. Evers and Republicans differ on value of the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit. Who’s right?
Male participation in Milwaukee’s school choice program was associated with a 53 percent reduction in drug-related offenses and an 87 percent reduction in property damage offenses.
Many of the so-called 1 percent are outraged over U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ 70 percent proposal which, incidentally, was the highest tax bracket through the late ’50s, the ’60s and the ’70s. It was slashed to 50 percent in the early ’80s and is now at 37 percent on income earned over $600,000.
John Imes, executive director for Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, shares insights from the GreenBiz 19 conference in Phoenix.
Taxpayer-funded lobbyists are spending your tax dollars pushing to loosen property tax caps, the creation of new local taxes and fees, and changes to property tax assessment laws that will result in higher property assessments.
A huge success! — according to the MacIver Institute. Ah, not exactly.
His approach is raising an argument for Democrats across the country with the results probably varying according to location. How hard do you push for change? Is going in increments better? Or is a bold leap better? All these approaches are going to be fodder in the presidential debate as well as in state politics.
Competition among political ideas is good for democracy. But the opposite also is true. When districts aren’t competitive in general elections, the real election occurs in the primary, which typically is dominated by partisans.
Over the last couple of decades Midwestern dairy farmers and the Mexican workers who endure danger and hardship to come north and milk their cows have developed a deep, interdependent relationship.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson tells MacIver News Service he’s hopeful the Senate will take up another resolution that would deal realistically with security at the U.S. Mexico-border.
Yes, it will be different than a Walker budget. But precisely how?
Our economy works best when we level the playing field, strengthen communities, support local businesses and expand economic opportunities.
Instead of offering a standard deduction at a set value, Wisconsin’s sliding-scale standard deduction is highly progressive in nature; individuals with the lowest incomes can claim the highest amount, and the higher a taxpayer’s income, the less of a deduction he or she is eligible to claim.
In his final budget request as State Superintendent, Governor Evers and the Department of Public Instruction submitted a plan that included $63 million to support and improve school mental health programs. As a former special educator, I know this funding will have major positive impacts on the well-being and productivity of students across Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Realtors Association recently withdrew its endorsement of state Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn, explaining that “recent disclosures regarding past statements and actions” by Hagedorn led to its decision.
Unlike Trump’s phony “border crisis,” we are facing a real emergency — an emergency that threatens the future well-being of not just our country, but the planet as a whole. It’s an emergency that becomes more obvious with every destructive storm, flood and wildfire. That emergency is, of course, the growing disruption of our climate.
Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order Monday to “promptly” remove the state’s National Guard troops from Arizona. Members have been serving in Arizona since the end of June, following President Trump’s call for the National Guard to help secure the border.
Other states are vying to the lead in producing industrial hemp. Wisconsin can starve and over-regulate its own process, or it can let research and market forces take the lead. The latter is the best chance for state farmers.
Both candidates for the state’s highest court claim they will be utterly impartial. Should voters believe them?
In framing adherence to Christian beliefs as bigotry and thus unfitness for public office, Wisconsin’s liberals have established a new religious test that requires candidates to either publicly rebuke their spiritual beliefs or be politically crucified for them.
Gov. Evers and Republicans differ on value of the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit. Who’s right?
Male participation in Milwaukee’s school choice program was associated with a 53 percent reduction in drug-related offenses and an 87 percent reduction in property damage offenses.
Many of the so-called 1 percent are outraged over U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ 70 percent proposal which, incidentally, was the highest tax bracket through the late ’50s, the ’60s and the ’70s. It was slashed to 50 percent in the early ’80s and is now at 37 percent on income earned over $600,000.
John Imes, executive director for Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, shares insights from the GreenBiz 19 conference in Phoenix.
Taxpayer-funded lobbyists are spending your tax dollars pushing to loosen property tax caps, the creation of new local taxes and fees, and changes to property tax assessment laws that will result in higher property assessments.
A huge success! — according to the MacIver Institute. Ah, not exactly.
His approach is raising an argument for Democrats across the country with the results probably varying according to location. How hard do you push for change? Is going in increments better? Or is a bold leap better? All these approaches are going to be fodder in the presidential debate as well as in state politics.
Competition among political ideas is good for democracy. But the opposite also is true. When districts aren’t competitive in general elections, the real election occurs in the primary, which typically is dominated by partisans.
Over the last couple of decades Midwestern dairy farmers and the Mexican workers who endure danger and hardship to come north and milk their cows have developed a deep, interdependent relationship.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson tells MacIver News Service he’s hopeful the Senate will take up another resolution that would deal realistically with security at the U.S. Mexico-border.
Yes, it will be different than a Walker budget. But precisely how?
Our economy works best when we level the playing field, strengthen communities, support local businesses and expand economic opportunities.
Instead of offering a standard deduction at a set value, Wisconsin’s sliding-scale standard deduction is highly progressive in nature; individuals with the lowest incomes can claim the highest amount, and the higher a taxpayer’s income, the less of a deduction he or she is eligible to claim.
In his final budget request as State Superintendent, Governor Evers and the Department of Public Instruction submitted a plan that included $63 million to support and improve school mental health programs. As a former special educator, I know this funding will have major positive impacts on the well-being and productivity of students across Wisconsin.
