Given the increasingly bleak environment for traditional print media, I still have hope for the future of the Journal Sentinel as its diligent reporters and editors attempt to find ways to do more with less. My column — and all opinion columns — are ending to make room for what’s called “solutions-based journalism,” which is reporting that aims to lift up those people and organizations already working on possible answers to problems.

I’m proud to work with my colleagues and the experts in our state agencies to provide everyone in Wisconsin with even more drinkable, fishable and swimmable water.

Problems with the WisVote software are being blamed for the Milwaukee County canvass of the August 14 Democratic Sheriff’s primary showing almost exactly double the number of votes actually cast on Election Day.

65% in this state get insurance at work. Would they support Medicare for All?

When Ted Warshafsky nominated Julian Bond for vice president, they suddenly found themselves talking about poverty, racism and war on national TV. It was beautiful.

Think you know everything about Tommy Thompson? Guess again.

New state report shows roads funding down 28%, yet debt service doubling under Walker.

Are TIFs – tax increment districts – necessary tools for economic development in blighted areas – or just “smoke and mirrors” designed to spend taxpayer money on projects that do not need it?

It’s been little more than eight months now, but we’re already seeing yet more proof that trickle-down economics doesn’t work. Never has, never will.

Tuesday’s announcement that Foxconn is partnering with three of Milwaukee’s most prominent corporate citizens to create a venture capital fund has the potential to be a watershed moment for southeastern Wisconsin.

Not a replacement facility. Community-based alternatives work much better, more cheaply.

On Daily Standard Podcast, Charlie Sykes talks with Bill Kristol about U.S. Sen. John McCain’s legacy.

We know from the work of John McCain and Russ Feingold that partisans can come together with the purpose of upsetting the calculations of the elites who have made it their business to control our politics and our governance.

On the Steve Scaffidi show on WTMJ-AM, RightWisconsin Editor James Wigderson discusses the legacy of U.S. Sen. John McCain.

Stakes are high, including control over 2020 redistricting.