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This is a tale of two Wisconsin nature preserves battling for preservation. One was damaged from the skies, with little warning and no mechanism to stop it. The other could soon take place, enabled by multiple public agency approvals and officials’ signatures.
The importance of this November’s election will require voters truly concerned about the health of our nation’s democracy to put the current state of hyper-partisanship, and too often single issue voting, aside and do some broader candidate analysis.
Instead of the usual invective and low-balls that normally get slung about in the name of campaigning for Wisconsin governor, what would happen if the discourse was elevated to the place where issues that mattered for the well-being of citizens, and the long-term interests of the state took place?
Though the highest office eluded him, he attained what is far more enduring: the abiding affection of his fellow citizens, and an example down the generations.
Over the last 7 years, Wisconsin has seen the devastating effect of a Governor that has declared war on workers.
As Wisconsin Democrats mount their most serious challenge yet to Walker, they need to go big in their support of unions. It is not enough to tepidly suggest that they might undo the worst of Walker’s policies.
Wisconsinites hunting for back-to-school deals are out of luck for yet another year thanks to the state’s minimum markup law, which outlaws sale prices that are too low.
Open government is not the only standard by which public officials should be judged. But it is among the most important.
The 17th annual Fighting Bob Fest, the political Chautauqua modeled after those spearheaded by the most famous progressive of all, “Fighting Bob” La Follette, will kick off Friday night, Sept. 14, at Madison’s Barrymore Theatre.
Transportation is a key public service. Wisconsin needs leaders who will balance several factors to make wise transportation decisions.
How state streams like the Namekagon were saved. And how state Republican policies are hurting them.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the race between Dem incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and GOP challenger state Sen. Leah Vukmir. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In Wisconsin, those deeply worried about the environment have watched Gov. Scott Walker and fellow Republicans chisel away at the state’s bipartisan tradition of natural resource conservation for many years by denying climate science, weakening and eliminating regulations and reducing the capacity for professional research.
Policy changes are needed to avert future flooding.
McCain served as a Republican senator for Arizona for over 30 years. While there were many policy issues he focused on throughout his tenure, one of his hallmark legislative achievements was in campaign finance reform.
On the Daily Standard Podcast, deputy online editor Jim Swift joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the life and legacy of John McCain, the plans to rename the Russell Senate Office Building after him, and more.
Almost three years ago, the Republican leadership in Wisconsin found new ways to give their big donors and their corporate buddies more power to influence our elections and our public policies.
Chances are slim that the Scott Walkers and Leah Vukmirs of the world will mingle with the workers when there’s work to be done for those with the deep pockets.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. As a member of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board, I am excited about the launch of the Five for
It took the arrival of Foxconn, the world’s leading contract manufacturer of consumer electronics, to open more homegrown corporate eyes to taking on more risk by making technology investments at home and abroad.
This is a tale of two Wisconsin nature preserves battling for preservation. One was damaged from the skies, with little warning and no mechanism to stop it. The other could soon take place, enabled by multiple public agency approvals and officials’ signatures.
The importance of this November’s election will require voters truly concerned about the health of our nation’s democracy to put the current state of hyper-partisanship, and too often single issue voting, aside and do some broader candidate analysis.
Instead of the usual invective and low-balls that normally get slung about in the name of campaigning for Wisconsin governor, what would happen if the discourse was elevated to the place where issues that mattered for the well-being of citizens, and the long-term interests of the state took place?
Though the highest office eluded him, he attained what is far more enduring: the abiding affection of his fellow citizens, and an example down the generations.
Over the last 7 years, Wisconsin has seen the devastating effect of a Governor that has declared war on workers.
As Wisconsin Democrats mount their most serious challenge yet to Walker, they need to go big in their support of unions. It is not enough to tepidly suggest that they might undo the worst of Walker’s policies.
Wisconsinites hunting for back-to-school deals are out of luck for yet another year thanks to the state’s minimum markup law, which outlaws sale prices that are too low.
Open government is not the only standard by which public officials should be judged. But it is among the most important.
The 17th annual Fighting Bob Fest, the political Chautauqua modeled after those spearheaded by the most famous progressive of all, “Fighting Bob” La Follette, will kick off Friday night, Sept. 14, at Madison’s Barrymore Theatre.
Transportation is a key public service. Wisconsin needs leaders who will balance several factors to make wise transportation decisions.
How state streams like the Namekagon were saved. And how state Republican policies are hurting them.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the race between Dem incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and GOP challenger state Sen. Leah Vukmir. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In Wisconsin, those deeply worried about the environment have watched Gov. Scott Walker and fellow Republicans chisel away at the state’s bipartisan tradition of natural resource conservation for many years by denying climate science, weakening and eliminating regulations and reducing the capacity for professional research.
Policy changes are needed to avert future flooding.
McCain served as a Republican senator for Arizona for over 30 years. While there were many policy issues he focused on throughout his tenure, one of his hallmark legislative achievements was in campaign finance reform.
On the Daily Standard Podcast, deputy online editor Jim Swift joins host Charlie Sykes to discuss the life and legacy of John McCain, the plans to rename the Russell Senate Office Building after him, and more.
Almost three years ago, the Republican leadership in Wisconsin found new ways to give their big donors and their corporate buddies more power to influence our elections and our public policies.
Chances are slim that the Scott Walkers and Leah Vukmirs of the world will mingle with the workers when there’s work to be done for those with the deep pockets.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. As a member of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board, I am excited about the launch of the Five for
It took the arrival of Foxconn, the world’s leading contract manufacturer of consumer electronics, to open more homegrown corporate eyes to taking on more risk by making technology investments at home and abroad.
