Walker’s DOT is planning a $40 million “temporary fix” next year.

It’s clear from the empty platitudes, misinformation and misdirection heard from the GOP as they engaged in the debate that when it comes to student loan debt, they just don’t get it.

For many lifelong Republicans, this transformation of the Republican Party from one of principled small-government enthusiasts to one incapable of shame has been a shock.

We, as elected officials, should be trying to prevent wanton gun violence – not encouraging it by promoting legislation that merely increases the number of handguns in our midst. Concealed Carry 2.0 (or the right to carry) provides no real deterrence to crime and is terrible public policy.

In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on a Wisconsin Republican proposal that would allow people to carry a concealed weapon without a license or training.

Milwaukee alderman want more pursuits. Chief Flynn says they are endanger innocent people.

If Clarke leaves Milwaukee County, Governor Walker should go far beyond the basics and pick a new Sheriff who respects the Constitution, honors civil liberties and upholds the rule of law.

New study says voucher students do better. Except on achievement.

The taxpayer-first philosophy has carried the day for fiscal conservatives in Wisconsin and elsewhere. It’s that philosophy that governing Republicans need to remember as they work through the abundantly more challenging phases of budget-writing ahead.

It is my hope that our elected officials will embrace Walker’s recommendation. In doing so, they will be investing in Wisconsin’s future, giving state employees better care at a lower cost. That’s a win for state employees and a win for taxpayers.

In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s latest health insurance proposal.

State taxpayers charged more than $2 million to defend unconstitutional districts.

We need a progressive, Bernie Sanders-style candidate.

The harm being done to the state’s environment may not be all that noticeable now, but in years to come, all Wisconsin will pay the price.

Under his budget state loses billions for health care, food stamps, schools.

Since its introduction the Manufacturing and Agriculture Credit accounted for a total gain of nearly 21,000 manufacturing jobs (a 4.6% increase) and over 42,000 total jobs (a 1.8% increase) in Wisconsin.

Today, Wisconsin boasts a balanced budget, lower property tax obligations, and unemployment and labor participation rates that are almost impossible to top.

Wisconsin’s Fab Labs initiative is helping schools provide students with hands-on learning in STEAM-related areas of study.