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Recently, however, there’s been an alarming trend to make it more difficult for people to get access to their own government.

No one begrudges a politician with strongly-held beliefs but when threatening to scuttle tax reform in the name of your pet cause becomes a predictable part of your oeuvre, it may be time to soften your tactics.

Maybe it’s time we review all of the “adult things” we’ve attached ages to, and make them more consistent all along the line.

Problems there linked to Act 10’s elimination of union workers’ rights.

In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents after a federal grant for more Madison police officers fell through.

As feared, it’s mostly become a local carrier of USA Today stories.

The rhythms of nature are so much slower than our hectic lives. The shades of brown and grey so much subtler.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala & Jensen, share their Thanksgiving thoughts after what has been a divisive year. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and the Wisconsin Counties Association.

A record 16 candidates have registered, making predictions difficult.

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. When President Trump turned his attention to revitalizing American business, he turned to Wisconsin. He came to our state with a

What the tax bill actually means is more money in the offshore accounts of the billionaire grifters who are enriched by Ryan’s redistribution of wealth upward — and who generously reward the speaker’s service to them with donations to Republican campaign funds.

Countless Republicans, concerned about retaining control of the senate and the advancement of their political agenda, are willing to make excuses for their complicity in advancing Alabama U.S. Senate Candidate Ray Moore.

Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin simply seeks to give victims like me equal legal footing — nothing more, nothing less.

On “Outside the Bubble” NewsTalk 1130 WISN’s Dan O’Donnell speaks out against political tribalism and offers a candid assessment on President Trump, Governor Walker and many other topics.

DNR adds another 240 waterways that are officially impaired, bringing total to 1,300.

The incredible and shocking display of disorder which occurred during the Dane County Board of Supervisors meeting was more than just differing opinions about a local matter. It was anarchy on full display by anarchists.

Richard Cordray had just announced he is stepping down as the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau when the special interests that prey on American consumers came running.

Paperwork takes staff away from daily responsibilities and educating kids, officials say.

Trump and the GOP-led Congress have done nothing for regular folks.

Sen. Ron Johnson is right to challenge the GOP’s tax reform plan.

Recently, however, there’s been an alarming trend to make it more difficult for people to get access to their own government.

No one begrudges a politician with strongly-held beliefs but when threatening to scuttle tax reform in the name of your pet cause becomes a predictable part of your oeuvre, it may be time to soften your tactics.

Maybe it’s time we review all of the “adult things” we’ve attached ages to, and make them more consistent all along the line.

Problems there linked to Act 10’s elimination of union workers’ rights.

In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents after a federal grant for more Madison police officers fell through.

As feared, it’s mostly become a local carrier of USA Today stories.

The rhythms of nature are so much slower than our hectic lives. The shades of brown and grey so much subtler.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala & Jensen, share their Thanksgiving thoughts after what has been a divisive year. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and the Wisconsin Counties Association.

A record 16 candidates have registered, making predictions difficult.

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. When President Trump turned his attention to revitalizing American business, he turned to Wisconsin. He came to our state with a

What the tax bill actually means is more money in the offshore accounts of the billionaire grifters who are enriched by Ryan’s redistribution of wealth upward — and who generously reward the speaker’s service to them with donations to Republican campaign funds.

Countless Republicans, concerned about retaining control of the senate and the advancement of their political agenda, are willing to make excuses for their complicity in advancing Alabama U.S. Senate Candidate Ray Moore.

Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin simply seeks to give victims like me equal legal footing — nothing more, nothing less.

On “Outside the Bubble” NewsTalk 1130 WISN’s Dan O’Donnell speaks out against political tribalism and offers a candid assessment on President Trump, Governor Walker and many other topics.

DNR adds another 240 waterways that are officially impaired, bringing total to 1,300.

The incredible and shocking display of disorder which occurred during the Dane County Board of Supervisors meeting was more than just differing opinions about a local matter. It was anarchy on full display by anarchists.

Richard Cordray had just announced he is stepping down as the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau when the special interests that prey on American consumers came running.

Paperwork takes staff away from daily responsibilities and educating kids, officials say.

Trump and the GOP-led Congress have done nothing for regular folks.

Sen. Ron Johnson is right to challenge the GOP’s tax reform plan.