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Veterans deserve to have the time on Veterans Day to spend it as they see fit as a reflection of our undying gratitude for their service.

Wisconsin last week became the first state in the country to submit a request for a waiver to allow for the drug testing of applicants for Medicaid.

In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck questions whether President Donald Trump could fire Robert Mueller, the special prosecutor leading the probe into Russian interference in the election.

Listening to former FBI director James Comey, it was easy to identify the key themes on which most analysis would converge.

A stone-faced military man of the sort America used to make statues to, James Mattis, secretary of defense, is tasked with settling fears among allies that the US is not as wacky and self-centered as Trump sounds.

Instead of seeing Trump for who he is, his supporters create an imaginary figure who does no wrong.

Assembly Republicans are making good on our commitment to prioritize K-12 education.

Not every district can be above the median.

Billions in tax relief, more jobs, and a better environment in which to do business are the things smaller government and reduced regulations have brought to Wisconsin. It’s time the federal government did its part to help Wisconsin continue this positive momentum.

The Department of Natural Resources’ recent low-key roll-out of help for Kewaunee County residents dealing with contamination so great that they cannot drink nor should they bathe in their water highlights the DNR’s continued failures, lack of integrity, and continued lack of urgency in responding to Kewaunee’s health and water crisis.

In this week’s lightning round, the WisOpinion Insiders Kanavas and Chvala debate Trump, the Dem Party, the state budget and more. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

Madison defense attorney Dean Strang discusses his book, “Worse Than the Devil: Anarchists, Clarence Darrow, and Justice in a Time of Terror.”
The congressional investigations will continue. And, Special Counsel Robert Mueller will try to get to the bottom. But House Speaker Paul Ryan still has his head in the sand.

The former FBI director believes that President Donald Trump tried to interfere with the FBI’s investigation into Russian ties to the Trump campaign. And from what I saw of his testimony, Comey came across as a down-to-earth man of integrity and professionalism.

Paul Soglin would bring some major wattage to a party that has faded into the wallpaper.

Say what you want about Madison “mayor for life” and potential Walker challenger Paul Soglin — he ain’t Mary Burke.

Time for Walker to make tough choices

It is ironic that these proposals are being promoted in Wisconsin by the party that is in the majority in both Congress and the state Legislature. Why should the U.S. Constitution be at risk for complete revision just so these politicians can accomplish what they already have the power to do legislatively?

The lawsuit recently filed by the attorney general of Ohio against five manufacturers of prescription opioids raises new questions about our own state Attorney General Brad Schimel.

Fundamental to the celebration of our diversity is recognition that every person has rights, rights that are protected by law and by basic human decency.

Veterans deserve to have the time on Veterans Day to spend it as they see fit as a reflection of our undying gratitude for their service.

Wisconsin last week became the first state in the country to submit a request for a waiver to allow for the drug testing of applicants for Medicaid.

In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck questions whether President Donald Trump could fire Robert Mueller, the special prosecutor leading the probe into Russian interference in the election.

Listening to former FBI director James Comey, it was easy to identify the key themes on which most analysis would converge.

A stone-faced military man of the sort America used to make statues to, James Mattis, secretary of defense, is tasked with settling fears among allies that the US is not as wacky and self-centered as Trump sounds.

Instead of seeing Trump for who he is, his supporters create an imaginary figure who does no wrong.

Assembly Republicans are making good on our commitment to prioritize K-12 education.

Not every district can be above the median.

Billions in tax relief, more jobs, and a better environment in which to do business are the things smaller government and reduced regulations have brought to Wisconsin. It’s time the federal government did its part to help Wisconsin continue this positive momentum.

The Department of Natural Resources’ recent low-key roll-out of help for Kewaunee County residents dealing with contamination so great that they cannot drink nor should they bathe in their water highlights the DNR’s continued failures, lack of integrity, and continued lack of urgency in responding to Kewaunee’s health and water crisis.

In this week’s lightning round, the WisOpinion Insiders Kanavas and Chvala debate Trump, the Dem Party, the state budget and more. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

Madison defense attorney Dean Strang discusses his book, “Worse Than the Devil: Anarchists, Clarence Darrow, and Justice in a Time of Terror.”
The congressional investigations will continue. And, Special Counsel Robert Mueller will try to get to the bottom. But House Speaker Paul Ryan still has his head in the sand.

The former FBI director believes that President Donald Trump tried to interfere with the FBI’s investigation into Russian ties to the Trump campaign. And from what I saw of his testimony, Comey came across as a down-to-earth man of integrity and professionalism.

Paul Soglin would bring some major wattage to a party that has faded into the wallpaper.

Say what you want about Madison “mayor for life” and potential Walker challenger Paul Soglin — he ain’t Mary Burke.

Time for Walker to make tough choices

It is ironic that these proposals are being promoted in Wisconsin by the party that is in the majority in both Congress and the state Legislature. Why should the U.S. Constitution be at risk for complete revision just so these politicians can accomplish what they already have the power to do legislatively?

The lawsuit recently filed by the attorney general of Ohio against five manufacturers of prescription opioids raises new questions about our own state Attorney General Brad Schimel.

Fundamental to the celebration of our diversity is recognition that every person has rights, rights that are protected by law and by basic human decency.