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Wisconsinites cannot afford ROFR. Voters deserve transparency—and they will be watching closely to see which lawmakers stand up for fair energy pricing and which ones cave to special interests.
Despite campaign promises and public statements supporting education, the Republican-controlled legislature has consistently blocked efforts to provide adequate funding for our public schools.
Elon Musk is pouring millions of dollars into this race, running false and deceptive attack ads against me and even hiring canvassers to go door-to-door with flyers that say people should vote for Brad Schimel to protect Donald Trump’s agenda.
Musk’s millions threaten the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s independence and integrity. Don’t let Musk wreck the court like he is wrecking the federal government.
My solace in the first six weeks of the second Trump presidency is that our chaotic leader never shuts up, like never, and keeps digging a deeper hole for himself and the Republican Party.
Races for state superintendent of public instruction are officially nonpartisan. But that’s not the reality in contests for the state’s top education post.
For decades, poetry slams have woven into the vibrant tapestry of Milwaukee’s urban culture, pulsating through the city’s bars and nightclubs and Shelly Conley was on the scene.
Changing the law to help farmers who suffer damage makes a lot more sense than once again killing birds conservationists worked hard to save.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the latest in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race between Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel.
Door County is among spots where housing is beyond reach.
It’s not that wake boats are bad boats, they’re just inappropriate for Wisconsin’s glacial lakes with their defined shorelines.
Do not let the protesters’ noise drown out the voices of hardworking taxpayers. This is the message for President Trump and everyone who voted for him in November. I know it well.
Who would side with taking money from the nation’s poorest and give it to the rich? Why, all six of Wisconsin’s Republican House members, of course.
As Ron Paul put it so long ago: “Unless and until Congress asserts itself by limiting federal court jurisdiction, judges will continue to act as de facto lawmakers.”
State has 30,000 federal employees. And many state workers in federally funded agencies.
The Assembly recently passed several bills focusing on accountability for K-12 education.
A smarter, more affordable path forward … Investing in clean energy solutions creates jobs, lowers costs and aligns with corporate sustainability goals.
Wisconsin needs to raise the age to purchase AR-15-style rifles to 21.
Black History Month 2025 was our 99th year of celebrating the obscured, forgotten, erased or falsely attributed achievements of Black people from ancient times to the present day.
While challenges remain, the ongoing DEI efforts are making measurable progress, underscoring the critical importance of continuing these initiatives to foster a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive profession.
Wisconsinites cannot afford ROFR. Voters deserve transparency—and they will be watching closely to see which lawmakers stand up for fair energy pricing and which ones cave to special interests.
Despite campaign promises and public statements supporting education, the Republican-controlled legislature has consistently blocked efforts to provide adequate funding for our public schools.
Elon Musk is pouring millions of dollars into this race, running false and deceptive attack ads against me and even hiring canvassers to go door-to-door with flyers that say people should vote for Brad Schimel to protect Donald Trump’s agenda.
Musk’s millions threaten the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s independence and integrity. Don’t let Musk wreck the court like he is wrecking the federal government.
My solace in the first six weeks of the second Trump presidency is that our chaotic leader never shuts up, like never, and keeps digging a deeper hole for himself and the Republican Party.
Races for state superintendent of public instruction are officially nonpartisan. But that’s not the reality in contests for the state’s top education post.
For decades, poetry slams have woven into the vibrant tapestry of Milwaukee’s urban culture, pulsating through the city’s bars and nightclubs and Shelly Conley was on the scene.
Changing the law to help farmers who suffer damage makes a lot more sense than once again killing birds conservationists worked hard to save.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the latest in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race between Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel.
Door County is among spots where housing is beyond reach.
It’s not that wake boats are bad boats, they’re just inappropriate for Wisconsin’s glacial lakes with their defined shorelines.
Do not let the protesters’ noise drown out the voices of hardworking taxpayers. This is the message for President Trump and everyone who voted for him in November. I know it well.
Who would side with taking money from the nation’s poorest and give it to the rich? Why, all six of Wisconsin’s Republican House members, of course.
As Ron Paul put it so long ago: “Unless and until Congress asserts itself by limiting federal court jurisdiction, judges will continue to act as de facto lawmakers.”
State has 30,000 federal employees. And many state workers in federally funded agencies.
The Assembly recently passed several bills focusing on accountability for K-12 education.
A smarter, more affordable path forward … Investing in clean energy solutions creates jobs, lowers costs and aligns with corporate sustainability goals.
Wisconsin needs to raise the age to purchase AR-15-style rifles to 21.
Black History Month 2025 was our 99th year of celebrating the obscured, forgotten, erased or falsely attributed achievements of Black people from ancient times to the present day.
While challenges remain, the ongoing DEI efforts are making measurable progress, underscoring the critical importance of continuing these initiatives to foster a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive profession.
