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Throughout his career there was never a time when Garvey did not weigh in with his hopes and ideals about the needs of voters and try to press our attention towards better policy outcomes.
A horrible turnout, a big night for Evers, and who the heck is William Crowley?
We continue to analyze the entire proposal and as we have delved into details of the policy items it contains, there are several areas about which we have concerns. Here are a few of the items we are closely tracking.
I know how important it is to find ways to cut costs and increase efficiency. But because of repeated budget reductions across the UW System, our institutions have become more cost conscious.
What is the “Reform Dividend” the Governor spoke about in his budget address? Where is it? How much is it? An inquiring mind wanted to know.
If past is prologue, Judge Gorsuch’s record gives us every assurance that he will be a jurist bound by the text of the Constitution.
Donald Trump promised all of us that he was going to help America’s forgotten working people who’ve been abandoned by the powers that be in this country. I’m trying to figure out, though, how this city slicker’s initial actions are going to help the beleaguered working stiffs he claims to care so much about.
Trump has reprised Nixonian rhetoric, calling Trump supporters the “silent majority” and himself the “law and order” president. And, like Nixon he may be heading toward a constitutional crisis.
If you cut construction worker wages by repealing prevailing wage laws — which everyone agrees will happen if prevailing wage laws are eliminated — veterans will be harder hit because veterans are more likely to work in the construction industry.
So here we are on Election Day in Wisconsin, and where are all of these “social justice warriors” and “defenders of democracy”? I can tell you they certainly aren’t on the ballot.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on education as Wisconsin voters face a primary in the state race for superintendent of public instruction.
Because the six-times-a-year magazine, which is completely supported by subscribers and not taxpayers, sometimes delves into subjects like global warming and its impact on the state’s wildlife, Walker has decided it has to go.
Federal tax reform should lower and simplify everyone’s taxes, not complicate the tax code even more.
Signs on the door of the East Side Madison eatery identified it as a “sanctuary restaurant” with “a place at the table for everyone.” “All are welcome and safe here,” they declared.
A look at history should give President Donald Trump pause if he and his administration think they understand the workings of Russian minds.
Ron Kind For Governor would tickle the Democrats to no end. He is the Democratic bench in Wisconsin – and he’s perhaps the one Democrat with a good shot at defeating Walker.
Repealing prevailing wage laws would hurt veterans disproportionately with no cost savings to justify the action.
For the Republican legislators looking for $300 million in the 2017-2019 state budget for road building, there’s a ready solution.
Recently, a group of 11 individuals, all appointed by Gov. Walker to the Group Insurance Board, almost unanimously voted to overhaul health care in Wisconsin by adopting a risky self-insurance scheme that will not only disrupt our entire health insurance market, but may end up costing taxpayers millions more.
Superintendent candidate John Humphries declared in November that he was “thrilled” with Trump’s pick. Lowell Holtz, hailed DeVos’ confirmation this month as a “positive development.
Throughout his career there was never a time when Garvey did not weigh in with his hopes and ideals about the needs of voters and try to press our attention towards better policy outcomes.
A horrible turnout, a big night for Evers, and who the heck is William Crowley?
We continue to analyze the entire proposal and as we have delved into details of the policy items it contains, there are several areas about which we have concerns. Here are a few of the items we are closely tracking.
I know how important it is to find ways to cut costs and increase efficiency. But because of repeated budget reductions across the UW System, our institutions have become more cost conscious.
What is the “Reform Dividend” the Governor spoke about in his budget address? Where is it? How much is it? An inquiring mind wanted to know.
If past is prologue, Judge Gorsuch’s record gives us every assurance that he will be a jurist bound by the text of the Constitution.
Donald Trump promised all of us that he was going to help America’s forgotten working people who’ve been abandoned by the powers that be in this country. I’m trying to figure out, though, how this city slicker’s initial actions are going to help the beleaguered working stiffs he claims to care so much about.
Trump has reprised Nixonian rhetoric, calling Trump supporters the “silent majority” and himself the “law and order” president. And, like Nixon he may be heading toward a constitutional crisis.
If you cut construction worker wages by repealing prevailing wage laws — which everyone agrees will happen if prevailing wage laws are eliminated — veterans will be harder hit because veterans are more likely to work in the construction industry.
So here we are on Election Day in Wisconsin, and where are all of these “social justice warriors” and “defenders of democracy”? I can tell you they certainly aren’t on the ballot.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck gives his two cents on education as Wisconsin voters face a primary in the state race for superintendent of public instruction.
Because the six-times-a-year magazine, which is completely supported by subscribers and not taxpayers, sometimes delves into subjects like global warming and its impact on the state’s wildlife, Walker has decided it has to go.
Federal tax reform should lower and simplify everyone’s taxes, not complicate the tax code even more.
Signs on the door of the East Side Madison eatery identified it as a “sanctuary restaurant” with “a place at the table for everyone.” “All are welcome and safe here,” they declared.
A look at history should give President Donald Trump pause if he and his administration think they understand the workings of Russian minds.
Ron Kind For Governor would tickle the Democrats to no end. He is the Democratic bench in Wisconsin – and he’s perhaps the one Democrat with a good shot at defeating Walker.
Repealing prevailing wage laws would hurt veterans disproportionately with no cost savings to justify the action.
For the Republican legislators looking for $300 million in the 2017-2019 state budget for road building, there’s a ready solution.
Recently, a group of 11 individuals, all appointed by Gov. Walker to the Group Insurance Board, almost unanimously voted to overhaul health care in Wisconsin by adopting a risky self-insurance scheme that will not only disrupt our entire health insurance market, but may end up costing taxpayers millions more.
Superintendent candidate John Humphries declared in November that he was “thrilled” with Trump’s pick. Lowell Holtz, hailed DeVos’ confirmation this month as a “positive development.
