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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Wisconsinites joining the Trump administration
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review the Badgers going to Washington to join the Trump administration. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Jacarrie Carr and Josh Loeffelholz: Search for common ground in Wisconsin revealed new meaning of American Dream
As two participants who agreed to take part in an IRG forum, we knew what we were getting into, we just didn’t know how it would all play out over the four hours we spent together

Mike Nichols & Patrick McIlheran: Why the Badger Institute supports AB1 and reversing the DPI testing charade
We submitted testimony in favor of the Assembly’s Number One piece of business this week because, no matter how lousy our kids’ and schools’ test scores are, it’s both counterproductive and plain wrong to pretend otherwise.

Paul Fanlund: Democrats should elevate working-class issues they can support
Democrats should continue to champion the rights of marginalized groups without letting that focus define their entire brand.

Anthony Cruz: At MATC, we’re building a stronger culture centered on equity and excellence
Our caring culture must be grounded in valuing and respecting every person. This means that racism and discrimination have no place at the college.

Bruce Murphy: Wisconsin Congress members condemn Musk takeover
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan outraged. Republican Glenn Grothman not sure.

Richard Moore: Audit the Fed
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has reintroduced a bill to audit the Federal Reserve, a move he argues will increase transparency and accountability of the institution. In 2024, he introduced an even better bill—to abolish this pillar of the deep state altogether.

Dave Zweifel: At 88, Bert Grover is still raising hell
The former legislator and longtime superintendent of public instruction, whose real name is Herbert, regularly drops a hand-written note keeping me up to date on how he views the world and, especially, Wisconsin politics. Suffice it to say, he hasn’t changed much over the years.

Terry McGowan and Kent Miller: Legal schemes holding up crucial pipeline relocation
Opponents of the project continue to use legal maneuvers to further stall this important project from moving forward that will allow Line 5 to continue to supply Wisconsinites with the energy we need to drive our vehicles and heat our homes.

Gregg Hoffmann: The gray of green
Going green is not always as black and white as it might seem. Often there is gray among the green.

Bruce Moore: Low hanging fruit
While the institutions are working on alternative energy sources and energy conservation, there’s also a serious need for the typical householder to implement a variety of measures.

Dan O’Donnell: Wisconsin’s own USAID scandal
While the world watches DOGE destroy wasteful spending at USAID, a rogue agency in Milwaukee might actually be worse.

Kristin Brey: Would you have more kids if it meant less potholes? Vance, Duffy don’t get it.
I have yet to meet a parent who said, ‘We were going to stop at one, but then they repaved Main Street.’

Bruce Thompson: The myth of immigrant violence
Neighborhoods with Hispanic immigrants actually have lower rates of violent crime.

John Nichols: New DNC Chair Ken Martin is ready to build a bigger, bolder party
The DNC elects a new leader as it seeks to unify the party and win back working-class voters.

Dave Cieslewicz: Ben Wikler lost, it won’t matter
The new Democratic National Party chair won’t be in a position to improve the party’s fortunes either.

LaKeshia N. Myers: Education is the next civil rights frontier: Wisconsin must act now
Our state maintains one of the largest achievement gaps between Black and white students in the nation – a crisis that demands immediate attention and action.

Bill Barth: Wisconsin cannot accept racial gap
It’s a statewide embarrassment for our education system.

Jerry Hanson: Our legislators can end the school referendum crisis
The Legislature’s failure to adequately fund public schools has led to school districts turning to referendums to meet their operational costs. Wisconsin’s legislature has not given schools enough funding to keep pace with inflation for the last 15 years.

Jim Piwowarczyk: Gov. Evers: Why are you siding with criminal illegals who commit felonies?
It’s disappointing that Gov. Evers prioritizes political agendas over the safety of Wisconsin families.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Wisconsinites joining the Trump administration
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review the Badgers going to Washington to join the Trump administration. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 7
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Republicans’ new immigration enforcement bill, a proposal to restore previous state testing standards and Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposals to promote clean water.