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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ preview Trump’s inauguration, Evers’ State of the State address
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural address and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State speech. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ reflect on the legacy of former Sens. Cullen, Petak
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, offer their memories of recently passed former Sens. Tim Cullen, D-Janesville, and George Petak, R-Racine. Sponsored by the Wisconsin counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Paul Fanlund: Evers braces for Trump, hopes for more bipartisan Wisconsin
In my half-hour interview, we discussed the challenge of the new Trump administration, Evers’ hope for more bipartisan collaboration now that there are more Democrats in the Legislature, his role as a bulwark against GOP extremism — he describes himself as the “vetoer-in-chief” — and when and how he will decide whether to seek a third term in 2026.
Kaleem Caire: Wisconsin can lead on educational innovation
A letter to our newly elected leaders, both in Madison and Washington, D.C.
Dan O’Donnell: Why Wisconsin needs a voter ID amendment
Now voters will have their say on an issue that Pew Research polling reveals 81 percent of Americans—but zero percent of Wisconsin Democrats—support.
Scott Walker: Trump’s plans for first day in office take aim at border, spending and social issues
Day one of the Trump administration will be exciting with bold executive actions on border security, public safety, workforce rules, and even women’s protection in sports.
Cortney Iverson: Despite efforts to stop me, I’m running for Jefferson County judge
I recently decided to throw my hat in the ring as a candidate for Jefferson County Judge, Branch 2 because I believe my values and experience are a better alternative than the other candidates running for this position.
Mark Belling: The LA fires and ‘progressive’ priorities
Radicals don’t want to do their jobs. These are the consequences.
Bill Barth: Partisan tyranny is the preference
Wisconsin voters should have an option to override politicians.
Skylar Croy and Will Flanders: California shows why citizen-led ballot initiatives can do more harm than good
A simple majority could radically change Wisconsin’s government.
Dave Cieslewicz: The $4 billion solution
Use Wisconsin’s surplus to pay off debt.
Brian Fraley: Digging deeper: Governor Evers’ Office of Violence Prevention casts shadow over Wisconsin DOJ
If the Wisconsin Department of Justice and these agencies and programs within DOJ are delivering results, why create a duplicative Office of Violence Prevention?
Jim Piwowarczyk: Evers should support cops, not create wasteful ‘violence prevention’ office
Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement of a new Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention and his $10 million funding plan is just another example of government overreach that won’t solve the real problem. Creating another state office to tackle violence will only add more bureaucracy and waste taxpayer dollars.
Ron Malzer: Progressives need to push back against right-wing taunts
It’s time to confront the never-ending use of taunts hurled at progressives and demand that right-wingers discuss the real issues involved.
Scott Frostman: Freedom speech is essential to preserve a thriving free society
Last Tuesday, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg admitted Facebook “came under pressure from the Biden administration to censor certain content related to COVID-19,” and limited information about the “Hunter Biden laptop,” among other ways they had done “too much censorship.” Free speech won the day, and needs to have more victories.
Brian Fraley: Evers’ redundant Office of Violence Prevention
An indictment of Attorney General Josh Kaul’s job performance.
Fabu: We need to work toward student success and safety
Young people need love, respect, our prayers and more mental health support, while our country needs more gun control. We all need a 2025 with no shootings at schools.
Bill Barth: Give the governor education authority
Education is too important to have governors and legislators play side roles.
Rob Kreibich: Photo ID protects your vote
Over the past week, Republicans in both houses of the Wisconsin State Legislature passed common sense legislation that will give you, the voter, the ability to permanently protect your precious vote by enshrining a photo ID requirement in our state constitution.
JB Van Hollen and Mandela Barnes: Early counts of absentee ballots and uniform drop box rules easy election fixes
Our bipartisan board is behind reforms that make our election process more transparent, fair to every voter across the state, and accessible to every eligible voter.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ preview Trump’s inauguration, Evers’ State of the State address
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural address and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State speech. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Jan. 17
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ creation of an Office of Violence Prevention, the latest arguments before the state Supreme Court, a GOP-backed constitutional amendment making the spring ballot after passing the Legislature and more.