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Rob Hutton: A Bipartisan Opportunity to Support Law Enforcement
SB 25 requires that, before a judge can re-open a case where a District Attorney declined to issue charges in an officer-involved death, new evidence must be presented that disputes the prior finding of legally justified self-defense. The robust processes that exist now will remain, ensuring thorough investigations into police use of force incidents.
Jerry Hanson: We are at a tipping point
Deporting migrant criminals was in part what Trump was elected to do. But he must do this within the bounds of American law.
Bill Berry: Targeted by Trump, immigrants have their supporters
Four takes on the story of America’s immigrant population in these tense times
John Torinus: Trump, Vance on manufacturing: wrong again
The Trump/Vance obsession with tariffs on friends and enemies alike will drive up consumer prices and inflation and will do little to stimulate the economy and grow jobs in the manufacturing sector. Further, their attacks on academic R&D and universities will slow U.S. growth and prosperity.
Kristen Brey: What’s on the ballot? In Wisconsin, your future is at stake in April 1 election.
Wisconsin voter ID laws, state superintendent race on the April 1 election ballot.
David Blaska: Who is toughest on criminals?
Which Wisconsin state Supreme Court candidate imposes the toughest criminal sentences? It’s Brad Schimel, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Paul Fanlund: Wisconsin voters could pop Elon Musk’s bubble
Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, thinks a victory next week by Susan Crawford in the state Supreme Court race would not only be monumental for the state, but could also help break Musk’s hold on Republicans.
Bruce Murphy: How Musk was recruited to back Schimel
Did Scott Walker sell the billionaire on flipping the Wisconsin Supreme Court?
LaKeshia Myers: Breaking barriers
The enduring legacy of Black women in government service
Jordan Sinz: Building better schools: Saving schools tax dollars and improving learning spaces
CESA 10 is working hard with school districts to manage upgrade projects with a focus on transparency, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility, making these efforts a win-win that benefits both schools and local taxpayers.
Owen Robinson: Push to exclude soda and candy from welfare purchases
This is a fight worth having both for the health of people and for the tax dollars spent.
Mike McCabe: Double vision: America is not colorblind; it’s blinded by colors
Red and blue have turned into emblems of division and polarization, and not by accident.
Steven Walters: Why Wisconsin’s education superintendent race is important
DPI’s powers include determining how to measure academic progress.
Bill Kaplan: Buying Wisconsin and America
Billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, spent nearly $300 million to elect Trump. Now he is trying to buy Wisconsin.
Kat Klawes: Vote like your lives depend on it
Wisconsin Supreme Court race is about life and death issues.
John Nichols: What Mr. Musk doesn’t know about Wisconsin
Elon Musk has suddenly taken great interest in the American judiciary. Unfortunately, he’s not up to speed on the basics.
Josh Schoemann: Local governments to face deficits if union bill repealed by Wisconsin Supreme Court
It is perfectly clear; Act 10 must stay. While some may wish to go back to 2010, to a $3.6 billion deficit and to relitigate the past, now is not the time to go back.
Michelle Bryant: Reality check: Taxes are necessary
“No new taxes” is a great slogan, but it is not a realistic way to govern. The reality is that infrastructure doesn’t fund itself, roads don’t repave themselves, and bridges don’t rebuild themselves. Taxpayers make that happen, one way or another.
Dan Knodl: Evers poised to engage in crony capitalism
Right of first refusal would raise rates on hardworking Wisconsinites.
Ruth Conniff: Rays of sunshine as democracy is enveloped in darkness
Just before Sunshine Week, this week’s annual mid-March public education campaign celebrating the importance of open records and freedom of information, the Wisconsin Examiner proudly accepted the 2025 Media Openness Award from the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council for our reporters’ work forcing police department records into the open.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ look ahead to 2025 in politics
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, offer their views on the major political stories upcoming in 2025. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Jan. 3
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Elections Commission launching an investigation into uncounted absentee ballots in Madison, the 2025 legislative session, Karen Hyun’s appointment as DNR secretary and more.