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Dave Cieslewicz: Who’s really hurting the UW?
Joe Gow was fired as chancellor and stripped of his tenure; LaVar Charleston was removed from administration but allowed to return to teaching.
Mark Lisheron: ‘Predictable’ Hobart a rarity for developers in Wisconsin
While many municipalities throw up roadblocks, Brown County village welcomes increased supply of homes.
Josh Stolzenburg: Long-term stability for solar incentives is key to Wisconsin’s economy
With a decade of stability in funding for solar tax credits and incentives in Wisconsin, businesses like Northwind Solar have been able to confidently invest in employees and infrastructure for solar projects. However, this progress is at risk due to pressure at the federal level to stop funding for clean energy and solar initiatives that create jobs for Wisconsin communities.
Kristin Brey: Hobbling USAID could worsen conflicts and cost US more, former ambassador says
Thomas-Greenfield: Us leaving our leadership role vacant is opening the door. It’s offering China leadership on a silver platter.
Bob Chernow: GOP reps more afraid of you, the voter, than Trump
Turn up and confront them. If you are angry, show it. Remember they are more scared of you than they are of Trump.
Ron Johnson: Is this any way to run a budget?
The federal government gives less scrutiny to its spending than a private company—or your family.
Katie Nekola: Wisconsin air pollution is not Illinois’ fault. Hold companies accountable.
If Wisconsin factories and power plants are contributing to high ozone levels in Wisconsin, they need do more than blame other states.
Mark Belling: The ongoing Wisconsin GOP civil war
MAGA vs Madison: a fight for Republican control
Jeffrey D. Boldt: I’ve experienced Schimel’s indifference to the rule of law
My experience was that Attorney General Schimel demonstrated a profound lack of respect for the environmental hearing process. His late and highly unusual intrusion into the case on behalf of the CAFO needlessly extended the case from hell.
Kabby Hong: Breaking the cycle of Asian American invisibility
April 4 will mark the one-year anniversary of Wisconsin Act 266, which requires Hmong American and Asian American history to be taught in all Wisconsin K-12 public schools.
Hadley Ott: Evers’ health care plan: More Medicaid, higher costs
Governor Evers wants to increase the hospital assessment fee in order to increase aid to hospitals by billions of dollars, a classic bait-and-switch. But the health care system in Wisconsin is already dealing with many issues, including added financial stress made worse by state policy makers.
Dave Cieslewicz: Dems mess up again
Speaker Robin Vos is a master at getting the Democrats to take bad votes. He did it again this week — twice in the same day.
Benjamin Franklin: Replacing Green Bay prison only going to get more costly. Don’t delay inevitable.
Currently, more than 1,000 inmates reside in the facility, despite a capacity of less than 750. It is estimated there is currently $200 million in repairs and deferred maintenance costs.
Patrick McIlheran: Teacher morale comparatively low in Wisconsin
They want more colleagues and strict rules on cell phones.
James E. Causey: Milwaukee students consistently ask for mental health help. We’re not listening.
Most young people under the age of 18 will experience two traumatic events in their lives. Therefore, providing them with the tools to cope and handle conflict resolution is the key.
Chris Talgo: US schools must boost science, math to compete with China
The good news is that we have time to right the ship. By aggressively promoting a STEM-based education, we can ensure that the next generation of American students is primed for success.
Bruce Murphy: Why Musk wants to control Wisconsin Supreme Court
Beyond Tesla dealerships is something more far-reaching for Musk and Trump.
Jerry Hanson: I’m afraid my America is gone
The “RULE OF LAW” is the basis of America’s Constitution. When we no longer have respect and adherence to our laws, we no longer have a democracy. The people’s government is being shoved aside for a government “of the president, by the president, for the president.”
Dave Zweifel: Time to put the new robber barons in their place
The billionaires have been put in charge of the United States and they are just getting started remaking it to serve themselves. It’s up to us to decide who shall rule before it’s too late.
Christina Lieffring: Excavating creativity and joy out of Joann’s remains
The importance of arts, crafts, and imagination as the world collapses.
WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ discuss a judge’s ruling striking down portions of Act 10
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at a lawsuit challenging Act 10 after a Dane County judge overturned portions of the law that ended collective bargaining for most public employees. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Dec. 20
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the debate over school safety after Monday’s school shooting in Madison, legislative priorities in 2025, disagreement over funding for university building projects, Wisconsin’s GOP electors certifying President-elect Donald Trump’s win and Attorney General Josh Kaul’s vow to challenge the Trump administration on deportations and other issues.