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Scott Frostman: Vote Tuesday for Brittany Kinser if you want Wisconsin education reform
The choice is clear. It’s not even close.
Dave Zweifel: Brady Williamson advised presidents as well as the Cap Times
Madison’s Brady Williamson was one of the smartest people I ever knew.
LaKeshia Myers: National Donor Day highlights critical need for organ and blood donors in Wisconsin
Every year on February 14th while many celebrate Valentine’s Day, another equally important observance takes place – National Donor Day.
Dora Drake: Why Wisconsin needs the WIN bill
The WIN Bill is one of many first steps to ensure Wisconsin can compete on a global scale by supporting innovation and economic justice that workers and entrepreneurs alike will benefit from.
John Nichols: Trump’s 51st-state plan would be a literal death sentence for Canadians
Canadians have a universal healthcare system and significantly longer life expectancy than Americans.
Erin Sikorsky: Shortsighted DOGE USAID cuts hurt Wisconsin farmers, weaken national security
The state’s Congressional delegation has consistently stood up for Wisconsin farmers, and they must do the same by opposing the reckless destruction of these programs
Brad Schimel: The will of the people
As your next Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, I will continue to fight for your freedoms and set aside my personal beliefs on this and every other issue in favor of steadfastly respecting my oath and the people of Wisconsin.
David Blaska: No waste, no fraud, no peace
Madison and other enclaves of the Resistance are in a dither over Elon Musk and his Musketeers who are dumpster diving into the recesses of federal government in search of waste and fraud.
Richard Moore: 2026 governor’s race is crucial for MAGA-MAHA in Wisconsin
The 2026 election for governor in Wisconsin will be absolutely crucial: The state bureaucracy must be dismantled along with the federal bureaucracy if MAGA-MAHA is to ultimately succeed.
Scott Walker: Soros-backed Judge Susan Crawford on the rise in Wisconsin Supreme Court race: A massive political shift can be expected, if elected
In a rational world, Judge Crawford would face a tough reelection battle. Instead, she is running for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Bill Kaplan: 2026 midterm elections, what’s needed
With upcoming 2026 congressional and gubernatorial elections, Democrats must heed the lessons from the November elections. It’s always the economy.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider how Trump’s policies affect Wisconsin
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the impact of President Donald Trump’s policies on Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Dan Knodl: The case against Right of First Refusal: A barrier to progress
Right of First Refusal will not protect Wisconsin companies, it will not benefit all Wisconsin workers, and it certainly will not result in real cost savings for Wisconsin ratepayers.
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.
Paul Fanlund: Racial equity in Madison — what progress have we made?
Many of the leaders behind the rollout of Justified Anger’s “Our Madison Plan” will convene this May, 10 years later, for a symposium to assess the city’s progress on racial equity since then.
Adam Procell, Shannon Ross and Michael Carriere: Providing services to released inmates cuts recidivism and boosts life prospects
We want to ensure that returning citizens can find what they need to succeed for themselves, their families, and society.
Shannon Whitworth: National test scores show danger of education fads and dumbing down standards
The accountability missing in Wisconsin’s public education system is driving improvements elsewhere, even in places where it’s most difficult: Louisiana and Mississippi
Bill Barth: Deportation process really not so divisive
Strong public support for booting out serious criminals.
Dave Cieslewicz: A new Dem A-Team
The Democrats need a new team of frontline spokesDems.
Daniel Sem: New Wisconsin bill directly solves the problem with growing healthcare costs
Legislation permits direct primary care to complement insurance.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ take an early look at agency requests for Wisconsin’s next budget
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the next biennial state budget and take a first look at agency requests for spending Wisconsin’s robust surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Sept. 27
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss surging presidential campaign activity in Wisconsin, disagreement among elections commissioners over returning absentee ballots on Election Day, duplicate ballots sent to 2,215 Madison voters, State Superintendent Jill Underly’s State of Education address and more.