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Dave Ciesewicz: Reading the MU Poll tea leaves
The race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump remains, as expected, neck and neck.
Bruce Thompson: Why can’t MPS improve student reading scores?
Failure to use phonics and poorly trained teachers may help explain this.
Owen Robinson: West Bend School District eyes November referendum
Over those 10 years, the West Bend School Board has increased spending while not doing anything proactive to right-size the facilities or staff.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: GOP candidate wants to take the vote away from nursing home residents
Apparently, he doesn’t think they’re going to live long enough to deserve to have a say in things.
Amy Hemmer: The COVID generation: Let’s stop scaring our kids
Across the board, from kindergarten to 12th grade – and into college or beyond – young people are suffering from a variety of psychological ills. Covid was a big factor.
Israel Ramón: Joe Biden has longstanding commitment to LGBTQ+ people
For years, Biden has been among the nation’s most consistent voices in standing up for LGBTQ+ rights.
Gregory Humphrey: Trump talks about Lincoln; he should act like him
Donald Trump reminds us, as this New York trial continues, of how much we have lost in our political culture.
Scott Olson: Remove Wisconsin wolves from the Endangered Species List
Wisconsin’s wolf population is more than healthy. It has recovered to the point of doing damage to other wildlife resources, and it is time for a true solution.
John Torinus: Issues for Sen. Dan Feyen to tackle
We need to reinvent the Wisconsin economy for stronger growth, and part of that challenge relates to the need to reorganize the Universities of Wisconsin System.
Steven Walters: Exiting Wisconsin legislators face declaration deadline
Redistricting means dozens of lawmakers and potential first-time candidates have decisions to make.
Mark Lisheron: Barely one bill in 10 becomes law in Madison
Stats raise questions about gridlock and political posturing.
Sam Rogers: Let’s thank Rep. August, Sen. Wimberger, & Wisconsin voters for ending Zuckerbucks
Wisconsin voters approved two constitutional amendments—54 percent voted to ban private funding in our elections, and nearly 59 percent voted to ban outside election workers. Those dual victories were major achievements in the fight for clean elections in Wisconsin, but neither would have happened without the bravery of dozens of legislators and the backing of the people of Wisconsin.
‘The Insiders’ preview Tuesday’s local elections and presidential primary
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview Wisconsin’s April 2 spring election and what it may indicate for state and national politics. Statewide, the ballot includes the presidential primary and two constitutional amendments regarding elections. Voters will also cast ballots in general elections for local offices and weigh in on school funding referendums. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 29
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Tuesday’s presidential primary and local elections, the No Labels party submitting signatures to appear on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot, opponents of Robin Vos launching a new effort to recall the GOP Assembly speaker and more.