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Terrance Wall: The inauguration: A new era has begun
The Trump administration must act quickly to implement change, as Trump said, don’t wait.

Tom Saler: How will investors react if Trump follows through on economic promises?
The 2013 taper tantrum and last year’s ill-fated premiership of Truss illustrate the collective power of investors to address perceived policy errors.

Bill Barth: The partisan virus infecting the bench
Big money flowing again over control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Richard Moore: Core federal environmental regulatory scheme on the chopping block
Several lawsuits before various federal courts are challenging the very heart of the federal regulatory scheme known as the National Environmental Protection Act, or NEPA.
Gregory Humphrey: ‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker: Professional broadcaster with delightful wit, dies at 90
For me, the best evidence of his broadcasting ability was during those long spells between plays when he could fill the airwaves with his ad-libbing. It was then he highlighted his delightful sense of humor. It was in those stretches between plays, or between the wind-ups of pitches that Uecker would join in with his color commentator in the booth, Pat Hughes, and they would become a comedy duo.

John Torinus: A governor from WOW counties?
Two of the three candidates showing an interest in the next gubernatorial race live and work here; a third potential candidate is from upstate; a fourth potential candidate who has not expressed interest publicly is also considering jumping into the contest for the election 22 months from now. The race will get into full swing in mid-2025.

Jim Bender & Patrick McIlheran: A great deal of power is at stake in spring election for Wisconsin-wide schools post
State superintendent wields power to reveal information useful in improvement.

Steven Walters: Lobbyists vie for Wisconsin budget-bill favors
Last legislative session more than 750 registered to influence spending and policy.

Debby Jackson: New year, new faces, new opportunities for transportation infrastructure policy
Our transportation system’s needs are as dynamic as the economy and communities it supports. However, adequate and equitable funding is a perennial issue.

Mike Gallagher: Congress didn’t ban TikTok
The Supreme Court should uphold the law I wrote, which requires only finding a new owner.

Kristen Brey: Never mind Trump wanted to ban TikTok. He’s slyly taking credit for saving app.
If every platform available to communicate is run according to the desires of the president, how is that different from dictatorships we collectively criticize?

Brad Schimel: Biden’s commutations are a symptom of a dangerous agenda
President Biden’s commutations are a symptom of a broader problem: a dangerous ideology that has pervaded our justice system, one that prioritizes the feelings of criminals over justice for victims.

Spencer Black: Buck up, Dems! The fight is on
The time for licking our wounds is over. We need to reengage and actively oppose, and oppose strategically, what this administration is going to do. Because what is coming is likely to threaten many of our most cherished American values.

Ruth Conniff: The war on government and the public good
If we can’t remember what it’s like to have a functional society, it’s easy to become cynical and give up on the idea of a healthy public sphere. Now, as we enter the era of Trump 2.0, it’s important to remember what we had, what we lost, and what we need to fight like hell to hang on to.

Dave Zweifel: Views on the presidency have changed — for the worse
Never in my 84 years on this planet did I ever believe that a person with the morals and character of Donald Trump would ever be elected president of my country, much less for a second time.

Rodney C. Dukes: America, we have proven we are not worthy of Dr. King’s dream
Racism, bigotry, and misogyny are surging back with the support of our elected officials, our most powerful court and financially backed by our billionaire oligarchs.

Bill Kaplan: MLK didn’t lose hope; nor should we
MLK never gave up or lost hope. We must honor MLK even in this dark moment.

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. … Please log

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.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ preview the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, give their takes on the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Aug. 2
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the presidential race in Wisconsin, a judge dismissing a lawsuit challenging absentee ballot envelopes, the 8th CD race and more.