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M.D. Kittle: Senate GOP should know better than to ignore Trump’s political instincts on the SAVE Act
Senate Republicans would do well by the country and themselves to heed Trump’s political instincts on this one.

Dan Knodl: Tuition keeps rising. What are students getting in return?
When tuition continues to rise, students and parents deserve more than assurances that the money is being spent wisely.

John Kroll and Alex Joers: Wisconsin Legislature needs to address the childcare crisis
While Father’s Day is still fresh in our memories, dads across our state are reflecting on the highlights of being parents. We were showered with praise, handmade cards, a cherished meal and heartfelt gifts. But often we forget to thank those who support us to be great parents: childcare workers.

Dianne Hesselbein: Wisconsin could enshrine the right to choose for good
When Democrats win legislative majorities, we will enshrine the will of the majority in our state constitution. We will pass the right to reproductive healthcare in both chambers, in two concurrent Legislatures, and when we do, the residents of our state will have the opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment to guarantee this right for Wisconsin women.

Bruce Murphy: What does Hughes quitting tell us about governor’s race?
A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?

James Causey: We praise a new kitchen. But we’re ignoring the real crisis
A new community kitchen will help feed families in 53206, but why did the neighborhood lose its grocery store?

Tom Still: Dollar rankings not always best way to judge value of academic research
With a skeptical public, scientists must sometimes say more than “Trust us, we’re right.” Perhaps that begins by saying, “We don’t have all the answers … but we have some for you to consider.”

Mark Belling: Josh Kaul has left the building
Seriously, why is Josh Kaul running for reelection as Wisconsin attorney general?

Julian Bradley: America took me from pro wrestling to corporate ladder to Wisconsin Senate
Since then, I’ve worked as a professional wrestler, climbed the corporate ladder at two Fortune 100 companies and today have the honor of serving in the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 28th District southwest of Milwaukee.

Ruth Conniff: Four years after Dobbs, abortion access is up again in Wisconsin
It might come as a surprise to many Wisconsinites to learn that more Wisconsin women are getting abortions today than were accessing abortion in the state four years ago, right before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Goldy Brown III: Wisconsin surplus plan must have school reform, not blank checks
Wisconsin’s education debate should focus on whether public dollars are being deployed in ways that maximize student achievement, workforce readiness, and economic growth.

Dave Zweifel: Who pays for tax breaks for the wealthy? America’s workers
Some people — but unfortunately not many — are starting to wake up to the fact that Social Security is going to run out of money about six years from now.

Spencer Black: Wisconsin conservation fund a casualty of GOP extremism
If you enjoy a state park or forest, hike a beautiful trail, paddle a scenic river or ride your bike on a trail, chances are you have that opportunity because of the Stewardship Fund.

Treig Pronschinske: Independence Day
This year’s celebration carries even greater significance as our nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

John Nichols: Baldwin fighting to block Trump from militarizing elections
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, is not leaving anything to chance.

Sarah Godlewski: Wisconsin deserves leaders who speak the truth
Our families, farmers and small businesses deserve leaders who speak the truth and fight for them.

Michael Pointer Mace: Milwaukee should remind ICE, FBI that they work for us
In Milwaukee, we will not tolerate law enforcement agents, local or federal, using unreasonable force to prevent us from invoking our rights to assemble, to speak or to vote.

Richard Moore: Thank you, Tulsi Gabbard: In with a bang, out with a bang
Just as she was on the way out the door as director of national intelligence this month, Tulsi Gabbard dropped several major bombshells.

Jonathan Patz: Coal is not beautiful, clean or cheap!
For more than 30 years, I have worked tirelessly along with thousands of other public health and climate scientists to understand the very real public health threats posed by burning fossil fuels like coal.

Gregg Hoffman: The final week for Knowles-Nelson?
We could be facing the final week of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ debate who will pay the political price for rising energy costs
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss which party has a better message on energy costs facing voters in the 2026 midterm election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 31
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss Mandela Barnes dropping out of the Dem primary for governor, how candidates performed during Tuesday’s debate, an appeal court upholding Act 10 and more.