Why Does GOP Hate Engineers?
Republican vote against new engineering building at UW-Madison is a head scratcher.
Jun 19th, 2023
Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments
Three appointees in a row have had conflicts of interest, which is good news for utilities.
Mar 7th, 2023
The Legacy of Tony Earl
The Democratic governor believed that 'good policy is good politics,' and proceeded accordingly.
Feb 26th, 2023
Milwaukee, the RNC and Nuremberg
The city could be host to a quasi-fascist, Republican hatefest.
Aug 28th, 2022
Baldwin Keeps the Wolves At Bay
Her vote to oppose federal protection of wolves is smart politics.
Mar 12th, 2022
Is Mandela Barnes Avoiding the Press?
Running campaign as if he’s already won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senator.
Feb 2nd, 2022
Why I Reject Critical Race Theory
I’m a Democrat and a liberal but I find the theory unconvincing and offensive.
Jan 5th, 2022
Yes, There Was Good News In 2021
It wasn’t all gloom and doom. The top 12 good news stories of the year.
Jan 2nd, 2022
The 10 Worst Politicians of 2021
The competition was really stiff this year, but here are the very worst.
Dec 29th, 2021
Evers’ Smart Move on Political Maps
Submits redistricting maps to Supreme Court that move fewer voters than Republicans’ maps.
Dec 19th, 2021
Bail Reform And The Waukesha Tragedy
Republicans are going to use accused killer Darrell Brooks like a hammer.
Nov 28th, 2021
Why Evers Is In Trouble
A Glenn Youngkin-type Republican could beat him. But is there any GOP candidate like that in Wisconsin?
Nov 15th, 2021
Is Nelson ’22 Like Feingold ’92?
Tom Nelson is dark horse in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. But don’t count him out.
Nov 5th, 2021
Gableman Had a ‘Great Night’s Sleep’
Spending taxpayer dollars traveling to South Dakota, Arizona, to learn what?
Aug 15th, 2021
Vos Misreads Me
He takes my critique of Evers’ strategy as a sign of unrest among Democrats. Wrong.
Jul 20th, 2021
Democrats Should Be Tough on Crime
It’s not a winning message to say crime is justified by poverty.
Jul 16th, 2021
Democrats Need Alternative to Evers
His lack of imagination, lack of courage, lack of strategic thinking is just stunning.
Jul 11th, 2021
Pretty Sure It’s Corrupt
Initials of Public Service Commission have a second meaning: possible misconduct by Mike Huebsch.
Jul 5th, 2021
The Hard Left Is Afraid of Ideas
Demand that Mike Pence’s book not be published the latest of many such examples.
May 30th, 2021
Paul Ryan Displays Courage
Warns against fealty to Trump, whose backers are already attacking Ryan.
May 28th, 2021
Will Pandemic Make Us Less Partisan?
Migration of urban Democrats to less dense areas could turn them purple.
May 16th, 2021
Liz Cheney’s Profile In Courage
For her sign of telling the truth, she may lose her leadership post and her reelection.
May 9th, 2021
Let’s Make It ‘Hank Aaron Field’
The Brewers should name their playing field to honor a great player and longtime Milwaukee hero.
Apr 8th, 2021
Gun Owners for Gun Control
72% of NRA members support expanded background checks.
Mar 28th, 2021
Will Democrats Lose the Hispanic Vote?
Danger signs for a party in the 2020 election results.
Mar 22nd, 2021
Make the Filibuster More Painful
If Senate Democrats won’t end it, they could at least make it harder to do.
Mar 14th, 2021
Not Another Rich Guy for Senator
Alex Lasry’s sole qualification is his money. Oh, and he worked for Goldman Sachs.
Feb 28th, 2021
How Jim Clyburn Saved America
His choice of Joe Biden was decisive and may have been the only Democrat who could beat Trump.
Jan 25th, 2021
Autonomous Cars Challenged by Bicyclists
But the technology could heighten safety, if state takes rights steps.
Mar 30th, 2018
Motorist Who Kills Bicyclist Is Prosecuted
But Dane County jury finds driver not guilty of negligent homicide.
Mar 23rd, 2018
Roads Getting Worse With No Solution
Bad for bikers as well as cars; does Walker have any solution?
Feb 17th, 2018
New Law on Electric Bikes Proposed
Current state law treats them the same as motor bikes.
Feb 3rd, 2018
Walker Signs Vulnerable User Bill
Increases penalties for careless drivers who kill or injure bicyclists, pedestrians.
Dec 1st, 2017
Bike Commuter Tax Break Threatened
Senate version of tax plan ends $20 per month benefit for those biking to work.
Nov 24th, 2017
Make Your Voice Heard on Biking
State DNR holding meetings on outdoor Recreations Opportunity planning, wants citizen input.
Nov 19th, 2017
State’s Recreational Future Being Planned
More motorized recreation pushed for; what about biking and walking trails?
Oct 17th, 2017
Budget Prevents Local Recreational Trails
No land condemnation allowed to create recreational, bicycle, pedestrian trails.
Sep 15th, 2017
State Budget Is Good, Bad for Biking
Includes a last minute, anonymous proposal hostile to cyclists, pedestrians.
Sep 11th, 2017
Foxconn, Biking and State Roads
$3 billion spent on transportation would create more jobs, fix all roads, add bike lanes.
Aug 25th, 2017
Walker Ignores Biking on State Committee
No biking, pedestrian representatives on autonomous vehicles committee.
Aug 21st, 2017
Oregon Passes Bike Tax
$15 on purchase of new bike. Will Wisconsin follow suit?
Jul 14th, 2017
Vulnerable User Bill Moves Forward
Includes tougher sanctions against motorists who hit bicyclists, pedestrians.
Jun 9th, 2017
Blaming the Biking Victim
Driver kills biker on shoulder of road, driver’s attorney tries to blame the cyclist.
May 29th, 2017
Lobby Day on the Way
On April 13th advocates will lobby legislators for pro-biking measures.
Mar 31st, 2017
Tax Cyclists for Road Upgrades?
Bike registration fees could be used for transportation infrastructure.
Mar 19th, 2017
More Biking Fights Climate Change
3% increase would save 33 million tons of carbon dioxide per year.
Mar 3rd, 2017
Good Budget for Bikes?
Walker budget hikes local roads funding by 25%. But legislators may change it.
Feb 13th, 2017
Breaking Up DNR Could Harm Biking
Biking issues would be split between two agencies, with more layers of bureaucracy.
Jan 28th, 2017
How Will Trump Handle Transportation?
Elaine Chao will be key. Federal infrastructure dollars might help fund state’s local roads.
Jan 20th, 2017
New Bike Fees, Taxes Coming?
Increased fees for bikers using state parks and other hikes could be proposed.
Jan 13th, 2017
Why Mark Gottlieb Will Be Missed
DOT Secretary sought to fix all the state’s transportation needs. Maybe that’s why he’s gone.
Jan 8th, 2017
Bikers Brings Benefits for Motorists
Studies show more biking and bike-friendly policies reduce auto traffic, accidents.
Dec 27th, 2016
Budget Talks Focus on Transportation
So what about biking, part of industry that adds $1.5 billion to Wisconsin economy?
Dec 16th, 2016
1200 Bikers Ride to Support Chris Kegel
Trek-sponsored event salutes Wheel & Sprocket owner who has cancer.
Oct 2nd, 2016
Kenosha or Bust!
Scenes from the second annual Ride Across Wisconsin, from Dubuque to Kenosha.
Sep 5th, 2016
Cars Do NOT Own the Road
Hit-and-run driver kills bicyclist in Dane County. TV reporter asks why bicyclist was on the road.
Aug 11th, 2016
