Op-Ed
State Action Needed on Lead Pipes Problem
Bipartisan action needed to prevent lead poisoning of children.
Mar 12th, 2017 by Chris Walker
Ryan Health Care Plan Misfires
Private companies left out of discussion, may be pushed to drop employee coverage.
Mar 9th, 2017 by John Torinus
The Un-Greening of Wisconsin
Walker policies help political donors, hurt environment. Trump could pile on.
Mar 8th, 2017 by James Rowen
Don’t Eliminate The State Treasurer
Wisconsin is the only state where treasurer doesn't oversee cash management.
Mar 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Walker Violates Ban on Lottery Promotion?
State constitution says you can’t. But Walker’s budget jacks up advertising.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Todd A. Berry
State PSC Doesn’t Listen to Citizens
Concerns about the environment, about transmission lines, get ignored.
Mar 5th, 2017 by State Rep. Dave Considine
More Funding for Local Roads Needed
In 38 counties only 5% of local roads are rated “good.”
Feb 28th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Will Trump Act on Buy American Pledge?
Will his speech to Congress lay out a plan? Will GOP leaders get behind it?
Feb 27th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Why International Women’s Day Matters
Women suffer greater poverty and crime, higher health care costs.
Feb 26th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Opioid Crisis Demands Bipartisan Solutions
In 2015 more people in state died from drug overdoses than car crashes.
Feb 24th, 2017 by Jeff Plale
Huge Savings From State Self-Insurance
State employee managed health care plan could save $650 million per year.
Feb 21st, 2017 by John Torinus
Walker Should Emulate Kasich On Energy
Wisconsin should do more to embrace alternative energy as economic tool.
Feb 16th, 2017 by Josh Zepnick
