Op-Ed
Rising Property Taxes Replace State Funding
Portion of local schools funding coming from state has plummeted since mid-1990s.
Aug 8th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutGood News on Worker’s Comp
Worker's comp rates decreased 3.2% which is good for Wisconsin's economy. But it could be a lot better.
Aug 5th, 2016 by John TorinusThoughts from Philadelphia
Crime and justice reform and the 2016 presidential election.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Craig MastantuonoWisconsin’s New Economy Taking Off
More than half a billion was invested in startup companies in last two years.
Jul 27th, 2016 by John TorinusKoch Brothers Impact on GOP Convention
Their impact on Republican platform and candidates — all but Trump — was “huge!”
Jul 26th, 2016 by Mary BottariThe Awful Reality of Prejudice
I loved my job as art therapist. Then racism intervened.
Jul 24th, 2016 by Blanche Brown, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWill Walker Respond to Lead Crisis?
1 in 20 kids in state tested positive for lead. State standards are too weak.
Jul 21st, 2016 by Chris WalkerWisconsin’s Water Resources Under Threat
State leaders and DNR now side with water polluters over citizens.
Jul 20th, 2016 by Spencer BlackValue Healthcare Could Change America
Four-fifths of companies with more than 200 employees now self-insure. Huge savings result.
Jul 19th, 2016 by John TorinusAll Lives Matter? Yes and No.
Criticism of Black Lives Matter ignores the history behind the protests.
Jul 18th, 2016 by Joey GrihalvaKoch Brothers Recruit State’s Latinos
But efforts by their shadowy Libre Initiative may be undercut by Trump.
Jul 14th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyVote For Gridlock in November
Don’t like Trump or Clinton? Support Paul Ryan and GOP House, so they can play defense.
Jul 13th, 2016 by John Torinus