Op-Ed
Walker Targets Health Care Savings
Self-insurance for state employees would get business support. But GOP legislators resist idea. Why?
Feb 2nd, 2016 by John Torinus
The Walker Agenda Is Failing
The result is rising job layoffs, a shrinking middle class, and nation's third-worst roads.
Jan 27th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
To Fix Roads, Use Conservative Approach
Gas tax is user fee that works. Borrowing is an inefficient alternative.
Jan 25th, 2016 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Why the Denver Development Boom?
A combination of tax limits and new taxes helped transform its downtown.
Jan 21st, 2016 by John Torinus
Bill Could Attract Radioactive Waste Dump
Assembly approves bill that could allow radioactive waste repository in the North Woods.
Jan 18th, 2016 by Al Gedicks
Speed and Secrecy Killing Democracy
Citizen after citizen testified: "We don't know what's in the bill."
Jan 13th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Bill Would Limit City Control of Development
Proposed state law would increase developer "property rights" at expense of others.
Jan 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Wisconsin’s Solitary Stance On Climate Change
This is the only state in America without a Clean Power Plan.
Dec 28th, 2015 by Tia Nelson
Crisis of Gun Violence Calls for Action
City is hurting and common sense reforms by legislature could help.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by State Rep. David Bowen
How to Save the Middle Class
Wisconsin leads nation in middle class decline. How can state reverse trend?
Dec 22nd, 2015 by Joel Rogers
Seven Gifts State Politicians Could Give Us
WisTax leader suggests seven ways to reduce partisanship and improve how we're governed.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Todd A. Berry
15,000 People Have Lost Food Assistance
Soup kitchens and food shelters flooded with hungry people needing help.
Dec 8th, 2015 by Sherrie Tussler
