Op-Ed
How Republicans Will Dismantle Civil Service
The result will replace hiring and promotions by merit with political appointments.
Oct 5th, 2015 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
10 Things Walker Can Do To Reunite Wisconsin
Instead of "divide and conquer" why not try a kinder, gentler approach?
Oct 2nd, 2015 by Katrina Shankland
State’s Biomedical Industry Threatened
Assembly bill could kill industry with 100,000 workers and $27 billion annual impact.
Oct 1st, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
WEDC Leaders Resist Reforming Troubled Agency
Top brass of jobs agency miss opportunity to apologize and fix problems.
Sep 28th, 2015 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Time to Revisit Transportation Funding Solutions
71 percent of Wisconsin's roads are rated in poor or mediocre condition.
Sep 25th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
A New Model for Growing Jobs in Wisconsin
Plan would eliminate WEDC and consolidate economic development programs back into a state agency.
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Peter Barca and Julie Lassa
A World Without Walls
Freeways create concrete walls that divide the city. Their expansion is unneeded.
Sep 8th, 2015 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
Compromise Is Possible on Waukesha Water
The solution is obvious, if environmentalists and Waukesha officials will compromise.
Sep 4th, 2015 by Gary Wilson
Schools Need Help For Hungry Children
Assembly bill seeks to give more kids access to quality meals for breakfast and lunch.
Sep 1st, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
TIF Districts Are Overused, Abused
Legislation requiring “best practices” in their use is needed.
Aug 31st, 2015 by State Sen. Duey Stroebel
ALEC Aims to Privatize All Schools
Wisconsin follows its lead but Nevada's sweeping law sends shock waves.
Aug 28th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Questions Remain on “Opportunity Schools”
Republican plan giving Abele power over low-performing MPS schools offers few details.
Aug 25th, 2015 by Joe Yeado, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
