Op-Ed
Republican Plan Shields WEDC From Scrutiny
Plan removing legislators from board pulls veil of secrecy over jobs agency.
Aug 6th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaWhy Prosecutor Should Appeal John Doe Case
State Supreme Court had huge conflict, Schmitz should appeal to U.S. Supreme Court.
Aug 5th, 2015 by Matt Rothschild11 Steps to More Honest Government
Stronger open records and open meetings laws needed.
Jul 31st, 2015 by Mike McCabeThe Attack on Planned Parenthood
Abortion opponents harass clinic staff and oppose birth control.
Jul 30th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris TaylorRegional Transportation System Needed
Southeast Wisconsin will attract more business with one district overseeing all transportation.
Jul 27th, 2015 by Tom RaveWalker Policies Will Increase Violence
Watering down gun laws makes it easier for criminals to get firearms.
Jul 24th, 2015 by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreThree Ways to Reduce Violence in the City
Milwaukee could learn from a project that cut crime by 62 percent.
Jul 23rd, 2015 by Keith StanleyWaukesha’s Request for Great Lakes Water Should Be Nixed
New analysis shows Waukesha can generate enough water, and more cheaply, using its own resources.
Jul 20th, 2015 by Cheryl NennWisconsin Deserved Better Than This Budget
Democrats proposed more than 50 amendments and Republicans rejected every one.
Jul 16th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaWalker Is Radical Even Among Republicans
Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca calls Walker a "petri dish" for extremism.
Jul 14th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaFreedom and Prosperity for All
That's what the newly signed budget will bring us, says Wisconsin's governor.
Jul 13th, 2015 by Gov. Scott WalkerWho’s Protecting the Great Lakes?
Leaders like Jim Doyle did, but today's governors are less concerned about issues like algae and diverting water to Waukesha.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Gary Wilson