Op-Ed
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
Wind Power Can Reduce State’s Energy Costs
Wisconsin would no longer spend $800 million per year to import energy from other states.
Aug 24th, 2015 by Chris Kunkle
Waukesha Doesn’t Need Lake Michigan Water
City can responsibly treat its groundwater, at half the cost to its taxpayers.
Aug 18th, 2015 by George Meyer
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 Barca
Why 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 Rothschild
11 Steps to More Honest Government
Stronger open records and open meetings laws needed.
Jul 31st, 2015 by Mike McCabe
