Op-Ed

Op-Ed: Schools Need Help For Hungry Children
Op-Ed

Schools Need Help For Hungry Children

Assembly bill seeks to give more kids access to quality meals for breakfast and lunch.

Op-Ed: TIF Districts Are Overused, Abused
Op-Ed

TIF Districts Are Overused, Abused

Legislation requiring “best practices” in their use is needed.

Op-Ed: ALEC Aims to Privatize All Schools
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ALEC Aims to Privatize All Schools

Wisconsin follows its lead but Nevada's sweeping law sends shock waves.

Op-Ed: Questions Remain on “Opportunity Schools”
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Questions Remain on “Opportunity Schools”

Republican plan giving Abele power over low-performing MPS schools offers few details.

Op-Ed: Wind Power Can Reduce State’s Energy Costs
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Wind Power Can Reduce State’s Energy Costs

Wisconsin would no longer spend $800 million per year to import energy from other states.

Op-Ed: Waukesha Doesn’t Need Lake Michigan Water
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Waukesha Doesn’t Need Lake Michigan Water

City can responsibly treat its groundwater, at half the cost to its taxpayers.

Op-Ed: Republican Plan Shields WEDC From Scrutiny
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Republican Plan Shields WEDC From Scrutiny

Plan removing legislators from board pulls veil of secrecy over jobs agency.

Op-Ed: Why Prosecutor Should Appeal John Doe Case
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Why Prosecutor Should Appeal John Doe Case

State Supreme Court had huge conflict, Schmitz should appeal to U.S. Supreme Court.

Op-Ed: 11 Steps to More Honest Government
Op-Ed

11 Steps to More Honest Government

Stronger open records and open meetings laws needed.

Op-Ed: The Attack on Planned Parenthood
Op-Ed

The Attack on Planned Parenthood

Abortion opponents harass clinic staff and oppose birth control.

Op-Ed: Regional Transportation System Needed
Op-Ed

Regional Transportation System Needed

Southeast Wisconsin will attract more business with one district overseeing all transportation.

Op-Ed: Walker Policies Will Increase Violence
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Walker Policies Will Increase Violence

Watering down gun laws makes it easier for criminals to get firearms.