Op-Ed
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 TaylorQuestions 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 ServiceWind 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 KunkleWaukesha Doesn’t Need Lake Michigan Water
City can responsibly treat its groundwater, at half the cost to its taxpayers.
Aug 18th, 2015 by George MeyerRepublican 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 Nenn