Op-Ed
How State Supreme Court Races Got So Partisan
Outside groups spent $27,000 on 2003 race. By 2020 that rose to $5 million.
Dec 17th, 2022 by Matt Rothschild, Wisconsin ExaminerStop the Hospital Merger Mania
Mergers hike prices and corporate pay, lower quality. The Aurora Advocate merger with Atrium will do all three.
Dec 7th, 2022 by John TorinusHow Should State Spend $6.6 Billion Surplus
Evers and Legislature could have fun -- and improve the state.
Dec 5th, 2022 by John TorinusThe War Over Democracy Isn’t Over
Both nationally and in Wisconsin there will be more attempts to undermine elections.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerNew Programs Help Pay for Energy Efficiency
And energy assistance. How to get funding from state and federal programs.
Nov 28th, 2022 by State Sen. Jeff SmithSouth Dakota Expands Medicaid
39 states have now expanded Medicaid. What is Wisconsin waiting for?
Nov 28th, 2022 by Bill Kaplan10 Questions on Rising Health Care Costs
Wisconsin has 4th highest costs in nation. When will our leaders take on the issue?
Nov 27th, 2022 by John TorinusGerrymandering Wins In 2022 Election
Results show how voters are robbed of representation.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Matt RothschildUW System Quietly Adds More Charter Schools It Oversees
Now up to 13 K-12 schools, including one that's part of a for-profit chain.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerRigged Election Lie Dies Quietly
How can there be a stolen election if both parties score wins and losses in same electoral process?
Nov 19th, 2022 by John Torinus5 Lessons From Mid-Term Election
Milwaukee's under-performance is a problem. And lack of national Democratic funding doomed Pfaff.
Nov 13th, 2022 by Ruth ConniffGov. Evers Is Delivering for Our Kids
A champion of education funding, helping our schools' national ranking rise. Tim Michels would take us backward.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Megan O’Halloran and Jilly Gokalgandhi