Op-Ed
State Should Expand Family Medical Leave
Republican proposal would slash coverage; Democratic bill would expand it.
Oct 29th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingRestore Funding for Great Lakes
And for the federal EPA. The nation and Wisconsin will benefit.
Oct 28th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinMake America Safe From Domestic Terrorism
Most U.S. terrorists are American citizens, but little attention is paid to them.
Oct 27th, 2017 by Masood AkhtarGOP Water Grabbers At It Again
Republican Tom Tiffany targets Public Trust doctrine that protects our waters.
Oct 26th, 2017 by James RowenCan WEDC Oversee Foxconn Deal?
State jobs agency has failed for seven years. Can it protect taxpayers and watchdog Foxconn?
Oct 25th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen VinehoutWalker’s 2018 Campaign Baggage Is Heavy
The negative issues and squabbles he must handle keep growing.
Oct 24th, 2017 by James RowenRegents Changing How UW Leaders Hired
“Business-like” approach reduces faculty peer review, threatens academic excellence.
Oct 23rd, 2017 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. KronckeRestore the Elections Commission Staff
GOP legislators supported this until Walker veto cut staff. Our bill restores electoral security.
Oct 21st, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach and State Rep. Melissa SargentMillennial Caucus Looks to the Future
Wisconsin Future Caucus is bipartisan group of state legislators under the age of 40.
Oct 20th, 2017 by State Rep. Adam NeylonUW System Reorganization a Bold Plan
What’s good and what could be improved in UW President Ray Cross’s proposal.
Oct 19th, 2017 by John TorinusNygren, Sidener Dramatize Opioid Problem
Daughter of GOP legislator and former Democratic leader’s problems call for state response.
Oct 18th, 2017 by Casey HoffState Cuts 15% of Sign Language Interpreters
System needs reform. Proposed law is badly needed.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Andrea Jones