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Dave Cieslewicz: Chaos is the point

If you think this is just a phase and that Trump will settle down once he’s made the changes he wants, I wouldn’t count on that. Trump’s chaos is not part of a process — it’s the whole point.

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Dave Cieslewicz: Tax reform: simplify

The current system breeds contempt and the perception — if not the reality — of unfairness, simply because it’s so opaque. Simplicity has rewards that far outweigh any benefit from any tax loophole designed to engineer some sort of social or economic behavior.

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Gregory Humphrey: Violence must have NO place in our politics

Whatever combination of elements has placed our nation in the throes of political violence, one thing is strikingly clear. This violence must be denounced in the strongest way possible. The legal process must be relentless in applying punishment for those who use violence against politicians or their families.

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Lynn Breedlove: 30 years of long-term care progress in jeopardy

Congress’ recent budget blueprint calls for at least $880 billion in Medicaid cuts. Whether that comes in the form of an overall block grant to the states, a cap on spending for each individual or a cut in the federal matching formula for state dollars, it won’t matter much. All of these scenarios would be disastrous for the excellent programs that Wisconsin has built over the last 30-plus years.

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Dave Cieslewicz: Chaos is the point

If you think this is just a phase and that Trump will settle down once he’s made the changes he wants, I wouldn’t count on that. Trump’s chaos is not part of a process — it’s the whole point.

Read More »

Dave Cieslewicz: Tax reform: simplify

The current system breeds contempt and the perception — if not the reality — of unfairness, simply because it’s so opaque. Simplicity has rewards that far outweigh any benefit from any tax loophole designed to engineer some sort of social or economic behavior.

Read More »

Gregory Humphrey: Violence must have NO place in our politics

Whatever combination of elements has placed our nation in the throes of political violence, one thing is strikingly clear. This violence must be denounced in the strongest way possible. The legal process must be relentless in applying punishment for those who use violence against politicians or their families.

Read More »

Lynn Breedlove: 30 years of long-term care progress in jeopardy

Congress’ recent budget blueprint calls for at least $880 billion in Medicaid cuts. Whether that comes in the form of an overall block grant to the states, a cap on spending for each individual or a cut in the federal matching formula for state dollars, it won’t matter much. All of these scenarios would be disastrous for the excellent programs that Wisconsin has built over the last 30-plus years.

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