Category: Policy and Politics

Republican gerrymandering has left Wisconsin with a one-party government that has worked for them but not for the people. One example is the growing use of private school vouchers which siphon crucial funds from public schools that are desperate to protect staff and programs while maintaining their buildings and grounds. Wisconsin Republicans would have us…

By Neil C. Koch Wisconsin governments, state, county, and townships have done little or nothing to protect groundwater, and the quality in many areas is getting worse each year. In the Kewaunee County area the aquifer became very contaminated before steps were taken to control the contamination. Groundwater is depleted faster than it can be…

Gerrymandering by Republicans has left Wisconsin with a one-party government that has worked for them but not for the people. Even Republicans agree! Consider the issue of paid family leave. It gets complicated but in essence the issue is this: Should Wisconsin employers be required to pay for leave so that employees can care for their…

Abortion, reproductive rights, and body autonomy are not just political issues, they are deeply personal and emotional matters that impact the lives of women, girls, and anyone who has the potential to become pregnant. My fundamental belief is that the decision to have an abortion is complex, difficult, and private, and it should be left…

In Wisconsin, Republicans have instituted private school vouchers bleeding our local school districts of valuable resources. The taxpayers of the school districts in the 92nd assembly district lost the following amounts to school vouchers last year: School district Taxpayer money lost to school vouchers in the 2023-2024 fiscal year Chippewa Falls $1,820,212.56 Elk Mound $12,387.00…

Very rarely do I offer a special interest group a pledge to support a specific public policy stance. My experience tells me that the the process and content when crafting public policy is easily changed and can be morphed into something totally different from the original intent. However, I make an exception with a pledge…

The tragic events on Saturday, July 13th , show the many things that havediminished our institutions and created fear in our county.  The breakdown of ourfaith in our institutions has created fear and frustration.  We no longer feel thatwe can look to our government to solve the problems that are too big for us tosolve…

What do they all have in common?  Not a damn thing my friend, nothing. The first two are in bed together but there is no room for you, especially if you are an expert in your field.  Allow me to elaborate. The Supreme Court recently ruled that the Chevron decision (1984), which has been the…

The main organizing of Team Plouff ended last week. Led by Campaign Facilitator, Dan Paulson, Team Plouff is now fully staffed. Our primary goal is to win the Democratic primary. Joe has prepared his team well over the last months of organizing. Team Plouff is very aware of the political position we Democrats face after…

Today I begin a pivot from organizing and planning to full campaign mode. In my run to become the next Democratic State Representative of the 92nd Assembly District this is the time. Campaigns go through phases. Each phase has a particular purpose and time frame. Today is June 19th. The end date for my current campaign,…