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Enbridge Pipeline Corps Permits
Jun 23, 2026

Letter to the editor: Public interest must override corporation on Enbridge reroute

In six years following the legal battles over the Line 5 reroute, I’ve observed that the current systems of regulation and departmental checks seem to serve only as a series of hurdles for Enbridge to eventually clear.

Roof with mounted and installed photovoltaic solar panels on the
May 30, 2024

Letter to the editor: Strengthening Wisconsin’s energy future: The case for utility-led, union built community solar

Wisconsin is going through an energy transformation. Now, with the Biden administration’s recent $62 million grant through the Solar for All initiative, we are seeing the potential for more community solar projects to further reshape our energy landscape. However, as we embrace this opportunity, it is crucial to ensure that our approach aligns with Wisconsin’s long-term economic and environmen[...]

Jun 26, 2020

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sen. Jacque’s Davis-Bacon views misguided

The June 18 opinion column by State Sen. Andre Jacque is, unfortunately, only an opinion.

John–Mielke-mug
Jan 13, 2017

Letter to the editor: Setting the record straight on government-mandated PLAs

In a recent opinion piece by the labor official Dave Branson supporting the use of PLAs, Mr. Branson incorrectly described the legislation being offered by state Rep. Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, as “prohibiting the use of project labor agreements on taxpayer funded projects.”

Aug 21, 2015

Letter to the editor: Support Waukesha’s water application

The working men and women of Plumbers Local 75, as well as the members of our statewide organization, the Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association, stand behind the city of Waukesha in its efforts to get its water from Lake Michigan.

2-plaza
Apr 24, 2015

Letter to the editor: Building the profitable Bucks arena

I read with great interest a story in the Daily Reporter's April 17 edition, "Alderman wants 1-cent tax for the Bucks.”

Mar 15, 2015

Letter to the editor: Streetcar money will be used for its intended purpose

Last Friday’s headline story, “Hopping on an alternative? Bus system might qualify for Milwaukee streetcar money,” suggests erroneously that the $54.9 million in federal funding earmarked for the Milwaukee Streetcar project could be used instead on a regional Bus Rapid Transit system.

Dec 5, 2014

Letter to the editor: Badger Coulee is critical to clean energy’s future

The Badger Coulee Transmission Line, planned to run from La Crosse to Madison, is an important infrastructure investment that will increase our use of clean, renewable energy in Wisconsin.

Nov 1, 2013

Letter to the editor: Time for a new business model

African-American communities must develop new models for doing business.

Sep 28, 2012

Letter to the editor: Good reasons for private negotiations between War Memorial, art museum

This is written in response to a recent article and accompanying editorial, “Privacy not an option for memorial, museum” in the Sept. 24 issue, regarding the negotiations taking place between the War Memorial Corp. and the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Aug 3, 2012

Letter to the editor: Apprenticeships are the solution

On July 30, The Daily Reporter wrote an article regarding training dollars shrinking in the state of Wisconsin. The article referenced a skills gap and shortage of workers trained in certain areas.

May 18, 2012

Letter to the editor: Say no to streetcar

My comment is regarding an April 26 article titled, "Alderman urges rent for utilities."

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