Haste, Wasted
Those who have spent time around legislative institutions know that when a proposal is moving…
Browsing: Co-op Difference
Cooperators lobby in D.C.
At the end of April more than 2,000 electric cooperative members from across the country—including…
Expanding Pollinator Habitat
My column in the July 2016 edition of Wisconsin Energy Cooperative News described how the Wisconsin…
Back to the Future
While it’s always to be hoped that the potential consequences—intended or unintended—of any legislative action…
Present at the Founding
Those of you who have been reading this column for the past year and a…
Grid Security
Just a few months ago the nation’s attention was focused almost entirely on the presidential…
Geothermal tax credit expires
As we look ahead to what 2017 may bring, electric cooperatives in Wisconsin and nationwide…
Bubble Lights and Ginger Snaps
I love December in Wisconsin, as our family makes preparations for Christmas. It’s a special…
Co-ops salute our military
From the time their first lines were energized, Wisconsin’s electric cooperatives have enjoyed a strong…
Tackling the decline in rural voting through “Co-ops Vote”
During my 16 years as a state representative, I valued my relationship with the members…