Ruth Conniff: A prescription for overcoming our dangerous political divisions
We need to rebuild civil discourse, whoever wins the election.
Dan Knodl: Background on recent election oversight efforts
Recently, I read an article by Mark Belling, titled, “Wisconsin is not stopping noncitizens from voting, they are all on the honor system.” Belling correctly points out that checking a box to declare whether you are a legal citizen is our state’s safeguard mechanism – not exactly a ringing endorsement for election security.
Scott Walker: How large will a Republican majority in the Senate be?
Republicans will control the Senate after the Nov. 5 election. The question is, will it be with 51 senators, or as many as 58?
Dan O’Donnell: Turns out the numbers do lie
This week, the FBI very quietly revised numbers to show that violent crime actually rose by 4.5% in 2022.
Dave Zweifel: Weather conspiracy theories show how far the fringe has gone
The meteorologists have become targets of the lunatic fringe thanks to Georgia’s belligerent Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who proclaimed that the government is controlling the weather, directing hurricanes at “Red states.”
Mary Ocwieja: Patients will pay without PBM reform
The record gains by PBMs come on the backs of patients, who aren’t consistently seeing savings on their medications. I urge Congress to pass a law that reigns in PBMs’ unfair business practices. Now is the time for action, or patients will continue to pay the consequences.
Bill Barth: School tax requests extend across state
It’s not just the Beloit district struggling to balance the books.
Jerry Hanson: The ‘why’ behind all the school referendums in Wisconsin
The simple answer is we keep sending the same politicians back to Madison.
Nichelle Nichols: Vote ‘yes’ for the future of Madison’s public schools
This is not the time to close and consolidate schools.
Dave Cieslewicz: Madison’s not crying wolf
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is serious about needed cuts if the budget referendum fails.
Mark Lisheron: “Free” Milwaukee streetcar costing over $5 million annuall
Federal pandemic funds no longer available for operating costs.
WisGOP: Statement on “The West Wing” cast visiting Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the cast of “The West Wing” campaigning in Wisconsin this Sunday, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Wisconsin Democrats genuinely believe hardworking families would rather bask in the nostalgic glow of
Gov. Evers: Appoints Rachel Bouressa to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Rachel Bouressa to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board. “Our farmers and our state’s agricultural industry are vital to Wisconsin’s culture, heritage, and economy—and the Natural Resources Board is a critical
FRI News Summary: Harris knocks Trump in campaign stops across state
TOP STORIES Harris campaign features less talk of joy, more head-on Trump digs nearing Election Day * La Crosse voter Olson, 70: “I’m tired of her being so nice sometimes,” called Trump “evil and scary … I hope she calls him
Sen. Ballweg: Receives American Cancer Society State Senator of the Year Award
Madison…The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Wisconsin recognized Senator Joan Ballweg with their State Senator of the Year Award in Windsor on Thursday, October 17, 2024 for championing efforts to extend Medicaid assistance for postpartum women. “I thank