One of the wonders of today’s political world is the stranglehold that so-called payday and automobile-title lenders have on our political leaders.

As the Department of Natural Resources turns 50, it’s appropriate to take note of the remarkable environmental and conservation progress since its birth, while remaining mindful of the need for enlightened governance and balance between the use of our natural assets and their preservation.

Crute claims his campaign is serious, but a common rule of thumb is that if a candidate has to declare their candidacy isn’t a gimmick, there is an overwhelming reason to believe it is.

The people of southwest Wisconsin deserve a representative who is not hyper partisan and looks out for them, regardless of party.

It’s certainly ironic that someone who is working feverishly to destroy America’s wetlands has himself created a vast ethical swamp.

For the Freedom Caucus, it is seen as a victory in their mission: pursuing the conservative cause as they alone define it. For the left, it is seen as another sign that there is a solid chance they will take back control of the House — and maybe even the Senate — in the next election.

Moving the cenotaph and adding an explanatory plaque seems like a reasonable compromise. But it’s perfectly understandable why descendants of those whose lives were permanently altered during and for years after that war would rather it just go away.