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I have compiled a list of New Year’s resolutions for the candidates to consider.
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I have compiled a list of New Year’s resolutions for the candidates to consider.

This past year has been defined by deep economic uncertainty.

As the calendar turns and uncertainty once again shapes politics, technology and everyday life, The Ethical Life returns to a familiar exercise: looking ahead while holding the past accountable.

The Wisconsin State Journal’s Milfred and Hands play Nostradamus, with apologies to Conan O’Brien, predicting who will win the races for Wisconsin governor, state Supreme Court, Trump’s affections and the Big Ten conference in 2026.

Can we say good-bye these over-used and pretentious phrases?

We are asking for lawmakers to remove the “match” requirement, and instead allocate $900,000 for the network’s 2026 budget.

In addition to the winter weather, December also marks the arrival of property tax bills across Wisconsin.

Logistics software firm Renaissant has launched a new voice-based AI “clerk” to help coordinate shipments — something the company says will improve efficiency while addressing security concerns. The Milwaukee company yesterday announced the “breakthrough” technology is being piloted at several
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For 16 years, state aid hasn’t kept up with inflation.

Without immigrants, Wisconsin’s labor force will contract, schools will close, and budgets will dry up. Demographic winter is setting in.

Too many of us remain unaware of one of the most powerful educational tools available right here in Wisconsin—dual enrollment programs that allow high school students to earn college credits and professional certifications while still walking the halls of their neighborhood schools.

I have compiled a list of New Year’s resolutions for the candidates to consider.

This past year has been defined by deep economic uncertainty.

As the calendar turns and uncertainty once again shapes politics, technology and everyday life, The Ethical Life returns to a familiar exercise: looking ahead while holding the past accountable.

The Wisconsin State Journal’s Milfred and Hands play Nostradamus, with apologies to Conan O’Brien, predicting who will win the races for Wisconsin governor, state Supreme Court, Trump’s affections and the Big Ten conference in 2026.

Can we say good-bye these over-used and pretentious phrases?

We are asking for lawmakers to remove the “match” requirement, and instead allocate $900,000 for the network’s 2026 budget.

In addition to the winter weather, December also marks the arrival of property tax bills across Wisconsin.

Logistics software firm Renaissant has launched a new voice-based AI “clerk” to help coordinate shipments — something the company says will improve efficiency while addressing security concerns. The Milwaukee company yesterday announced the “breakthrough” technology is being piloted at several large sites, following earlier development at UW-Milwaukee’s Microsoft AI Co-Innovation
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For 16 years, state aid hasn’t kept up with inflation.

Without immigrants, Wisconsin’s labor force will contract, schools will close, and budgets will dry up. Demographic winter is setting in.

Too many of us remain unaware of one of the most powerful educational tools available right here in Wisconsin—dual enrollment programs that allow high school students to earn college credits and professional certifications while still walking the halls of their neighborhood schools.