The current conflict is sometimes referred to as the Third Gulf War, but is distinctive from the earlier two wars in important respects, including the fact that it relies on executive authority alone. Additionally, we have no allies in the fight beyond Israel.

Efforts to restrict gender-affirming care for minors are not grounded in how pediatric medicine works, nor in what children need to thrive.

We need to modernize the school funding formula to reflect today’s realities and support students fairly across the state. We need to invest in teachers and strengthen the pipeline of educators entering the profession. And we must focus relentlessly on improving student outcomes — especially in reading and math — so every child has a real chance to succeed.

MPS has forced high-performing public schools to seek other authorizers. Recently, there were 12,255 public school students enrolled in schools authorized by the City of Milwaukee or UW-Milwaukee.

Some things to consider: A grocer cannot survive if theft becomes routine ‘cost of doing business.’ And Incentivize smaller-format, lower-overhead grocery models.

Why the American Dream is becoming impossible in Wisconsin.

Tiffany says he will seek waiver to end program in seven Wisconsin counties.

Chris Taylor will be the next Wisconsin Supreme Court justice. The political stars just align that way. But she won’t do it with my vote. Nor will I vote for the conservative on offer, Maria Lazar.

Brenda Cassellius has completed her first year as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, tackling numerous inherited issues.

Why did the president’s address to the nation last night leave us colder than yesterday’s oatmeal?

Tom Howatt, who rose up as the son of a Scottish immigrant to become President and CEO of Wausau Paper, a preeminent leader of Wisconsin’s business community and an exceedingly generous philanthropist, has died at the age of 76 after a two-year battle with ALS.