Michelle Bryant: The costly illusion of quick fixes

Flooding city streets with troops may provide a fleeting sense of order, but it does little to address the root causes of crime, which include poverty, lack of opportunity, systemic inequities, inadequate healthcare systems, and the erosion of trust between communities and law enforcement.

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David Blaska: We need more guns in schools & churches

Someday, the Wisconsin Legislature will bail out Madison’s public schools from their financial profligacy and order the reinstatement of school police resource officers, like it did in Milwaukee. Not enough. The answer is to arm school staff. Concealed carry.

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Bill Barth: Spend the money to protect children

At the local level, at least three actions stand out. One, harden targets where children congregate to make it tougher to get access. Two, hire armed guards. Three, make better access to mental healthcare a priority in an effort to flag potential threats.

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UW-Stout: Graphic communications program receivesnational grants to advance student experience, industry engagement

Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation supports lab, equipmentupgrades, professional development opportunities Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout’s graphic communications program has received three targeted grants from the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) totaling $13,000, part of a national initiative that awarded $535,000 in scholarships and educational support to… Please

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Michelle Bryant: The costly illusion of quick fixes

Flooding city streets with troops may provide a fleeting sense of order, but it does little to address the root causes of crime, which include poverty, lack of opportunity, systemic inequities, inadequate healthcare systems, and the erosion of trust between communities and law enforcement.

Read More »

David Blaska: We need more guns in schools & churches

Someday, the Wisconsin Legislature will bail out Madison’s public schools from their financial profligacy and order the reinstatement of school police resource officers, like it did in Milwaukee. Not enough. The answer is to arm school staff. Concealed carry.

Read More »

Bill Barth: Spend the money to protect children

At the local level, at least three actions stand out. One, harden targets where children congregate to make it tougher to get access. Two, hire armed guards. Three, make better access to mental healthcare a priority in an effort to flag potential threats.

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Council urges Legislature to do more to address nitrate contamination

The state’s Groundwater Coordinating Council is urging lawmakers to do more to address nitrate contamination in groundwater, calling it one of Wisconsin’s top water contamination concerns.  The council at the end of August submitted its latest annual report to the Legislature, providing an overview of groundwater quality and quantity in

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Berrien campaign: Unveils bold plan for Wisconsin economy: clear, hold, build

WHITEFISH BAY, Wisc. — Bill Berrien, a former Navy SEAL, Wisconsin manufacturer, and candidate for Wisconsin Governor, announced a transformative economic plan titled “Clear, Hold and Build: A SEAL’s Mission Plan for Wisconsin to Win and Prosper.” Drawing on his business experience and time as a Navy SEAL, Berrien outlined a strategy to

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