Bill Berry: For homeless, lots of challenges, little help

There was a time when homelessness was considered a “big city” problem. These days, small and medium-sized cities across the state and nation have inherited their own homeless populations. And communities are struggling to find answers to a problem that defies simple solutions.

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John Torinus: Trump’s picks: wrong people on the bus?

Anyone who has managed a large organization to success knows that job one is getting the right people on the leadership team. That means people with deep knowledge of the business sector, extensive experience, good judgement, high energy and a strong track record at running previous organizations. Donald Trump’s picks for cabinet posts and other high-level positions mostly lack those qualities.

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Michael Lucas: The original bill of rights

Two things are often overlooked in this important history: first, that there is a Preamble to the Bill of Rights which clearly explains the document’s purpose to restrain federal power, not the states; and second, that today’s Bill of Rights is not what was originally proposed to Congress.

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Bill Berry: For homeless, lots of challenges, little help

There was a time when homelessness was considered a “big city” problem. These days, small and medium-sized cities across the state and nation have inherited their own homeless populations. And communities are struggling to find answers to a problem that defies simple solutions.

Read More »

John Torinus: Trump’s picks: wrong people on the bus?

Anyone who has managed a large organization to success knows that job one is getting the right people on the leadership team. That means people with deep knowledge of the business sector, extensive experience, good judgement, high energy and a strong track record at running previous organizations. Donald Trump’s picks for cabinet posts and other high-level positions mostly lack those qualities.

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Michael Lucas: The original bill of rights

Two things are often overlooked in this important history: first, that there is a Preamble to the Bill of Rights which clearly explains the document’s purpose to restrain federal power, not the states; and second, that today’s Bill of Rights is not what was originally proposed to Congress.

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Giffords Law Center: NEW: Wisconsin earns a C grade for gun safety laws

WASHINGTON — GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence released the latest edition of its Annual Gun Law Scorecard, which grades and ranks each state on the strength of its gun laws. The comprehensive, 50-state analysis reflects that states with stronger gun laws have lower gun death rates and save more lives. This year, Wisconsin

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeks nominations for 2024 Ethical Hunter Award

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting award nominations for the 2024 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field. Established in 1997, the award recognizes a hunter whose action is symbolic of Wisconsin’s hunting

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of City Of Clintonville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Clintonville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of watermains on Harriet Street and 16th Street. Activities related to

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