To safeguard a brighter future for our kids and grandkids, change at a societal level is necessary, and that begins with you and me.

For the first time since 2011, we will have maps that are consistent with the text, design and structure of our state constitution and its creation of a republican form of government based on the principle of majority rule.

For Democrats, who have been outnumbered 64-35 in the Assembly and 22-10 in the Senate, the new maps present a huge opportunity.

‘Fair maps’ result in open seats for state Legislature.

This trailblazing woman who won two statewide elections for lieutenant governor, selflessly served for decades on countless committees and councils dealing with everything from education to the arts, and who has been a leading voice for women’s rights, was declared by Republican senators last week as not fit to serve on the UW Hospitals and Clinic Authority Board.

The state Senate fired former Department of Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Todd Ambs from the state’s Natural Resources Board.

Danger of government interference in proposals for ‘fellowships’ and grants to media

It’s time for retiring Mike Gallagher, a former U.S. Marine Corps officer and supporter of Ukraine, to sign a discharge petition to force a vote on aid for Ukraine. He has nothing to lose. It would be a profile in integrity and assure Gallagher’s mark on history. Semper Fidelis.

The most amusing story to watch was the artful messaging by pro-choice advocates and the speed of conservatives who dashed to the nearest microphone to register their support for IVF.

I have now looked at the judge’s decision to impose a nearly $350 million fine on Trump and his sons and businesses. I have to say, the convoluted ‘route’ that the judge took to justify his decision is shocking.

A bill on Evers’ desk would exempt from state income taxes all retirement income up to $150,000 for couples. This is just ridiculous. Do I not benefit from state services as much as anybody else and probably more?

Mark Jefferson is out as executive director of the Wisconsin Republican Party. Could be burnout … Could be electoral failure … It could be that Mr. Jefferson is not sufficiently MAGA.

The best pick for vice president on a GOP ticket in 2024 is a governor.

Wisconsin kids need school boards allied with parent advocates who care more about scoring scholarly achievements than political points.

The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County got permission from the state to increase sales taxes as part of a deal that included putting 25 police officers back in crime-ridden schools. The city and the school district were supposed to share the approximately $2 million cost. Eight months later, there are still no cops.

Freedom, democracy and journalism all go hand in hand. None can survive if one dies. Death need not be their destiny, if enough of us step up. Deserts can be reclaimed.

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Using ChatGPT4, one of the popular tools that has burst on the market, I asked: “What sectors/industries in Wisconsin manufacturing are best positioned to benefit from artificial intelligence as a tool?”

Bottom line: Electric vehicles are more expensive than others.