Although 21 states, the District of Columbia and Guam have legalized recreational cannabis, Illinois is an island of sorts, bordered mostly by states like Wisconsin, Indiana and Kentucky, where cannabis is still technically illegal, though hardly a priority for law enforcement.

To his great good fortune, Earl occupied the East Wing when politics was not a blood sport.

Many political figures were initially reluctant to embrace the freeze movement. But Earl, who was raised in a Catholic peace and social justice tradition, backed the referendum proposal, enthusiastically, urging a “yes” vote in stump speeches and interviews during one of the most energetic gubernatorial campaigns the state had ever seen.

So claim the Republicans, saying his plan hikes taxes almost as much as it cuts them.

The state simply needs to fund all choice students with the Milwaukee model: State money follows the child, coming out of the state’s general fund. Property taxes play no part.

We must come together now to elect Judge Janet Protasiewicz as our next Supreme Court Justice.

Johnson has used the blue slip process to block Judge William Pocan from the federal bench.

Started as Black Lobby Day, this week we will be hosting Black Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.

February is the month in which we celebrate Black History, but it is also Great American Pie Month. The valuable relationship to Black culture and cuisine is unparalleled.

He was acquitted on all counts.

The Supreme Court primary election is a harbinger for much-needed change in Wisconsin.

Three counties contribute the most Republican votes statewide: Waukesha, Milwaukee and Dane. All three are in the throes of The Great Republican Shake Out.

Wisconsinites clearly found Protasiewicz’s frankness refreshing.

An establishment that for so long failed to apply known science has no place dismissing parents.

The good news is this bloated monster of a budget is dead on arrival at the hands of the Legislature and its Joint Committee on Finance.

Area Saturation Patrol is the answer and after reading retired Police Captian Glenn D. Frankovis’ book of the same title, it’s a common-sense solution.

When a governor brought everyone to the table.

We are greatly diminished by the passing of Tony Earl. However, we should also appreciate and celebrate that we are better for his life of dedication to humanity and service to the people of Wisconsin.