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It’s time for Wisconsin to invest more in this convenient, practical, popular alternative. Let’s bring the benefits of modern train service to more people in our state.
California shouldn’t be regulating Wisconsin, and this isn’t particularly controversial. From Arizona to Georgia to Maine, most residents support a Prop 12 fix in the 2026 Farm Bill.
A new poll shows that support for socialism among young Americans is at an all-time high. What could be responsible for this fact?
Regardless of where we’re from or where we now live, we share a great many problems. None bigger than our relationship with technology, the question of whether machines will be our servants or masters, whether tools like AI will end up assisting humanity or commandeering it.
It could be time for more Driftless folks to consider zoning, at least for large businesses like data centers and others that could impact the environment.
Despite reports of a bustling stock market, improving employment conditions and rising wages, many have yet to benefit these positive developments personally. What’s really going on?
Changes introduced by our Wisconsin lawmakers do little to fix an agricultural system hemorrhaging producers. Still, these changes do little to fix an agricultural system hemorrhaging producers.
Leftist hatred of tax relief kills lame-duck governor’s deal for school aid and tax cuts.
A grand compromise — there’s that dirty word in politics — was scuttled for the sake of political grandstanding.
Hospitals in Van Orden’s congressional district were projected to lose more than $42 million in annual revenue under the budget law.
Columbus, Indiana, a city about the size of West Bend, has become a mecca for its collection of 70 buildings designed by world-class architects.
Four members of the Shorewood Hills Village Board voted to remove me as village president. Obviously, my family and I are disappointed. More importantly, this was not right, and the legal standard for removal was not met.
How the bizarre censorship of instrumental music punished students and parents.
The deal was worked out between Gov. Tony Evers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, all of whom are retiring.
Could you use an extra $300 or $600 right now? A proposed Wisconsin bill aimed at helping taxpayers and schools is now dead after lawmakers rejected the deal.
Measures like this do not strengthen democracy, they weaken voter choice and make it harder for grassroots candidates, independent candidates, and third parties to compete in Wisconsin elections.
The conversation about our energy future should not be driven by ideology. It should be driven by reliability, affordability, environmental stewardship, and honesty with the people paying the bills.
Artificial intelligence is dramatically shortening “pajama time” in health systems and clinics where certified note-taking technology is adopted.
Far too few know the incredible story of Wisconsin’s Feller School and the promise it holds to address the literacy crisis that affects schools across the state and country.
The Watertown School Board set a dangerous precedent last week when all but one member voted to ban the Watertown Wind Symphony’s performance of “A Mother of a Revolution!” by Omar Thomas.
It’s time for Wisconsin to invest more in this convenient, practical, popular alternative. Let’s bring the benefits of modern train service to more people in our state.
California shouldn’t be regulating Wisconsin, and this isn’t particularly controversial. From Arizona to Georgia to Maine, most residents support a Prop 12 fix in the 2026 Farm Bill.
A new poll shows that support for socialism among young Americans is at an all-time high. What could be responsible for this fact?
Regardless of where we’re from or where we now live, we share a great many problems. None bigger than our relationship with technology, the question of whether machines will be our servants or masters, whether tools like AI will end up assisting humanity or commandeering it.
It could be time for more Driftless folks to consider zoning, at least for large businesses like data centers and others that could impact the environment.
Despite reports of a bustling stock market, improving employment conditions and rising wages, many have yet to benefit these positive developments personally. What’s really going on?
Changes introduced by our Wisconsin lawmakers do little to fix an agricultural system hemorrhaging producers. Still, these changes do little to fix an agricultural system hemorrhaging producers.
Leftist hatred of tax relief kills lame-duck governor’s deal for school aid and tax cuts.
A grand compromise — there’s that dirty word in politics — was scuttled for the sake of political grandstanding.
Hospitals in Van Orden’s congressional district were projected to lose more than $42 million in annual revenue under the budget law.
Columbus, Indiana, a city about the size of West Bend, has become a mecca for its collection of 70 buildings designed by world-class architects.
Four members of the Shorewood Hills Village Board voted to remove me as village president. Obviously, my family and I are disappointed. More importantly, this was not right, and the legal standard for removal was not met.
How the bizarre censorship of instrumental music punished students and parents.
The deal was worked out between Gov. Tony Evers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, all of whom are retiring.
Could you use an extra $300 or $600 right now? A proposed Wisconsin bill aimed at helping taxpayers and schools is now dead after lawmakers rejected the deal.
Measures like this do not strengthen democracy, they weaken voter choice and make it harder for grassroots candidates, independent candidates, and third parties to compete in Wisconsin elections.
The conversation about our energy future should not be driven by ideology. It should be driven by reliability, affordability, environmental stewardship, and honesty with the people paying the bills.
Artificial intelligence is dramatically shortening “pajama time” in health systems and clinics where certified note-taking technology is adopted.
Far too few know the incredible story of Wisconsin’s Feller School and the promise it holds to address the literacy crisis that affects schools across the state and country.
The Watertown School Board set a dangerous precedent last week when all but one member voted to ban the Watertown Wind Symphony’s performance of “A Mother of a Revolution!” by Omar Thomas.
