Having a child is a life-changing event. Caring for that child is time consuming and expensive, and many new parents would like to be able to...
Wisconsin has long been known for its pristine natural beauty. But breathing our clean air and drinking our pure water are hardly guaranteed. That is why...
This is the state of today’s politics. Democrats and Republicans can’t agree on anything. Even if they agree with the goal, they can’t agree on how...
The plaque has stood proudly on the University of Wisconsin’s Bascom Hall since 1915. It recognizes that students should be free to determine what they themselves...
The nation’s jails and prisons are designed to be a form of punishment. But that doesn’t mean those being held there should be denied basic care....
For centuries, people lived as if they were the only species on earth. As a result, many animals have become extinct. Others have seen their populations...
We have seen clear evidence that the Russian government interfered in our 2016 elections. And there is plenty of concern that such interference could continue in...
Wisconsin has a long tradition of open government. That is why it is troubling that the state’s top executive is openly flaunting laws ensuring a free...
The dangers of distracted driving don’t end at the border. Minnesota adopted a law banning drivers in that state from talking on their phones while driving,...
Perhaps the needle is finally moving. Politicians in Washington and in Madison have so far largely refused to even debate the idea of red flag laws....
Lawmakers like to talk about local control. But their actions rarely match their words. In Madison, some state lawmakers are pushing bills which would limit the...
Suddenly there is a greater urgency to the issue of community safety. A La Crosse police officer was shot on Saturday, allegedly by a man with...
In business, successful companies typically hire managers who are experts in their field. People who understand the mission, and see that it is carried out. Not...
Welcome to August. The beginning of the end of summer. Time to think back to school for many. But there will be no early Christmas present...
One of the things the city of La Crosse likes to do when making difficult decisions is to hire a consultant. Sometimes that makes sense. A...
Last Friday marked the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Much progress has been made since then, ensuring all Americans, regardless...
Sometimes you may share the same goal, but not be on the same page as to how to get there. We’re seeing that in Wisconsin, where...
It is good that when we seem to be more politically polarized than ever, there are still some things the politicians can agree on. In Washington...
It was hardly must-see TV. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill questioned Robert Mueller for hours yesterday about Russian interference in the 2016 election, and whether the President...
We’ll start with the good news. The lights are staying on in Washington D.C. There will be no government shutdown. Congress and the White House have...