What do Wisconsin Republicans have against train travel? Leaders of the state legislature are adamant they won’t spend any money to provide Amtrak service in Madison....
It is just a small step, but it sure took a long time to get here. The Wisconsin DNR policy board has finally taken action to...
The Democratic Party has long been considered the party of labor. They have a history of supporting, and courting, unions. President Joe Biden proclaimed he would...
Once again, we find ourselves in familiar territory, on the verge of a possible federal government shutdown. If a new spending plan is not approved by...
Is the city of La Crosse prioritizing the homeless over the elderly? Some are making that argument as City Hall is in the midst of a...
We’ve been critical of the Foxconn development, and for good reason. The state’s pledge to help fund the so-called eighth wonder of the world was too...
Will the Wisconsin Legislature ever get anything done? It is a fair question, since the past two years have been marked by gridlock in Wisconsin’s capitol,...
The short list of life’s certainties looks to be growing a bit. Death, taxes, and record spending on nasty political ads. Lots of money was thrown...
It is frustrating when government identifies a problem, and a way to solve it, but doesn’t have the political will to get it done. Such is...
It was the final step to wrap up the November election. La Crosse County conducted an audit of its voting equipment. This happens after every election...
The road was long, but the journey has finally been completed. The United States Senate has passed the Respect for Marriage Act, ensuing same sex couples...
Wisconsin’s state representatives continue to enjoy their time off. Our state Assembly representatives and Senators have not met in full session since March. Despite all the...
Sometimes the little things can make a big difference. Supporters of those residing in the La Crosse County jail expect that will be the case with...
You may not have noticed, but on the November ballot in Wisconsin, voters in one race had more than two choices. That race was for Secretary...
As we discussed yesterday, Wisconsin has a record state budget surplus and may be in the best financial shape in history. Now comes the hard part....
The pile of money keeps getting bigger. No, we’re not talking about the latest lottery jackpot, but the Wisconsin state surplus. It had been estimated the...
Our elections don’t just happen. They are carefully planned and conducted by municipal and county clerks throughout the state. Amid ever changing rules, our clerks and...
If you have teenage daughters, or are a fan yourself, you’re likely aware that the upcoming Taylor Swift tour is one hot ticket. So hot it...
It is time to stop the political gamesmanship in Madison. In the four years since Tony Evers was first elected Governor, his Republican opponents have been...
Nothing political today, nothing controversial even. Just a reminder. But an important one we need to remember this time of year. Our first little snow of...