Wisconsin was one of the last states to pass any legislation related to the Coronavirus crisis. After weeks of putting off even meeting to discuss the...
It was a disturbing sight. Hundreds, perhaps thousands of people, all gathered together in a small space. No social distancing, few masks, and signs reading “Live...
Lots of people are working extra hard these days. Our health care workers, our grocery workers, our truck drivers, our farmers. But not so much for...
One role of our elected public officials is to serve the people they represent, and to help keep them safe. Never is that more true than...
The deeper the dive, the darker things get. That is true when it comes to getting to the bottom of problems with absentee ballots in Wisconsin’s...
We all want things to return to the way they were. In Wisconsin, that means Friday night fish fries and brandy old fashions. Under current rules,...
What will things look like when this is over? When we return to our normal lives, whenever and whatever that may be. One view worth considering...
When is it time to get back to business as usual? That is the pressing question, as our governments seek to balance the need to protect...
Better late than never, Wisconsin state lawmakers finally passed a coronavirus relief package that has now been signed into law. Wisconsin was one of the last...
It is likely too early to tell. But it appears we may be making some progress in the fight against the coronavirus. And that is largely...
It has now been five weeks since the coronavirus first reared its ugly head in Wisconsin. Finally, our state lawmakers in Madison are preparing to meet...
It seems clear that Wisconsin’s spring primary election couldn’t have gone much worse. But turns out it did. In addition to the uncertainty over whether there...
Even before the ballots from Tuesday’s election have been counted some Wisconsin lawmakers are already proposing changes to make our election system more fair, and more...
Staying cooped up at home isn’t a lot of fun. In fact, it is getting more depressing by the day. The number of coronavirus cases continue...
It was, as expected, a mess. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, and despite the clear safer at home order, Wisconsin plowed ahead with an election yesterday. It...
It is election day. That was anything but certain until yesterday afternoon. Governor Tony Evers announced a postponement of today’s election, a decision quickly overturned by...
We sure are a resilient bunch. The coronavirus outbreak is likely the greatest challenge the world has faced. The economy is in shambles. Schools are closed,...
What will Wisconsin’s election look like? It will most likely be a mess, with both political parties likely to cry foul. Wisconsin’s presidential preference and spring...
We need to do better. Many of us have been diligent about the new social distancing rules. But not everybody. Local police have been kept busy...
Do they not recognize the urgency of this crisis? It seems it is all hands on deck as we battle the coronavirus pandemic. But Wisconsin state...