Drunk driving remains a serious problem in Wisconsin. Yet, repeatedly, efforts to strengthen the state’s drunk driving laws have failed. So those who think Wisconsin needs...
Parking in La Crosse parking ramps has been the subject of much discussion. In the news, in these editorials, and between the barstools. Much of it...
It looks like a wall brawl is inevitable. President Trump continues to call for the construction of a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. At...
Way to go downtown La Crosse! The city’s downtown is shining brighter than ever before. And what a turnaround it has been. Like many city’s, La...
Serving as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives is no doubt a difficult job. It can be hard to get lawmakers of divergent political...
If Foxconn comes to Wisconsin, it could provide a huge boost to the Wisconsin economy. But the word “could” needs to be spelled with a capital...
The headline reads, “New bill would require Donald Trump to undergo mental health evaluation.” It isn’t like to pass and become law, but what if there...
The states of Wisconsin and Illinois may be neighbors, but not always friendly neighbors. Soon after taking office, Governor Walker ratcheted up the rhetoric when he...
It is potentially the biggest deal in the state of Wisconsin’s history. Lawmakers are trying to formalize a $3 billion incentive package to lure Foxconn, and...
There are a number of quirky rules in our political system. Like the system of selecting judges. Under an arcane rule known as the “blue slip”...
President Trump is right when he says that the opioid epidemic is a national emergency. But declaring it such does nothing to make the problem go...
Will it finally work this time? Fingers crossed. The city of La Crosse is about to flip the switch on a new pay-to-park system in its...
Our lawmakers in Madison keep telling us its no big deal that the state has yet to adopt a new budget. But it is getting more...
Well it seems that was much ado about nothing. Critics of roundabouts lobbied loudly against La Crosse’s first roundabout, at 7th and Cass. The roundabout has...
Politicians have an uncommon ability to claim victory in the bleakest of circumstances. Those who are very good at it often rise to powerful positions, like...
La Crosse likes to boast that it is a bicycle-friendly city. But the reality is, it can be difficult to navigate the city on two wheels....
Not long ago, judicial elections were rather sleepy affairs in Wisconsin. There was no big money in these races, no special interests opening their checkbooks to...
Sometimes when you want something badly enough, you are willing to give up just about anything to get it. That seems to be the case with...
The United States military is the greatest fighting force in the world. Our military strength has grown as that force has become more diverse. That’s why...
They better get to work now. After putting off work on a new state budget, Wisconsin legislators find themselves with a plate full. In addition to...