Do you have a plan? The state of Wisconsin is reminding people of the importance of having an emergency preparedness plan in the event of a...
On the surface, it may seem like a good idea. Tying our tax dollars to how well public colleges and universities perform. It is an idea...
What does Ron Johnson have against higher education? The U.S. Senator from Wisconsin is trying to backpedal now after his controversial comments about college. Johnson mused...
The first test isn’t very encouraging. Wisconsin’s newly formed state agency dealing with keeping government honest would like to be able to grease the palms of...
The La Crosse public library is once again at a crossroads. It was three years ago that the city considered closing one or more of the...
Remember when we learned that the Pentagon was paying $900 for a hammer? That may seem like a bargain compared to today’s numbers. Because nobody seems...
GO USA! Congratulations on your Olympic victory. Your tax bill is now in the mail. Most of us were likely surprised to learn that when Americans...
When we were young, we were taught that you don’t buy what you can’t afford. But we also learned that sometimes things are cheaper today than...
Finally some common sense in the debate over Wisconsin’s new voter ID rules. The courts have gone back and forth, and back and forth, over what...
Can we afford to wait any longer? Roads throughout the La Crosse area continue to deteriorate, and lawmakers in Madison continue to refuse to address the...
When are kids just being kids, acting out or doing dumb stuff, and when do they become criminals? It is an important question, with important consequences,...
It is time to invest in education. That is the message UW System President Ray Cross is sending to lawmakers in Madison. But that message is...
Would you volunteer to pick up dirty needles? An effort is underway to organize volunteers to pick up the thousands of hypodermic needles which litter the...
When did parking become such an issue in La Crosse? Issues involving where people park their cars have continued to arise in recent years. La Crosse...
If you see orange cones, put down the phone. That is the gist of a new law about to take effect in Wisconsin. Starting October 1st,...
As Americans, we love football. Especially the NFL. Meanwhile, we hate politics. Especially the race for President. So if we had to choose between football and...
It looks like they are at it again. The state of Wisconsin again seems eager to cut corners when it comes to caring for our military...
How to pay for better roads remains elusive for Wisconsin legislators. The state in recent years has resorted to borrowing money to pay to build or...
You’re being ridiculous. That was the message to Bernie Sanders supporters on day one of the Democratic National Convention from comedian Sarah Silverman. And she is...
Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders don’t agree on much. But both argue our political system is rigged. That sentiment gained new momentum with the release of...