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...
What’s for dinner? You may have a meal planned for tonight. But do you have a plan for the leftovers? A new nationwide survey takes a...
Not so fast. That is the message being delivered by Wisconsin’s Public Records Board is giving to the state Department of Corrections. The DOC requested permission...
Scott Walker is the governor of Wisconsin. All of Wisconsin. The red parts, and the blue parts. He represents all the people of the state, even...
Technology sure has changed things. Generally for the better. But some would rather remain stuck in the past. The changes in technology are leading some units...
It is a good time to be a polluter in Wisconsin. A good time to pollute our land, air and water. Because it is a lot...
The law is clear. Wisconsin’s open records law requires the release of public documents as soon as practicable and without delay. So then it should also...
The delays in holding nomination hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland have been well documented. Garland was nominated to fill the seat left vacant...
Just what are we teaching our kids these days? That is what Wisconsin lawmaker Steve Nass is wondering. The longtime critic of the University of Wisconsin...