When the Wisconsin Legislature gets back to work, there are plenty of important issues to tackle. The state surplus is still sitting there while lawmakers figure...
We all understand how marketing works. You’re more likely to buy something if you feel like you’re getting a good deal. That is why a new...
Many lawmakers in Madison have been pushing for years for the legalization of marijuana. Finally, Assembly Republicans have introduced a bill that would legalize the use...
It is hardly a done deal yet, but there is reason for optimism as federal lawmakers work to avert another possible government shutdown. House Speaker Mike...
The 2024 presidential election is expected to be close once again. And once again, Wisconsin is at center stage of determining who will serve as our...
Does the punishment fit the crime? Ousted UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow claims he was somehow treated unfairly when he was fired, after it was discovered...
Like other homeowners, I recently got my property tax bill from the city of La Crosse. I was a bit surprised to see my bill had...
Happy New Year? 2023 has come to a close and we welcome in 2024. We look forward to better times ahead, until we remember that this...
He was an atypical politician. More content on the sidelines than in the limelight, Herb Kohl was an effective U.S. Senator from Wisconsin who died this...
We’ve spoken often about our do-nothing Congress. It appears that lack of effort to get things done will continue into the new year. The latest short-term...
What a year it has been for the United States Congress. 2023 began with such promise, like the one from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy who vowed...
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos may be on to something. He actually wants to let the people be able to make a decision on an issue...
Three years after the pandemic began, many people are still working from home. Some lawmakers in Madison want to change that. Some private employers still allow...
Are you a do-it-yourselfer? Or do you prefer the personal touch? Everywhere you shop these days you see the self-checkout lanes. They became popular during the...
It is easy to lose one’s resolve during a lengthy war. Russian invaded Ukraine almost two years ago, and the United States has stood by Ukraine’s...
It’s the economy, stupid. Once again, the economy is the biggest factor in determining who people will vote for in the next election. Poll after poll...
The fight over pay raises for University of Wisconsin System employees comes down to three letters. D, E and I. They stand for Diversity, Equity and...
We hear over and over about the need for transparency in our electoral system, and the need that those involved in administering our elections be impartial....
It is always a race against time. We see it every year at this time, as the city of La Crosse tries to pick up the...
In the grand scheme of things, this is hardly a big deal. But I do find it puzzling. If you have spent any time driving in...