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Jan
2026

21 January 2026

State needs to sunset school funding line-item veto

Republicans in the state legislature need to put up or shut up when it comes to school funding. On July 5, 2023, Gov. Tony Evers pulled a political...

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Opinion/Editorial

State needs to sunset school funding line-item veto

Republicans in the state legislature need to put up or shut up when it comes to school funding. On July 5, 2023, Gov. Tony Evers pulled a political...

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Posted on January 21, 2026

County revenue cap formula needs to factor inflation

The Taylor County Board is right in calling on the state to factor inflation rates into the state’s revenue cap limit rather than just focusing on l...

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Opinion/Editorial

County revenue cap formula needs to factor inflation

The Taylor County Board is right in calling on the state to factor inflation rates into the state’s revenue cap limit rather than just focusing on l...

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Posted on January 21, 2026

To govern was to serve

To govern was to serve, not to rule! So we chose Trump, thinking he is a person with superior moral character, the better man, right? So explain th...

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Opinion/Editorial

To govern was to serve

To govern was to serve, not to rule! So we chose Trump, thinking he is a person with superior moral character, the better man, right? So explain th...

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Posted on January 21, 2026

Bormann opposes city taking part in relocation grant effort

So the City of Medford is considering wasting up to $20,000 of residents’ hard-earned property tax dollars on a scheme to offer incentives to out-of...

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Opinion/Editorial

Bormann opposes city taking part in relocation grant effort

So the City of Medford is considering wasting up to $20,000 of residents’ hard-earned property tax dollars on a scheme to offer incentives to out-of...

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Posted on January 21, 2026

A cold day in Medford

On Monday, my son’s car didn’t start. That in and of itself is not a shocking bit of news. This week saw the first serious cold spell of the ne...

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Opinion/Editorial

A cold day in Medford

On Monday, my son’s car didn’t start. That in and of itself is not a shocking bit of news. This week saw the first serious cold spell of the ne...

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Posted on January 21, 2026

Wisconsin newspapers urge passage of legislation to protect free speech

State Senator Eric Wimberger (ROconto) and Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus) have introduced Wisconsin Senate Bill 666/Assembly Bill 701, wh...

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Opinion/Editorial

Wisconsin newspapers urge passage of legislation to protect free speech

State Senator Eric Wimberger (ROconto) and Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R-Hubertus) have introduced Wisconsin Senate Bill 666/Assembly Bill 701, wh...

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Posted on January 21, 2026

Organic Farming Conference shares line-up of speakers, workshops, and panels

Marbleseed’s Organic Farming Conference, which is among the longest-running and largest organic agriculture conferences in the U.S., will meet from ...

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Opinion/Editorial

Organic Farming Conference shares line-up of speakers, workshops, and panels

Marbleseed’s Organic Farming Conference, which is among the longest-running and largest organic agriculture conferences in the U.S., will meet from ...

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Posted on January 21, 2026

The C-SPAN of Wisconsin must be saved

Note: This editorial about Wisconsin-Eye was published in the Wisconsin State Journal. A bright light went out at the state Capitol last month. Law...

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Opinion/Editorial

The C-SPAN of Wisconsin must be saved

Note: This editorial about Wisconsin-Eye was published in the Wisconsin State Journal. A bright light went out at the state Capitol last month. Law...

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Posted on January 21, 2026

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Jan
2026

14 January 2026

Republican proposals on data centers makes sense

Wisconsin Republican legislators are on the right course when it comes to developing common-sense rules for data centers that keep the doors open for ...

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Opinion/Editorial

Republican proposals on data centers makes sense

Wisconsin Republican legislators are on the right course when it comes to developing common-sense rules for data centers that keep the doors open for ...

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Posted on January 14, 2026

Relocation grant proposal a good idea

WEDC Relocation Grant – LIVE Medford Grant proposal is an aggressive and necessary step toward ensuring the long-term economic and civic health of t...

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Opinion/Editorial

Relocation grant proposal a good idea

WEDC Relocation Grant – LIVE Medford Grant proposal is an aggressive and necessary step toward ensuring the long-term economic and civic health of t...

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Posted on January 14, 2026