Shares own version of a Christmas story

Gov. Tony Evers was wrong in vetoing legislation that sought to provide regulation for service animals including emotional support animals. On Dec. 5, Evers vetoed Republicansponsored legislation stating that it did not include enough input from disabled groups. “[L]egislation affecting the rights and protections of Wisconsinites with disabilities should be developed in consultation and co...

It is December 2025 in America, do you know who your city council member is? How about your school board members or county board representative? Newscasts and headlines focus on state and national headlines and the decision makers whose wisdom (or foolishness, depending on your perspective) guides policy and actions at those levels. Americans are barraged with a constant stream of breaking news...

My daughter’s coworkers think her dad is nuts. At least that was her report to me from the admittedly small sample size of people she polled about it. Beth recently started a teaching job in the Prentice School District and, because the rent at Mom and Dad’s house is cheaper than the gas, she is commuting from Medford. For those who haven’t made the trip recently, it is about a 40-minu...