Don’t cripple county services to chase short-term budget savings

If you had $10,000 for every time the word unsustainable was used during last week’s meeting of the Medford Area Fire Commission, you would have enough to purchase a decent home in the community, but only a fraction of what would be needed to purchase a new fire truck. Firefighting vehicles and equipment have nearly doubled in price in recent years and the increases aren’t expected to slow ...

“The right of the people peaceably to assemble, to consult for the common good, and to petition the government, or any department thereof, shall never be abridged.” — Article 1, Section 4 of the Wisconsin State Constitution The language is clear and unambiguous. The people have a right to gather and be heard, even if, as a government official, you don’t like what they are saying, or find t...

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