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13

May
2026

13 May 2026

Bipartisan deal is a breath of fresh air

Gov. Tony Evers, assembly leader Robin Vos, and senate majority leader Devin LeMahieu released a plan that would spend down $1.8 billion of the state ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Bipartisan deal is a breath of fresh air

Gov. Tony Evers, assembly leader Robin Vos, and senate majority leader Devin LeMahieu released a plan that would spend down $1.8 billion of the state ...

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Posted on May 13, 2026

America’s strength relies on being the smartest nation

The United States is the most powerful nation in the world not only because of its military, but also because of strategic investments in science and ...

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America’s strength relies on being the smartest nation

The United States is the most powerful nation in the world not only because of its military, but also because of strategic investments in science and ...

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Posted on May 13, 2026

Sacrifices

There is a saying among artists and performers that “art requires sacrifice.” Historically, some artists and performers have this to extreme wi...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Sacrifices

There is a saying among artists and performers that “art requires sacrifice.” Historically, some artists and performers have this to extreme wi...

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Posted on May 13, 2026

06

May
2026

06 May 2026

Communities must focus on attracting, retaining professionals

State and local governments must get aggressive and be willing to think outside the box to recruit professionals to come live and work in rural areas ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Communities must focus on attracting, retaining professionals

State and local governments must get aggressive and be willing to think outside the box to recruit professionals to come live and work in rural areas ...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

Partnership, cooperation needed for county forest use

For the past few years, Taylor County, in partnership with local sportsman groups, has been working to develop a new shooting range in the county fore...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Partnership, cooperation needed for county forest use

For the past few years, Taylor County, in partnership with local sportsman groups, has been working to develop a new shooting range in the county fore...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

About righteousness

Here is a reminder of what a righteous president is not. Our president is a convicted felon “oh my.” A convicted sexual predator, a xenophobia rac...

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About righteousness

Here is a reminder of what a righteous president is not. Our president is a convicted felon “oh my.” A convicted sexual predator, a xenophobia rac...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

Asks where the art of deal is for taxpayers

The Republican Party is fiscally conservative and lowers taxes — or so we were told. Yet the Republican Congress handed the power of the purse to...

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Asks where the art of deal is for taxpayers

The Republican Party is fiscally conservative and lowers taxes — or so we were told. Yet the Republican Congress handed the power of the purse to...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

How to solve high record costs and long delays

The two most common complaints I hear from people seeking public records are “Why is it taking so long?” and “Why does it cost so much?” Unfor...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

How to solve high record costs and long delays

The two most common complaints I hear from people seeking public records are “Why is it taking so long?” and “Why does it cost so much?” Unfor...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

Batteries

Vise-Grips, check; 5/16 wrench, check; 13 mm socket with extender and ratchet, check; a hammer and cold chisel, um - say what now? The first mornin...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Batteries

Vise-Grips, check; 5/16 wrench, check; 13 mm socket with extender and ratchet, check; a hammer and cold chisel, um - say what now? The first mornin...

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Posted on May 6, 2026

29

Apr
2026

29 April 2026

Give road crews a break

Slow down. Put your coffee down. Hang up your phone. Turn down the radio, audio book or latest true crime podcast you have become obsessed with. ...

Opinion/Editorial

Opinion/Editorial

Give road crews a break

Slow down. Put your coffee down. Hang up your phone. Turn down the radio, audio book or latest true crime podcast you have become obsessed with. ...

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Posted on April 29, 2026