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Omar’s Journey With Mental Illness
Dec 9th, 2018 by Brenda Wesley
How my son struggled and where to find help for those who face problems.
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Remembering George H.W. Bush
Dec 6th, 2018 by John Torinus
One of the most down-to-earth guys you'd ever meet, he accomplished a lot.
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Can “2nd Worst” Place for Blacks Improve?
Dec 5th, 2018 by Frank Schneiger
How local leaders should respond to metro Milwaukee’s low ranking in recent study.
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GOP Bills Change 400 Sections of State Law
Dec 3rd, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Changes help special interests, overthrow voters’ decision in November election.
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Doomsday Headlines on State Budget Are Silly
Dec 2nd, 2018 by State Rep. Dale Kooyenga
State revenues are increasing, but spending requests are unrealistic.
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There Are Solutions to City’s Poverty
Nov 30th, 2018 by Dr. Peter Edelman and Mark Angelini
They include more low-income housing, fewer fines and less incarceration.
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The War Against Ala Carte Medical Pricing
Nov 29th, 2018 by John Torinus
It's the most expensive way to go and payers are increasingly rebelling.
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Judge Extends Deadline on Foxconn Case
Nov 28th, 2018 by James Rowen
Company’s proposed diversion of Lake Michigan water is illegal, environmental groups charge.
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Time’s Running Out on Vos, Fitzgerald
Nov 23rd, 2018 by James Rowen
Vos says Democrats are "sore losers” and proceeds as though Republicans won.
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Regional Transportation Solutions Needed
Nov 22nd, 2018 by Marilyn Miller and David Kraemer
Current system not working for a growing number of citizens.
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Baraboo Photo Is Not About Nazism
Nov 21st, 2018 by Casey Hoff
It's about inadequate education. Survey found most millennials did not know what Auschwitz was.
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Write No Obituary for Scott Walker
Nov 20th, 2018 by John Torinus
He accomplished a lot and ran for office 13 times. He’ll probably run again.