Editor's note: The following commentary has been issued by State Sen. Steve Nass, who represents the 11th Senate District. The full text of the commentary is below. Sen. Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement Tuesday in response to the start of the 2023-2025 biennial budget process as Gov....
Category: Opinion
Fuller: ‘Doing the best we can’
By Jill FullerWhen the old year turns into a new one every January, we’re told to set new goals, make resolutions, and turn into “better” versions of ourselves. But let’s be honest. We’re all doing the best we can, balancing our responsibilities and caring for ourselves and others. While we...
It’s Groundhog Day: ‘Phil’ sees his shadow, ‘George’ the Fort FFA Guinea pig does not
By Kim McDarisonIt might just be another reason to live in Wisconsin, and like the popular 1993 movie “Groundhog Day,” circumstances are on repeat. Early this morning and for the second year running, while “Punxsutawney Phil,” the official furry harbinger of winter’s end saw his shadow and predicted nationally six more...
Bird’s eye view: It’s time to weigh in on avian influenza
Editor's note: Following is the first edition within a new column called "Bird's eye view." The column will focus on environmental issues of local significance. By Anita Martin Jefferson County, Wisconsin made history on March 14, 2022. On that day, we experienced the largest avian influenza disease outbreak, to date,...
Primary election greatly affects women’s rights, fair maps
Editor’s note: The following letter is an endorsement of a political candidate. Letters endorsing or in opposition to political candidates or election ballot issues will be published up until one week before the applicable election. Authors are limited to one letter per week. Letters of endorsement may not be written...