By Dan RusslerAfter writing commentary in June, titled: “The Wisconsin Energy Plan in Jefferson County," a commenter, Jim Schroeder, who is a member of the Jefferson City Council, asked me to develop "actionable first steps" towards developing an energy plan. My earlier commentary on the subject, and the alderman's request, is here: https://fortatkinsononline.com/between-the-rails-the-wisconsin-energy-plan-in-jefferson-county/. Since...
Category: Opinion
Vance and Russell: What is estate planning?
Editor's note: the following information has been supplied by the law firm of Vance and Russell. by Associate Attorney Michael Schulz Did you know you have an estate? Almost everyone does.Your estate includes the things that you own such as your home, car, personal belongings, bank accounts, life insurance and...
Vruwink: Despite disruption, our democracy remains strong
By State Rep. Don VruwinkOver my past three terms in the Wisconsin Legislature, I have earned a reputation as the resident historian. During debate on the Assembly floor, I add a historical perspective to the issue at hand.Understanding our past helps us understand our present and guide us in decision-making...
Between the Rails: The Wisconsin Energy Plan in Jefferson County
By Dan RusslerLong after most U.S. states had published energy plans, Wisconsin delayed. Finally, version 1 of the Wisconsin Energy Plan (WEP) was published this spring, but Jefferson County media have discussed neither the plan itself nor the implications for Jefferson County.We are in the midst of multiple energy crises: natural gas,...
Letter to the editor: Lorine Niedecker biographer Margot Peters will be missed
Dear Friends of the Lorine Niedecker Family, with great sadness I share the news of Margot Peters’ death Saturday, June 18, 2022She was an ambassador for Lorine writing the biography “Lorine Niedecker, A Poet’s Life,” giving presentations, answering endless questions and supporting the Friends of Lorine Niedecker.On June 1, 2008,...