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Raise taxes on wealthy to help budget -- Chris Quandt
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said all the finger crossing and Sunday prayers didn't work. The state revenue projections did not go up as desired.
Education assets key to our success -- Former Republican state Sen. Barbara Lorman
I hope the University of Wisconsin System, K-12 education and Wisconsin Public Broadcasting will find a Republican advocate.
Bernie Sanders can win in 2016 -- Derek Popp
Since Sen. Bernie Sanders has entered the race for president I am continually hearing he has good ideas but can't win.
Support tougher drunken driving rules -- Sue Dohm
Regarding the State Journal editorial on April 29, “No excuse for ignoring DUI deterrents,” I thank Rep. Jim Ott, R-Mequon, for his tremendous efforts to reduce injuries and fatalities from dr…
'Miller Lite drinkers can't handle craft beers' -- Don Payne wins this week's You Toon caption contest
Don Payne of Arlington is this week’s You Toon winner.
Prep girls soccer: Second-half scoring surge sends Verona past Mount Horeb
The Wildcats notch three goals in the first 21 minutes of the second half to edge the Vikings.
Hands on Wisconsin: Scott Walker looks for more revenue
After disappointed revenue projections, Republicans are scrambling to find more money to balance the budget.
Patrick Durkin: Wisconsin Conservation Congress could use wakeup call
It’s time the WCC starts forging relationships with other conservation and environmental groups, and work to transform the WCC and its hearings as a vital partner and process in conservation p…
Scott Walker defends troubled state economic development agency
The governor also answered questions about his John Doe comments and the state of race relations in America.
Hoernke, Craig
MOUNT HOREB - Craig Hoernke, age 47, of Mount Horeb, Wis., passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015, after an extended illness.
Cimaroli, Ronald A.
PORTAGE - Ronald A. Cimaroli, age 69, of Lewiston Township, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Maier, John M.
CROSS PLAINS - John M. Maier, age 70, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Milestone Senior Living. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear in Monday's edition. Onlin…
Johnson, Judith “Judy”
COLUMBIA, Tenn. - Judith “Judy” Johnson, age 75, of Columbia, Tenn., passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015, as a result of a long battle with brain cancer. Judy spent her final days with her sibli…
Jastram, Karyn Lyn
MADISON - Karyn Lyn Jastram passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. Karyn was the loving daughter of Lorene and Lyle; sister to Scott; niece to Lorraine and Jack; and mother to her precious kitty, Sn…
Dahir, Ethel
PRAIRIE DU SAC - Ethel Dahir died on May 2, 2015, at the age of 97, with family at her side. She was born in St. Louis, Mo., on July 8, 1917. Her parents were William and Louise (Gertsch) Jones.
Monson, Donald P. "Donny"
DARLINGTON / WIOTA - Donald P. "Donny" Monson, age 70, of Darlington, formerly of Wiota, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 8, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington…
Gianquinto, Catherine Mary
MADISON - Catherine Mary Gianquinto, age 94, a resident of St. Mary's Care Center passed away on Friday evening, May 8, 2015. Catherine was born on Feb. 18, 1921, in Madison, to Josephine and …
Haase, Audrey (Kellesvig)
NAPLES, Fla. - Audrey (Kellesvig) Haase passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Hospice Care in Naples, Fla. She died from pulmonary fibrosis. She was the daughter of Orton and Theckla (Bir…
Henderson, Jay R.
VERONA - Jay R. Henderson, age 92, died on Saturday, May 2, 2015, in Verona. He was born on Feb. 2, 1923, in Chautauqua, N.Y. to John Lester and Marie (Ming) Henderson.