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Vouchers will dismantle public education -- Delores Robillard
I applaud the State Journal’s Nov. 23 editorial “Vouchers need real accountability.” It rightfully directs politicians and taxpayers to pay careful attention to the results of the school vouch…
Be wary of proposed expansion of Pipeline 61 -- George Savage
Many Wisconsinites are familiar with the controversial Gogebic Taconite mine proposed for northern Wisconsin. The mine became a political issue as conservative group Wisconsin Club for Growth …
Ferguson brings back Detroit memories -- Carol Lobes
Watching the coverage of the events in Ferguson, Missouri, has taken me back to Detroit in the summer of 1967. I lived and worked in the inner city when it burned. I realized that exactly the …
DOT should not single out hybrids -- Michael Redmond
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is now in the business of picking energy technology winners and losers.
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Blacks and whites need to wake up to racial injustice
In September, I received an email that should have left me feeling vindicated.
Kathleen Parker: The Cosby Show and our rule of law
WASHINGTON — By now, most Americans probably have formed an opinion about what comedian Bill Cosby did or didn’t do sexually to or with at least 16 women beginning in the 1960s.
New veterans court up and running in Dane County
Dane County now offers a specialty court for troubled military veterans, to intervene before they hit a spiral of lifelong alcoholism, drug abuse and prison.
Around Town: Lead volunteer for Happy Place Garden recognized with award
Craig Kittleson recently received a prestigious Jefferson Award, a national award for volunteerism and public service given on a regional level.
SOS: Your computer is sure running slow, want us to fix it?
The feds have temporarily closed down two of the country's biggest telemarketing computer "repair" operations. They did not make your computer run faster.
Prep girls basketball outlook: 2014-15 Capitol South Conference
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Prep girls basketball outlook: 2014-15 Capitol North Conference
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Just Ask Us: Why are there No Trespassing signs on Governor's Island?
The owner of an unusual plat of land that is part of a popular hiking peninsula on Lake Mendota has put up "No Trespassing" signs that are confusing hikers.
Benkert, Catherine
MADISON / GREEN BAY - Catherine Benkert, age 94, passed away on Saturday Nov. 29, 2014, in Madison. Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will appear at a late date. Please share your m…
Rhodes, Jack G. Sr.
BEAVER DAM - Jack G. Rhodes Sr., age 77, of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, surrounded by his family.
DiLoreto, Clara A.
MADISON - Clara A. DiLoreto, age 89, of Madison, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. Funeral arrangements are pending. A complete obituary will appear …
Leigh, William R. Jr.
MOUNT HOREB - William R. Leigh Jr., age 63, of Mount Horeb, died on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He was born Sept. 28, 1951, in Madison, to William, Sr., and Clara (B…
Wilson, Jessie Ruth Anne "Anne"
MADISON - Jessie Ruth Anne "Anne" Wilson, age 84, passed away on Saturday Nov. 29, 2014. Arrangements are pending, and a full obituary will appear in next Sunday's paper. Please share your mem…
Judd, Jaunita
MIDDLETON - Jaunita Judd, age 86, of Middleton, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, at her home.
