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Time to accept the Affordable Care Act -- Mark K. Allen
Time has shown that President Barack Obama's health care law is a success. Many Republican leaders have wisely decided to give up their opposition to it.
Teachers did protest Act 10 after school -- Kia Conrad
Though I agree with Wednesday's letter "Save protests for after school" that missing school negatively affects the achievement gap, the writer should stick to the facts about the teachers' wal…
Walker should reconsider UW cuts -- Ken Nordlund
Last week's State Journal story "Campus pumps economy" indicated that every $1 of state tax invested in the University of Wisconsin System produced an additional $24 in economic activity in the state.
Stop secret fast-track trade deal -- Amy Barlow Liberatore
I supported President Barack Obama in both elections, but this trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, has tested my faith in his leadership.
Stop the war on marijuana -- Bruce Rideout
Small government conservatives and skittish liberals, despite polls showing majority support for both medicinal and recreational use of cannabis, refuse to consider legalizing it in Wisconsin,…
Void will be felt as Inferno night club ends nearly 20 year run
Fans call Inferno "a playground for adults" as well as a second home where club-goers find acceptance.
Vos: Badger Exam 'ripped off' taxpayers
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said on Thursday he is pursuing legal remedies to avoid paying for the full cost of the state's new test for elementary and middle school students after technologica…
Madison man with ISIS ties indicted in federal court
Joshua Van Haften is charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization.
Stave church at Little Norway a step closer to heading back to its Norwegian homeland
A delegation from Norway is spending this week inspecting the church west of Mount Horeb to determine if it can be taken apart and shipped back to Noway and rebuilt.
Scott Walker's political group says it will repay security travel costs
Our American Revival shared its decision a day after Democrats sought official reporting on taxpayer costs.
Murder victim texted drug agents of bad treatment before his death
A man whose body was found last week in Lake Mendota had sent text messages to state and federal drug agents for whom he was working, complaining of the treatment he was receiving from the man…
Brewers: Kyle Lohse delivers in 4-2 win over Reds
Lohse gives up just three hits in seven innings for the Brewers, who snap an eight-game losing streak.
Hands on Wisconsin: Progressive borrow from the radical right
Liberals are echoing rabid conservative in the criticism of President Obama and his pushing for fast track authority to negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Austin-Wiers, Ethel
CORDOVA, Tenn. - Ethel Austin-Wiers of Cordova, Tenn., formerly of Munster, Ind., passed away Monday, April 20, 2015.
Brill, James Joseph M.D.
MADISON - James Joseph Brill M.D., age 72, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at his home in his sleep.
Warzyn, Jeanne C.
MADISON - Jeanne C. Warzyn, age 94, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.
Wachter, Donald M.
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN - Donald M. Wachter, age 88, of Prairie du Chien, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis.
Schweppe, Ralph
MONONA - Ralph Schweppe, age 94, of Monona, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. He was born on Feb. 1, 1921, in Madison, the son of Norbert and Elizabeth (Uselman) Schweppe. Ralph marrie…
Herman, Irene A. (Schenck)
MADISON - Irene A. (Schenck) Herman, age 88, went to eternal peace on April 22, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Dec. 30, 1926, in Marshall, Wis., the daughter of Fredrick and Anna…
Carpenter, Darwin E.
OREGON - Darwin E. Carpenter died April 19, 2015, at Sienna Meadows in Oregon, Wis. He was 91.
