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Republican Congress not connecting the dots -- Mary Power

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 6:00pm
The State Journal reported Sunday that the Republican-run Congress will be working vigorously to repeal Obama's Affordable Care Act.

Governors don't make the best presidents -- Mark K. Allen

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 6:00pm
I disagree with the common wisdom that a governor’s executive experience will make him or her a more successful president.

Freedom From Religion Foundation has passion for truth -- Dennis Harrison-Noonan

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 6:00pm
Kudos to Annie Laurie Gaylor and Dan Barker as they move into their expanded offices. Over the years that I have followed the Freedom From Religion Foundation, my respect for and appreciation …

Foundation gives atheists a bad name -- Martin Redmann

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 6:00pm
According to the article in Saturday's State Journal "Busy time for Madison nonprofit," the Freedom From Religion Foundation has 21,000 paid members.

Obama deserves credit for success -- Richard Nawratil

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 6:00pm
It’s a new year and time to reflect on the past years.

'Birth of Christ' is historical reality -- Monsignor Roger J. Schecke

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 6:00pm
The letter in Sunday's State Journal “'Birth of Christ' story is just that” attempts to reduce the birth of Jesus Christ to a literary form, comparable to the mythologies created from the imag…

Grow Academy an inspiring story -- Connie Bettin

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 6:00pm
I enjoyed the article in Sunday's State Journal "Grow Academy teaches offenders job skills."

Senate Republicans going slower on right-to-work bill

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 5:50pm
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says Republicans are still trying to figure out whether they can tackle issue.

Man gets three years for child porn, likely deportation

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 5:04pm
A Chicago-area man pleaded guilty Monday to possessing child pornography while in Madison for work and was sentenced to the mandatory minimum three years in prison.

Meriter pension lawsuit settlement approved

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 5:00pm
A judge on Monday approved an $82 million settlement of a class action lawsuit over Meriter Health Services' pension plan.

Frigid weather welcomes Madison students back to school

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 4:45pm
The National Weather Service predicts wind chills to reach 35 degrees below zero on Wednesday.

Soglin names new economic development director

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 4:00pm
Mayor selects Matthew Mikolajewski for key economic development position. 

Chazen concert series to begin again, minus WPR

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 4:00pm
Classical music will be played again at the Chazen Museum of Art, but live-streamed instead of on the radio.

Martin, Genevieve

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Genevieve Martin, age 97, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare.

Bystricky, Harriet G.

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Harriet G. Bystricky, age 98, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Madison.

Fieldstad, Joyce E.

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 3:30pm
GRATIOT TOWNSHIP - Joyce E. Fieldstad, age 85, of Gratiot Township, died on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, surrounded by family.

Sandmire, Cameron "Ty"

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 3:30pm
NORTH FREEDOM - Cameron "Ty" Sandmire of North Freedom passed away on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at St. Clare Hospice House, at the age of 89.

Aaberg, Olga

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 3:30pm
STOUGHTON - Olga Aaberg, age 92, passed away on Jan. 3, 2015, at Meriter Hospital. She was born on Sept. 14, 1922, in Stoughton, the daughter of Erik and Gertrude (Yttri) Anderson. She married…

Johnson, Shirley J.

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON / JANESVILLE - Shirley J. Johnson, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015.

Kubly, Michael J.

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 3:30pm
MARSHALL / SUN PRAIRIE - Michael J. Kubly, age 44, passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, from the result of an automobile accident.

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