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Ron Johnson criticizes Russ Feingold and Tammy Baldwin at GOP convention
The first-term incumbent contrasts how he would handle losing an election with Feingold's return to politics.
Tom Still: Economic development in rural Wisconsin: What’s working?
If you want to understand just how misleading the unemployment rate can be as an economic indicator, take a look at rural Wisconsin.
Robinson reminiscent of another tragedy -- Patty Marsh
When I first heard about Tony Robinson's death and his behavior that day, I knew what had caused this young man to go so crazy.
Raise income limits to fix Social Security -- James C. Herrick
It is an absolute disgrace that our politicians will not address the tremendous unfairness in the Social Security system.
History repeats itself with UW bashing -- Thomas J. Straka
Being born and raised in Wisconsin, I regularly read the Wisconsin State Journal.
Bipartisan support for mental health is welcome -- Katie Mulligan
There are no quick fixes to the long-standing and multi-faceted problems of the criminal justice system. However, there are many steps -- large and small -- that can help bring about reform.
Ozanne made real effort for justice -- Joseph T. Leone
Thursday's guest column by Madison civil rights lawyer Jeff Scott Olson was unsettling in several ways.
Medicaid money would help community health center -- Gordon Derzon
Madison is fortunate to be the home of Access Community Health Centers. This community-based health center, providing medical, dental and behavioral health services to low-income and uninsured…
Scott Walker: Israel trip reinforces need for "taking fight" to terrorists
At a Saturday afternoon fundraiser for Dallas County, Iowa recorder Chad Airhart, Walker spoke about his trip to Israel for the first time publicly.
Welton, Kenneth R.
MIDDLETON / NAPLES, Fla. - Kenneth R. Welton, age 80, died peacefully at his home in Naples, Fla., on Thursday, May 7, 2015, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on Oct. 10,…
Williams, LaVonne A.
BROOKLYN - LaVonne A. Williams, age 86, of Brooklyn, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Evansville Manor.
Filz, Marguerite "Marme" (Senkbeil)
MILWAUKEE - Marguerite "Marme" (Senkbeil) Filz, age 91, passed away peacefully at Milwaukee Catholic Home on May 9, 2015.
Cork, Genevieve S. "Gen" (Otis) (Weitzel)
MADISON / MOUNT HOREB - Genevieve S. "Gen" (Otis) (Weitzel) Cork, age 88, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Ingleside Manor in Mount Horeb. She was born on May 31, 1926 in Madison, the…
King, Tyken Herman
MADISON - Tyken Herman King, age 40, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. He was born on Oct. 4, 1974, in Madison, the son of Herman and Toni (Magnusson) King.
Gunderson, Julie A. (nee Gjermo)
STOUGHTON - Julie A. Gunderson (neé Gjermo), age 60, surrounded by her family and friends, was taken from us too soon on May 14, 2015, after a battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Castronovo, John Philip
STOUGHTON - John Philip Castronovo, age 49, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015, in a motor vehicle accident. He was born on Dec. 28, 1965, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Ronald and Joyce (Eld…
Affeldt, Lester H.
MADISON / RANDOLPH / WEBSTER - Lester H. Affeldt, age 84, passed away on May 5, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Portage, Wis., on July 15, 1930, and graduated from Portag…
Anderson, Harold J. "Andy"
MIDDLETON - Services for Harold J. "Andy" Anderson, who died on Aug. 3, 2014, will take place at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, at 11:30 a.m. on …
Bruns, Lucy Grace
MADISON - Lucy Grace Bruns, age 73, of Madison, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015, at St Mary's Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 25, 1941, in Madison, the daughter of Clar…
Roth, Patricia
MADISON - Patty Roth, age 61, of Madison, departed this life on Friday, May 8, 2015. Patty was an exuberant, unconventional non-conformist, who put polka dots on her car. In 1984, she founded …