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Assembly committee approves per diem changes
The unanimous vote restructures per diems in a way that the Assembly Speaker says will not increase taxpayer cost.
Minnesota fairing better than us -- Allegra Zick
Wisconsin football fans look forward to bringing home the “ax” to prove they are better than Minnesota. I wish our Legislature would try to do better than our border state.
Wisconsin could learn from neighbor -- Anne Lundin
Thank you for the editorial from the La Crosse Tribune, "Minnesota winning this border battle," which appeared in Tuesday's State Journal. It offered the facts and figures that demonstrate why…
Thank Gov. Walker for lower tax bill -- Michael Kauper
I had a conversation with my dad earlier this week. He was happy to tell me his property taxes were less this year. I have had similar conversations with friends and colleagues.
Letter used hateful rhetoric -- Adrian Logan
The author of Wednesday's letter "Hateful rhetoric against cops must stop" complained of "hateful rhetoric spewed by the radical left." But he letter writer engaged in dog whistle rhetoric to …
'Raw politics' impedes carbon reduction -- Jeremiah Cahill
"Raw politics" describes Republican efforts to impede President Barack Obama's executive actions on environmental protection. That's unfortunate, as the world looks to us for leadership on the…
Don't bash those who believe -- Anne Baldwin
The negative reactions to the inclusion of "The Christmas Story" in the Dec. 25 State Journal are troubling.
Time to pay student athletes -- Lucas Trebian
With all the money the NCAA makes every year, the players need to get paid for what they do. Many people say college athletes should not be paid because they are amateurs. But a 15-year-old wo…
Badgers volleyball: Season ticket prices to increase $20 for most seats
University of Wisconsin volleyball fans could be paying a little more to watch the Badgers play next season.
Fed official Rosengren says patience is key on interest rates
The head of the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston spoke to bankers in Madison on thursday.
Los Angeles Times: Defend freedom of expression from terrorists
The primary victims of the terrorist outrage in Paris on Wednesday are the 12 people who were shot dead and several others who were wounded. This would be an unspeakable atrocity regardless of…
Evicted Madison tenant wins state appeals decision
The 4th District Court of Appeals awarded damages after a landlord illegally evicted a tenant and destroyed some of her belongings.
Wis. among states opposing gun-lock ordinance
Attorney General Brad Schimel added Wisconsin to a list of 26 states supporting a challenge to San Francisco's ordinance requiring that guns stored at home be locked.
American Girl introduces Grace, its 2015 Girl of the Year doll
The Middleton doll and book company is linking its featured doll to a fundraising campaign for No Kid Hungry, an organization that hopes to end childhood hunger.
Lee, Patricia Ann "Pat"
MADISON - Patricia Ann "Pat" Lee, age 82, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison.
Hurd, Russell Norman
PORTAGE - Russell Norman Hurd's time on Earth ended on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. His very productive life and Christian existence has been a joy for all who knew him.
Craker, Gordon D.
REEDSBURG - Gordon Delbert Craker, age 78, went to meet his Maker on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center, after a long battle with cancer.
Theisen, Dolores S.
MADISON - Dolores S. Theisen, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015.
Hlavac, Frank "Lud" J.
MADISON / PLATTEVILLE - Frank "Lud" J. Hlavac, age 90, passed away on Monday, Jan 5, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare.
Weisensel, Joseph A.
COLUMBUS / EAST BRISTOL - Joseph A. Weisensel, age 82, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015. Funeral arrangements are pending.