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Give Wisconsin voters more say through ballot initiatives | Matt Rothschild and Maresa Strano
Wisconsin needs citizen-led ballot initiatives to enact popular policies when the Legislature fails to act. Many states already use initiatives to address issues such as Medicaid expansion, reproductive rights, minimum wage, and gerrymandering.
Homeless housing provider plans new development on East Side
The three-story development would provide housing and services to people with severe mental illness and a history of homelessness.
Packers stumble in preseason opener as former Bears QB starts strong for new team
Packers quarterback Jordan Love got the start for Green Bay, but it was his former division foe who got things rolling on the first series with his new team.
Brewers rally past Mets to spoil Pete Alonso's record celebration
William Contreras homered to cap a four-run seventh inning and Milwaukee rallied past the skidding Mets for their eighth consecutive victory, spoiling Alonso’s record-tying night.
Dr. Zorba Paster: Alternatives emerge to treat depression
We're just beginning to learn about other options.
Thanks for ordinance to preserve Madison's tree canopy | Sandra Ward and Grace Hasler
We were happy to see the State Journal story on Monday "Madison weighs stronger protection for trees."
Sen. Ron Johnson should expect tough questions from voters | Faye Whitaker
Now that the U.S. Senate is in recess, we should be able to meet and greet U.S. Sen. Johnson, R-Oshkosh, here in Wisconsin.
20 mph speed limit creates more problems than it solves | Rick Cruz
Lowering the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph in Madison is unnecessary and ineffective. This change won’t significantly improve safety but will increase driver frustration and reduce efficiency for commuters, delivery drivers and emergency responders.
Traditions at Madison's ballparks were always special | Bob Hunt
The July 29 article "'Wiener!' call stands tall," about the Madison Mallards' practice of awarding a hot dog for returned foul balls, was remarkable. Sadly, few foul balls are returned for hot dogs with the "wiener" announcement, according to Mallards…
Abortion or nothing must not be the only option for women | Daniel Eberhardy
The July 27 letter to the editor "Abortion contradicts chemical weapons ban" sheds some further light on the abortion issue. I agree we should say "chemical" rather than "medical" abortion, and I was not aware that RU-486 and misoprostol together,…
Air raid offense tried to fix what wasn't broken at 'Running Back U' | John Finkler
The college football season is quickly approaching for the University of Wisconsin.
Jen Pawol breaks MLB's gender barrier as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game (copy)
ATLANTA — Jen Pawol felt love and support from fans, family, peers and players as she made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.
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Brewers rally past Mets 7-4 for 8th straight win, spoiling Alonso's record-tying homer (copy)
MILWAUKEE — William Contreras homered to cap a four-run seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the skidding New York Mets 7-4 on Saturday for their eighth consecutive victory, spoiling Pete Alonso’s record-tying night.
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ST. LOUIS — Michael Busch hit a three-run home run, Matt Shaw added a homer and an RBI triple, and the Chicago Cubs routed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 Saturday night at Busch Stadium.
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