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BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his weekly mailbag.

Lawmakers also plan to vote on a proposed $2 billion tax cut that largely mirrors a measure Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed in July.

Wisconsin football has had to develop a center midseason while also trying to find the future of the position. Here's a look inside the Badgers' process.

At a place named for fajitas, the fajitas better be good — and mine were.

Intelligence, athleticism and aggressiveness fuel the Warriors' offensive line entering Friday's WIAA Division 2 state football semifinal against Kaukauna in Ripon.

Hamas’ attack on Israel was an unconscionable terrorist act that ignored the sacredness of human life. Members of Hamas are odious barbarians. Clearly, Israel could not stand by without a response, so they unleashed the terror of their efficient military…

Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, has blocked pay raises to Universities of Wisconsin employees until or unless UW drops its diversity, equity and inclusion programs across the system. This was after the Republicans already withheld $32 million from UW…

We've seen plenty of letters to the editor about how terrible former President Donald Trump, Christians and conservatives are.

Having lived my entire life in a football family, I've been a Wisconsin football scholarship donor and a Badgers fan since before Luke Fickell, his coaching staff and UW athletic director Chris McIntosh were born. I can no longer remain…

UW basketball coach Greg Gard should assign Gus Yalden, the new UW athlete placed on a leave of absence from the basketball team, to write a 500-word essay on the expectations and achievements of former UW basketball player Sam Oakey.

The Badgers could play three top 10 teams during nonconference play. Here's why Greg Gard decided he wanted his team to take on that challenge.

Milwaukee's offseason acquisition helps Milwaukee edge Detroit, which was missing six players Wednesday night.

The Wisconsin women's basketball team garnered national letters of intent from two forwards it offered in the Class of 2024 Wednesday to bolster its burgeoning group of post players.

Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold said he was "thrilled" for Craig Counsell.

The forward was back at practice after he took a temporary leave of absence from the program to address a personal family matter.

The hard fall and resulting injury suffered last week won't keep him out against the Steelers on Sunday.

Wisconsin men's basketball coach provided an update on the Badgers sharpshooter ahead of a Friday matchup with Tennessee.

Green Bay's unit had a productive game last Sunday, gaining a season-high 391 yards in a win over the Rams.

With talented athletes from across the Madison area competing in a variety of sports, the Wisconsin State Journal is tracking those who committed to play at the Division I level.

The Wisconsin men's basketball program only offered one point guard in the class of 2024 a scholarship. He signed his letter of intent Wednesday.