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No wonder Donald Trump wants to do away with DEI | John Hallinan

Sun, 02/09/2025 - 5:00am
For years we’ve heard the GOP rail against diversity, equity and inclusion.

Don't power new Microsoft AI data center with fossil fuels | Laurie Couillard

Sun, 02/09/2025 - 5:00am
Another corporate giant is making grand promises in southwest Wisconsin of hundreds of good-paying jobs with lots of new money flowing into our economy and helping to fill state government coffers.

Lower taxes would limit Wisconsin's population losses | Scott P. Lauder

Sun, 02/09/2025 - 5:00am
Last Sunday’s Wisconsin State Journal editorial, "What to do about falling population," proposed some interesting solutions to Wisconsin's potential population decline, but it didn’t address an underlining issue.

Only allow gun-free households in our schools | David Kreling

Sun, 02/09/2025 - 5:00am
Safes, schmafes.

Congress should go home it it won't check Donald Trump's power | Claudia Cooper

Sun, 02/09/2025 - 5:00am
Congress should just go home for four years without pay and stop wasting our time and taxpayer dollars. The pretense of being a check and balance on the executive branch is a farce. Everything we knew about governing and the…

Madison should have punished its police oversight chair | Jake Altwegg

Sun, 02/09/2025 - 5:00am
I was flabbergasted for several reasons by the Jan. 16 State Journal article "Council removes ethics penalty." It detailed how Shadayra Kilfoy-Flores, chair of the Madison Police Civilian Oversight Board, abused her power and position to benefit her daughter, according…

Madison's BRT ridership numbers weren't fair comparison | Alice Erickson

Sun, 02/09/2025 - 5:00am
Madison Metro Transit says ridership is up for its Bus Rapid Transit system, according to a Jan. 31 Wisconsin State Journal. But the city is comparing apples and oranges.

An unusual issue hurt Wisconsin men's hockey in sweep capped by a spearing ejection

Sun, 02/09/2025 - 4:47am
The Badgers have been among the least-penalized teams in the country but there were times in a loss Saturday when they "lost our minds," coach Mike Hastings said.

3 things that stood out as Wisconsin men's hockey was swept by Penn State

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 8:48pm
The Badgers lost their fourth straight game, with Penn State completing a sweep behind 39 saves from Arsenii Sergeev and two goals by Reese Laubach.

Man serving sentence in shooting arrested after Monona chase

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 6:46pm
He's facing pending charges of attempted eluding, felon in possession of firearm, 2nd degree recklessly endangering safety, resisting arrest and a Department of Corrections Hold.

NFHS announces set of slight rule changes in high school volleyball

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 4:55pm
The National Federation of State High School Associations has announced a set of changes to high school volleyball rules for the 2025-26 fall season.

3 things that stood out as Wisconsin women's hockey clinched its 10th WCHA title with rout of rival

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 4:47pm
The Badgers tied their largest margin of victory against Minnesota and wrapped up the regular-season championship.

3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's road win against Iowa

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 2:17pm
The Badgers had to battle much more than in the teams' last meeting, but still picked up an important victory in Iowa City.

Dane County accepts $500K payout to clear the way for Raemisch farm development

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 11:30am
The enormous and long-delayed North Side development is anticipated to move forward with the lifting of a deed restriction Dane County held on the property.

Why Mike Hastings took blame for Wisconsin men's hockey mid-game changes that 'didn't work'

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 5:37am
The Badgers had to adjust after losing one of their top scorers against Penn State. Things never came together in a shutout loss.

Wisconsin cornerback's eligibility back in doubt after NCAA appeal

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 5:07am
Badgers senior Nyzier Fourqurean will need to win another court battle after the NCAA appealed a ruling from a U.S. District Court judge Friday.

Bucks acquire Kevin Porter Jr. from Clippers for MarJon Beauchamp

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 4:15am
The 24-year-old Porter has averaged 9.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 19.6 minutes in 45 games this season.

3 things that stood out in Wisconsin men's hockey's shutout loss against Penn State

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 9:23pm
The Badgers were shut out in Big Ten play for the first time in more than two years, with Arsenii Sergeev having to stop only three shots in the third.

Wisconsin State Journal, other Lee properties, victim of 'cybersecurity event'

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 6:41pm
The company has notified law enforcement and is working to identify and implement steps to prevent this from happening again, President and CEO Kevin Mowbray said.

Dane County still looking for Human Services director after top pick changes her mind

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 5:23pm
Colorado hospital executive Amy Everett had accepted the role but then backed out, citing an unnamed county board member's disapproval of her candidacy.

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