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State Journal columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his regular mailbag.

The Packers paid big money to a player they believe is an up-and-coming star to anchor their back line. But is it enough for a young core?

The former Badgers player is preparing to join a new team for his 20th NHL season, but returns to town for a matter close to his heart.

Enough of the ageist jokes and armchair neurology evaluations of mental fitness. Enough with the personal attacks on hair color and mispronunciation of words. Enough with the inflammatory rhetoric spewing from both sides of the political aisle.

The one thing that doesn’t seem to be getting that much attention following the attempt on former President Donald Trump's life was that the shooter, once again, used an assault rifle.

I found Kathleen Parker's July 9 column, "Biden has a woman problem — or two," offensive.

In all the discussion of the recent Supreme Court decisions, I have noticed a consistent attitude of the critics. They don’t like the practical results of many decisions, but seldom look at the legal reasoning for those decisions.

During the upcoming election, many Democratic voters will need to hold their noses and cover their ears to reelect U.S Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison.

After the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Republican strategy is that Trump is going to run a Teddy Roosevelt-style campaign, according to a Republican strategist on NBC’s "Meet the Press."

Delegates cited the more measured and personal tone, at least early in the speech. Democrats noted Trump quickly returned to airing old grudges.

Although Milwaukee is hosting the Republican National Convention, many delegates are staying overnight in Madison.

Wisconsin Republican Party delegate Barbara Finger, of Oconto, says she wishes there was more representation of Wisconsin agriculture at the event in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin alternate delegate Shirla Barre, of Wisconsin Rapids, at the RNC says the convention is lacking cranberry representation despite the convention being in the "cranberry capital."

Delegate for the 3rd Congressional District Shannon McKinney at the RNC in Milwaukee says it's her first time in the city and she found it beautiful with friendly people.

Calumet County Wisconsin delegate at the RNC Barbara Bittner says she was shocked at the lack of milk representation at the event despite being in the dairy state.

Wisconsin State Treasurer and delegate John Leiber at the RNC in Milwaukee says he's happy to see how good of a show the city is putting on for visitors.

Former Republican Party Chair Brad Courtney, who's been to nine Republican National Conventions so far, says former President Donald Trump making two appearances so far is the biggest surprise.

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says the one thing the 2024 RNC convention in Milwaukee is missing is fresh cheese curds, and he wasn't allowed to bring them himself.

The state sent 41 delegates and 38 alternates to this week's event. Here's what they liked and didn't like.

"It’s so cool that I get to wear a piece of history and the flag that represents my nation at the same time, and so I feel like I’m wearing someone else’s patriotism with me while I’m here.”