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Raft of state constitutional amendments could be coming in Wisconsin, beginning with 2 in 2024
Some conservative groups have urged lawmakers to amend the Constitution further in order enshrine GOP policies like the state's right-to-work law and private school voucher program.
How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Western Illinois
How to tune in as the Badgers return to action at the Kohl Center as Fort Myers Tip-Off champions.
4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football's win at Minnesota
A pair of defensive players overcome poor starts, the future at running back and more in this week's observations.
How William Gramme's Wisconsin men's hockey debut provided 2 remarkable moments
The Badgers men's hockey team broke a three-game losing streak Saturday, and goalie William Gramme was emotional about getting the chance to start.
OUR VIEW: 10% raises? Taxes up 14%? Madison and Dane County shouldn't forget about the taxpayer
Instead of preparing for tight times, local officials seem to be doubling down
How Packers QB Jordan Love has won over the locker room — and is now winning games, too
"It’s hard not to root for him," coach Matt LaFleur said of the quarterback, who is in his first season as the starter.
What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball's next opponent, Western Illinois
Wisconsin men's basketball has one tune-up at home before starting a daunting three-game stretch.
Readers have donated more than $76,000 for children's toys at Christmas
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area. You can help again this year.
Madison-area Thunderworks Games gives back with original board games
A Middleton-based board game company prepares to give back by helping out Empty Stocking Club, which gives toys to children who need them.
Polzin: Wisconsin football's 2-week turnaround from 'tough spot' to 'this is what I came here for'
A loss to Northwestern two weeks ago left players openly questioning teammates' commitment. Back-to-back wins to end the regular season showed the Badgers still have plenty of fight.
Wisconsin football players savor every minute of Axe celebration on Minnesota's home field
Check out all of BadgerExtra's postgame videos as Wisconsin football players and fans celebrated with Paul Bunyan's Axe.
What separates the battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe from the Red River Rivalry
Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai has played in two of college football's most proud rivalries. Here's what he thinks of the Badgers and Gophers.
Don't let leaders forget about the plight of Palestinians -- Richard McGowan
Pleas to President Joe Biden’s administration and Congress to stop the genocide of Palestinians have fallen on deaf ears. Despite constant protests rallying to protect Palestinians who are looking at expulsion from their land, life-altering injuries and infanticide, the president…
Children need nature to become healthier and happier -- Thomas Gibson
We must support our children’s sense of wonder of nature.
Madison City Council should carefully reconsider projects -- Ginny White
Madison City Council members show deference to colleagues on routine matters. Council members can be expected to know what’s right for their own districts.
Fractured media has led to a fractured society -- Samuel Smith
I'm 79. When I was young, everyone watched Walter Cronkite or the Huntley-Brinkley Report for the news, so we all shared a common understanding of events. And TV entertainment was only available on three channels. So at school the next…
Entire state of Wisconsin must tackle reckless driving -- Pat Malloy
In a recent article in the Marquette Lawyer Magazine, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman identified reckless driving as the biggest problem the Police Department deals with in Milwaukee.
Work to end racial disparities in foster care system -- Kimber Blum
Despite racial disparities in child welfare being highlighted in Wisconsin for many years, the Department of Children and Families 2021 Out-of-Home Care Annual Report still indicates a high rate of racial inequity for children placed in foster care. As of…
Help dispel stigma surrounding mental health -- Jess Zingg
In a world that often values physical health over mental well-being, it's time to shine a spotlight on the importance of mental health.
Wrong time to add more games to streaming services -- Steve Clark
Why did the Big Ten and the NFL suddenly move to streaming so many games this year? It is maddening and insensitive to fans.