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Legislature?s unfinished business

Dec 5, 20134 min read

Legislative bodies perform two critical and complementary functions. The first is to pass bills; the…

Democrats shut down federal government

Nov 21, 20132 min read

George Lorenz writes, “Congress should not harm the people it serves” and tries to pin…

Strengthening math, science in schools

Nov 21, 20134 min read

During the November floor period, the legislature approved a bill that will make a Wisconsin…

Mental health care in rural areas

Nov 21, 20133 min read

Mental illness affects people of all ages, spans all socio-economic classes, and includes all races…

Waupaca County budget surprise

Nov 21, 20131 min read

As part of its capital improvements program, the 2014 Waupaca County budget includes a proposed…

Ads can manipulate consumers, voters

Nov 21, 20133 min read

The most influential and thought-provoking industry in our nation is advertising. Much of what they…

Puppies, apple pie and factory jobs

Nov 13, 20133 min read

Nobody’s not for jobs. Just like nobody’s not for seniors; nobody’s not for kids, puppies…

Protecting all highway users

Nov 13, 20133 min read

Every year, injuries and fatalities occur when vehicles collide with other roadway users who are…

Pause on Veteran?s Day and remember those who served

Nov 6, 20131 min read

The members of American Legion Auxiliary. Wolf River Unit 391, would like to express our…

Hatten Park is a gem

Nov 6, 20131 min read

I hope the people of the New London area realize what a treasure Hatten Park…

Orchestra offered great experience for children

Nov 6, 20132 min read

It’s no secret to residents of Central Wisconsin the area boasts a colorful arts community.…

Fact checkers give Obama ?Pinocchios?

Nov 6, 20132 min read

Jean A. Spiegelberg says “Greg Oerter’s letter is not factual.” She then throws a lot…

After glitches are fixed, Obamacare will work

Nov 6, 20132 min read

The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has been a bone of contention for the Republicans and…

Clearing up the facts

Nov 6, 20133 min read

There has been a lot of confusion about some recent notices to consumers from insurance…

Do not roll back local protections

Nov 6, 20134 min read

“Our aim when drafting the ordinance was not to stop mining in the Town of…

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