Opinion

Veterans Day this coming Monday, November 11th is a time to honor the sacrifices of those who served our nation, but this recognition shouldn’t end after a single day. For the estimated 283,000 veterans living in Wisconsin, the transition back to civilian life often comes with significant challenges

In today’s political landscape, ensuring that your vote is counted has never been more crucial. Early voting offers a powerful way to safeguard your voice in our democracy, while avoiding the uncertainties and potential challenges that can arise on Election Day. Whether it’s long lines, unexpected

The child care crisis in Wisconsin is undeniable and urgent. As child care centers continue to close across the state, the impact on our families, workforce and economy grows faster. This crisis is not just a result of the pandemic—it’s a symptom of decades of underfunding and unsustainable business

As the ranking Democratic member on the Senate Utilities Committee, I’ve spent much of my career fighting to make utility costs more affordable for families while addressing the urgent need to transition to cleaner energy. 

There’s only so much we can do as policymakers for families to afford their

Over the past decade, you’ve probably noticed more and more referenda questions on your ballot to help fund your local school districts. While there are many reasons for why a school would request an increase in funding, such as facility improvements, better teacher pay or even to cover their

Fentanyl is an extremely powerful synthetic opioid, which is 50 times more powerful than heroin, and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is typically used to treat severe pain following major surgeries with strict oversight from nursing staff and doctors who understand how life threatening even a

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access.

Alexander Shur, Votebeat

Sep 17, 2024 at 4:30am EDT

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across

Wisconsin has a long and colorful political history. We have recently been described as a purple state, but it might be more accurate to describe us as a wandering-all-over-the-political map state. Our state has brought forth a diverse array of political characters. Any state that can produce both

Vaping has rapidly emerged as a significant public health crisis, especially among young people. Initially marketed as a safer alternative to traditional smoking, vaping is now known to pose serious health risks. As evidence of these dangers mounts, the Wisconsin state government has a

By Atty. Tom Kamenick

Know Your Legal Rights is a bi-monthly column distributed by the State Bar of Wisconsin. It is written by members of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS), which connects Wisconsin residents with lawyers throughout the state. To find an