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Founded 1901

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Stitching together the pieces of life

Stitching together the pieces of life

Chris Hardie February 11, 2024

One constant I’ve noticed in myself as I’ve grown older is that I’ve become more reflective. Perhaps that comes with age, but there are times when I see or hear something and it makes me physically...

Chris Hardie's frozen face after taking care of a recent snowfall.

It’s snow fooling around

Chris Hardie February 4, 2024

As we settle into winter and the appearance of that four-letter word that is both cherished and hated, I’d like to take a moment to thank J.W. Elliot.   It was Elliot, hailing from Toronto,...

Atty. Benjamin S. Wright, Wright Elder Law, New Richmond, specializes in Medicaid Planning and Special Needs Trusts & Planning.

Decoding Medicaid for your long-term care needs

Attorney Benjamin S. Wright February 4, 2024

This time of year, after the holidays, is the busiest for elder law attorneys. When families gather for Thanksgiving and Christmas after a year apart, someone is often alarmed by how much mom or dad has...

On the road to recovery

On the road to recovery

Chris Hardie, Contributor January 29, 2024

All journeys begin with a step. I thought about that as I ventured outside for the first time since my left hip was replaced eight days ago. Slowly, one foot in front of the other, I walked without...

Milwaukee County banned Section 8 housing voucher discrimination, but landlords still do it

Milwaukee County banned Section 8 housing voucher discrimination, but landlords still do it

Wisconsin Watch, Contributor January 29, 2024

Jasmine Varela forgot she applied for a housing choice voucher until a letter arrived in 2023. After languishing on a waitlist for 14 years, she learned the city of Milwaukee’s housing authority would...

It’s snow fooling around

It’s snow fooling around

Chris Hardie, Contributor January 21, 2024

As we settle into winter and the appearance of that four-letter word that is both cherished and hated, I’d like to take a moment to thank J.W. Elliot. It was Elliot, hailing from Toronto, Canada who...

Sydney Shaffer is an attorney at Schott, Bublitz & Engel, s.c. in Waukesha County. She specializes in estate planning and probate.

New Year, New Legacy: 6 Resolutions for Smart Estate Planning

Sidney Shaffer, Contributor January 21, 2024

Every day, I hear the words “we should have done this years ago.” Estate Planning is extremely important for asset protection, ensuring your legacy, and protecting your family. It’s a surprisingly...

Larry Gallup

Protect the rights of student journalists

Larry Gallup December 10, 2023

About a year ago, Simon Mehring came home from a high school journalism conference with an idea. Mehring, now a junior at Stoughton High School, had learned about an Illinois law that protects student...

Light the way to a Christmas frame of mind

Light the way to a Christmas frame of mind

Bill Barth and Stephanie Klett December 10, 2023

“Oh, Christmas isn’t just a day. It’s a frame of mind.” The words may belong to Valentine Davies, the award-winning writer of Miracle on 34th Street, but the sentiment rings true for all of us. In...

Brewers get a bipartisan victory at the Capitol

Brewers get a bipartisan victory at the Capitol

WisPolitics.com December 3, 2023

Baseball season is over, but Brewers fans should pay attention to a team victory at the Capitol. The Major League Baseball team is going to get half a billion dollars in new public money over the next...

Farewell, Cosby sweaters

Farewell, Cosby sweaters

Chris Hardie December 3, 2023

Regular and faithful readers of my meanderings will recall that my name does not come up with the mention of fashion icons. I dress seasonally with the notion that clothes serve a utilitarian purpose to...

A rare agreement at the Capitol – go slow on a legal challenge to school choice

A rare agreement at the Capitol – go slow on a legal challenge to school choice

WisPolitics.com November 26, 2023

News flash! Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos agree on something. Don’t get too excited. This relates to an earlier column on a legal challenge to the state’s school choice...

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