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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
The popularity of online shopping continues to grow thanks to abundant choices and convenience. Yet this convenience comes at the expense of consumer security. Fraud, scams, and identity theft are on the...
MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) programming is providing assistance to those experiencing homelessness that is designed to create a sense of belonging and love.
Homelessness...
