Dear Editor, There’s an expression I’ve heard in the Upper Peninsula, “That’s a bunch of kaka.” It’s what I think of when I hear Mr. Vos and Mr. Fitzgerald rationalize the stripping of powers from the incoming governor and attorney general, by saying Republicans “just want a place at the table.” A place at the… Keep Reading
By BARRY WILNER , AP Pro Football Writer When a head coach gets fired during an NFL season, it’s as much about the culture of his team as it is about performance. That was the case in Green Bay, which in a move almost as stunning as its feeble showing against Arizona on Sunday, Mike… Keep Reading
Dear Editor, On November 29th the Wausau Pilot and Review published an Associated Press article about an interview Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan recently gave to the Washington Post. In the interview Congressman Ryan, who will be retiring from public office this coming January, stated that one of his greatest regrets was not successfully dealing with… Keep Reading
By Robert Kahn Courthouse News “They’re building bigger and better prisons in the States and they’re getting fuller and fuller. But I don’t really see how that’s helping the drug problem.” — Dexter Gordon, 1966 Dexter’s quote, from “Sophisticated Giant,” the excellent new biography by his wife, Maxine, is notable for two things: that Dexter,… Keep Reading
By Lisa Rasmussen, Wausau City Council President City Council members are hearing a common question lately: What happened between the council and Alderperson Mary Thao? This follows allegations of racism, poor form and bullying, compounded by Ms. Thao’s recent decision to not participate in closed sessions. This leaves more questions than answers for many, including… Keep Reading
Dear Editor, When I was growing up, there were times that my family depended on food pantries, or the church, for a meal. I will never forget strangers bringing food, and Christmas presents, to our house when I was in third grade. They did this out of compassion for others, for strangers. In two weeks,… Keep Reading
Dear Editor, Sunday is Veterans Day and that got me thinking. First, let me thank all of the brave Men and Women that keep our lives safe, now and in the past. Without you, there is no US. It also got me thinking about my earliest memory of learning about war and its costs. It… Keep Reading
Dear editor: It’s been an honor representing the 85th Assembly District for the past two years, and tomorrow, I’m asking for your vote again. My goal as your representative has always been to put people over politics and stand up for what’s right. We made record investments in public schools, protected people with pre-existing conditions,… Keep Reading
Dear editor, Election Day is just hours away. In these final moments before the electorate votes on who will guide Wisconsin, I am reaffirming why I am asking my neighbors for their support. I am running for Assembly because I believe in a government that works for all of us, not just a few. When… Keep Reading
By Shereen Siewert, Wausau Pilot and Review In the past two days, Wausau Pilot and Review has reported on several arrests that happened over a four-day span in October targeting the sex trade in the greater Wausau area. Many commenters on social media have decried the arrests and their publication out of concern for those… Keep Reading
By Wausau Police Chief Benjamin Bliven It’s been a tough couple of weeks in our country. A person opened fire at a synagogue in Pittsburgh over the weekend killing 11 people and wounding more. A man in Kentucky killed two African Americans in a grocery store. A person sent suspicious packages to many well-known political… Keep Reading
Dear editor, Now that some Democrats have been targeted by a crazy wearing a Trump hat, the Democrat friendly news media is no longer silent about the violence that has been plaguing America for the last 2 years since Trump’s election win. Finally, it seems, two weeks before the midterm election they can rise up… Keep Reading
Dear editor, Merrill Steel is a family-owned company that has been part of the Wausau/Merrill area for nearly 60 years. We’re proud of the work we do and the products we send to major projects in Wisconsin and throughout the country. This year, Merrill Steel won a contract with Foxconn. We’re happy to be one… Keep Reading
Protection of Wisconsin’s natural resources ought to be an issue that goes beyond politics. Especially in the state that gave America major conservationist figures like John Muir and Aldo Leopold, there should be a broad bipartisan agreement about being good stewards of our natural heritage. In fact, that was true for much of our state’s… Keep Reading
Dear editor, If Scott Walker makes a promise in has campaign, chances are he is lying. And this is certainly the case with the governor now promising to protect people with pre-existing conditions. In his current campaign he is trying to reinvent himself as a compassionate conservative. All of a sudden he is now the… Keep Reading
Dear editor, As a volunteer advocate for heart health and wellness, I have the opportunity to work with many state and national political leaders. I have found that Senator Petrowski is one leader who continuously stands out for his leadership and passion for positive change. Several years ago, I asked Senator Petrowski for his support… Keep Reading
Dear editor, As a physician, I believe that we need to strive for full access to health care and comprehensive insurance coverage for preexisting conditions. I have personally seen the devastation caused by lack of adequate access and coverage. Representative Pat Snyder has directly acknowledged the importance of these issues and supports options for lowering… Keep Reading
Dear editor, On November 6 Marathon County voters will get the opportunity to weigh in on the issue of legalizing medical marijuana in Wisconsin. 15 counties and two cities in Wisconsin containing millions of citizens will be voting on a variety of marijuana legalization ballot measures. Gratefully these ballots have forced many government representatives and… Keep Reading
Dear editor, It should come as no surprise that our State Representative Pat Snyder is putting education and our educators at the top of his priority list. Pat understands the lasting impact teachers have on our youth with a daughter who teaches at a local elementary school. He has been an advocate for our community… Keep Reading
Dear editor: The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, is insurance-based healthcare legislation designed to improve Americans’ access to medical care at lower costs. Some of its components are: get everyone in the insurance pool by requiring insurance with the individual mandate; help low-income folks pay for insurance with government subsidies; expand Medicaid… Keep Reading
