Opinion
School records misinterpreted
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is once again embroiled in a dispute with the student newspaper there over the release of records.
Nov 19, 2009 | 7:45 pm | Loading…
Impact of Palin’s splash still yet to be determined
WASHINGTON — She’s back!!! That, of course, would be Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska, former Republican vice-presidential nominee and continuing political celebrity, demonstrating her attention-grabbing talent if not her intentions for the future.
Nov 19, 2009 | 5:10 am | Loading…
Doyle on wrong side of DNR veto
We can probably count on one hand the number of times Gov. Jim Doyle and former Gov. Tommy Thompson agreed on major issues in their feuding political careers.
Nov 19, 2009 | 5:05 am | Loading…
Glad You Asked: Can a store in Racine charge 65 cents for a 44-cent stamp?
Yep. Or 65 bucks.
Nov 18, 2009 | 4:20 pm | Loading…
Court is supremely wrong on Gableman issue
There are loopholes and loopholes. There is the loophole that state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman accused an election opponent of using, and there is the loophole that Gableman may now ooze through to escape disciplinary action related to that very ad.
Nov 17, 2009 | 7:45 pm | Loading…
Forward Racine commentary: Parents are their children’s best advocates
The No Child Left Behind Act, signed into law in January 2002, aims to ensure that all children achieve academic proficiency. This law mandates that parents be informed as to how they can be involved in school improvement efforts. While the mandate is well-intentioned, many believe proble…
Nov 17, 2009 | 7:30 pm | Loading…
Focus on murder, not Medill students
Prosecutors in Chicago don't seem bothered that a man who has spent nearly two-thirds of his life in prison may be innocent.
Nov 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Glad You Asked: Do the Johnson family companies get a discount for the amount of water they use? I feel like, if I fix my own leaky faucet and toilet, the utility will raise my rate because I won't be using enough water.
NOTE: Information about water fees was initially incorrect in this column. The error has been corrected.
Nov 16, 2009 | 6:35 pm | Loading…
It's time to end the burning
They have no option, say some people who at this time of year fill the air with the acrid smoke from burning leaves. Given the increasing population density in many parts of Racine County, as well as the health hazards connected with burning leaves, municipalities should provide options, …
Nov 15, 2009 | 5:20 pm | Loading…
This year especially, help the less fortunate
Cold nights and short days are a sure sign that Thanksgiving is almost here and the holidays will follow soon after.
Nov 14, 2009 | 5:30 pm | Loading…
Glad You Asked: Are Racine Unified teachers required to attend the state teachers' convention? Over the years, I have heard from some that they just go out of town.
In response, the Racine Unified School District and the Racine Education Association prepared a joint written statement.
Nov 13, 2009 | 4:10 pm | Loading…
Rep. Mason needs to do his part in Madison
I am both outraged and disappointed at the comments and actions of Representative Cory Mason, who criticized Racine County and my staff at the Joint Finance Committee last Tuesday.
Nov 12, 2009 | 7:55 pm | Loading…
Kenosha supervisors get spirit of taking
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas ...”
Nov 12, 2009 | 7:50 pm | Loading…
