Wisconsin’s municipal courts can have a significant and devastating impact on the lives of people who can’t afford to pay a citation due to poverty. Without critical legal protections, unpaid municipal citations can lead to warrants, arrests and incarceration. There is no right to counsel in Wisconsin’s municipal courts, meaning people unable to afford an attorney face court alone, compounding the cycle of poverty and punishment.

The Department of Government Efficiency’s crackdown on waste, fraud and abuse is off to a fast start, but as an engine of government savings, DOGE still has substantial untapped potential. That’s because it hasn’t yet addressed the fraud crippling one of the federal government’s largest programs: Medicare.

Attention across the nation is rightly focused on potential massive and drastic Medicaid cuts under consideration by Congress that would imperil health care for nearly 80 million of our most vulnerable neighbors — low-income families, expectant moms, children and senior citizens, as well as individuals with disabilities. Rural hospitals caring for communities in America’s heartland — which are already struggling — will be further devastated by th

I see a lot in my role. I see the challenges our students face on a daily basis. I see those who have confidence and those who lack it. I see how some have the inner strength to handle criticism and failure, where others still need to develop strength from struggle.

Elon Musk recently announced his intention to cut $1 trillion in federal spending through the new U.S. Department of Government Efficiency. As the department looks for ways to trim waste, one program that deserves immediate attention is Medicare Advantage (MA). This is the component of Medicare that allows seniors to opt-in and purchase privately run government-subsidized health plans.

Participating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experience — or at least it used to be. Fewer American kids are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving countless kids on the sidelines. The importance of reversing this trend cannot be overstated. Youth sports are not just games; they are a critical component of childhood development.