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Jim Pumarlo

Press politicians on election promises

Continuing coverage, if thoughtfully planned, goes a long way toward holding elected officials accountable. It also can enrich coverage of local public affairs, providing substantive content beyond blow-by-blow meeting reports.

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Legal considerations when moving your parent into a nursing home

Before signing any admissions contract for a nursing home, your family should visit multiple senior care facilities together, looking for a place that offers first-class providers, effective communication, engaging activities, and resident companions for your loved one. 

A fund to fight government secrecy

In 2022, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council created a designated fund to help cover legal costs associated with fighting to pry records into the public domain. Called simply the WFOIC Legal Fund, it has never had more than $4,000 in its coffers. But the council has put what money that is there to good use.

This August's primary is spurring an unusual summer debate over two constitutional amendments backed by Republicans.

Union petitions spike in Wisconsin

The number of annual union petitions in the state has more than doubled in recent years, suggesting interest in unionization is on the rise even as the share of Wisconsin workers in unions has fallen substantially.

Ho-Chunk come home, with big investment

The Ho-Chunk people are investing more than $400 million in a Beloit entertainment complex just north of the state line that will include a large casino, a premier conference center and the tallest building in Rock County — an 18-story hotel.

This August's primary is spurring an unusual summer debate over two constitutional amendments backed by Republicans.

Activists focus on early voting

Absentee and early in-person voting will be an important piece of the 2024 election puzzle. Activists on both sides are working furiously to get their voters to complete ballots before Nov. 5, Election Day.

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