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Seize opportunity to steer, moderate election noise

Mar. 30, 2022

Campaigns are increasingly sophisticated in targeting their audiences. The messages, unfortunately, are all too often sound bites that lack meaningful context.

In his latest column, Jim Pumarlo argues newspapers should step up and fill the void — use your community knowledge to provide an inside look at candidates, to set a framework for constructive debate on issues. It takes work, and now is the time to start planning for the November 2022 elections.

Determining child custody in Wisconsin

Mar. 29, 2022

I recently re-watched “Mrs. Doubtfire” – a classic, family-friendly comedy from the 1990s that also deals with the serious topics of divorce and child custody. (Spoilers ahead.)

Bears awaking a sign of spring

Mar. 29, 2022

Even when the icy grip of winter keeps holding on, there are signs of spring around us. One sign of spring in the woods is the waking up of the bears.

State GOP endorsement process drawing criticism

Mar. 28, 2022

The state Republican party endorsement process in Wisconsin is drawing criticism from some of its candidates as just two GOP governor and four lieutenant governor hopefuls have so far met campaign finance thresholds needed to qualify for the party’s endorsement.

How a summary can make your ad presentations more memorable

Mar. 25, 2022

When advertisers and prospective clients remember the key points of your presentation, they are more likely to buy.

In his latest "Ad-libs" column, veteran sales trainer John Foust offers three tips on how a brief summary at the end of a presentation can make it more memorable.

‘Know Your Legal Rights’ column coming soon from State Bar of Wisconsin

Mar. 23, 2022

A variety of legal topics will be the focus of a new twice-monthly column — Know Your Legal Rights — produced by lawyers at the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service.

The stories will be made available to WNA members for republication at no cost, beginning April 1.

Report explores structural change to public health services in Milwaukee County

Mar. 23, 2022

As municipal public health agencies in Milwaukee County face evolving expectations and a generational test from a global pandemic, an assessment of future challenges suggests it may be appropriate to consider options to improve the structure for delivering these services.

Poll results show mixed impact of higher gas prices

Mar. 23, 2022

Polco users and readers visiting WNA member websites from March 9 to 22 were asked how they were adjusting to higher gas prices, which hit record highs earlier this month. More than half of respondents said they hadn't made any changes, while 29% were driving less and 13% said they were spending less elsewhere.

This poll question and results were made available through a partnership between the WNA and Polco to help Wisconsin newspapers better engage readers and access enhanced data and insights.

Assembly Democrats’ leadership team all new going into election season

Mar. 21, 2022

Gordon Hintz and Dianne Hesselbein were the first dominoes to fall. Now, Wisconsin Assembly Democrats will have an entirely new leadership team than the one they had just four months ago — an unheard turnover in session for a caucus.

A moment of reflection as spring arrives

Mar. 21, 2022

For Chris Hardie, it’s the rare quiet times in between the rush that stand out from the noise. The waning hours of winter on the first day of spring was one of those quiet times, a chance to take in fresh air, solitude and imagine the spring that is to come.