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Jason Adrians named executive editor of Wisconsin State Journal

Sep. 11, 2020

Jason Adrians, a veteran journalist with more than 20 years of experience in newspapers, has been named executive editor of the Wisconsin State Journal.

Adrians fills the role vacated by John Smalley, who stepped down last month after nearly 12 years with the newspaper. In addition to leading the State Journal newsroom, Adrians will continue in his role as national editor for its parent company, Lee Enterprises.

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Poll results available on 2020 election issues

Sep. 10, 2020

Readers visiting WNA member websites from Aug. 27 to Sept. 9 were asked about what issues were most important in the 2020 election. Here are the results.

Campaign visits demonstrate Wisconsin’s importance as swing state

Sep. 9, 2020

Labor Day saw visits to Wisconsin by both Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris, not long after both President Trump and Joe Biden visited Kenosha.

Stirring hornets’ nest not recommended

Sep. 9, 2020

Recently, while moving a stack of pallets, I disturbed the proverbial hornets’ nest. Fortunately, I was not stung during this encounter.

With K-12 school spending slowed, what will happen in the next state budget?

Sep. 9, 2020

As the single largest category of general-purpose revenue state spending, education could face additional pressure in the next state budget.

Militia member says Kenosha police sought to push protesters toward them on night of deadly shootings

Sep. 8, 2020

A militia member patrolling the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin on Aug. 25 claimed that police on the scene told him they planned to herd demonstrators toward the armed men — and then leave.

Have an abundance of vegetables? Try these two recipes

Sep. 8, 2020

When the world gives you lemons, the best thing to do is to make lemonade. But what if the world gives you vegetables? Well, I’ll just cook them!

Cap Times announces plans for virtual Idea Fest

Sep. 6, 2020

Cap Times Idea Fest, now in its fourth year, will be held virtually over a two-week span, editor and publisher Paul Fanlund announced this week.

As in past years, the 2020 Idea Fest lineup features several prominent speakers. This year’s speakers include former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, investigative reporter and author Bob Woodward, Gov. Tony Evers and UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank.

Gannett Foundation to give $2.3 million to community-building nonprofits

Sep. 6, 2020

The Gannett Foundation on Tuesday announced a $2.3 million crowdfunding and grant program for community-building nonprofits.

The initiative offers local nonprofits a national platform on which to fundraise, in addition to grants for the most exceptional projects. Last year, three Wisconsin nonprofits were recipients of grants totaling $45,000.

Healthier city fund reserves could cushion the blow of COVID-19

Sep. 3, 2020

In the years preceding the coronavirus pandemic, a healthy economy allowed Wisconsin’s cities and villages to build up balances in their core funds, which could help them navigate the uncertain times ahead.