As founder of We the Irrelevant, a website that tracks how well (or poorly) the actions of legislators match up with what the public has asked them to do, I have sent multiple open records requests to Wisconsin legislators on a variety of controversial initiatives. Each time, I’ve asked them for related citizen correspondence.
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My heartfelt thanks to all who made the Help Excite Little People (H.E.L.P.) project a success. The many donations of new and good used toys, and items for teens, were greatly appreciated.
Our special thanks to:
Members and friends of First United Church of Christ who diligently cleaned, repaired, and organized items for distribution.
Pioneers in
changing worlds
Sometimes I enjoy contrasting and comparing two books I’m reading around the same time, especially when I plan to feature both in this column.
Yesterday evening, my daughter was video chatting with my mother when I called from my hiding place that it was time for bed.
“Oh, Matthew!” my mom said. “There you are. I didn’t see you there, behind the couch.”
“Hi, Mom,” I said. “Hadley, go brush your teeth and hop into bed, okay?”
Our Faithful Companions
Many of us have seen ads for lost pets. Some are short and simple while others go into great detail. You may see rewards offered or compelling phrases such as “heartbroken child” or “needs medicine”, to convey the sense of loss and the hope of being reunited with the lost animal.
Sauk Prairie Healthcare would like to thank all our dedicated Mobile Meal Volunteers! Each time you deliver meals, you make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
We all recognize the stress of farming recently. You will see in the news so many different articles on stress, depression, suicidal thoughts with no energy to work for the farming community. According to John Shutske, a professor and UW-Madison Extension agricultural safety and health specialist.
