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When it comes to reasons for not raising the state’s gas tax, lawmakers are fast running out of excuses.

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The benefits from the Foxconn project in Racine County are having positive impacts across Wisconsin and are yielding measurable results in all parts of the state, even here in Jackson County.

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With Foxconn’s formal groundbreaking ceremony in Racine County this week, now is a good time to review the basics of this historic opportunity for Wisconsin.

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Both on the campaign trail and in the White House, Donald Trump has never ceased calling for the construction of a wall between Mexico and the United States. A Pew Research survey shows his supporters are united more by their anti-immigrant sentiment than perhaps anything else. To Trump, like many of his supporters, the wave of “criminals” invading the U.S. is not only a threat to our country but is also supported and abetted by the Mexican government.

If the Foxconn work were halted now, the state would be home to some of the finest roads to nowhere in the entire country. And then there are the people who have had to leave their homes and farms to make room for these projects.

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There are many accomplishments that Gov. Scott Walker can rightfully claim since taking office. Economic development, check. Lower taxes on people and businesses, check. Low unemployment, check. Educational opportunities and workforce development, check and check.

At first blush, the outcome of the Republican primary held in May for a special election this month in Wisconsin’s 1st State Senate District appears to be a victory for a state representative with solid conservative bona fides over a political newcomer.

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Graduations are special events, providing students, their families, friends and educators with an opportunity to celebrate the academic accomplishments of those who have successfully completed their rigorous studies.

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Taking care of the roads is wise in politics.

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Nearly half of the land around Madison's five big lakes — 28 miles of shoreline, according to the Clean Lakes Alliance — is publicly owned.

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