Meanwhile, we're having a relaxing time over at the The Daily Cardinal a week before finals:

If you read one thing today, please have it be this James E. Causey column.
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.Governor Tony Evers' use of alternate 'Warren Spahn' email follows a precedent set by Scott Walker and other governors.

My report for Journal Sentinel:
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How did we get here with the Wisconsin Supreme Court -- and what does addressing the current state of judicial elections in the state look like?

My first cover story (!) for The Capital Times on (dis)order in the court: captimes.com/news/governmen…

If you find yourself sharing the road with a bison, or another visitor, be patient for them to make their way and only maneuver around them when safe for all. Also, bison are notorious for selling extended warranties and rarely use a turn signal. Proceed with caution.

📢 Announcement time! I am bouncing with excitement to tell you that we are unveiling Solutions Journalism Network's first-ever Solutions Journalism Network Awards. solu.news/awards

A Senate staffer waiting for their boss at votes: “sometimes I feel like watching C-SPAN is like watching your dog at day care. Are they having fun? Are they making friends?”

A thorough, nuanced look on Congress' child care funding debate from Chabeli Carrazana 19thnews.org/2023/11/congre…

Wisconsin landed the new season of Bravo Top Chef with $1.3 million in incentives, including partnerships with dairy farmers, cranberry growers and local tourism boards. captimes.com/food-drink/how…

Knock, knock, Madison. It’s only a matter of time till we have something similar introduced here.

“The city's budget and finances are in relatively good shape as we stand here today, but they don't have a path to remaining in good shape 5 years from now.'

Our VP Jason Stein spoke to Allison Garfield The Capital Times about the City of Madison, Wisconsin budget outlook.
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Transgender prison housing bill raises alarms captimes.com/news/transgend… by Erin McGroarty (she/her) for The Capital Times

Child sex abuse victims up to age 45 could sue abusers under bills captimes.com/news/governmen… via The Capital Times

Third death reported at Waupun prison in four months jsonline.com/story/news/cri… via Vanessa Swales

“First he slapped her, then he went out and got a gun. Does he have to kill her before we can take the gun?” Rep. Gwen Moore, herself a survivor, wants to start a national conversation about domestic violence. Jennifer Gerson reports for 19thnews: 19thnews.org/2023/10/gwen-m…

Important read here from Jana Rose Schleis: Metering change would kill badly needed rooftop solar, critics say captimes.com/news/metering-…