Green Bay Press-Gazette Editorials

The University of Wisconsin-Stout last week became the UW Systems first four-year institution to go entirely tobacco-free, setting the bar high for other state-run college campuses.

The University of Wisconsin-Stout last week became the UW Systems first four-year institution to go entirely tobacco-free, setting the bar high for other state-run college campuses.

How does the concern about illegal immigrants impact our national health care This question is beginning to surface as the debate on closing the southern border and revamping our countrys immigration policy rages on.

How does the concern about illegal immigrants impact our national health care This question is beginning to surface as the debate on closing the southern border and revamping our countrys immigration policy rages on.

Americans sure have been assembling a lot lately using a basic right thats often overshadowed by its better-known First Amendment kin, particularly freedom of speech.

WASHINGTON The collapsing crusade for legislation to combat climate change raises a question: Has ever a political movement made so little of so many advantages

Were glad most consumer electronics have been banned from Wisconsin landfills, but we wonder if the states E-Cycle program goes far enough in helping keep the devices out.

With schools starting back up, parents shouldnt have to worry whether the food they pack in their childrens lunch bags is safe. Sadly, with the U.S. Senate stalling on important legislation, worrying persists.

WASHINGTON The collapsing crusade for legislation to combat climate change raises a question: Has ever a political movement made so little of so many advantages

WASHINGTON Many of the young men and women in the military that President Barack Obama praised for allowing him to turn the page in Iraq were born in the era of the peace dividend.

Some recent news on the jobs front gives us reason for guarded optimism this Labor Day as countless Americans still are feeling the effects of the economic recession.

Labor Day is the one day of the year intended to honor workers for their work. On this day all work should be acknowledged as conferring dignity, and working people should be recognized as the creators of wealth in this society.

MADISON While the news media often cover the many contributions made by our communitys working men and women, I hope that today, Labor Day, we can highlight the efforts of a particular group that sometimes goes unnoticed the construction industrys craft professionals.

The Brown County United Way will kick off its 2010 campaign Thursday. The Press-Gazette sat down with 2010 campaign chairman Larry Borgard, president and CEO of Wisconsin Public Service, as well as United Way president and CEO Gregg Hetue, to discuss this years effort.

As the Brown County United Way officially kicks off its 2010 campaign this week, we urge businesses and individuals to step up and give to this worthwhile endeavor.

There are now something like 57 people running for lieutenant governor in this state, which perplexes me because this is sort of like 57 people running for a spot on death row. The job of lieutenant governor of Wisconsin is not one, history shows, that usually ends well.

LUXEMBURG The race to replace retiring Sen. Alan Lasee, R-Rockland, in the 1st Senate District could well determine which party controls the state Senate in January. The primary election on Sept. 14 is crucial because the Republican winner most likely will win in November. My choice is former state Rep. Dave Hutchison of Dyckesville.

OCONTO FALLS The rosy assessment of Obamas domestic agenda by Bill Meindl (Community views, Aug. 23) doesnt hold up well. A monstrosity of a health-care bill creates dozens of new bureaucracies (including 15,000 more IRS agents) to tell doctors how to practice medicine. At the same time, a weltering mass of stifling new regulations was foisted upon unwilling Americans via backroom deals with craven politicians and the very insurance and hospital establishments the Democrats claim to stand up against. (Actually, theres nothing wrong with these companies that wouldnt be cured by real reform as per U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janesville in breaking the current governmental regulatory logjam against competition and consumer power.) Every day seems to bring new revelations on the negative effects of Obamacare on quality and cost.

GREEN BAY Its astonishing to see the enormous support for mass privatization and free markets being supported as the solution for less tyranny and more prosperity in this country. Who would this benefit Small-business owners Middle and working class people

An Aug. 28 letter attacks U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen, D-Appleton, with the usual distortions we can come to expect as the Sept. 14 primary nears. Dont believe any of it.