Is city offering SHINE too much?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 10, 2012 - 4:10 p.m.
On Monday, the Janesville City Council will consider offering $5 million in assistance and another $4 million in loan guarantees for SHINE Medical Technologies to build a factory here. Does this merit support? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Sunday.
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Do opponents have merit in opposing gravel pit?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 10, 2012 - 1:01 p.m.
Property owners have united to oppose a gravel quarry proposed on Klug Road in Milton Township. Do they have legitimate concerns, or is their opposition a simple case of NIMBY—not in my backyard? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Saturday.
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Are you “looking for love in all the wrong places”?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 9, 2012 - 3:06 p.m.
If you’re not watching the calendar, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. It’s Tuesday. That means romance is in the air. A state agency warns, however, that online dating services might be the wrong places to look for love.
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What’s your favorite bird? Mine’s blue.
Posted by GREG PECK on February 9, 2012 - 11:58 a.m.
In her column in today’s Gazette, Anna Marie Lux discusses how Wisconsin helped nurture a national record number of young eastern bluebirds in nest boxes in 2010 but experienced a drastic falloff in 2011. I appreciate lots of birds, but the bluebird is my favorite.
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Were politics behind Chrysler’s Eastwood ad?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 8, 2012 - 3:43 p.m.
Was Chrysler’s Super Bowl commercial featuring Clint Eastwood a political statement or a message about the spirit of America? Do you think the bailouts for the auto industry were justified? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Thursday.
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To tattoo, or not to tattoo?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 8, 2012 - 11:24 a.m.
Some people today think nothing of getting little tattoos, or plastering big ones all over their bodies. A university student journalist recently came under verbal attack for criticizing those who get tattoos.
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How migration hurts Wisconsin
Posted by GREG PECK on February 7, 2012 - 4:27 p.m.
Wisconsin is losing more people with high incomes than it gains, according to a new report. What does this mean for our state, and what might be done about it? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Wednesday.
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Does JCPenney’s new pricing appeal to you?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 7, 2012 - 12:13 p.m.
Where do you shop for most of your clothes? Will JCPenney’s new pricing plan attract you more often?
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Is good news for Belvidere good news for Rock County?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 6, 2012 - 4:30 p.m.
Last week, Chrysler announced it will hire 1,800 more workers at its plant in Belvidere, Ill. Is this good news for former Janesville autoworkers and other workers in Rock County? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Tuesday.
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A few thoughts about Packer-less Super Bowl
Posted by GREG PECK on February 6, 2012 - 12:09 p.m.
Did you watch the Super Bowl? Were you glad the team that beat our Pack eventually took the Lombardi Trophy? Were the commercials more fun than the game itself? Did you like that halftime show? What does the Pack need to reach next year's Super Bowl?
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Should state create tollways?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 3, 2012 - 12:23 p.m.
Critics think tolls would just give lawmakers another tax for spending our money. Are they ignoring reality, however? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Sunday.
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What’s your name again?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 3, 2012 - 10:41 a.m.
Are you like me? Do you struggle to remember people’s names?
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Does cyberbullying bill merit support?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 2, 2012 - 4:31 p.m.
Besides Wednesday’s announcement that he won’t run for governor, state Sen. Tim Cullen has been in the news for a proposal that would require school districts to adopt policies to fight cyberbullying. Does this legislation deserve support? We’ll share our thoughts in a second editorial Friday.
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How does race shape up without Cullen?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 2, 2012 - 2:41 p.m.
After announcing in December his intention to run in a gubernatorial recall election, state Sen. Tim Cullen of Janesville did an about-face Wednesday and said he won’t enter the likely race. Is this good or bad? What does this do to the potential field of candidates? This will be the subject of our lead editorial Friday.
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Keep Jimmy and Phil in their burrows!
Posted by GREG PECK on February 1, 2012 - 2:24 p.m.
Thursday is Groundhog Day. Do we give a hoot what Jimmy up in Sun Prairie or Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania might tell us? Let’s think spring! We’ll provide a little spring-like levity in our editorial Thursday.
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What’s in your savings account?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 1, 2012 - 11:50 a.m.
A new report gives a grim picture of Wisconsinites’ savings picture. What happened to our frugality?
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Is our state budget balanced, or not?
Posted by GREG PECK on January 31, 2012 - 2:38 p.m.
Much has been printed in recent days about whether our state budget under Gov. Scott Walker is really balanced. What’s the answer? We’ll explain in our editorial Wednesday.
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Should girls stop wearing pink? Can’t a guy wear pink?
Posted by GREG PECK on January 31, 2012 - 12:06 p.m.
Two stories about gender stereotypes in recent days piqued my interest.
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Working with or against Walker?
Posted by GREG PECK on January 30, 2012 - 1:17 p.m.
I've noticed a few interesting developments of late in the drive to recall Gov. Scott Walker. Some of these involved his Jan. 19 speech at the State Education Convention. His proposed education reforms will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Tuesday.
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Welcome columnist Steven Walters
Posted by GREG PECK on January 30, 2012 - 11:55 a.m.
Our Saturday Opinion page has lost Stan Milam as a columnist. In his place, we’re introducing Steven Walters’ Monday columns on state government.
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