What do you make of Walker’s budget?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 22, 2013
For some people, Gov. Scott Walker’s budget might evoke memories of an old movie: “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” We’ll share our initial likes and dislikes in our editorial Sunday.
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Are fire department mergers a good idea?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 22, 2013
A story in Monday’s Gazette explored the idea of consolidating fire departments in some parts of Rock County. Do such discussions make sense? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Saturday.
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Poetic thoughts about volunteerism
Posted by GREG PECK on February 21, 2013
Here's a little poem encouraging volunteerism from Linda Schumacher of Edgerton.
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Which flick will win top Oscar?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 21, 2013
Have you seen any of the nine films hoping to win the coveted Best Picture Oscar when the awards are doled out Sunday? I’ve seen three, but my instincts tell me I have yet to see the winner.
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Is fundraising during budget talks a good idea?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 20, 2013
With Gov. Scott Walker unveiling his biennial budget tonight, the
fundraising can begin in the state Assembly. A ban that had been enacted in
2009 has been lifted. This will be the subject of The Gazette's editorial
Thursday.
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How’s the “man cave” in your home?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 20, 2013
This weekend’s home and garden expo in Beloit makes me wonder if any exhibitors will feature the “man cave.”
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Do you fear methamphetamine?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 19, 2013
The January seizure of a 17-ounce package of methamphetamine on its way to Beloit from Shanghai, China, prompted a report on this terrible drug in Saturday’s Gazette. Are authorities and parents right to be concerned? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Wednesday.
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Did you vote yet?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 19, 2013
Please don’t tell me you didn’t know there’s a primary election today.
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Making Milton a key link to our economic future
Posted by GREG PECK on February 18, 2013
Milton could serve as an important hub of activity in preparing workers for the jobs of today and tomorrow. We’ll explain in our editorial Tuesday.
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Do Brewers’ prospects excite you?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 18, 2013
I’m sorry, but I’m not as optimistic about the Brewers as I was the past two spring training seasons.
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A fresh start for Rock County Humane Society
Posted by GREG PECK on February 15, 2013
The Rock County Humane Society announced that Monday was Executive Director Angela Rhodes’ last day on the job. In the past four years, she became a lightning rod for criticism. What direction should the shelter’s board go now? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Sunday.
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Does district's global outreach make sense?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 15, 2013
Janesville School District Superintendent Karen Schulte envisions an umbrella program that would include not just alliances with Chinese educators and students but also include and expand programs with other foreign countries. Does this make sense? This will be the subject of The Gazette's editorial Saturday.
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Does city need better apartment inspections?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 14, 2013
Landlords turned out in force Monday to criticize a proposed annual fee to create routine annual inspections for rental properties. So rather than agree to that idea, the council voted to have city staffers study the issue. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Friday.
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What are your Valentine plans?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 14, 2013
The National Retail Federation suggests data show the average person will spend $130 on Valentine’s Day today. What about you?
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What’s wrong with your attitude?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 13, 2013
Your attitude can have a big impact on how you live life, whether you go through life happy or frustrated.
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Do you support dropping of Saturday mail delivery?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 13, 2013
If the U.S. Postal Service goes through with plans to drop Saturday deliveries, will it change your life in any way?
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Should state offer more venture capital?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 12, 2013
Two years ago, state lawmakers debated but failed to approve a $400 million proposal for venture capital to nurture start-up companies. Should it approve a capital fund now, and how much should it spend? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Wednesday.
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Do you know your credit score?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 12, 2013
A new report in today’s Gazette says one in four credit ratings for consumers contains errors. Do you know what your credit reports show?
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Do you support state income tax cut?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 11, 2013
Gov. Scott Walker has vowed to cut the state’s income tax rate for middle-income families in the budget he will unveil next week. Is this a good idea? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Tuesday.
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Are your sidewalks icy?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 11, 2013
I managed to walk the dog before dawn this morning without falling. Imagine that.
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How can state create more jobs?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 08, 2013
A new report by the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance is an eye-opener. It suggests that, rather than sniping about the latest monthly jobs report, lawmakers must find ways to change the fundamentals that drag down job growth here. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Sunday.
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Will enrollment battles pay off?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 08, 2013
The Beloit and Beloit Turner school districts are fighting to retain and lure students because each one means more in state aid. This battle is spurring millions of dollars in spending and proposed outlays for school upgrades. Will these investments pay off? This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Saturday.
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Killer cats prowl your bird feeders
Posted by GREG PECK on February 07, 2013
A new study suggests cats kill far more birds than previously estimated.
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A new way to hold down health care for the aging?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 07, 2013
I found a story on last Sunday’s Health page about “preventive paramedics” fascinating.
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Are you an emergency away from financial ruin?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 06, 2013
A new report suggest that 44 percent of U.S. households are one emergency away from financial ruin. Are you among them?
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Should Pack retire No. 80?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 06, 2013
Donald Driver retires as a Packer in a special ceremony today. Should the team retire jersey No. 80?
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Are redaction fees reasonable?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 05, 2013
State Rep. Garey Bies wants lawmakers to join him in sponsoring legislation that would allow records keepers to charge for time needed to delete sensitive information from documents. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Wednesday.
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Should U.S. do away with the penny?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 05, 2013
Canada is doing away with its penny; should the United States do likewise?
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Is “white privilege” a fair course topic?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 04, 2013
“White privilege” has stirred debate in recent weeks on The Gazette
’s Opinion pages. The term is part of a course called “American Diversity”
being taught at Delavan-Darien High School. This will be the subject of The
Gazette’s editorial Tuesday.
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Reflecting on Super Bowl
Posted by GREG PECK on February 04, 2013
What did you like best about the Super Bowl?
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How important is reducing national debt?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 01, 2013
Congressman Paul Ryan met Tuesday with the Gazette Editorial Board and again sounded the alarm on our nation’s debt. This will be the subject of The Gazette’s editorial Sunday.
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What’s the vision at Lincoln-Tallman grounds?
Posted by GREG PECK on February 01, 2013
Mike Reuter, Rock County Historical Society executive director, is full of ideas and enthusiasm for the Lincoln-Tallman House campus. His vision will be the focus of The Gazette’s editorial Saturday.
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