I think it was in third grade on the playground when a losing team got mad and wanted to change the rules. Those kids were obviously young and immature. They would later realize theirs was an unreasonable request, and the winning team achieved success with a better effort.

With all that’s going on with immigration and the immigrant line through Mexico from Latin America, people are coming to America because they want something better. The president’s assumption that all immigrants are criminals or terrorists is not true. Where is the compassion in the presiden…

Since the recent election of Democrat Tony Evers for governor of Wisconsin, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald have spoken publicly about their intention to limit the powers of the position of governor before Tony Evers is inaugurated.

Bravo, Gazette editors, for reprinting Tuesday (Page 4A) “How to write the next mass shooting story,” a fill-in-the-blanks article by Taylor Batten of The Charlotte Observer. It was the perfect summary.

Shortly after 9/11, the CIA considered using a drug it thought might work as a truth serum to give to terror suspects to force them to give up information about potential attacks. Maybe the CIA should consider using this truth serum on President Trump to get him to tell the truth.

The Democratic Party of Rock County thanks the hundreds of volunteers in the Janesville, Beloit and Evansville campaign offices and the donors who contributed to our successful statewide and local campaigns that helped to restore a better balance of political power for Wisconsin residents. W…

The Republicans losing the House in this midterm election have two people to blame. They are Rep. Paul Ryan and Sen. Mitch McConnell. Both of them hated President Donald Trump ever since we the people elected him as president.

For Halloween this year, the weather was nice: not too cold and no rain—as on some other Halloween evenings. Just right for the trick-or-treaters.

The media claims that reports of hate crimes has gone up 17 percent. That does not surprise me since people go out of their way to find racism. They redefine racism to include any ridiculous gesture or wording that one may spin as possibly having an element of racism in it. They create racis…

STEM--science, technology, engineering and mathematics--is the government program to promote interest, understanding and involvement in these subjects.

The city of Janesville provides a wealth of methods for citizens to obtain information and conduct business online.

So we have yet another attempt to delay the decision on a referendum for the Milton School District by School Board member Brian Kvapil. The request for more information on details of the proposed school addition designs delays any progress and increases the costs. The design of any large bu…

City of Janesville leaders have spent the past three months on one of our most important tasks, drafting the city’s annual budget.

On Election Day, I went on behalf of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin to be a poll observer at the First Lutheran Church in Janesville. Three wards vote at this church. Managing the flow requires someone to greet each person in line and direct him or her to the appropriate check-in desk. A …

Why would Kicks editor Greg Little take a cheap shot at a sitting United States Supreme Court Justice? His Thursday story (Page 1C) on the Fall Fest-of-Ales hosted by the Janesville Noon Kiwanis slams Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Sunday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. is the 100th anniversary of the armistice, which ended “The War to End All Wars.” Twenty-million people were killed outright in that war. Al Jolson wrote to President Harding in 1920:

This year, there are many important elections, one being for Rock County sheriff. This election is between Cpt. Jude Maurer and my dad, Cmdr. Troy Knudson. When considering these candidates, it is important to distinguish between their titles. At the sheriff’s office, a captain is responsibl…

Why not?

I first met state Rep. Amy Loudenbeck when she knocked on my door on a hot summer day in 2012 to introduce herself. I asked her a lot of questions. She was open and honest in her responses. She shared her strong belief in limited government, conservative fiscal policy and personal responsibi…

Donald Trump stands for many things.

Life with a disability can mean isolation from the community without the proper resources. I, like many Walworth County residents with disabilities, rely on a long-term care program run by Medicaid to live on my own. This is why I’m voting for Katherine Gaulke.

It has been a real honor and privilege to be able to participate in this race for the position of Rock County sheriff. Along the trail, I have taken advantage of the opportunity to experience festivals, gatherings and community activities that I never have before. It has really opened my eye…

Older Rock County taxpayers are being referendumed to death. Just as property values reflect increasing demands, the school systems seek to cash in on any increases. It's hard enough to get by if your 65,70 or 80 years old and still trying to live in your own home, let alone pay property tax…

Special interest groups are formed from individuals who seek stronger political representation. There’s nothing wrong with that. I’ve watched as endorsements came in for Rep. Don Vruwink. Most recently, the Wisconsin Educational Technology Leaders gave Don an award.

What a game! The Big Foot girls volleyball team cried tears of grief as its 2018 championship dreams died. Lake Mills jumped victoriously off the benches and bleachers as they moved closer to their goal. The game was so close people were popping heart-pressure pills until the tie was finally…

While I was not surprised at The Gazette’s Oct. 21 endorsement of Bryan Steil for the 1st Congressional District, I was more than a little disturbed at the tone deafness of the editorial. The editorial board disparages--as they say they must, for our sake--Randy Bryce for his past.

So did you hear about President Trump’s legislation to lower prescription drug prices? Chances are if you watch CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, MSNBC or CNBC, you didn’t. You probably saw endless coverage blaming Trump for the mail bombs. What would actually inspire the bomber?

I have been frustrated for many years by not feeling represented by Rep. Paul Ryan. Letters I’ve sent to him have been answered with form letters dealing with a completely different topic. At the UW-Rock County debate Wednesday, I felt some hope in the person of Randy Bryce. I feel that he w…

Voters will have the opportunity Nov. 6 to elect a representative who is not bound to political party ideology. Dr. Brittany Keyes will be the independent voice of the 31st Assembly District. She will respond to the needs of her constituents, not necessarily the wishes of out of district par…

Regarding the next governor of this state, I sit here and wonder why I would want a new person running this state as governor.

I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Rep. Amy Laudenbeck even prior to her first election to the state Assembly. Through the years, I have found Amy to always be approachable, open-minded and attentive to the needs and voices of the citizens she represents. In fact, she has be…

There is no finer candidate than Amy Loudenbeck to represent the 31st Assembly District. Amy understands the issues and has put forth plans to resolve these issues.

Several weeks ago, there was a small blurb in The Gazette about a $130 million reduction in taxes on everybody that pays an electrical bill in Wisconsin due to President Trump's tax policy. It was underreported in this paper and the media, but you can bet that if it had been a $130 million e…

My husband, Dave, and I are supporting Troy Knudson for Rock County sheriff. He had not been politically involved in the community until he threw his hat into the ring for sheriff. We became acquainted with Troy after reading about his qualifications before the primary.

Beware of contractors. The storm that hit the south side of Janesville on May 2 brought confusion and brought storm chasers. The contractor I chose was a smooth talker. My friend and I believed him. Big mistake. The work he performed was substandard. He took more than $6,500, did a poor job …

Last Friday’s inaugural festival street celebration was a wonderful event, which showcased the potential of this new treasure in our city. There were food vendors, Gray Brewing and live music. There were children’s events, such as sand art, pumpkin painting and a bouncy house. The event was …

Nov. 11 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. The “doughboys” of that war fought to preserve our freedoms. Let us give our veterans a salute and vote on Nov. 6. As for myself, I will vote to preserve those freedoms and for the Republican Party, and here is why. Review for yo…

The recent revelations from the questionable testimony of Christine Blasey Ford, the lack of meaningful Native American ancestry on the part of Elizabeth Warren and the Fifth Amendment plea of a participant in the smearing of Donald Trump show the Democratic Party as a cover for the leftists…

This afternoon I heard an on-air Donald Trump apologist respond to a question about one of the president’s latest lies with the now-familiar tactic of citing an instance in which Bill Clinton lied. When is someone going to step up and say, “It wasn’t right then and it isn’t right now!”

I read with total disappointment the Oct. 22 "Our Views," the "thumbs down" to "rejecting developer’s plan.” There might be need for additional multi-family housing, but, more accurately, the plan commission denied rezoning that would allow Dan Weitzel of DK Partnership to offer an area curr…

Gov. Scott Walker has played a major role in harming Wisconsin’s environment and natural resources for eight years. Here are just a few examples: The 2015-17 budget eliminated 16 Department of Natural Resources science services positions. This move resulted in even more environmental and res…

If you make the mistake of paying attention to the mainstream media, you'd think the left has a monopoly on college students. But in Wisconsin, they couldn't be more wrong. Students across the state are going all in for Leah Vukmir.

Public education used to be simple. You paid your taxes, joined the PTA and made certain you sat where your kid could see you when he sang in the choir for the first school assembly.

Farmers are the backbone of our communities here in Wisconsin. Sometimes, I think people forget how much farmers matter to our state and national economies. With Wisconsin being one of the top producers of corn, dairy and soybeans, it is great to see Bryan Steil is standing strong for farmer…

Wisconsin has come a long way since the voters first hired me in 2010. Unemployment is at a historic low, taxes have been cut by more than $8 billion, and we’ve turned a $3.6 billion deficit into a $500 million surplus. In the most recent budget, we passed the largest actual dollar investmen…

It seems every time I turn on the television or log into social media there are new stories on threats to our children, especially human trafficking and school safety. As a woman and mother, I am sincerely grateful for the commitment Rep. Amy Loudenbeck has made to keeping our kids safe.

There is good news for those residing in the 31st Assembly District.

Most of us know about our right to vote, but many of us choose not to for a variety of reasons: too busy, work, school, children, family situations, apathy, anger, etc.

The 1st Congressional District needs Randy Bryce as our representative. Despite The Gazette’s attempt to continue the smear of Bryce’s record, we do not need another lawyer (Bryan Steil) to represent us. Never have the working people of the 1st District and our country needed a “blue collar”…

If you want a person of good character, one dedicated to his work, honest, a good leader, well organized and interested in serving all the people of Rock County to the best of his ability, please vote for Troy Knudson as sheriff of Rock County. I can vouch for these traits in Troy because he…