Attention across the nation is rightly focused on potential massive and drastic Medicaid cuts under consideration by Congress that would imperil health care for nearly 80 million of our most vulnerable neighbors — low-income families, expectant moms, children and senior citizens, as well as individuals with disabilities. Rural hospitals caring for communities in America’s heartland — which are already struggling — will be further devastated by th

I see a lot in my role. I see the challenges our students face on a daily basis. I see those who have confidence and those who lack it. I see how some have the inner strength to handle criticism and failure, where others still need to develop strength from struggle.

Elon Musk recently announced his intention to cut $1 trillion in federal spending through the new U.S. Department of Government Efficiency. As the department looks for ways to trim waste, one program that deserves immediate attention is Medicare Advantage (MA). This is the component of Medicare that allows seniors to opt-in and purchase privately run government-subsidized health plans.

Participating in youth sports has long been a cornerstone of the American experience — or at least it used to be. Fewer American kids are playing sports, and shifting trends are leaving countless kids on the sidelines. The importance of reversing this trend cannot be overstated. Youth sports are not just games; they are a critical component of childhood development.

In a recent newsletter article I subscribe to, the author, Sahil Bloom, quotes a short passage from C.S. Lewis that I thought was worth sharing: “Good and evil both increase at compound interest. That is why the little decisions you and I make every day are of such infinite importance.

Shereen Siewert, publisher of the Wausau Pilot and Review, has been breathing easier these days. In September, a Wisconsin appeals court upheld a lower court’s dismissal of state Sen.