September 2025

On Tuesday, Assembly Republicans unveiled their package of housing bills aimed at increasing the supply of housing for the working class through mortgage and loan assistance, tax increment districts (TIDs), zoning, repayment structures, and more. We cannot move Wisconsin forward if we do not make housing more affordable for Wisconsinites. This affects both rural and urban communities, which is why there are so many stakeholders involved in this process.

I know you've noticed that there has been no marching, protesting, stealing, or burning during these last two weeks.

Am I happy that Charles James Kirk is dead? No. Am I happy that there have been over 62,000 requests (PJ Media) for Turning Point chapters during the last two weeks. Yes. (Reference: Present college chapters, 900 and 1200 high school.) Am I happy that his memorial service lasted nearly 5 hours? Yes. Am I happy for Charlie? Yes, just as it was with my wife, who has passed nearly 3 years ago, but sad for me.

As the crisp air returns and football season kicks off, it also marks the beginning of one of Wisconsin’s most cherished traditions: hunting season. Archery deer season begins in September, followed by the youth deer hunt in October, and the gun deer season in November. Like so many others, I am getting excited to head out to my tree stand in hopes of getting a deer.

First, let me make it clear that I’m a fan of Charlie Kirk, and have followed him for years. He did something that was desperately needed. He went to the campus, the church of leftist thought, and engaged people in conversation. He asked what the people believed and why. People who disagreed with him were welcomed to speak first. He would then discuss data, history, cause/effect, the world, and his faith. And he was killed for that.

We seem to have an inordinate number of citizens who are confused about the 1st Amendment and freedom of speech.

We are all different in that our opinions are shaped by our unique life experiences. Part of our experiences is our parents and the culture we live in. We need to reflect on that before we take an action that is hurtful to another. When someone is a target in a disagreement, it does not mean they are deserving of wrath; not necessarily evil. This is a reason to have government; to deal with evil.