Former Corrections Secretary Rick Raemisch to head Colorado prisons

STEVEN ELBOW | The Capital Times | selbow@madison.com

Raemisch says he felt compelled to seek the job because of the murder of his predecessor.

Wisconsin among states pushing forward with anti-abortion bills

JESSICA VANEGEREN | The Capital Times | jvanegeren@madison.com

The GOP's conservative base is finding success with abortion-restricting laws at the state and federal level, reports the New York Times.

Copper thieves wreck air conditioning at River Food Pantry, Salvation Army

PAT SCHNEIDER | The Capital Times | pschneider@madison.com

Police say copper thefts are a continuing problem across Madison.

John Nichols: Congress should check and balance president's actions in Syria

JOHN NICHOLS | The Capital Times | jnichols@madison.com

On Afghanistan, Congress is reasserting its role to check and balance the president.  It should do the same with regard to Syria.

Photos: Brittingham Boats on Monona Bay

Brittingham Boats & Cafe opened officially this month on the shore of Monona Bay (701 W. Brittingham Place).

State Debate: Press-Gazette urges readers to speak out against state budget

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Tea party group to Sen. Mike Ellis: Set our children free!

JACK CRAVER | The Capital Times | jcraver@madison.com

A tea party billboard compares the Senate president to an oppressive Egyptian pharaoh.

Morning briefing: State economy, mine site access, student loans, state budget battle

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Youth advocate says Monona’s anti-bullying ordinance is the wrong way to go

PAT SCHNEIDER | The Capital Times | pschneider@madison.com

Ananda Mirilli, manager of YWCA Madison's restorative justice program, says that the punitive approach is likely to hit families of color harder.

In Case You Missed It: Handicapping the 2014 and 2016 elections

ROB THOMAS | The Capital Times | rthomas@madison.com | @robt77

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Rain and mosquitoes don't dampen American Players' opening weekend

LINDSAY CHRISTIANS | The Capital Times | lchristians@madison.com

American Players Theatre had its official opening on Saturday with two fine productions, "Molly Sweeney" and "The Two Gentlemen of Verona."

Rep. Paul Ryan the new GOP fave for president

STEVEN ELBOW | The Capital Times | selbow@madison.com

Gallup's most recent poll has the Wisconsin congressman and former VP candidate ahead with most Republicans, but Chris Christie leads among al…

Gov. Scott Walker touted as 'sleeper candidate' for prez in 2016

JESSICA VANEGEREN | The Capital Times | jvanegeren@madison.com

A National Journal article contends Walker may have what it takes to rise to the top of the Republican presidential heap for 2016.

Paul Fanlund: In race against Scott Walker, the high road will be wide open

PAUL FANLUND | The Capital Times | pfanlund@madison.com

If next year’s election devolves into the small-ball politics of left-right division, Democrats will likely lose again, but there is another path.

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