Articles In This Issue

• Dane County Republicans Denounce Violence After Trump Supporter Shot - Jon Styf

• Who’s Doing the Oversight on Human Services? - David Blaska

• Are these kings you fear… - Gary Varvel

Dane County Republicans Denounce Violence After Trump Supporter Shot

Jon Styf, The Center Square - March 27, 2026

The Republican Party of Dane County is condemning political violence after a 31-year-old Madison woman was arrested and accused of shooting and killing her former co-worker in a downtown Madison parking garage.

The criminal complaint stated that 31-year-old Diamond Wallace, who is charged with first degree intentional homicide and possession of a firearm after a felony conviction, worked with 61-year-old victim Christine Jones at a Madison hotel until April 2025.

After that, police believe that Wallace slashed Jones’ tires after accusing Jones of being racist because she supported President Donald Trump.

Who’s Doing the Oversight on Human Services?

David Blaska, Blaska Policy Werkes - March 26, 2026

At least someone is asking questions. Say this for Sean Burke, who is challenging incumbent Tommy Ryland for county board in District 12 east of the Dane County Airport: Sean Burke is a muckraker.

Burke is asking why Dane County does not have a Human Services Board — or if it does, why it has only two members — well below the statutory threshold of seven. He also asks why it hasn’t met in five years.

“The Human Services Board is not optional — it is a state-mandated oversight body designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and public input,” Burke charged. “Other counties are following the law. They’re holding meetings. They’re providing oversight,” Burke said. “So why isn’t Dane County?”

Burke is charging that $2 billion has been spent on human services in the last five years “without the legally require oversight board in place,” which under Wisconsin Statute §46.23(5m), is appointed by the county executive.

Are these kings you fear…

Gary Varvel, Creators Syndicate - March 30, 2026