Politics - Dec. 14, 2007
MADD angered by state fatality rate
Mothers Against Drunk Driving now reports that we tend to run into each other and kill each other more often than in other states after drinking and driving.
Tags: MADD, Van Hollen, Riemer, drunk driving, DWI, DUI, VA, Rice Lake, Badger Poll, UW Survey Center, Lena Taylor, Gov. Doyle, Scott Walker, Gary George, Green Party, Cynthia McKinney

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 18, 2007
Sunday Sound-off: Should car passengers be allowed to drink?
According to the Wisconsin DOT State Patrol Web site, the fine for open intoxicants in a vehicle is $212 for a driver and $150 for a passenger. The price difference suggests that the current law finds it less problematic for passengers to drink alcohol than drivers.
Tags: drinking and driving, dot, dui, dwi