Could autism funding finally happen?

For those of you who’ve been faithful, loyal readers, you know my own personal story when it comes to how autism has touched my life. I’ve written at lengthhere at Blogging Blue about autism, and more specifically efforts by Wisconsin lawmakers to require insurance companies to provide coverage for autism behavioral therapy. With the new [...]

Lazich accepts generous raise, implies state employees don’t deserve same

A few days ago, I asked if State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) would give back her 5.3% pay raise for this year, and along with that blog entry, I sent Sen. Lazich an email. Today I got an answer to my question:

Dear Zachary:

Thank you for your e-mail about the legislative pay [...]

Hardin removed from MPS ballot

As first reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Charlene Hardin, a 12 year veteran of the Milwaukee School Board, has been removed from the February 17th primary ballot due to an insufficient number of signatures on her nominating paperwork (emphasis mine):

Hardin needed 400 valid signatures to reach the ballot, Election Commission Executive Director [...]

Thursday music – 01/08/09

Here’s a little music for you to enjoy…first up is “American Idiot” by Green Day:

On a related sidenote, the two greatest concerts I’ve ever been to were the Green Day concerts in Madison and St. Paul as part of their American Idiot tour. There are quite a few bands who aren’t nearly as [...]

Clarke implements changes, violates labor contracts

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, noted for his top-notch managerial skills, has come under fire from the union representing corrections officers at the Milwaukee County House of Corrections for his attempts to enact staffing changes in violation of negotiated labor agreements (emphasis mine):

Clarke said he decided to use the sergeants as backup for [...]