What About A New Home For The Bucks?

As any number of ‘civic groups’ line up to lobby for a new basketball arena in Milwaukee, the counties that comprise the suburban ring are voting against a regional tax to build it. Ignoring the fact that the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County are the economic drivers that make…

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Right-wing radio host Vicki McKenna flies off deep end on Twitter

Maybe it’s just me, but right-wing radio show host Vicki McKenna (@vickimckenna) seems to be an angry person. After all, McKenna sent out a tweet earlier today thanking God that Wisconsin has the Castle Doctrine “so when leftists send stalkers to conservative womens’ houses we can SHOOT THEM.” I’ve included…

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Supervisor Bowen To Hold News Conference On Living Wage

From Facebook: Supervisor David Bowen, with other members of the County Board and community, will hold a news conference on living wage Monday, December 16, at 9:30 a.m. in the rotunda of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Supervisor Bowen has introduced a living wage resolution that would impact employees of companies…

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Thursday Music: Eliza Gilkyson – Requiem

This is one of the most beautiful and moving songs I’ve ever heard. She wrote it just after the Asian tsunami of 2004. I just love Eliza!

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Paul Ryan’s alone on a deserted island

The fact that not a single Wisconsin Republican has come out in support of Rep. Paul Ryan’s proposed budget compromise is absolutely remarkable. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson said he shared Ryan’s goals to put in place budget disciplines and avoid future shutdowns that hurt the economy. Johnson served on the…

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