Former NJ transit official: Chris Christie knew about bridge lane closures

Uh oh…it’s starting to look like New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s goose might just be cooked. The attorney representing David Wildstein, a former official at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, said today that Gov. Chris Christie knew of the closure of lanes from Fort Lee on…

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Ald. Willie Hines to vacate Common Council seat

I’ll admit I didn’t see this coming… Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr., who has served as Milwaukee’s 15th District Alderman since 1996 and Council president since 2004, announced today that he is resigning his seat on the Council effective tomorrow, February 1, 2014. Alderman Hines will take a…

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Auto parts maker moving American headquarters out of Wisconsin

Apparently auto parts maker Grammer AG didn’t get Gov. Scott Walker’s memo that Wisconsin is “open for business,” as that company announced it is moving its American headquarters from Wisconsin to Mississippi. Grammer AG announced the move Wednesday in a ceremony with Gov. Phil Bryant near Tupelo. The company makes…

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Thursday Music: Pete Seeger- Joe Hill

The passing of Pete Seeger earlier this week prompted tributes from around the globe, though none anymore heartfelt than Matt Rothschild’s over at the Progressive magazine.  Rest in peace, Pete.

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Assembly Democratic Leader Barca announces living wage bill for contract state employees

Yesterday Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca announced new legislation that would set a living wage that is at least the federal poverty level of a three-person household or the same amount as a state employee performing the same duties for the hundreds of individuals working under state contracts in Wisconsin….

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This is it – a note on comments

I’ve got a bone to pick. Quite frankly, I’m sick and tired of being bombarded with complaints about how nasty and vitriolic the comments section has gotten here at Blogging Blue, especially considering the complaints seem to revolve around the same few people. Having read some of the comments on…

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Kshama Sawant responds to Obama’s State of the Union Address

You gotta love the sheer moxie and courage of Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant, who took it upon herself last night to give the socialist response to President Obama’s State of the Union address.  

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Liberal union thugs? How about Republican Congressional thugs? (VIDEO)

Conservatives, especially here in Wisconsin, are really fond of attacking so-called “union thugs,” but here’s an example of a Republican Congressman acting like an absolute thug. Watch as Republican Rep. Michael Grimm of New York physically and verbally threatened a reporter following last night’s State of the Union address. It’s…

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Sheriff David Clarke faces lawsuit alleging he improperly promoted a favored employee

Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke is an absolute joke. The deputies union has filed a lawsuit over Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr.’s promotion of Nancy L. Evans as a captain in the department. The union claims the promotion was illegal because Evans lacked law enforcement certification and because…

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A Quick Hit On The Propane Shortage!

There has been a fair amount of press on the shortage of propane in the state as temperatures continue to seek the bottom of the thermometer. Steve Carlson touched on it briefly here on Blogging Blue. But today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel discussed Governor Walker’s about face on providing financial…

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