Month: July 2015

Well they aren’t spending it on research and development or their companies’ futures or new job opportunities or anything of substance. As a matter of fact it seems that investment in research and development is heading for an all time low. Instead they think they can continue to cannibalize the…

So how do you plan on spending the massive $1 tax cut Wisconsin’s Republican legislators gave you thanks to the recently passed biennial budget? Property taxes on the typical Wisconsin home are projected to decrease $1 on bills mailed this December and $2 next year. The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau…

As reported earlier today by Dean Mosiman of the Wisconsin State Journal, Madison mayor Paul Soglin will propose stiff penalties for anyone sitting or lying on public benches, sidewalks, and city properties during certain hours. In his latest attempt to address Downtown homeless problems, Mayor Paul Soglin is proposing limits…

In case you missed the news today, as rumored previously, County Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic has accepted the position of state director of the Wisconsin Working Families Party. The new party is affiliated with national Working Families Party and will support progressive candidates in non-partisan elections as well as progressive Democratic…

I have not commented before about the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s “decision” in the John Doe II case — I am still trying to pull together all my thoughts about it. But this morning I must register my astonishment at the excerpts of the letter to attorneys written by Justice Prosser…

Almost 100 people showed up at the Plymouth United Church of Christ in Eau Claire last night for Bernie Sanders live streamed organizing event. Close to a third of the attendees were young people that Dem regulars had never seen before. Organizers were stunned at the turnout, especially given that…

Earlier today the State Assembly passed the $250 million bill providing taxpayer funding for half the cost of a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks. The Assembly vote was 52-34, with bipartisan support (and bipartisan opposition) to the bill. Here’s a breakdown of how Milwaukee’s Democratic Assembly delegation voted on…

At his presidential launch in Waukesha this month, Gov. Scott Walker introduced former Iranian hostage Kevin Hermening by name in his speech, and Walker also said Hermening had taught him that Iran is not a place America should be doing business with. Since Gov. Walker’s announcement speech, scrutiny has been…

Stay classy, Sen. Ron Johnson….stay classy! U.S. Sen Ron Johnson has said he regrets making a reference to “idiot inner city kids” on conservative radio host Vicki McKenna’s show on News/Talk 1130 WISN this week. As reported by the Washington Post Thursday, the Republican U.S. senator from Wisconsin was talking…

Here’s my PSA: Don’t ever think you’re exempt from anything just because you’re “young & healthy.” Always be mindful of that.