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Rep. Stone paid former Franklin alderwoman for consulting

Greg K — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:49:41 +0000

I’m a bit surprised that State Representative Jeff Stone is taking his opponent, Larry Gamble, this seriously. In reviewing his Pre-Primary campaign finance report, Stone’s campaign records a total of $2000 given to Vi Hammelman for “consulting” during the months of July & August. Vi is the ex-wife of former Franklin Alderman Alan Hammelman, [...]

Patrick McIlheran likes Senator Plale too?

Ed Heinzelman — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:44:35 +0000

It gets really interesting when the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s resident Mad Hatter, Patrick McIlheran throws in with a Democratic candidate. In this case he is siding with State Senator Jeff Plale who is facing a very tough Democratic primary campaign for his senate seat from County Supervisor Chris Larson [...]

As promised: Unions Can be a Good Thing or Not!

Ed Heinzelman — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:14:25 +0000

"... four reasons labor unions can be good for investing -- and one why they aren't." [...]

Only 249,999 jobs to go

Ed Heinzelman — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:37:49 +0000

Scott Walker has promised that when elected governor he will develop 250,000 jobs for those of us who live in the State of Wisconsin. Well here’s the first one: The White Tail Deer Trustee!

And here’s why we need one:

“Scott Walker, Milwaukee County executive and candidate for governor, today announced his plans to [...]

I really really really want to like Dave Westlake…

Proud Progressive — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:20:54 +0000

I just wish he wouldn’t make it so hard. I have never met Mr. Westlake, and he seems by all accounts to be a very nice person. I also fully respect the campaign he has run(although I dont understand how he can do it), but getting out and meeting people and being willing to [...]

Wisconsin’s Elite in the 50 Wealthiest in Congress

Ed Heinzelman — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:10:55 +0000

Here’s a link to the Hill’s 50 Wealthiest Legislators in Washington!

Somebody there missed Herb Kohl…since the 50th person is at $5.1 million, Senator Kohl should certainly have been on this list. The Milwaukee Bucks alone should put him near the top.

Wisconsin didn’t do too badly:

#26 Representative Jim Sensenbrenner is the Wisconsin [...]

Tom Michalski endorsed by Wisconsin AFL-CIO

Zach — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:07:43 +0000

Earlier this week, Tom Michalski, the Democrat hoping to unseat State Rep. Mark Honadel in the 21st Assembly District, issued a statement accepting the endorsement of the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO: “I can’t say enough about the quality of support I have received from labor organizations,” Michalski said. “Being endorsed by the State AFL-CIO personally [...]

Local politicos holding fundraiser for Chris Moews

Zach — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:38:01 +0000

Found in my email inbox: Please Join U.S. Representative Gwen Moore Along with State Senator Lena Taylor and State Representative Sandy Pasch With County Supervisors Theo Lipscomb, John Thomas, and Gerry Broderick

In supporting Chris Moews, Candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff

Thursday, August 26th 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

At Brocach Irish Pub 1850 North [...]

Tim John nails the point on central city unemployment!

Ed Heinzelman — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:14:26 +0000

I started working on this blog about a week ago and then set it aside when Tim John posted that he was attending Drinking Liberally. I thought I’d talk to him a bit and add any new information before posting. Well he showed up but I got distracted by other conversations. Well after reading [...]

21st Assembly District news & notes

Zach — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:19:38 +0000

Last week Tom Michalski, the Democrat running against Republican State Rep. Mark Honadel in the 21st Assembly District, received the endorsement of the Clean Wisconsin Action Fund: “Tom Michalski is committed to protecting the Great Lakes and making Wisconsin cleaner and stronger by promoting clean energy,” said Gary Goyke, board chair of the Clean [...]