Like many states, Wisconsin has a balanced budget amendment in its Constitution and is supposed to pass a biennial budget before July 1st in odd numbered years. Unlike New Jersey which had to shut down because the state budget wasn’t passed on time, if Wisconsin misses the deadline, the previous budget rules the day until […]
There is always talk about forming a third party or third party candidates or the effects of various third party candidates on the electoral process over the years. But actually the United States has already devolved into a third party political environment over the past 6 or 8 years and it has never become more […]
Just a little while ago I came across this tweet from FOX6 Milwaukee political reporter Theo Keith:
NEW: @wisgop reports having about 47 times more cash on hand than @WisDems in July finance filing — $1.7 million vs $36,000.
— Theo Keith (@TheoKeith) July 19, 2017
While I understand […]
Well before State Senator Kathleen Vinehout announced the formation of an exploratory committee to consider running for governor of Wisconsin, her most ardent fans, (Dane County liberals in particular, it seems), have been seen commenting frequently on social media that Vinehout is the perfect candidate to take on Scott Walker. Why? Two reasons are […]
From what I have read about the House and Senate heath insurance bills…it sounds like the states who accepted the Medicaid expansion will fair far better than those states that didn’t. So Governor Walker…it’s time to accept the Medicaid expansion portion of the Affordable Care Act before it’s too late to do so. And it […]
A number of interesting stories have popped up recently about new developments on a controversial power line that would run from Iowa through the Driftless Area in Wisconsin to Madison. Check out some of the background noise: here and here.
Of course environmentalists oppose the power line on principal and that isn’t unexpected. […]
Tammy Baldwin For Senate: Knock It Off!
Yesterday I received a letter asking for a contribution from the Tammy Baldwin for Senate campaign. I supported Senator Baldwin in 2012 with my wallet and my vote. I love what she has done for Wisconsin and the nation since being elected to the Senate. I will continue to support her in her run for […]
When Did We Break The Rules From Econ 101?
Since mankind’s very first attempt at commerce when Ogg traded five perch to Brux for two venison steaks, we’ve all known that as the demand for a good or service increases, the price increases until the supply meets the demand. Doesn’t usually matter what we are talking about: gold, real estate, water, or labor. […]
Under His Plan, Walker Would Have Cost Marquette Money
One of the items included in Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s proposed 2017 – 2019 budget is a slush fund for the University of Wisconsin. I believe the amount is $42 million and in order to get a slice, each campus needs to meet a set of criteria. Some of these criteria include x% of incoming […]
The Bay View Compass is the local monthly print newspaper in the Bay View neighborhood. And the June addition has a very notable feature on well know Bay View fixture, Hans Billerbeck. Mr. Billerbeck ran a high quality personal service tailor shop in Bay View for like ever…always great service and I wish him […]
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