Another Tax Windfall, Another Tax Giveaway?

With the economy booming: The state is expected to take in $753 million more through the summer of 2021 than earlier estimated, giving lawmakers a small windfall as they work on the state budget. Well…first of all…these are always estimates based on current trends. So really…there is no guarantee this will…

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Tony Evers Is Pushing The Wisconsin GOP To The Left

Isn’t it amazing what can change after a gubernatorial election? Despite pushing back on Governor Tony Evers’ agenda in some areas (Medicaid Expansion, medical marijuana, etc), it is starting to feel like the Republican leadership in Madison is trying to co-opt some of the new governor’s popular ideas. Like the…

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The One Resolution That Should Pass By Acclamation!

It is Black History Month in the United States and the Black Caucus of the Wisconsin Legislature would like to pass a resolution celebrating black leaders in America. As I said in the headline, something like this should come flying out of committee and pass on the floor by acclamation….

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