Whither Manitowoc County: Board Passes Resolution in Support of Milwaukee County Board

Quite frankly I am surprised that it has taken this long for other county boards to take notice and then take action: MANITOWOC, Wis. —The Manitowoc County supervisors have passed a resolution criticizing Republican-backed legislation that would weaken the power of the Milwaukee County … Continue reading →

State lawmakers to host public hearing on changes to local control in Milwaukee County

From the email from the Milwaukee Democratic Legislative Caucus; State lawmakers to host public hearing on changes to local control in Milwaukee County MADISON – Local residents are invited to share their opinions on the state-imposed changes to the Milwaukee County Board at a public … Continue reading →

Where I Don’t Agree With Congresswoman Gwen Moore

I just published a press release from US Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI - 4) voicing her reasons for opposing State Representative Joe Sanfelippo's bill to blow up Milwaukee County Government as we know it. Ms. Moore's press release covers a number of salient points about the value of county … Continue reading →

Republicans ready to “drop the bomb” on private sector unions (VIDEO)

According to a press release issued yesterday by Democratic State Sens. Julie Lassa and Chris Larson and State Rep. Sandy Pasch, Republican legislators Paul Farrow and Ed Brooks are prepared to "drop the bomb" on private sector unions in the form of legislation that would allow employers to reduce … Continue reading →

Minority Leader Larson appoints Shilling, Wirch to serve on Joint Finance Committee

This is about a week old, but I'm just catching up from a long Thanksgiving "weekend."Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Chris Larson (D–Milwaukee) announced today the appointment of Senator Bob Wirch (D–Somers) and Senator Jennifer Shilling (D–La Crosse) to serve on the Joint Committee on … Continue reading →

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State lawmakers to host public hearing on changes to local control in Milwaukee County

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Republicans ready to “drop the bomb” on private sector unions (VIDEO)

Minority Leader Larson appoints Shilling, Wirch to serve on Joint Finance Committee