Budget Repair Bill Provision That Affects 1.1 Million

The Budget Repair Bill being discussed in the Legislature has focused on employee benefits, but includes a sweeping shift of authority for setting Medicaid policy. If passed, this unprecedented seizure of legislative authority would put critical decisions affecting the lives of 1.1 million Wisconsinites in the hands of unelected bureaucrats,…

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McCue finishes second in Cudahy mayoral primary; he’s doomed in April

The results from the 2010 spring primary election are in, and things certainly aren’t looking good for Cudahy’s incumbent mayor, Ryan McCue. After all the votes were tallied, McCue finished second in Cudahy’s mayoral primary to retired banker Tony Day, with Kevin Fech, who was my personal choice, finishing a…

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Cudahy mayoral debate set for February 12th

As Randy Hollenbeck of CudahyNOW is reporting, plans are coming together to hold a primary debate for the Cudahy mayoral candidates on Friday, February 12th 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cudahy Middle School auditorium. Former CNI/My Community Now photographer Charles Auer, a Cudahy resident, will serve as moderator for…

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No primary debate for Cudahy mayoral candidates?

If you’ve been following the Cudahy mayoral race as closely as I have (and I’m sure you have), then it may come as a shock to you to learn there won’t be a debate between the three primary opponents – Kevin Fech, Tony Day, and incumbent Ryan McCue – as…

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Fech to hold fundraiser for mayoral campaign

Kevin Fech, one of the three candidates running for mayor in Cudahy, will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 7-11 p.m. at Sparky’s, which is located at 5244 South Packard Avenue. Beer, food, and soda will be provided, and a $10 per person donation is suggested…

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Cudahy mayoral candidates on the web

Here’s a listing of the online presences of the three candidates running for mayor in Cudahy. Kevin Fech Website: http://fechformayor.com/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/fechformayor Tony Day Website: http://tonyday.info/ Twitter: NONE Ryan McCue: Website: http://www.ryanmccue.com/ Twitter: NONE

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Cudahy’s mayoral election turning into a morass of wild accusations and conspiracy theories?

It’s election season here in Cudahy, and though we still have just over two months until the spring election, we’ve seen no shortage of wild accusations of illegal campaign activities and back-door deals being set up by candidates. Being a new resident to Cudahy, I’ve taken a keen interest in…

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Hump day news & notes

Just a few bits of news that caught my eye this morning… Talking Points Memo has a writeup on the race in Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district between incumbent Democrat Rep. Dave Obey and Republican challengers Sean Duffy and Dan Mielke, who has labeled himself a “tea-party type candidate.” The NRCC…

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Kevin Fech to host meet and greet

Cudahy Mayoral candidate Kevin Fech will host a meet and greet session on Wednesday, December 9th at the Cudahy Library from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 or 8:00 p.m. If you live in Cudahy (or you’re just interested in Cudahy politics) come out and meet Kevin!

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An interview with Kevin Fech

Last week, I had an opportunity to sit down and chat with Kevin Fech, one of a number of individuals running to become Cudahy’s next mayor. During our conversation, we touched on a number of topics, including his personal background and qualifications, the personal strengths he’d bring to the table…

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