Senator Van Wanggaard Refuses To Do His Job

In an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today, Wisconsin Senator Van Wanggaard complains that the length of the Lincoln Hills (youth prison) investigation is hampering the legislature’s response to the issues there. Well that’s total baloney. The problems and issues at Lincoln have been clearly and pretty thoroughly discussed…

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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 Board. Manitowoc County is three counties…

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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 hearing this Tuesday in Milwaukee….

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