Tag: Mike Sheridan
Fred Kessler forms PAC to attack State Senate candidate Mike “payday loans” Sheridan
This is absolutely fascinating… Every election brings with it a host of shadowy special-interest groups. But there’s nothing murky about Citizens Against Payday Loans. The group was formed and funded by state Rep. Fred Kessler, a Milwaukee Democrat. And he is using the nonprofit to target former Assembly Speaker Mike…
Former Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan to announce State Senate candidacy
According to a report on Channel3000.com former Democratic Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly Mike Sheridan will officially announce his candidacy tomorrow for the seat in State Senate District 15. Sheridan formerly represented the 44th Assembly District from 2005-2010 before he was defeated for reelection in a wave year for…
Tuesday news & notes – those kooky Dems!
Just a few tidbits that I found interesting as I was combing the news: Dan Bice is reporting Democratic State Rep. Barbara Toles has earned a unique distinction among Wisconsin lawmakers: she’s the only one who hasn’t introduced a single piece of legislation. As Bice notes, legislative records show Toles…
Payday loan legislation dealt setbacks
A legislative effort to place restrictions on payday loans was dealt a setback earlier this week, as Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan, a Democrat from Janesville, assigned the bill to a committee of lawmakers skeptical of the effort. While the bill is far from dead (43 of 99 Assembly members have…
Well Played…..MR. Speaker…Well Played
UPDATE!! AS mentioned here in June. The Dems finally ousted the FAUX DEM Ziegelbauer today! Jsonline has the story Pity the Kiel Political King now he will no longer have a direct line into the ASS Dems. FROM JUNE 16, 2009 One of the most talked about backroom issues this…
In Brief: Sheridan considering Gov. run, Mercury Marine to pull jobs
Just a few random tidbits: The Journal Sentinel is reporting Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan is considering a run for governor in 2010. According to the report, Sheridan has said it’s unlikely he’ll run. “I’ve heard from some people around the state,” encouraging him to consider it, Sheridan said. “I certainly…
Assembly Dems cancel June 15 fundraiser
Last week, I wrote about plans by Assembly Democrats to hold a fundraiser for the Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee while the state budget is still being debated, which seemed to be in direct conflict with a rule implemented in the State Assembly banning fundraising during the budget debate. Turns out,…
Assembly Dems to hold fundraiser during budget debate
Despite a rule banning fundraising during the time when the State Assembly is debating the state budget, Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan plans to raise money June 15 for fellow Assembly Democrats as they look to hold on to their Assembly majority in 2010: Sheridan, of Janesville, and other Assembly leaders…
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