Why did Rep. Joel Kleefisch (R) protect a polluter instead of his constituents?

How would you feel if your drinking water was contaminated with human waste so your representative’s big political donor could increase his profit margins? Would you like it if your representative put a polluter’s need for acquisition of wealth ahead of your need for clean drinking water? For many residents…

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The mother of all OconoDems meetings-Saturday, April 7th

Dwayne Block, organizer of the independent, grassroots group, OconoDems, really knows how to reel in the big-name Wisconsin politicos. Maybe they come for the large group of enthusiastic, plugged-in citizens who gather once a month in politically conservative Oconomowoc. Or maybe it’s the free coffee and sugar wafers. Regardless, tomorrow,…

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Rebecca Kleefisch swoons over husband’s crow hunting prowess but others are unimpressed

Ten days ago, Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch was back in her hometown of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin to attend a fundraiser hosted by People for Rebecca, according to Amber Gramza of the Oconomowoc Enterprise. A sommelier who co-hosted the private event at Vino Etcetera! Wine Bar & Store said she supports Kleefisch…

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Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Vinehout is coming to Oconomowoc

People here in Waukesha County have been asking me what I know about Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Vinehout, and my answer has been “not a whole lot.” She seems to be an unknown around these parts. But that’s about to change. Dwayne Block has just announced that State Senator Vinehout will…

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Dwayne Block and the OconDems: The Real Citizens United

When Oconomowoc, Wisconsin becomes a hotbed of political activity, you know legislators are in trouble. Driving through town to visit my mother over the past few months, I was shocked to find Wisconsin Avenue crawling with volunteers gathering signatures to recall Fitzgerald. It was very ‘Freaky Friday,’ as though Oconomowoc…

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DOH!!!!

The state Department of Transportation has dropped plans for a high-speed rail station in Oconomowoc, claiming city officials said they didn’t want one. City Administrator Diane Gard and Mayor James Daley said, they have no idea why state DOT officials believe Oconomowoc was not interested in a station. Kudos to…

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