Evers Recall Effort Ends With A Whimper From Lack Of Interest

I guess that we didn’t report on it because it seemed like a futile effort…which in fact it turned out to be. But the effort to recall Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers came up short in the signature count. A week after insisting she had enough signatures, the woman organizing a…

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Recall Memo: June 5: Another Walker Budget Deficit Fixed via Cuts to UW System

Not too long ago…at the 8 month or so point in his two year ‘balanced budget’…Governor Walker filled a projected budget deficit of $143 million by making additional cuts to state spending of $123 million dollars. The largest portion of these reductions were taken from the UW system, $46 million…

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Recall Memo: June 5: Walker Uses Settlement Money to Fill Shortfall in Balanced Budget

One of the self declared crowning achievements of Scott Walker’s time as governor, is how he ‘balanced’ his first biennial budget (which is I believe, a state constitutional requirement, but never mind that). He touts this accomplishment at every rally, speech and prominently at both debates. BUT…just 8 months or…

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Recall Memo: June 5: Walker Tenure as County Exec Troubles Sheriff Clarke

On May 20, 2012 the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran an article discussing Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke’s desire to outsource maintenance work at the Milwaukee County Jail. The Sheriff contends that it takes too long for county personnel to respond to requests for any type of maintenance including things as…

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Recall Memo: June 5: Neighbor to Neighbor with Tom Barrett!

June 5th is now less than a week away! And now for another helpful reminder: RECALL WALKER! VOTE for Governor: —–>> Barrett VOTE for Lieutenant Governor: —–>> Mitchell

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Recall Memo: June 5: Mahlon Mitchell Fundraiser

From my email inbox…here’s the announcement on a Milwaukee area fundraiser for Lt. Governor candidate Mahlon Mitchell! AND DON’T FORGET TO VOTE: VOTE for Governor: —–>> Barrett VOTE for Lieutenant Governor: —–>> Mitchell

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Recall Memo: June 5: Not Voting on June 5th is the Same as Voting for Scott Walker

You can vote early at your local city clerk’s office until 5 PM Friday June 1…or you can vote at the polls on Tuesday June 5. But not voting for Mayor Barrett is a default vote for Governor Walker: And don’t forget the Lt. Governor’s race too… VOTE for Governor:…

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Recall Memo: June 5: Gov. Walker Invents Budget Surplus Ahead of the Vote

On May 10th, Governor Walker’s Administration released projections that indicated a budget surplus of $154.5 million before the end of current biennial budget period. This is in direct opposition to a previously expected deficit for the same period of $143 million. There is only one problem with that…it’s a flat…

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Recall Memo: June 5: Governor Walker Steals a Billion Dollars from Wisconsin.

In their Saturday morning coverage of the Recall Gubernatorial Debate, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel included this quote from Governor Walker: Walker said the law change has led to savings for taxpayers – his administration has pegged those at more than $1 billion from workers having to pay more for benefits…

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Recall Memo: June 5: Yes, you too can vote early!

That’s right – between May 21st and the close of business on Friday, June 1st, you can vote early at either your City Clerk or County Clerk’s office. Not sure exactly where to go to vote? Click here and have your zip code handy! VOTE for Governor: —–>> Barrett VOTE…

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