March 8, 2012 by WCMC The Honorable David T. Flanagan, a Tommy Thompson appointee to his first term as a Dane County Circuit Court Judge, is a fine jurist. He is now under assault from the right wing extremists for having the gall to issue a temporary restraining order against enforcement of the Republican’s voter […]
Archive | March, 2012
Mining bill supporters flood the rotunda during Solidarity Sing Along 3/06/12
March 7, 2012 by Barbara With The Solidarity Sing Along gathered in the rotunda of Wisconsin State Capitol at noon on March 6, 2012 for their usual noon hour song circle, celebrating solidarity, social justice and worker’s rights. At the same time there was a rally outside organized by mining bill supporters and labor unions […]
Jauch & Schultz Slam Compromise Mining Bill
March 6, 2012 By Lady Forward Sens. Bob Jauch and Dale Schultz spoke out in strong opposition to the GOP compromise mining bill at a press conference on Monday held prior to the Joint Finance Committee meeting. Schultz: “I would say that the compromise that they just offered is no compromise at all; In fact, it […]
Cheesehead Hat Maker Honored by Wisconsin Assembly
March 6, 2012 by Lady Forward Ralph Bruno, the creator of Wisconsin’s beloved “Cheesehead Hat” was honored by the Wisconsin Assembly today. Bruno created his first hat in 1987 using stuffing he carved from his family’s sofa. The hats are made by Foamation Inc. in Milwaukee and are sold worldwide. Foamation’s employees were also honored […]
ACTION ALERT: Contact Your Senators and Tell Them to Vote NO on Today’s Mining Bill
March 6, 2012 by Barbara With Yesterday, after much debate, the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) once again rubber stamped AB426, the Assembly version of the mining bill through committee. Co-chairs Rep. Robin Vos (R) and Sen. Alberta Darling (R) held a press conference before the committee met to introduce new amendments to the bill that […]
Tuesday, March 6
Committee on Children and Families Committee Members 9:30 AM 415 Northwest State Capitol Executive Session Assembly Bill 598 Relating to: eligibility under Wisconsin Shares for a child care subsidy, for payment for child care services, and for certification as a family child care provider. By Representatives Kerkman, Jacque, Kestell, Krug, Rivard, Spanbauer and Wynn; cosponsored […]
Monday, March 5
Committee on Judiciary, Utilities, Commerce, and Government Operations Committee members Senator Zipperer (Chair) Senator Kedzie (Vice-Chair) Senator Galloway Senator Risser Senator Erpenbach 10:00 AM 201 Southeast State Capitol Executive Session Senate Joint Resolution 48 Relating to: creating fiscal year allowable revenues for the state and local governmental units, returning excess revenue to the taxpayers, requiring […]
David Koch’s “Greater Purpose”
March 4, 2012 by Lady Foward Billionaire David Koch works on Madison Avenue in New York City. He doesn’t live or work in Wisconsin, and as far as I know, he’s never come here to meet the people. But his company, Koch Industries, has major business interests in Wisconsin, including Georgia-Pacific Corporation and Koch […]
MacIver Institute and AFP “Working” for Walker Campaign
March 3, 2012 By Rebecca Kemble, Arthur Kohl-Riggs and Nicole Schulte On Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Arthur Kohl-Riggs of Shit Scott Walker Is Doing To My State interviewed Brian Fraley, Communications Director of the MacIver Institute. MacIver describes itself as a “Wisconsin-based think tank that promotes free markets, individual freedom, personal responsibility and limited government.” […]
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