July 15, 2013 By Linda Rolnick [What follows are written comments submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Administration as part of the public input process on the promulgation of emergency administrative rules. – Editors] Donna Sorenson Department of Administration Via email: Donna.Sorenson@Wisconsin.gov Hand Delivered Please consider this to be an extension of my remarks […]
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Gone to Trial for Holding a Sign?
July 14, 2013, By Jeri Troia [What follows are written comments submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Administration as part of the public input process on the promulgation of emergency administrative rules. – Editors] My name is Jeri Troia. I live in Madison. I am a substitute teacher. I come to sing at the Solidarity […]
The First Amendment Is Our Permit
July 14, 2013, By Jerry McDonough [What follows are written comments submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Administration as part of the public input process on the promulgation of emergency administrative rules. – Editors] In February, 1904 the State Capitol building was destroyed by fire. The Governor at the time was also a Republican. There […]
Some Days I Cry While I Sing
July 14, 2013 By Tom Robson [What follows are written comments submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Administration as part of the public input process on the promulgation of emergency administrative rules. – Editors] SOME DAYS I CRY; SOME DAYS I SING; SOME DAYS I CRY WHILE I SING Since the time I was a […]
Quit Trying to Silence Our Voices
July 14, 2013 By Pam Robson [What follows are written comments submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Administration as part of the public input process on the promulgation of emergency administrative rules. – Editors] I used to walk through the Capitol several times a week, on my way somewhere, maybe on an errand, or maybe […]
Will “Good Baby” Gruber’s testimony transcribed
July 13, 2013 On July 12, 2013, Will “Good Baby” Gruber evoked the jazz poetry of the Beat Generation at a public hearing on emergency rules at the Capitol. WCMC transcribed Will’s testimony because it’s just that awesome. Enjoy. yay good babies SWEEEET hi William Gruber I just got done with five charges they’re giving […]
No Emergency Presently Exists
July 13, 2013 By Lisa Wells The Department of Administration held a public hearing on the emergency rule and proposed permanent rule to amend Chapter Adm 2 relating to Use of State Buildings and Facilities. You may submit your own comments, facts, opinions, and arguments to the DOA in writing as well. Written comments may […]
Our Home is Under Attack
July 8, 2013 By Ros Nelson and Allie Raven Everything that Northern Wisconsin holds dear is gravely threatened by Gogebic Taconite (GTAC) and from out-of-control legislation coming from Madison that is selling our precious natural resources, not to mention our democracy, to the highest bidder. The Penokee Hills would be blasted and excavated into oblivion, […]
One Dish, One Spoon
July 7, 2013 By Nick Vander Puy “The idea of the harvest camp in the Penokees is to become all of what there is by being there.” Paul DeMain (Oneida) About ten miles east of Mellen, Wisconsin right off Highway 77 on Moore Park Rd four streamers (red, white, black and yellow) beckon the people […]
Citizens Testify for Strong Mining Ordinance
July 5, 2013 By Rebecca Kemble On July 1, 2013, over a hundred people attended the Iron County Zoning Committee’s public hearing on a proposed mining ordinance in Hurley, Wisconsin. Twenty-three of the twenty-eight people who testified urged the Committee to develop an ordinance containing the strongest possible protections for public health, safety and shared […]
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