Monthly Archives: January 2012
Kedzie preps for mining move
State Senator Neal Kedzie, who chairs the Senate Select Committee on Mining, is moving that committee towards a Senate version of the mining bill (AB 426) passed by the Assembly last week.
Walker calls for mine action
With the state Assembly scheduled to vote Thursday on mining legislation, Goveronor Scott Walker called for a decision in favor of an iron mine in northern Wisconsin. We can pass legislation that will streamline the project for safe and environmentally … Continue reading
Roys State of the State statement
Madison Democrat and congressional candidate Kelda Roys on Governor Scott Walker’s State of the State: “Tonight we heard another retread of Governor Walker’s failed talking points. Perhaps if he had spent more time in our state and less time raising … Continue reading
Pocan statement on State of the State
Madison Democrat and congressional candidate Mark Pocan on Governor Scott Walker’s State of the State address: Yesterday, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report that showed Wisconsin is the only state in the nation to record job loss … Continue reading
Senator Fitzgerald on State of the State
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald statement on Governor Walker’s State of the State address: “Wisconsin has two different directions in front of us: progress or politics. “Under the Democrats, Wisconsin was headed toward a cliff with bad budgets, bigger government … Continue reading
Suder statement on State of the State
Assembly Majority Leader Scott Suder, Republican of Abbottsford, statement following Governor Scott Walker’s 2012 State of the State address: “Just one year ago, Wisconsin was saddled with a $3.6 Billion deficit, our unemployment rate was moving upward and crushing tax … Continue reading
Miller statement on State of the State
Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller statement on Governor Scott Walker’s State of the State Adress: “It is clearer than ever that the Governor truly does not understand the state of the state for working families. It is unacceptable that the Governor … Continue reading
Rep. Vos statement on State of the State
Joint Finance Committee co-chair, Representative Robin Vos on Governor Walker’s State of the State Address: “Governor Walker’s message was hopeful and optimistic. It’s exactly what we need for our employers to be confident to expand their businesses and hire additional … Continue reading
Sometimes a snowman is just a snowman
It’s tempting to put a political spin on everything happening in and around the Capitol these days. But I can’t say I see any resemblance to anyone here, either in or out of office. (Snowman outside West Washington Street entrance.)
Sheriff David Clarke – A Man Alone (AUDIO)
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke participated in a Conservative Black Forum Washington, D.C. on Monday, and provided some of the sorts of comments which make him a controversial leader in Milwaukee. Clarke weighed in on the ills of the city … Continue reading
