Attachments: Milwaukee County “reform” bill, Milwaukee County Board Reform Memo We have received the text and attachments of the Milwaukee County government “reform” bill that is now circulating in the state legislature. Please read through these documents carefully. The bill would have a binding referendum in April 2014. While most people would be happy to cut elected official’s payContinue reading “The “reform” of Milwaukee County Government: Massive power transfer to county executive”
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Rallying for transit with other Milwaukee County Supervisors at Joint Finance hearing
I will be appearing with three future Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors colleagues at the State Legislatures Joint Finance Committee hearing. Here’s the announcement from Milwaukee County Supervisors Marina Dimitrijevic, 4th District, Patricia Jursik, 8th District, and Jim “Luigi” Schmitt, 19th District: For Immediate Release April 8, 2011 Contact: Harold Mester, Public Information Manager 414/278-4051 or harold.mester@milwcnty.com “SAVE OURContinue reading “Rallying for transit with other Milwaukee County Supervisors at Joint Finance hearing”
A brief summary of the free rides Ron Johnson has gotten from government
For a guy who claims to loath everything that Gubmint is and stands for, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ron Johnson has gotten more than his share of very substantial government assistance—some of it running to this very day. I will use the text of a poll over on DailyKos to summarize it for you: HisContinue reading “A brief summary of the free rides Ron Johnson has gotten from government”
Feingold, Johnson in dead heat in last 2 weeks
Isn’t this always how it goes for Feingold? At least what we are told is that the good Senator somehow pulls ahead at the end of the race, squeaking by his latest millionaire opponent. That is how it looks to be once again. Despite spending millions of his wealthy family’s money, and having millions moreContinue reading “Feingold, Johnson in dead heat in last 2 weeks”
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate at next MKE Drinking Liberally!
Straight from the Milwaukee Drinking Liberally blog: Hello! We are excited to report that Mike Tate, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, will be our guest host at next Wednesday’s Drinking Liberally! That’s on October 20, just under two weeks before the general election. I know we’re anxious about that, so come find outContinue reading “Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate at next MKE Drinking Liberally!”
Notes from the Sept. 2 Larson-Plale debate
Tonight was the third and probably final debate between state senate candidates Supervisor Chris Larson and incumbent state Senator Jeff Plale. It was held at the Humboldt Park Pavilion. The audience made up for its small size with its apparent devotion to the two candidates. A brief rundown of the questions that were asked; bearContinue reading “Notes from the Sept. 2 Larson-Plale debate”
Green Champions for Chris Larson fundraiser tonight @ Sweet Water Organics
Green Champions for Chris Larson to support Supervisor Chris Larson for State Senate at Sweet Water Organics 2153 S. Robinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI Thursday, August 26th 6:30-8:30pm$50 suggested contribution all contributions gratefully accepted Please join fellow progressives and pro-choice advocates in supporting the next state leader from Milwaukee, Chris Larson, in his run for StateContinue reading “Green Champions for Chris Larson fundraiser tonight @ Sweet Water Organics”
Madison Teachers endorse Ben Manski for Wisconsin Assembly
This is something. The group Madison teachers union has endorsed Wisconsin Green Party candidate Ben Manski in his bid for the state Assembly. Ben will face whoever wins the crowded Democratic primary next month, and the winner of the November election will take the seat of outgoing Rep. Spencer Black (D-Madison). I think very highlyContinue reading “Madison Teachers endorse Ben Manski for Wisconsin Assembly”
Jeff Plale’s money train: Coal, Cable, and WMC load up
Zach W. over at Blogging Blue has a fantastic post that succinctly summarizes what this primary is all about. Plale represents the interests of the coal, cable, and telecommunication giants, not the people of Cudahy, St. Francis, or South Milwaukee. Plale’s telecom deregulation bill opened the way for AT&T to raise rates on its customers.Continue reading “Jeff Plale’s money train: Coal, Cable, and WMC load up”
Todd Kolosso stands tall against ballot challenge
Todd Kolosso, businessman and Democratic Party challenger to longtime incumbent Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner, is fighting challenges to the signatures that his campaign collected. Here’s the press release in full: Kolosso Nomination Papers Challenged GOP in Desperate Bid to Defend “Safe” Seat MENOMONEE FALLS, WI (July 19, 2010)—In a sign that a Congressional seat RepublicansContinue reading “Todd Kolosso stands tall against ballot challenge”
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