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Tony Evers changes his position on key issues days before taking office.

Remember all those financial tricks the money changers played during George W. Bush’s terms in office? Don’t look now, but they’re back.

But will our current leaders live up to the example of our founders?

Here are a few prognostications and trends to watch.
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State Rep. Peter Barca, who is in line to lead the Department of Revenue under Gov. Tony Evers, has resigned his seat in the Assembly. Barca, D-Kenosha, took the oath of office Monday and then promptly turned in his resignation

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Edge Messaging From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has hired three former aides to Gov. Scott Walker as legislative staffers, including former state Rep. Joe Handrick, who served as consultant to Republicans as
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Rep. Peter Barca, who is in line to lead the Department of Revenue under Gov. Tony Evers, has resigned his seat in the Assembly. Barca, D-Kenosha, took the oath of office


Pundits and politicians who are wrapped up in the debilitating D.C. politics of this moment will always second-guess someone like Tony Evers. They will not recognize, let alone understand, what drives the new governor of Wisconsin.

Just before Christmas, Gov. Tony Evers announced his selection of Craig Thompson to be the next secretary of the Department of Transportation. While the choice has earned praise among road builders, supporters of good government and fiscal responsibility should be skeptical of the appointment.

Evers has learned that running for governor is much easier than doing the job. Campaign promises often have to be watered down, delayed or abandoned in the face of on-the-job realities.

He’s earned $2.3 million from government, and is already running for office again.

Governor who warned voters about evils of this city will now live here.

While we as a nation have had some dark times, one of the shining times in our nation is when President Kennedy challenged our country in 1961.

While looking into different issues, I have had cause to file open records requests with three local governments in recent months. The inconsistent responses reveal how challenging it still is for a Wisconsinite to hold his government accountable when government officials choose to be difficult.

Tony Evers changes his position on key issues days before taking office.

Remember all those financial tricks the money changers played during George W. Bush’s terms in office? Don’t look now, but they’re back.

But will our current leaders live up to the example of our founders?

Here are a few prognostications and trends to watch.
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State Rep. Peter Barca, who is in line to lead the Department of Revenue under Gov. Tony Evers, has resigned his seat in the Assembly. Barca, D-Kenosha, took the oath of office Monday and then promptly turned in his resignation letter. His Capitol office said the longtime lawmaker had to

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Edge Messaging From WisPolitics.com … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has hired three former aides to Gov. Scott Walker as legislative staffers, including former state Rep. Joe Handrick, who served as consultant to Republicans as they redrew legislative lines in 2011. A Vos spokeswoman said
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — State Rep. Peter Barca, who is in line to lead the Department of Revenue under Gov. Tony Evers, has resigned his seat in the Assembly. Barca, D-Kenosha, took the oath of office yesterday and then promptly turned in his resignation letter. His


Pundits and politicians who are wrapped up in the debilitating D.C. politics of this moment will always second-guess someone like Tony Evers. They will not recognize, let alone understand, what drives the new governor of Wisconsin.

Just before Christmas, Gov. Tony Evers announced his selection of Craig Thompson to be the next secretary of the Department of Transportation. While the choice has earned praise among road builders, supporters of good government and fiscal responsibility should be skeptical of the appointment.

Evers has learned that running for governor is much easier than doing the job. Campaign promises often have to be watered down, delayed or abandoned in the face of on-the-job realities.

He’s earned $2.3 million from government, and is already running for office again.

Governor who warned voters about evils of this city will now live here.

While we as a nation have had some dark times, one of the shining times in our nation is when President Kennedy challenged our country in 1961.

While looking into different issues, I have had cause to file open records requests with three local governments in recent months. The inconsistent responses reveal how challenging it still is for a Wisconsinite to hold his government accountable when government officials choose to be difficult.