Bill Kaplan: Why is there a government shutdown?

Having failed in getting Mexico to pay for his wall, Trump wants taxpayers to pony up. Trump decided a shutdown would be good for him: Rev up his base and distract from Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation, the forced closure of the Trump Foundation, foreign policy controversies, resignation of Defense Secretary Mattis and a roller coaster stock market.

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Kathleen Vinehout: Saying goodbye as I leave the Wisconsin Senate

Cleaning out my desk, I found notes I took on my orientation day. I set my goals as part of the training. Here’s what rookie Sen. Vinehout promised herself: vote my conscience; match my votes to my district; be honest; respond to constituents; show respect to everyone in the Capitol; be the “servant leader” — humble and listening; be the professor and folksy farmer. I’d say I did pretty darn good.

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THU AM Update: Evers, Barnes to announce more cabinet picks today

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement RENEW Wisconsin From WisPolitics.com … — Gov.-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Gov.-elect Mandela Barnes today will announce more cabinet picks. Those left to be announced include the departments of: Children and Families, Health Services, Revenue, Safety and Professional Services, and Workforce Development. Evers also has

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Bill Kaplan: Why is there a government shutdown?

Having failed in getting Mexico to pay for his wall, Trump wants taxpayers to pony up. Trump decided a shutdown would be good for him: Rev up his base and distract from Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation, the forced closure of the Trump Foundation, foreign policy controversies, resignation of Defense Secretary Mattis and a roller coaster stock market.

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Kathleen Vinehout: Saying goodbye as I leave the Wisconsin Senate

Cleaning out my desk, I found notes I took on my orientation day. I set my goals as part of the training. Here’s what rookie Sen. Vinehout promised herself: vote my conscience; match my votes to my district; be honest; respond to constituents; show respect to everyone in the Capitol; be the “servant leader” — humble and listening; be the professor and folksy farmer. I’d say I did pretty darn good.

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