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Walker is moving on his own to give a subsidy of up to $28 million by decree–without any vote by the Legislature which had so suddenly embraced the need for power “rebalancing.”
With a structural deficit and transportation fund debt, delivering a “people’s budget” won’t be easy.
They can’t just be anti-Trump or anti-Walker, they need a clear theme. Like what?
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker says he wants the new deal with Kimberly-Clark — one of the last actions he’ll take in the waning days of his administration — to be his legacy. The
Walker set the tone and the agenda for sweeping conservative reforms over arguably the two most active terms in Badger State history and steeled the courage of the Republican lawmakers who swept into office in 2010’s red wave.
Here in Wisconsin, we value decency and fairness. That’s why it was astounding to see Republicans convene a lame duck legislative session, overriding the will of the voters.
Governor Elect Evers and Attorney General Elect Kaul won their elections fair and square. They deserve the opportunity to do the job the people of Wisconsin elected them to do.
Data from November election tells a tale of totalitarian tendencies.
In his letter this week foreshadowing his signing of the lame-duck bills, Gov. Scott Walker tried to pretend that he’s out protecting the interests of Wisconsinites. But Walker is a weasel, and he uses words like a weasel would: to disguise what he’s actually been doing.
Now that Wisconsin faces at least four years of partisan gridlock, as evidenced by the rocky transition from Republican Scott Walker to Democrat Tony Evers, how can we get big issues revsolved for the state? An answer might be found in a greater use of direct democracy, namely the referendum.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin House members split over their support of the $867 billion farm bill, which is now heading to the president’s desk after clearing the chamber. The bill, which
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The legislature took steps to assert legislative authority so that we can operate as a co-equal branch of government and continue to represent the citizens of our districts.
They began plotting last spring to retain power even if a Democrat won for governor.
Walker is moving on his own to give a subsidy of up to $28 million by decree–without any vote by the Legislature which had so suddenly embraced the need for power “rebalancing.”
With a structural deficit and transportation fund debt, delivering a “people’s budget” won’t be easy.
They can’t just be anti-Trump or anti-Walker, they need a clear theme. Like what?
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Scott Walker says he wants the new deal with Kimberly-Clark — one of the last actions he’ll take in the waning days of his administration — to be his legacy. The guv today joined Kimberly-Clark officials and state lawmakers to announce
Walker set the tone and the agenda for sweeping conservative reforms over arguably the two most active terms in Badger State history and steeled the courage of the Republican lawmakers who swept into office in 2010’s red wave.
Here in Wisconsin, we value decency and fairness. That’s why it was astounding to see Republicans convene a lame duck legislative session, overriding the will of the voters.
Governor Elect Evers and Attorney General Elect Kaul won their elections fair and square. They deserve the opportunity to do the job the people of Wisconsin elected them to do.
Data from November election tells a tale of totalitarian tendencies.
In his letter this week foreshadowing his signing of the lame-duck bills, Gov. Scott Walker tried to pretend that he’s out protecting the interests of Wisconsinites. But Walker is a weasel, and he uses words like a weasel would: to disguise what he’s actually been doing.
Now that Wisconsin faces at least four years of partisan gridlock, as evidenced by the rocky transition from Republican Scott Walker to Democrat Tony Evers, how can we get big issues revsolved for the state? An answer might be found in a greater use of direct democracy, namely the referendum.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — Wisconsin House members split over their support of the $867 billion farm bill, which is now heading to the president’s desk after clearing the chamber. The bill, which passed 369-47, authorizes agriculture assistance and nutrition programs for the
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Economy – Education – Elections – Energy – Environment – Foxconn – Health care – Iowa – Management – Media – Military – Mining – Non-profits – Transportation – Tribes
The legislature took steps to assert legislative authority so that we can operate as a co-equal branch of government and continue to represent the citizens of our districts.
They began plotting last spring to retain power even if a Democrat won for governor.