Jon Erpenbach: Economy a challenge for most of Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s economy is recovering in some factors, but in general the measures are split and the divide between the economies of booming counties and struggling counties continues to grow.
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Wisconsin’s economy is recovering in some factors, but in general the measures are split and the divide between the economies of booming counties and struggling counties continues to grow.

Ron Johnson places Trump and party over principles and patriotism.

In this episode of the Plaidcast, Congressman Sean Duffy is joined by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill, to discuss border security, strengthening our military, and gossip at the world famous White House Salon.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck asks: What happens if President Donald Trump is indicted?

What did they do wrong? “I have no idea,” Fitzgerald admits, but demands firings.

There is a dignity in work that cannot be replaced by an entitlement. Moreover, at this moment in time, Wisconsin is flush with jobs of all skill levels and needs everyone possible to find a job and work hard.

Last week’s elections show GOP could be vulnerable to right kind of campaign.

Now that it’s 2018, an election year, I would like to welcome Senator Tammy Baldwin back to Wisconsin.

The work requirement waivers provide no new federal funding for job training, job search, transportation, child care or the other support services that were the government’s part of a new two-way bargain with beneficiaries. And without that two way street, what they will mainly accomplish is to reduce the Medicaid rolls by erecting barriers to coverage.

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said Tuesday that an informant has told Congress that a “secret society” was set up within the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice shortly after Donald Trump was elected president.

Ron Johnson went Alex Jones on Fox News last night.
Dem Patty Schachtner scored an upset special election win in the Republican-leaning 10th SD January 16 as Dems immediately portrayed the victory over GOP Rep. Adam Jarchow as a sign a wave is headed toward Wisconsin this fall.

The GAB and its staffers had to go — but constantly reconstituting the agencies dedicated to enforcing clean elections isn’t a good look for either party. Find a model and stick to it — micromanaging elections investigators is bound to bring accusations of skullduggery and hijinks.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is purging public watchdog agency employees and civil servants, for partisan reasons, without a hearing, openly and in broad daylight.

Michael Screnock blows off candidate forums, bets on special interest money.

Schachtner‘s successful run drew a template for Democrats who want to get rid of Walker and his legislative toadies.

So, for now, this horse race seems to have Evers, Flynn and Mitchell fighting for the lead, but they’re only rounding the first turn. There’s plenty of time for the others, even those who have stumbled out of the gate or who got a late start, to catch up.

Getting assistance to those who need it and getting rid of fraud are goals we all share. But let’s be smart about the rules. Unnecessary or politically motivated rules result in wasted dollars and fewer folks signing up who truly need help.

A state licensing rule that requires a dramatically higher score on the national chiropractor board exam than almost every other state.
Wisconsin’s economy is recovering in some factors, but in general the measures are split and the divide between the economies of booming counties and struggling counties continues to grow.

Ron Johnson places Trump and party over principles and patriotism.

In this episode of the Plaidcast, Congressman Sean Duffy is joined by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill, to discuss border security, strengthening our military, and gossip at the world famous White House Salon.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck asks: What happens if President Donald Trump is indicted?

What did they do wrong? “I have no idea,” Fitzgerald admits, but demands firings.

There is a dignity in work that cannot be replaced by an entitlement. Moreover, at this moment in time, Wisconsin is flush with jobs of all skill levels and needs everyone possible to find a job and work hard.

Last week’s elections show GOP could be vulnerable to right kind of campaign.

Now that it’s 2018, an election year, I would like to welcome Senator Tammy Baldwin back to Wisconsin.

The work requirement waivers provide no new federal funding for job training, job search, transportation, child care or the other support services that were the government’s part of a new two-way bargain with beneficiaries. And without that two way street, what they will mainly accomplish is to reduce the Medicaid rolls by erecting barriers to coverage.

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said Tuesday that an informant has told Congress that a “secret society” was set up within the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice shortly after Donald Trump was elected president.

Ron Johnson went Alex Jones on Fox News last night.
Dem Patty Schachtner scored an upset special election win in the Republican-leaning 10th SD January 16 as Dems immediately portrayed the victory over GOP Rep. Adam Jarchow as a sign a wave is headed toward Wisconsin this fall.

The GAB and its staffers had to go — but constantly reconstituting the agencies dedicated to enforcing clean elections isn’t a good look for either party. Find a model and stick to it — micromanaging elections investigators is bound to bring accusations of skullduggery and hijinks.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is purging public watchdog agency employees and civil servants, for partisan reasons, without a hearing, openly and in broad daylight.

Michael Screnock blows off candidate forums, bets on special interest money.

Schachtner‘s successful run drew a template for Democrats who want to get rid of Walker and his legislative toadies.

So, for now, this horse race seems to have Evers, Flynn and Mitchell fighting for the lead, but they’re only rounding the first turn. There’s plenty of time for the others, even those who have stumbled out of the gate or who got a late start, to catch up.

Getting assistance to those who need it and getting rid of fraud are goals we all share. But let’s be smart about the rules. Unnecessary or politically motivated rules result in wasted dollars and fewer folks signing up who truly need help.

A state licensing rule that requires a dramatically higher score on the national chiropractor board exam than almost every other state.