Critics of Scott Walker have been claiming the Milwaukee County Budget that passed was unbalanced – even illegal – because it called for concessions from county employees. This week at the MacIver Institute, I point out that Milwaukee County is hardly the only government entity to budget that way.
Yes, the budget was passed with [...]
Publication: Waukesha Freeman (Conley); Date: Mar 4, 2010; Section: Opinion; Page: 8A
Ryan rising
Health ideas, fiscal plan put Wisconsin congressman in national spotlight
(James Wigderson is a blogger publishing at http://www.wigderson.com and a Waukesha resident. His column runs Thursdays in The Freeman.)
Is this the Ryan moment, the defining moment of his political career? Congressman Paul Ryan is [...]
Block said there were two issues especially where Kramer has had an impact. Kramer has made strides in repealing the state’s minimum markup law, including recent passage by the Assembly of repealing the minimum markup for prescription drugs. The other issue is financial transparency for the state, an issue AFP is going to be making a big push for this year.
Kramer said it was great to win the award. “I was a member of AFP from the beginning. I go to as many of their events as I can. I was an activist before I was a legislator.”
Kramer said his acceptance speech will give credit to the organization and people in the room.
“Holding legislators’ feet to the fire is more critical than they know. I want them to know I am with them and that I take their work seriously.”
Maybe this will help.
Congressman Steve Kagen (D) told WLUK-TV he might not vote for the Senate health care bill when it comes to the House of Representatives, the first step in the reconciliation process.
“I have made the case to the speaker and also to the White House that we should take small pieces, small bites,” Kagen said. “In [...]
Alderman Vitale* is concerned about the number of tattoo parlors in Waukesha. Unfortunately, when you say “tattoo parlor” it’s like saying “massage parlor” to local planners. They think of vice and riff-raff and sailors landing on the Fox River docks with nothing but trouble on their minds.
But just as there’s massage parlors and spas, there [...]
“As you know, this year they expanded the Best Picture category to include 10 films. In fact, even the death montage was expanded to include President Obama’s healthcare program.” - Jay Leno (via Newsmax.com)
Tonight the Lovely Doreen from Waukesha and I went to dinner at Art Smith’s Table 52 in Chicago. Art was at the Oscars hanging out with Elton John.
Dinner was excellent, and so was the service. Our waiter, Justin, was great at explaining the menu and in making sure our experience was enjoyable. The atmosphere was [...]
Dieting isn't so bad. Three, four of these Lean Cuisine meals for dinner and I feel full. #
Every so often you hear someone on the Left say something completely absurd, and then you realize that nobody they know would think it odd. #
Good news. My bookie has my girl scout cookie order today, too. [...]
It makes it easier to tip it on its side. The Waukesha Water Utility posted the water diversion plan, but much of it is sideways. (thks: Jim Rowen)
The good news is if you fall asleep while reading the document, you don’t have to lift your head when you wake up to finish [...]
