A great tip from Kevin B from the Wisconsin Reporter. When do you hear good news about Wisconsin school budgets? News the MSM doesn't want you to know.
COMMENTARY: Wisconsin taxpayers benefit from Walker reforms:
July 7th, 2011
By Scott St. Clair
It didn’t take long for Wisconsin taxpayers to realize gains under Gov. Scott Walker’s newly enacted package of union and other reforms.
What once were budget-busting headaches have been replaced by cost-cutting pain relief, thanks to changes in government-sector union negotiations that became effective in June and concessions that he extracted during the run-up to his reforms becoming law.
Even Walker’s opponents are forced to concede the savings, albeit by condemning them as crimes against unions."
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Dems Pick Weeee-prin For Weeee-iner Seat
Weeee will certainly miss Tony We-iner, won't Weeee? Weeee will have to see how We-prin will do.
From NBC New York.
Democratic leaders have chosen a state lawmaker from Queens to replace former Rep. Anthony Weiner, who resigned his seat in New York's 9th Congressional District last month after a sexting scandal.
Assemblyman David Weprin, 55, was expected to be formally nominated Friday by leaders of the Queens and Brooklyn Democratic parties, an adviser to Weprin said Thursday. The adviser spoke on condition of anonymity because the nomination had not been announced.
From NBC New York.
Democratic leaders have chosen a state lawmaker from Queens to replace former Rep. Anthony Weiner, who resigned his seat in New York's 9th Congressional District last month after a sexting scandal.
Assemblyman David Weprin, 55, was expected to be formally nominated Friday by leaders of the Queens and Brooklyn Democratic parties, an adviser to Weprin said Thursday. The adviser spoke on condition of anonymity because the nomination had not been announced.
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Steve Kagen, The Checks In The Mail, Oops ,Maybe Not
Seems Peshtigo got burned by a promise from Steve Kagen when he was a Congressman from the Wisconsin 8th.
I remember Kagen would always tell everyone the checks in the mail! Seems Peshtigo is left holding the 1/2 Million dollar bag From the Peshtigo Times.
Peshtigo Times Wisconsin Community Newspaper:
"City Faces Possible Loss Of $500,000 EPA Grant
Possible loss of the promised $500,000 in federal funding for some costly City of Peshtigo water utility projects loomed over the regular monthly City Council meeting Tuesday evening, July 6, but failed to overshadow some other highly controversial issues on the agenda. Mayor Allen Krizenesky reported that he and other city officials were meeting with project engineers on Wednesday to draft a response and request reinstatement of the special projects grant. The funds were originally appropriated to Peshtigo for water-related infrastructure improvements on Feb. 21, 2008."
After the grant was approved in 2008, the city was presented with a large publicity type check for the $500,000 by the former United States Senator Steve Kagen, but the real check never arrived. Problems developed because work had already started on the radionuclide compliance project that was funded. Projects already underway could not be funded in accord with terms of the grant legislation.
City fathers then were assured that the grant money was locked in for Peshtigo and future projects would be funded with it. Planning got underway for the wastewater treatment plant improvements that are now ready to go.
Then came the current federal budget difficulties. Two weeks ago the city was notified that Congress had put a hold on all grant funds and the city will need to take additional steps to get the money reinstated.
Ouch!
I remember Kagen would always tell everyone the checks in the mail! Seems Peshtigo is left holding the 1/2 Million dollar bag From the Peshtigo Times.
Peshtigo Times Wisconsin Community Newspaper:
"City Faces Possible Loss Of $500,000 EPA Grant
Possible loss of the promised $500,000 in federal funding for some costly City of Peshtigo water utility projects loomed over the regular monthly City Council meeting Tuesday evening, July 6, but failed to overshadow some other highly controversial issues on the agenda. Mayor Allen Krizenesky reported that he and other city officials were meeting with project engineers on Wednesday to draft a response and request reinstatement of the special projects grant. The funds were originally appropriated to Peshtigo for water-related infrastructure improvements on Feb. 21, 2008."
After the grant was approved in 2008, the city was presented with a large publicity type check for the $500,000 by the former United States Senator Steve Kagen, but the real check never arrived. Problems developed because work had already started on the radionuclide compliance project that was funded. Projects already underway could not be funded in accord with terms of the grant legislation.
City fathers then were assured that the grant money was locked in for Peshtigo and future projects would be funded with it. Planning got underway for the wastewater treatment plant improvements that are now ready to go.
Then came the current federal budget difficulties. Two weeks ago the city was notified that Congress had put a hold on all grant funds and the city will need to take additional steps to get the money reinstated.
Ouch!
Monday, July 04, 2011
Holperin To Save The Day
I see this PR over at WisPolitics. So Holperin is here to save the towns of the 12th district?
WisPolitics.com: Sen. Holperin: Towns slighted in state budget:
"Sen. Holperin: Towns slighted in state budget
6/30/2011
For More Information: (715)-891-1412
Holperin Says Towns Slighted in State Budget; Wants Debates: Says Simac Election Law Violation Under Investigation
In a letter this week to 12th Senate District Town Supervisors, State Senator Jim Holperin encouraged Town officials in each county to schedule a “candidates forum” so that Town issues can be fully debated.
“Town government took it on the chin in many respects with the recent state budget,” Holperin said. “Town road aid is frozen for at least the next two years, while other transportation spending soars…especially on expensive freeway projects in southeastern Wisconsin.”"
So Jim Holperin and Jim Doyle bankrupted the towns and now he wants to help them? Will any town supervisor ask Holperin why he raided the transportation fund like his own little piggy bank which is why road aid is now frozen? Come on Jim, tell the whole story!
Holperin said almost every northern Wisconsin Town will also lose state shared revenue during the next two years while Town Board ability to levy for special projects or improvements is severely restricted.
So Holperin is mad towns can't raise taxes! He sure talks loose with tax payers money.Towns wouldn't be in this mess if Hoilperin just did his job the last four years under Diamond Jim Doyle!
“A recent letter to Town Supervisors from recall candidate Kim Simac glosses over the sacrifices Towns are being forced to make, and that’s why Town officials need to hear from the candidates directly,” he said.
Holperin put the towns in the mess they're in and now he comes to save the day?
Holperin noted that Simac’s letter to Town Board members also failed to include information on who paid for the mailing, which is a clear violation of state election law. The matter is now under investigation by the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board.
No, the sky is falling! Who paid for the mailing? Will Holperin tell us who paid for his stay in Illinois back in February? Will Holperin tell us who is funding his campaign?
“Kim Simac has talked a lot about what she won’t do, but hasn’t said anything about what she will do…and that should concern not only Town officials, but voters throughout the 12th Senate District,” Holperin concluded.
From as guy who left the state instead of doing the work he was sent to Madison for.
Mr Holperion, Who's calling the kettle black?
WisPolitics.com: Sen. Holperin: Towns slighted in state budget:
"Sen. Holperin: Towns slighted in state budget
6/30/2011
For More Information: (715)-891-1412
Holperin Says Towns Slighted in State Budget; Wants Debates: Says Simac Election Law Violation Under Investigation
In a letter this week to 12th Senate District Town Supervisors, State Senator Jim Holperin encouraged Town officials in each county to schedule a “candidates forum” so that Town issues can be fully debated.
“Town government took it on the chin in many respects with the recent state budget,” Holperin said. “Town road aid is frozen for at least the next two years, while other transportation spending soars…especially on expensive freeway projects in southeastern Wisconsin.”"
So Jim Holperin and Jim Doyle bankrupted the towns and now he wants to help them? Will any town supervisor ask Holperin why he raided the transportation fund like his own little piggy bank which is why road aid is now frozen? Come on Jim, tell the whole story!
Holperin said almost every northern Wisconsin Town will also lose state shared revenue during the next two years while Town Board ability to levy for special projects or improvements is severely restricted.
So Holperin is mad towns can't raise taxes! He sure talks loose with tax payers money.Towns wouldn't be in this mess if Hoilperin just did his job the last four years under Diamond Jim Doyle!
“A recent letter to Town Supervisors from recall candidate Kim Simac glosses over the sacrifices Towns are being forced to make, and that’s why Town officials need to hear from the candidates directly,” he said.
Holperin put the towns in the mess they're in and now he comes to save the day?
Holperin noted that Simac’s letter to Town Board members also failed to include information on who paid for the mailing, which is a clear violation of state election law. The matter is now under investigation by the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board.
No, the sky is falling! Who paid for the mailing? Will Holperin tell us who paid for his stay in Illinois back in February? Will Holperin tell us who is funding his campaign?
“Kim Simac has talked a lot about what she won’t do, but hasn’t said anything about what she will do…and that should concern not only Town officials, but voters throughout the 12th Senate District,” Holperin concluded.
From as guy who left the state instead of doing the work he was sent to Madison for.
Mr Holperion, Who's calling the kettle black?
Marinette Dem Mayor Arrested
From AP via Wausau Daily Herald
MARINETTE (AP) — The mayor the northeastern Wisconsin town of Marinette has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
WLUK-TV in Green Bay reports 68-year-old Mayor Robert Harbick was arrested Saturday afternoon in Marinette for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.
According to the Marinette Police Department, officers responded to a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Hall Avenue and Hattie Street about 3:45 p.m. Saturday.
Wonder how this happened? Maybe Bob will call Dave Hansen or Mike Tate to help him out.
Just think, if this was a republican they would of stated that in the article. Oh well, since he is a dem, not a word said.
MARINETTE (AP) — The mayor the northeastern Wisconsin town of Marinette has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
WLUK-TV in Green Bay reports 68-year-old Mayor Robert Harbick was arrested Saturday afternoon in Marinette for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.
According to the Marinette Police Department, officers responded to a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Hall Avenue and Hattie Street about 3:45 p.m. Saturday.
Wonder how this happened? Maybe Bob will call Dave Hansen or Mike Tate to help him out.
Just think, if this was a republican they would of stated that in the article. Oh well, since he is a dem, not a word said.
1776, We Become A Country
From The Maritime Sentry: Founding Fathers Quote:
"The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind.
Thomas Paine"
Happy 4th of July
"The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind.
Thomas Paine"
Happy 4th of July
Friday, July 01, 2011
Datona Lineup For Saturday Night
NASCAR.COM:
Holy Cow, the old man starts first.
"RACE LINEUP
Coke Zero 400 | Daytona International Speedway
July 2, 2011 | Race 17 of 36"
Top 10
1 5 Mark Martin Chevrolet Carquest Go Daddy.com 182.065 49.433 Leader
2 21 Trevor Bayne Ford Motorcraft / Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center 182.002 49.450 -0.017
3 33 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet Wheaties Fuel 181.624 49.553 -0.120
4 24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet Pepsi Max 181.583 49.564 -0.131
5 6 David Ragan Ford UPS "We Love Logistics" 181.320 49.636 -0.203
6 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet National Guard Heritage / Amp Energy 181.240 49.658 -0.225
7 71 Andy Lally* Ford Interstate Moving Services 181.039 49.713 -0.280
8 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Lowe's Summer Salute 180.995 49.725 -0.292
9 43 A.J. Allmendinger Ford U.S. Air Force 180.948 49.738 -0.305
10 27 Paul Menard Chevrolet Quaker State / Menards 180.934 49.742 -0.309
Holy Cow, the old man starts first.
"RACE LINEUP
Coke Zero 400 | Daytona International Speedway
July 2, 2011 | Race 17 of 36"
Top 10
1 5 Mark Martin Chevrolet Carquest Go Daddy.com 182.065 49.433 Leader
2 21 Trevor Bayne Ford Motorcraft / Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center 182.002 49.450 -0.017
3 33 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet Wheaties Fuel 181.624 49.553 -0.120
4 24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet Pepsi Max 181.583 49.564 -0.131
5 6 David Ragan Ford UPS "We Love Logistics" 181.320 49.636 -0.203
6 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet National Guard Heritage / Amp Energy 181.240 49.658 -0.225
7 71 Andy Lally* Ford Interstate Moving Services 181.039 49.713 -0.280
8 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet Lowe's Summer Salute 180.995 49.725 -0.292
9 43 A.J. Allmendinger Ford U.S. Air Force 180.948 49.738 -0.305
10 27 Paul Menard Chevrolet Quaker State / Menards 180.934 49.742 -0.309
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