March 23, 2015 Things are not looking good for Wisconsin's middle class, and job growth is even worse according to an article in wisconsingazette.com. Despite Governor Walker's promise of job growth in the state,statistics show the opposite is true.
Cathy Stepp, Wisconsin DNR secretary says she's considering putting the naming rights up for sale for state parks, trying to boost financial support. Governor Walker's proposed budget cuts would significantly cut the budget for state parks, and rely on increased camping fees instead.
October 30, 2014 I hardly ever discuss politics, but I do admit I get a kick out of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. While you or I may or may not agree with his politics, he does have enough nerve to tell people off when the situation demands.
October 10, 2014 According to an article in the Huffington Post, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker seems to be okay with the fact that many full-time workers in his state earn only $7.25 per hour. There are several organizations, and wage earners who disagree. This is a hot topic not only in Wisconsin, but other states as well.
October 10, 2014 Yesterday I posted on the Voter Photo ID Law affecting Wisconsin residents. Things have since changed, as the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked Wisconsin from implementing a law requiring voters to present photo IDs, overturning a lower court decision that would have put the law in place for the November election.
October 9, 2014 When you go to vote this November, Wisconsin residents will be required to show a Voter Photo ID. This should not be a major problem for most, however it does raise questions, for example:
August 1, 2014 It seems like it's almost always the election season. One of the ways that it's evidenced is the population of political signs that appear almost everywhere. One of the most-visible places for these signs is along roadways. Major highways bring lots of traffic and with it - potential voters. But is it legal to post political signs along the highway right of way?
June 26, 2014 If you live in Saint Louis County, Minnesota there are two new options or tools to make the absentee balloting process easier for you.
June 13, 2014 Whether you like Chris Christie's politics or not, you have to give him credit for getting on live television and gettin down with Jimmy Fallon last night. I first saw the video and laughed my self silly. He's taken a lot of grief over his weight the past couple years, and isn't afraid to poke fun at himself.
June 4, 2014 I got home later than usual last night, and to my surprise, my brother-in-law Father Rick (or as I call him, my brother in law the priest) sent us a box full of books from England. Rick has been a priest in England for many years, and often sends us goodie packages. He knows of my interest in history, and included in the box were many books on the Civil War, and one titled Four Days.
April 4, 2014 Darth Vader, with a few stormtroopers, appeared in the Ukraine and gave a speech essentially putting his helmet in the race for the President of the Ukraine. Darth Vader is the official candidate of the Ukrainian Internet Party (UIP), which wants to make everything digital with free computer classes for all.
March 25, 2014 There are some new tax cuts enacted in Minnesota. Tax Officials are saying, if you haven't filed yet, you may want to wait until April 3rd. What about those who have already filed? Wait to hear from the Revenue Department, they will be going over the tax files, and sending additional money. Some may need to submit ammended tax forms.
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