We find ourselves in a very precipitous moment in state history. The legislation that we have heard in the State Assembly in recent weeks foreshadows darker times to come... for more click here.
Each year since purchasing the home in 2000, Paul Tennessen decorates in the theme of The Nightmare Before Christmas, a 1993 stop-motion film by Tim Burton.... for more click here.
Civil Service and Making Way for More Cronyism
Creeping under the radar during the Corrupt Politician Protection Act mess, the Republican-led legislature quietly pushed through another offensive attack on our state.
In June 1905 Wisconsin’s first civil service law was enacted and for over 100 years since, the state of Wisconsin has used the merit principle for employee selection... for more click here.
Corrupt Politician Protection Act
Over the last few weeks, there have been some startling bills introduced and rushed through the legislative process before the public had a chance to respond. Appalling changes to campaign finance laws would make it easier for politicians to be corrupted, changes to the Government Accountability Board (GAB) would make this corruption harder to investigate, and changes to John Doe investigations make it almost impossible to convict a politician for corruption... for more click here.
Non-Profit of the Month: Ex Fabula For more, click here.
Neighbor of the Month: Susan Davey For more, click here.
Business of the Month: Urban Milwaukee For more, click here.
