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“Jeopardy” Themed Quick Hits
Lakeshore Laments
Jan 19Quick Hits in the form of an answer followed by the question. (Because life deserves a little shake-up every once in a while.) Who is "Likely Brett Hulsey?" Name the Madison liberal politician to waste his and our time as they promote medical marijuan... »
Organizers file more than 1 million signatures to recall Walker [WSJ]
One Wisconsin Now
Jan 19Organizers of the effort to recall Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday filed what they said were more than a million signatures, a number that nearly matches Walker's vote total from 2010 and almost doubles the number of signatures needed to trigger another e... »
Get Ready For New Wisconsin Road Taxes, Fees, And/Or Tolls
The Political Environment
Jan 05The groundwork for more highway spending financed through new tolls, fees and/or higher fuel taxes is being laid down in Madison by a state transportation planning committee stacked in the highway crowd's favor. And while we'll get a look at the commit... »
The Pet Store / Puppy Mill Connection
Wisconsin Watchdog
Dec 16Photo credit: Frank SchembergerToday's Christmas pet store puppy was in a store in Greenfield, Wisconsin; just south of Milwaukee.This little Poodle pup found the only soft spot in his cage was his food dish. No exercise, no blanket or pad, no life. Hi... »
This Will Work if it’s Only D-3
Lakeshore Laments
Nov 02UW-Milwaukee is asking around to see if it should have a football team. It, along with UW-Green Bay, is one of the few four-year schools in the UW System which does not have a standing football team. Most schools in the UW System are members of the Wi... »