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Jul
17

Stormy Weather on the State Budget Horizon

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Sen. Neal Kedzie

During these warm summer months, inclement weather is always to be expected. We prepare, we plan ahead, and we clean up the aftermath; most importantly, we maintain our resolve to stay strong, even in the face of adversity. Over the last several years, the State of Wisconsin has been experiencing its own stormy weather, in the form of massive budget deficits. Read More→

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Jul
17

Taxpayers Burned, Audit Committee Fiddled

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A Legislative Column by Sen. Mary Lazich

Sen. Mary Lazich

Wednesday, July 14, the Legislative Audit Committee proceeded to waste taxpayer’s time and money. The committee approved three audits, two for busy work and one of some importance. Why is protecting your pocketbooks and promoting good, efficient government so unimportant? Ask the Democrats. Read More→

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Congressman Paul Ryan

Washington, D.C. – Wisconsin’s First District Congressman Paul Ryan continues to speak out about the painful impact of Washington’s misguided economic policies on Wisconsin workers. News broke over the weekend that the Obama Administration killed a contract with Wisconsin employer Bucyrus International Inc. in an effort to “transition away from high-carbon investments,” threatening the livelihoods of hundreds of Wisconsin families. In addition to the direct impact on Bucyrus workers, the South Milwaukee-based employer has 250 suppliers in Wisconsin that employ 15,000 people, according to the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. Read More→

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Jun
04

New Rules of the Road Begin This Month

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Sen. Neal Kedzie

As the old adage goes, there are two seasons in Wisconsin: winter and road construction.  Each summer, Wisconsin’s roads and highways are dotted with the familiar orange barrels, detour signs, and of course, men and women working the hot summer months making much-needed repairs and improvements.  This is a good opportunity to remind motorists of the current rules of the road regarding construction, as well as provide an update of some of the new laws starting this summer. Read More→

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