Category: State / Local Issues

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Protest Against Governor Walker Governor, Opportunities Protested I realize this story is a few days old, but it is still worth commenting on. The first instance we observed developmentally disabled people victimized by the “Unionista Mob” was the shameful display at the Special Olympics award ceremony in Madison on June 8th.  The event recognizing their accomplishments was ruined because of the classless behavior of these “thugs”.  Their “crime”…the terrible act of receiving recognition by Gov. Scott Walker. This past Thursday, we had the chance to see the same classless behavior by the “Unionista Mob” in Fort Atkinson at the Opportunities, Inc. Gala.  Opportunities Inc. is an organization that primarily assists developmentally disabled people obtain work in the community.  They recently expanded their facilities, and Gov. Walker was invited to speak at their event.  So the “Unionista Mob” had to protest, disrupt the event and “show” Gov. Scott Walker. I wonder how the developmentally disabled see this protest?  Were they threatened and/or intimidated by this?  What about the parents attending this event who have fought so hard for the rights of their developmentally disabled children?  What are they to think?  I’m sure when they drove to this event, there thoughts were…

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Here is the link from the MacIver Institute: Ten Ways the Budget Could Be Better

The following video contains graphic language.  This is one example of the radical left at work. Yesterday, Sen. Glen Grothman had an air-horn blown into his ear by one of the protestors around the Capitol wearing a Madison Teacher’s Union Shirt. In our view this is probably could be a felony assault… Permanent hearing loss could result from something like this.  This could be classified as Substantial Battery or Aggravated Battery.  Here are the State Statutes regarding these two crimes: 940.19(2) – Whoever causes substantial bodily harm to another by an act done with intent to cause bodily harm to that person or another is guilty of a Class I felony. “Substantial bodily harm” means bodily injury that causes a laceration that requires stitches; any fracture of a bone; a burn; a temporary loss of consciousness, sight or hearing; a concussion; or a loss or fracture of a tooth. 940.19(4) – Whoever causes great bodily harm to another by an act done with intent to cause bodily harm to that person or another is guilty of a Class H felony. “Great bodily harm” means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death, or which causes serious permanent disfigurement, or…

The Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned Judge Sumi’s ruling on the collective bargaining law. Dane County Liberal Activist Judge Maryann Sumi Usurped The Power Of The Legislature Say Justices The Wisconsin State Senate passed SB-93 – Concealed Carry in a 25-8 vote. While it is not Constitutional Carry like we want, it is a step in the right direction.  Thank your Senator if he/she voted in favor of this bill.  Tell them we will continue to push for Constitutional Carry, but appreciate the big step forward that they took. Our focus now moves to the Assembly.  Contact your Assembly representatives and tell them to pass SB-93 as is with no further restrictions on your natural right to keep and bear arms.  This bill is already a significant compromise from Constitutional Carry.

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PUBLIC HEARING Committee on Election and Campaign Reform  The committee will hold a public hearing on the following items at the time specified below: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 10:00 AM North Hearing Room (2nd Floor North) State Capitol Assembly Bill 7 Relating to: requiring certain identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, verification of the addresses of electors, absentee voting procedure in certain residential care apartment complexes and adult family homes, identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation, creating an identification certificate issued by the Department of Transportation, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. By Representatives Stone, Tauchen, Honadel, J. Ott, Vos, Pridemore, Bernier, LeMahieu, August, Spanbauer, Kramer, Petersen, Ziegelbauer, Kestell, Ripp, Van Roy, Kerkman, Jacque, Litjens, Nass, Kaufert, Strachota, Steineke, Kapenga, Krug, Farrow, Knodl, Kleefisch, Kooyenga, Ballweg, Endsley, Rivard, Thiesfeldt, A. Ott, Petryk, Williams, Severson, Wynn, Knudson, Kuglitsch, Petrowski, Nygren, Meyer, Tiffany, Bies, Knilans, J. Fitzgerald and Klenke; cosponsored by Senators Leibham, Lazich, Vukmir, Kapanke, Grothman, Darling, Galloway, Wanggaard, Kedzie, Ellis, Zipperer, Olsen, Schultz, Moulton, Lasee, Cowles, Hopper, Harsdorf, S. Fitzgerald and Carpenter. The Public Hearing will start on April 27, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. until 4:00…

Below is an email from the Fort Atkinson School District inquiring if the district should take a grant for “FREE” breakfast and lunch during summer school.  Following is a response from a concerned taxpayer in the Fort Atkinson School District.  I have a call in to the “Nutrition Director” to see where exactly the grant is coming from. Update: The “Nutrition Director” told me the grant is called: The Simplified Summer Food Service Program for Children .  Here is the link: http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/fns/summerchoices.html I don’t think anyone should be getting “free” lunch.  Nothing is “FREE” and there are always strings attached.  Many of those taking advantage of the free/reduced lunch services are illegal immigrants and/or their children.  Is it any wonder that we have an illegal immigration problem when more and more services like these are offered? This goes to the premise of free/reduced lunch in the first place.  Are people just taking advantage of the system because it is there?  I once heard a person comment on this type of behavior saying, “When you put out the ice cream, the ants will come.”  The more “freebies” a community offers, the more people move there to take advantage of the “freebies”….

Here is a letter sent from Rep. Steve Nass to AG VanHollen regarding Assistant AG Thomas C. Bellavia.  Representative Nass is questioning whether Assistant AG Bellavia can be trusted to represent the interests of the legislature considering his expressed personal opposition to the Budget Repair Bill. Rep. Nass Letter To AG VanHollen