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NEW PLATEUS The Boiling Point of Aaron Swartz's Suicide
The more I read about Aaron Swartz, the more he seemed like a hero from an Ayn Rand novel. Unfortunately, accompanying his Randian hero-like intelligence, moral IQ, and frustration that the rest of th...
Posted on 1/15/13 at 9:00 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER A few answers to fiscal cliff questions
The fiscal cliff is getting more and more attention with a Dec. 31 federal government deadline looming, but Americans seem to have a lot of questions: Just what is the fiscal cliff? The simple answe...
Posted on 11/19/12 at 4:47 PM
STAFF BLOG FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY Daily Republic editor named to South Dakota task force on open records
MITCHELL, S.D. - Seth Tupper, the editor of The Daily Republic in Mitchell, S.D., recently was appointed to a state task force that will study open record and open meeting laws in the state, accordi...
Posted on 8/24/12 at 10:58 AM
A MINNESOTAN IN CHINA Approachably Abrasive
Have you been to a protest lately? Tea Party? Occupy? Vietnam? We've all heard how protests are handled in China. Throughout my time there, I had heard from the locals and expats bits and pieces ab...
Posted on 4/28/12 at 9:20 AM
WISCONSIN VOICES 2011 Interview Summary
(first published on wivoices.org) Hundreds of thousands of protestors have descended on the Capitol in Madison, WI in the last year. Tens of thousands of volunteers have mobilized petition drives, me...
Posted on 1/17/12 at 4:07 PM
State Government and Political Roundup: Penalties for drunk drivers likely to increase
Wisconsin News-- A bill to make sure that Wisconsin’s most chronic drunk drivers spend time in prison got very little opposition yesterday at a public hearing at the Capitol.
May 03, 2013
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Knudson announces listening sessions, encourages constituent input and discussion
State Assemblyman Dean Knudson (R-Hudson) announced that he will hold three listening sessions in the 30th Assembly District. A member of the budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance, Knudson said he looks forward to hearing his constituents’ concerns and ideas regarding the many issues facing Wisconsin.
May 03, 2013
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Editorial: Wisconsin, Minnesota: For the sake of workers, hammer out new deal
Every day thousands of Minnesota and Wisconsin workers, including many from the Ellsworth area, cross the state line to get to their jobs and then cross again to return home.
May 01, 2013
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Letter from Rep. Petryk: Bipartisan investment capital legislation
On Wednesday, the Assembly Republican Leadership, along with Representative Kuglitsch (R-New Berlin), Senator Darling (R-River Hills), Senator Cullen (D-Janesville), and Senator Clark (D-Sauk City), who are the primary authors, unveiled legislation that would create a state-leveraged “fund of funds.
By Rep. Warren Petryk , April 30, 2013
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Letter from Sen. Vinehout: Surprising UW cash reserves needs audit
“What’s happening to the UW reserve money?” the woman asked.
By Sen. Kathleen Vinehout , April 30, 2013
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Minnesota Legislative Roundup: Senators pass tax bill following uncertainty
Minnesota News-- Minnesota senators passed a tax plan 35-31 Monday -- eventually.
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey , April 30, 2013
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Government and Political Roundup: Funding for transportation projects to change, but not now
Wisconsin News-- A top state lawmaker says Wisconsin will have to find a better way to pay for transportation projects – but not now.
April 30, 2013
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Minnesota Legislative Roundup: Rural Minnesota 'left behind' or a priority?
Minnesota News-- House Majority Leader Erin Murphy and Rep. Paul Marquart stood side-by-side Tuesday introducing House Democrats’ education funding plan. Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, praised Marquart’s work as education finance chairman: “He has done such a fantastic job.”
By Danielle Killey , April 29, 2013
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Government and Political Roundup: Penalties being ramped up for individuals who injure lawmakers
Wisconsin News-- Penalties are being ramped up for individuals who hit, shove or kick a Wisconsin lawmaker or his or her family members.
April 29, 2013
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Letter from Rep. Petryk: Veterans Legislation passess both houses
It is with great delight that I am able to inform you that Senate Bill (SB) 45/ Assembly Bill (AB) 56, which I authored, passed both the Senate and the Assembly this week.
By Rep. Warren Petryk , April 26, 2013
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Minnesota Legislative Roundup: Legislature making more health care changes
Minnesota News-- Minnesota already is on track to establish a new way for its residents to buy health insurance, and now legislators are poised to change how the state takes care of its elderly, disabled and poor.
By Don Davis , April 26, 2013
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Sen. Johnson visits Prescott High School
As Sen. Ron Johnson made his swing through western Wisconsin earlier this month, he made a stop at Prescott High School.
April 25, 2013
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Minnesota Legislative Roundup: House approves tax plan
Minnesota News-- Minnesota Democrats and Republicans agree on at least one thing: The House tax plan raises a lot of money.
By Danielle Killey , April 25, 2013
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Government and Political Roundup: Bipartisan agreement for tuition freeze
Wisconsin News-- The call for a tuition freeze for students in the University of Wisconsin System is bipartisan.
April 25, 2013
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