Author Archives: Andy Moore
Buckle Up for Budget Coverage
The Wisconsin Biennial Budget covers 61 separate state agencies. From the Arts Board to the State Supreme Court. From Commerce to Corrections. Not to mention state public schools and the UW System. Next Wednesday, February 20, Governor Scott Walker will … Continue reading
Hole-y Regulations!
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is ready to cut the cheese. Cheese regulations that is. He cites state regulations on swiss cheese (including strict definitions of the size of the holes in Swiss) as examples that should be reviewed in an attempt … Continue reading
Swimming Pools, Movie Stars
While the Governor’s mansion in Maple Bluff doesn’t have a swimming pool, it’s every bit as glamorous as the famous white abode that belonged to the Clampett family in the old sit-com, The Beverly Hillbillies. This week the Governor’s residence has been … Continue reading
Public Projects, Public Trust
In a time of massive belt tightening in the public sector, yesterday a parcel of loans totalling $16 million dollars was approved for use in villages, towns and cities across Wisconsin. The funds were green-lighted by the Board of Commissioners of … Continue reading
What Made Wisconsin Famous
The old Ernest Tubb hit, “What Made Milwaukee Famous,” refers to beer. These days the song title could just as easily be applied to the entire state. That’s because in addition to the big city breweries, Wisconsin boasts over thirty craft breweries … Continue reading
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