Author Archives: Zac Schultz
School Voucher Campaign $
My last couple of reports on Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget have focused on public education. A large element of the Governor’s changes involve expanding school vouchers. First, Gov. Walker wants to expand school choice beyond the current districts of … Continue reading
Sen. Schultz To Get Primary Opponent
It has been rumored for a while that State Senator Dale Schultz (R-Richland Center) was going to get a primary challenger in his next election. Representative Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) announced this week he will run for Schultz’s seat next … Continue reading
Quiet Supreme Court Election
This spring’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election between incumbent Pat Roggensack and challenger Ed Fallone has been relatively quiet. Obviously any race would feel small and quiet compared to our last Supreme Court race, which came in April of 2011 between … Continue reading
Feeling the Sequester
Are any of you feeling the effects of the sequester? No matter how large the federal budget may be, you can’t start pulling out millions (and eventually billions) without it hitting someone. Maybe it’s too early, maybe I don’t travel … Continue reading
Slow Start to Legislative Session
Two years ago Republicans in control of the legislature rushed through bill after bill at the start of the legislative session. By this time two years ago Governor Walker had already signed 9 bills into law, and the state was … Continue reading
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