Trumka- “It already has!”
I was recently given the opportunity to sit down with AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Mr. Trumka was very cordial and positive and had...
Let’s get them on the record!
Governor Walker came out last week with a union busting bill - Lots more information here. A couple of things have been overlooked...
Apologize?
No. I didn't accuse anyone of any official misconduct, the Mayor's office did. Apparently, the Mayor thinks I should apologize...
Hiring Problems: 4 in the last two years.
Did something go wrong in the hiring of Bill Clingan? Are there similarities to other hires I've been critical of? The answer...
Show me what democracy looks like….
PLEASE!!! Here in cottage grove, we found out last night, that we have a royal family and no one is allowed in...
Board of Estimates Re-cap
A bit of a preview of issues to come, some revealing of some issues that won't ever get talked about at the council ....
I did it – did you?
I recently asked people to check with their local politicians, on how they feel about Governor Walkers "budget repair" bill. I sent...
Unqualified.
Warning: This post might not be "nice", but after thinking about it for a few days, I believe it is right. Unfortunately,...
Another One Bites the Dust
Interesting, another opening in a major staff position for the City of Madison.I have no idea why Gerald Pace left the City Treasurer's position...
Slow News Week Thursday
The slow news week continues, so I have to make my own . . . luckily I have some material you won't be reading...
The Friday Snarkarama
I have about 30 blog topics in my queue that I haven't gotten to, I might not have snarky comments about all of them,...
Board of Estimates – Council preview of a few issues
Often, what happens at Board of Estimates is considered to be a preview of what will happen at the Common Council . . ....