Thursday, September 22, 2011

Van Hollen denies politics factor in DOJ absence from probe - WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and Sports

Van Hollen denies politics factor in DOJ absence from probe - WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and Sports

Lawmaker Wants Review Of Capitol Police Chief - Politics News Story - WISC Madison

Wow, what a large amount of "horse-pucky" from Rep. Steve Nass. These Wisconsin Republicans are off of their rockers. Now they are throwing blame everywhere for the large protests, but onto themselves. WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS ARE THE ENTIRE BLAME FOR THE PROTESTS! No one should ever forget that or forgive the WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS for their actions then and now...

Lawmaker Wants Review Of Capitol Police Chief - Politics News Story - WISC Madison

WisPolitics.com: Budget Blog: Darling, Grothman say Taylor should be removed from JFC

A Democratic State Senator pushes back at meetings of the Joint Committee on Finance and Senator's Darling and Grothman claim their feelings are hurt.

What hyprocrites they are considering that Sen. Grothman found it acceptable on national television to continuously described Wisconsin's school teachers, social workers, correctional officers, fire fighters, police officers and tens of thousands of other Wisconsinites, "SLOBS". No one called for Sen. Grothman's resignation as a state senator, we just simply begin to dress and act like Sen. Grothman because it seemed just the thing to do, at the time.

It is possible that if the GOP would be a little more respectful of others, demonstrate a true willingness to listen to the issues and be fair in their deliberations, then a strong and true State Senator such as Lena Taylor would not have to be so firm in her deliberations. When Senator Taylor calls the kettle black then maybe, just maybe it would be helpful if the GOP would seriously listen and work toward a mutual solution rather than call for her resignation because they feel she is disrespectful to them.

Give us Wisconsin Voters a break, did the GOP display any "respect" for the tens of thousands of public employees? Did the GOP display any "respect" for the senior citizens? Did the GOP display any "respect" for those Wisconsinites who need Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus? Did the GOP display any "respect" for Wisconsin's Farmers? If the GOP cannot respect the majority of citizens here in Wisconsin then do not publicly cry foul because a Democratic State Senator tells it like it is.

We at SEPAC are very happy and proud to have a state senator like Lena Taylor fighting for the majority of Wisconsin citizens. Most certainly the Wisconsin GOP IS NOT going to do it!

WisPolitics.com: Budget Blog: Darling, Grothman say Taylor should be removed from JFC

Deadline for Public Unions

AFSCME Local 82 President, Gilbert Johnson comments on decision to not seek recertification.

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Largest state unions won't seek recertification by Thursday deadline - JSOnline

Marty Beil, executive director of the 23,000-member Wisconsin State Employees Union representing largely blue-collar workers, said none of the units in his group will seek recertification.

"We looked at the law and we find the law at best an exercise in wasted resources," Beil said. "We've chosen to use our resources to organize our members and advocate for our members."

Largest state unions won't seek recertification by Thursday deadline - JSOnline

PolitiFact Wisconsin | Gov. Scott Walker says Wisconsin is broke and $3 billion in debt

"Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire!" Continuous lies from Scott Walker. How do people justify keeping this man who is "under educated" and has a huge "integrity" issue, as Governor of Wisconsin?

PolitiFact Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says Wisconsin is broke and $3 billion in debt

Wisconsin's median income plummets, census figures show - JSOnline

Wisconsin's median income plummets, census figures show - JSOnline

State Representative Wants Capitol Police Chief Fired - Politics News Story - WISN Milwaukee

Rep. Nass was apparently sleeping a few months ago when a state manager attacked a woman protester's baloon with a knife, injuring himself in the process and at that time we never read an article or press release from Rep. Nass calling for the termination of that state manager.

Could this request for the firing of Chief Tubbs be for the reason that Rep. Nass simply does not like the songs from the Noon "Capitol Sing-alongs"? Who really knows with Nass, he is often out in left field playing by himself.

State Representative Wants Capitol Police Chief Fired - Politics News Story - WISN Milwaukee

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Recall cost to government: $2.1 million; amount spent: a record $44 million - JSOnline

When you are suddenly and unexpectedly faced with a radical politician, such as we face here in Wisconsin with Scott Walker, the Fitzgerald brothers and others like Robin Vos, you need the protection of recall elections.

Those voters wanting to recall radical state senators had a tool of being able to collect the legally required number of signatures and then qualifying for a recall election. The present law worked as it was designed to do. SEPAC would caution people who may believe that this tool is costly and unnecessary.

When voters elect someone into office they do so with the belief that the person they voted for stands for the values that they personally have. That is why they voted for them. However, when that person enters into office and then begins doing things the voter does not like and disagrees with, the voter, under present law, has a tool available to not have to "live with" the continuous negative actions of the person they voted for. They can use the legal tool of "RECALL ELECTIONS".

Opponents to Wisconsin's recall election laws are now screaming it is too costly. SEPAC leaves you with this question; "Is there a price tag on Democracy?" We think not...

Recall cost to government: $2.1 million; amount spent: a record $44 million - JSOnline

Is Scott Walker John Doe? | Center for Media and Democracy

Is Scott Walker John Doe? Center for Media and Democracy

Review: Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan one of best in nation | News - Home

As open enrollement approaches this fall for state employees, those who may be live within the service area of Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan may wish to consider this health insurance plan, if you are not already a participant.

Review: Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan one of best in nation News - Home

The Badger Herald: Sen. Taylor calls for boycott of Koch brother’s products

The Badger Herald: Sen. Taylor calls for boycott of Koch brother’s products

Wearing out their welcome: Protesters still at Capitol, irking lawmakers

Wearing out their welcome: Protesters still at Capitol, irking lawmakers

FBI Raid's Target Was Point Person for Scott Walker's Anti-Labor Program | The Nation

FBI Raid's Target Was Point Person for Scott Walker's Anti-Labor Program The Nation

Unions seek certification under new collective bargaining law

At this time, AFSCME Council 24, Wisconsin State Employees Union IS NOT seeking recertification.

Under the provisions of Wisconsin Act 10 and with the WSEU being the "certified" bargaining agent of record, a demand to bargain has been delivered to the Walker Administration. Now they have the duty to bargain.

Unions seek certification under new collective bargaining law