A Better way to Balance the Budget with the Same Dollars
Apr 27, 2011 No Comments ›› adminApril 27, 2011 Our economy is beginning to recover. Tax receipts have improved. As lawmakers grapple with the state’s two year budget, forecasts show nearly two billion dollars more in tax revenue.
Continue ReadingWhat Are People Saying?
Apr 13, 2011 No Comments ›› adminApril 13, 2011 Usually I begin this column with a local person’s question or comment. Today’s column is entirely quotes of people testifying on the Governor’s budget last Saturday. “Wisconsin has a proud tradition of allowing its people to care for people -services to children, disabled, seniors and education to people of all ages…The Governor wants to ...
Continue ReadingPrivatizing – What does this mean?
Mar 22, 2011 No Comments ›› adminMarch 23, 2011 “Do you know the Governor’s budget is privatizing services at the courthouse?” the man from Buffalo County asked me. “Seniors are going to be very unhappy when they know what is happening.” The man was talking about services now offered by people who work for us – for the county – instead being offered ...
Continue ReadingLocal Volunteers Help Keep Men out of Prison
Aug 4, 2010 No Comments ›› adminAugust 4, 2010 “I was new in town,” the Hixton man told me. “I hadn’t lived here very long and someone asked if I would volunteer.” “I go out there every week,” the woman from Alma Center shared. “I have been teaching men how to read.”
Continue ReadingWhere are my Reindeer?
Dec 23, 2009 No Comments ›› adminDecember 23, 2009 Santa wandered into a yard yelling ‘Have you seen my reindeer?’ But a nine year old girl knew right away it wasn’t really Santa.
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