Looking Back on 2011 – A Year of Democracy
Dec 19, 2011 1 Comment ›› adminDecember 21, 2011 During the Holiday Season many visitors come to the Capitol. Families come to see the beautifully decorated tree that graces the Capitol rotunda. Some people gather to sing songs. While the full Senate didn’t convene in December, committee hearings kept me in Madison most of the month. During this time I took an inventory ...
Continue ReadingConfusing New Voting Law Coming To Your Neighborhood
Oct 26, 2011 No Comments ›› adminOctober 26, 2011 The new voting law is confusing. Need to know what type of IDs is acceptable or how to vote absentee? The answer is not so simple. Beginning in 2012, voters will need a photo identification card to vote. Only certain types of photo IDs are acceptable. The acceptable IDs are Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) ...
Continue ReadingVoting? Remember the ID is FREE!
Aug 3, 2011 No Comments ›› adminAugust 3, 2011 “Can they charge for an ID to vote?” a woman asked. “No,” I said. “The ID must be free.” As I visit with folks at community festivals and county fairs, they are asking a lot of questions about Wisconsin’s new voter ID law: Do I need some kind of special ID to vote? ...
Continue ReadingSenate Majority Fails Those in Need
Jul 21, 2011 No Comments ›› adminJuly 21,2010 (Madison) “Senate Majority leaders failed to act to help the unemployed,” said State Senator Kathleen Vinehout. Senate Republican leaders failed to take up a bill to extend unemployment benefits. Extended benefits ran out April 16th. “People are desperately seeking jobs. Constituents tell me there are dozens of applicants for one job. They hear of a job ...
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