Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (RMenomonee Falls) released his 2010 constituent questionnaire results. The questionnaire surveyed Fifth District residents about issues facing Congress, such as the economy, health care and immigration. It also provided residents with another outlet to share their opinions with Sensenbrenner. “I include a questionnaire in my newsletter to Fifth District residents so that…
Monthly Archives: September 2010
Government Circus
Government Circus
“Economic Development” Around the state –An on going series By Ken Van Doren In a previous article, we pointed out a number of “economic development” foibles in Necedah, Wis. Necedah is far from alone in proceeding with “economic development” projects that are questionable at best. The following is not intended to be an exhaustive list,…
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Illinois Economic Development Agency Wasting Millions
Kate Campaigne Piercy The nearly insolvent Illinois state government could save millions of dollars and improve the state’s economy by abolishing the state’s economic development agency. That’s one of the findings in Budget Solutions 2011, a report published by the Illinois Policy Institute, which offers budget-balancing ideas in three key areas of reform: spending realignment,…
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There is a way to cut almost any state agency or department in half in about three years, with the employees cooperating enthusiastically and willingly
Most government agencies propose their own budget for their next fiscal year, and it is almost always larger than the current budget. Most agencies make sure that the current year’s budget has been spent by the end of the fiscal year. They don’t want to lose their current year’s funding. There is no incentive for…
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Shell Game Continues: New Forecast Shows State to be $386 Million in Red in December
MacIver News Service Madison, WI – The State of Wisconsin’s money management woes continue. Governor Jim Doyle’s Administration secretary has announced the repeated shuffle of monies in order to meet continuing obligations. Further, the Doyle Administration’s new forecast warns that during the month of December, the state’s General Fund may be more than $386 million…
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‘Business as Usual’ is NOT Getting it Done in Wisconsin
Lasee’s Notes: August 15, 2006 (a much younger Frank Lasee) Imagine being given a large sum of money to invest in a business venture – with no strings attached and no accountability if your business didn’t succeed. Sounds great doesn’t it? Now what if it was your money on the line? Would you be willing…