[Reprinted from 2007 Budget & Tax Publication to demonstrate the implications of instituting an RTA.] by Steve Stanek Sales taxes in the Chicago area could climb $1 billion this year, making Chicago the most expensive city in the United States in which to shop and dine. The tax hikes have been imposed by the Regional…
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The Lieutenant Governor
by Keith Best OK, I give up. Just what does the Lt. Governor do in the State of Wisconsin? As I take a look at the current office holder, Barbara Lawton, I would have to say who the heck knows. The Lt. Governors salary would have to be considered a complete waste of tax payer…
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Ed Thompson Steps Down as Mayor, Steps Up Senate Campaign
Tomah, Wisconsin–State Senate candidate Ed Thompson made the following statement upon the completion of his term as Mayor of Tomah. “I have loved serving as Mayor of Tomah over the last two years. The city council, volunteer committees, city employees, and Tomah residents have been my pleasure to work with and serve. As Mayor, I…
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Conservative Congress $700 Million Annual Energy Tax Planned in Secret
Conservation Congress The Annual Conservation Congress county meetings are being held on April 12. These meetings allow outdoor enthusiasts from all over the state to have their voices heard on the natural resource related issues of the day. The Conservation Congress meetings will be held along with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources spring hearings.…
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It Could Have Been a Lot Worse! Results of Voting on State Bills
The State Senate and Assembly are adjourned for this legislative session. The Senate finished its floor period yesterday afternoon and the Assembly finished at about 4:00 a.m. this morning. However, remember that the governor could call the legislature back, or the legislature could reconvene itself, to address a specific bill or issue they did not…
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Round Two Goes to the People
by Larry Gamble Round one ended on April 6th, 2010 for those who haven’t been paying attention to Wisconsin politics; it started with the passage of the 2009 Doyle Budget. That budget process was one of several catalysts that led to the voter outrage which sparked the Wisconsin Tea Party movement and even the Recall…