Wisconsin is being invaded by exotic species which are overtaking native plants and dominating our landscape. I’m not talking about zebra or quagga mussels – I’m talking about garlic mustard which is in many area back yards. With the rain that we’ve been having over the last week, the timing is perfect to pull your [...]

Former Governor Tommy Thompson is asking Judge Steven Ebert to be merciful to his old pal turned convicted felon, Scott Jensen. It shouldn’t shock too many insiders though; Jensen was to Thompson what Karl Rove is to George W. Bush. Thompson is nothing if not loyal. All the same, it’s a tough way for the [...]

A city panel may have endorsed an electric bus system but the plan is already DOA unless the city wants to get into the bus system.For years, city officials have spoken of looking to the future, of vision and the consequences of failing to plan. For years, they haven’t gotten one key fact — they [...]

No Whey! In what seems like a slap across the face to his own dairy state voters, Republican Gubernatorial candidate Mark Green is taking big cheese money from CALIFORNIA. Wisconsin Democracy Campaign‘s Big Money Blog has the skinny. Share

Fighting terrorism isn’t something you would think a city like Kenosha or Wausau would get involved in but wittingly or unwittingly, they’re doing their part. By outlawing larger SUV’s on city streets they’re doing their part (at least on paper) to fight terrorism and reduce domestic dependence on foreign oil. Good for them. But here’s [...]

He voted against the Patriot Act. He showed great restraint when he recently proposed censure against President Bush for violating the law and lying about illegal wiretapping. Now Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold is emerging as a likely top pick for President in 2008. Republicans have been bashing Feingold saying he’s grandstanding in an effort to [...]