U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy says Wisconsin state employees get far better benefits than members of Congress
"The benefits that were offered to me as a congressman don’t even compare to the benefits that you get as a state employee. I just…
"The benefits that were offered to me as a congressman don’t even compare to the benefits that you get as a state employee. I just…
Says JoAnne Kloppenburg’s side had a "3-to-1 money advantage" in the Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign.
For the first time in U.S. history, a personal inaction will be deemed unlawful -- not purchasing a health-insurance plan
Says Chris Abele, opponent in Milwaukee County executive race, "failed to finish 3 separate colleges, dropping out all 3 times."
Says Jeff Stone = Scott Walker.
On his support for sharply limiting collective bargaining by public employees.
"Eleven years ago, the city of Detroit lifted the residency requirement for police officers and today, 53 percent of officers live outside of the city.…
Senate Democrats who left the state for weeks to delay a vote on union bargaining power exercised a "Wisconsin filibuster" provided by the state’s constitution.
In fighting collective bargaining changes, Democrats are trying to "protect a system that pays unionized government workers 42 percent more than non-union workers."
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s "budget okays disposing of unclaimed pound dogs to university research facilities."
State employees will have to pay 100 percent of their pensions and health insurance after 2012.
Says many local governments in Wisconsin already require employees to pay 20 percent, 30 percent or even 40 percent of their health insurance premiums.