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Ryan vs. Huebsch

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Callen Harty

More than four years ago thousands upon thousands of protesters descended upon Wisconsin’s Capitol to protest Scott Walker’s attack on public employee unions, among other things that were in his “budget repair bill”. Please note that despite media insistence it … Continue reading →

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On the Budget and “Right to Work”

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Callen Harty

I know someone who voted for Scott Walker for governor of Wisconsin three times–his first election, the recall, and his most recent gubernatorial win. She is not a big fan of unions even though her husband is a union employee. … Continue reading →

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To Scott Walker on the Budget

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Callen Harty

2/4/15 Dear Governor Walker, Once again I must write to you to express my displeasure at your continued dismantling of the Wisconsin I know and love. Just as your initial “budget repair bill” was not about repairing the budget but … Continue reading →

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Three Years Ago

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Callen Harty

Before Governor Scott Walker took office he had already created controversy by stating he would refuse funds for a new light rail system that had already been approved with federal money set to come to Wisconsin. He demanded that the … Continue reading →

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We Are Still Here

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Callen Harty

Just over two years ago Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker introduced his “budget repair” bill which pretty much gutted the strength of public employee unions. It also allowed the state to sell heating plants and other state property to whomever they … Continue reading →

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