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Changing the Direction and Debate in Madison

By State Representative Dan Knodl Representing the 24th Assembly District. Ever since I was first elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2008, I have been arguing that our state is badly in need of a change in direction in the State Capitol. From the legislature to the governor and the many executive branch state…

Wickert declares candidacy for 60th Assembly District Race

  Cedarburg, Wis. – Gary Wickert announced his candidacy Monday for the 60th Assembly District special election on the Republican ticket. Wickert is in his fifth term as Town of Cedarburg Supervisor for District 3. He has been a lawyer with 27 years of experience in insurance subrogation. Gary lives in Cedarburg with his wife,…

One Nation Under God

Repeal then Repair – Our new ad   Dear Friend of CatholicVote, Our new radio ads are on the air! Our ad states, CatholicVote supports “repeal and repair.” Bolstered by the vote in the House of Representatives this week, we are pushing for a vote in the Senate to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable…

MacIver Study Shows Need for School Districts to Shop Around

Wisconsin taxpayers could save millions every year on teacher health plans   By Brett Healy, MacIver Institute Madison, Wis. A competitive health care marketplace can yield cost savings for school districts across Wisconsin if school board members don’t have a greater loyalty to a particular insurance company than they do to their taxpayers, a new…

Greens lie, Africans Die

Falsehoods about insecticides and bednets continue to leave a path of destruction and death   By Paul Driessen and Robert Novak Fina’s little body shook for hours with teeth-chattering chills. The next day her torment worsened, as nausea and vomiting continued even after there was nothing left in her stomach. Finally, her vomiting ebbed and…

Steve’s Say . . .

Sustainability: Can It Truly Be Measured? Many times over the course of my career as a waste recycling professional I’ve been asked, “How can we (our organization) become more Green?” My answer is always the same: “Do whatever keeps the most green in your pocket.” As you might expect, I have received looks from incredulous…