Bill Mc Coshen: The Life of a Lobbyist
What does a lobbyist do, and why are they important to the legislative process?
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Wisconsin Business Leaders Want Roads Fixed Now and a Sustainable Budget for Future
All the economic development plans in the world won’t mean a thing if our infrastructure continues to crumble.
DailyTakes in The Washington Post: Why Trump Visits Wisconsin
Washington Post reporter John Wagner reached out to me yesterday to get my thoughts on what President Trump gets politically out of visiting Wisconsin and whether local Republicans are energized by it. The president was in Pewaukee just last week, the third trip he’s made here since winning the election. From a strategic standpoint, it makes…
I joined the MartiniCast this week
I joined the fellas on the MartiniCast podcast this week…
Don’t blame the lobbyists…
That being said, the public is growing weary over the behind-closed-doors aspect of governing. Public discourse is the life-blood of a healthy democracy. When the public believes lawmakers are led by lobbyists, (or the oft-used ‘special interests’ ) faith in government plummets. I believe that’s why approval ratings for all levels of government are at record lows right now.
The Wheelercast Episode #10
A jam-packed episode this week, with developments on the Foxconn deal, the State Budget and a new legislative initiative that will likely stir some decades-old passions. Gwyn breaks it down for us on The Wheelercast. https://audioboom.com/posts/6224809-the-wheelercast-episode-10-08-21-17
You Can’t Put the Toothpaste Back in the Tube
Sinclair Broadcast Group asks me for my take on the perceived and real problems at the Clinton Foundation. Read the article here.
The Chaser: Post GOP Debate Edition
What better after a hearty shot of news than a chaser of cool, refreshing analysis?
So Trump Picked Pence, What Does That Mean?
Does Pence make Trump more rational, less vulgar, more consistent, less authoritarian, smarter, more conservative, moral, or prepared? Nope.
Hutton: This Session or Never for Prevailing Wage Repeal
As a part of this week’s Half Hour Happy Hour, State Rep. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) provides me with a somber update regarding efforts to repeal prevailing wage.