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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to reform the National Education Association Federal charter

dailytakes2 years ago05 mins

Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the STUDENT (Stopping Teachers Unions from Damaging Education Needs Today) Act to reform the National Education Association (NEA) Federal charter and rededicate the organization to the pursuit of increased student learning and quality education in schools across America. The bill adds accountability and transparency provisions commonly found in other federal charters to…

Office Manuals

Brian Fraley10 years ago10 years ago01 mins

I’m setting up the new office for my company. Here are the employee handbooks. What am I missing? I’m open to suggestions.

A Tale of Two Politicians in Cleveland

Brian Fraley9 years ago9 years ago01 mins

Governor Scott Walker and Senator Ted Cruz took vastly different approaches in their speeches at the Republican National Convention last week. The Capital Times asked me for my take. “However, it does sadden me to see Walker, a principled leader I respect and support, diminish himself by so wholeheartedly supporting and cheerleading for Trump. I…

The Wheelercast: Episode #29

Brian Fraley8 years ago01 mins

This special Tuesday episode is jam-packed with information from Madison. We have breaking news on efforts to close Lincoln Hills, a preview of the Spring Legislative session and details on the new Sparsity Aid school funding compromise. https://audioboom.com/posts/6600404-the-wheelercast-01-16-18

Outside the Bubble: State Representative Dale Kooyenga

Brian Fraley8 years ago8 years ago01 mins

On this episode of Outside the Bubble, Dale Kooyenga gives me his analysis of the recently-passed state budget and previews the next legislative session. The state representative also spends a lot of the show talking about his 13 year military career, including his overseas deployments. Check out the episode here.

How much did Wisconsin taxpayers pay to spy on (and track the movements of) citizens who didn’t break the law?

Brian Fraley10 years ago10 years ago41 mins

The GAB / John Doe Witch Hunt was worse than you think. The level of domestic spying done by disgraced former special prosecutor Francis Schmitz, Milwaukee Co. DA John Chisholm, the soon-to-be-disbanded Government Accountability Board and their staffs is far more broad than previously reported.

The Wheelercast: Episode #18

Brian Fraley8 years ago01 mins

Hemp is not marijuana, but what is it and is it legal? What are Sparsity aids and who wants them? Gwyn explains the answers to these and other questions in the latest episode of The Wheelercast. https://audioboom.com/posts/6398325-the-wheelercast-10-16-17

What’s Next for Wisconsin Republicans? UPFRONT With Mike Gousha

Brian Fraley9 years ago9 years ago01 mins

I had the pleasure of joining WISN’s Mike Gousha for his statewide show, UPFRONT. I weighed in on what Donald Trump’s formal nomination means for Wisconsin Republicans and those of us who are #NeverTrump. You can watch my segment here. My comments also appeared in this Capital Times article.

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The 9’er Episode 2

Brian Fraley8 years ago8 years ago01 mins

The 9er podcast is back for week number 2 with Lisa, Brian, and Dan’s thoughts on 9 things that happened this week. Movie Bathroom App Detroit’s Mayoral Problem The Sleeping Bus Cutler / Kapernik The Karate Kid Broken Hip edition The Bad Girls of Little League Softball Baltimore’s No-Kill Weekend The Dog Reader toer…

Wheelercast 7/10/2017

Brian Fraley8 years ago01 mins

You may have taken a few days off last week, but the state budget negotiators did not. Gwyn Guenther brings us up to speed on the latest on the transportation budget gridlock, takes a look at an ongoing dispute between Minnesota and Wisconsin and pays tribute to a former State Senator. https://audioboom.com/posts/6091871-the-wheelercast-episode-4-07-10-17?t=0

Outside the Bubble, Featuring Charlie Sykes

Legislature poised to make voter registration process more secure

The Wheelercast, Episode #2

My Thoughts on Charlie Sykes’ Semi-Retirement

Outside the Bubble: Jessie Opoien

Rep. Plumer: Announces plan to return surplus to taxpayers

U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to reform the National Education Association Federal charter

Office Manuals

A Tale of Two Politicians in Cleveland

The Wheelercast: Episode #29

Outside the Bubble: State Representative Dale Kooyenga

How much did Wisconsin taxpayers pay to spy on (and track the movements of) citizens who didn’t break the law?

The Wheelercast: Episode #18

What’s Next for Wisconsin Republicans? UPFRONT With Mike Gousha

The 9’er Episode 2

Wheelercast 7/10/2017