Jan 4, 2008Democrats plan house parties, organize brilliantly
The Wyoming Democratic Party organization is in better shape than it has been in years. Staffing has increased, they remain aggressive with fundraising, and more than a dozen strategy house parties are planned across the state in the coming weeks.
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Dec 20, 2007DCCC targets 40 GOP seats
DCCC Targets 40 GOP Seats
December 20, 2007 By David M. Drucker, Roll Call Staff
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, convinced that its vulnerable incumbents are now well-positioned for re-election, is shifting...
Wyoming Democratic Partymore...
May 1, 2005Toledo Blade - "Coin-gate" Continues: 121 Coins Missing
121 state-owned coins totaling at least $393,000 are missing, according to 2004 audit of the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation's coin investment program run by GOP super-donor Tom Noe and ex-con Mark Chrans.
Toledo Blademore...
Environment
May 2, 2005Dam Safety Awareness Week
Gov. Doyle has declared this week "Dam Safety Awareness Week" in Wisconsin to promote safety awareness and help prevent accidents throughout the spring and summer. Every year, hundreds of people are killed or injured in dam accidents because the strong currents and force are too much for people...
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Health Care
May 2, 2005Bill Could Help Businesses with Health Care Costs
Relief might be on the way for small business owners and employees in central Wisconsin as they struggle under the burden of rising health care costs. U.S. Senators Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) on April 15 introduced a bill aimed at helping businesses form group-purchasing...
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Spending & Taxes
May 2, 2005State Tax Growth Slows
State tax and fee collections rose 1.4% over the past five years, ranking Wisconsin fifth-lowest in tax growth among the states, new figures show. The slow growth stems from income tax cuts in 2000 and 2001. Since a sharp falloff in revenue between 2000 and 2001, tax and fee collections have...
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Strong Communities
May 2, 2005Governor Signs Bill Allowing Safety Department to Stay
The Ashwaubenon Public Safety Department marked its 25th anniversary on Friday by becoming legal. Well, it always was legal, but it will continue to be thanks to a bill signed by Gov. Jim Doyle at the Ashwaubenon Village Hall. The bill removes a cap that required municipalities with more than...
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Working Families
May 2, 2005W-2 Needs Housecleaning
Spring is a time for renewals and cleanings. Speakers who testified before the Legislature's Joint Audit Committee said it's time to do both for the state's W-2 welfare reform program. We couldn't agree more. The program in Milwaukee - where 80% of the state's W-2 clients live - has been battered...
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May 2, 2005Groups Take on GOP Over Wage
Several Democratic-leaning groups are making political hay out of Republican efforts to block an increase in the state's minimum wage. The Greater Wisconsin Committee, a self-described progressive "issue advocacy" group, is sponsoring radio ads targeting four Republican state senators for their...
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