The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the controversial collective bargaining reforms passed by the State Legislature in March can go into effect. The 4-3 ruling found that circuit-court judge Maryann Sumi, exceeded her authority in overturning the law: The court found a committee of lawmakers was not subject to the state’s open meetings [...]
Weekend Briefing – Saturday, March 5, 2011
March 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I’m feeling a bit under the weather today and don’t feel much like writing, but here’s few must read articles from my stack of stuff: Greenspan Says Government ‘Activism’ Hampering U.S. Recovery – Bloomberg News Connecticut bill seeks to unconstitutionally restrict political and religious speech by employers – Washington Examiner ATF Let Hundreds of U.S. [...]
Thoughts on Wisconsin’s Public Union Debate
March 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I’m a little late getting to this, but I’ve been fighting a wicked sinus/ear infection and trying to finish up project that’s dragged on longer than it should have. Anyway, suffices to say I don’t have a lot sympathy for those protesting Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s proposal to reform collective bargaining privileges for most state [...]
Dianne Feinstein Opposed to the Card Check Bill?
April 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday The Hill reported Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) told capitol hill reporters that she was skeptical of the so called “Card Check” bill making it’s way through congress. Although she stopped short of saying she was opposed to the Card Check or Employee Free Choice Act her remarks are sure to give cover to dissident Democrats [...]
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