The latest egregious example of influence peddling is then-commissioner Ellen Nowak’s lobbying in favor of a utility-sponsored bill to limit competition in the construction of power lines, as recently reported by the Wisconsin State Journal.
Two council members are proposing to borrow $2.3 million and secure $1 million from Dane County to keep the now $24.2 million Madison Public Market project moving forward.
It’s possible that this could fail because nobody’s plan can find the sweet spot. Vos’ rural members will vote against it because any money coming from the state is objectionable and Democrats will oppose it because any special tax on Milwaukee is a
he latest turns of events make Robin Vos look like a guy who’s flailing around, looking for some kind of foothold to save his rigged (well, they are) majorities in the Legislature.
Wisconsin needs more young people. We need people in the workforce and entrepreneurs who will create jobs. The last thing we need is more old folks who are net consumers of resources.