On Fewer people apply for unemployment benefits

Posted on May 12 at 9:29 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

The long term unemployed in Wisconsin had their benefits end the week of April 16 because supposedly the unemployment rate in WI has dropped enough to trigger the 'off' switch and we were instructed to no longer file, so this is a false report. Until the government actually counts all unemployed whether they are eligible for benefits or not this will continue to give false sense of recovery.

On Gov. Walker tells unions state will lay off workers

Posted on March 4 at 10:24 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Gov. Walker stay the course, tough times call for tough decisions and actions.

myopinion his supporters are not out in droves because they have jobs that if they missed to demonstrate their support they would be fired.

Most of the teachers through out the state really only have their union to blame as most dictate last hired first laid off instead dismissing by merit and performance. Also, the amount they would save in union dues would offset some of their contribution towards health coverage and pension.

Now is the time to run government more like a business.

On Wisconsin stalemate could last for months

Posted on March 3 at 8:54 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Everyone has not agreed to pay their fair share, several school districts and local governments are trying to push through contracts that maintain status quo. Collective bargaining, how's that working for the teachers that received layoff notices, your collective bargaining states last in first out instead of merit or performance.

A fix that will have public employees changing their tunes, tax them for their benefits above and beyond that of the what the average private sector worker pays. Example the vast majority of private sector pays 40-60% of their health care costs (if offered), they pay average of 5-7% into pension (if their company still matches it is average 2-4%). See how quickly the gravy train changes and they are willing to come down to earth and live like everyone else.

Now is the time and place government should operate more like a business than charity. If a business does not operate at a profit, banks will not lend money to continue and before all you place blame I am a long term unemployed person actively seeking employment that WANTS to work. Before being laid off because of economic times, my wages were frozen, company match to 401k was stopped and my contribution to health coverage was increased 9%.

On Madison teachers win court case

Posted on February 19 at 8:18 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Gee something else to look forward in June, when these same teachers piss and moan about a longer school year because of all the time missed that has to be made up. If it was truly about the kids you would return to the classroom and do your job like everyone else has to!!! Find time to protest after your work day is done just like those in the private sector has to do.

On Erpenbach: Dems to meet in Illinois

Posted on February 18 at 3:25 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Based on a poll in this paper Governor Walker seems to be doing what the majority wants.

In regard to Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill:
Response Percent Votes
I voted for Walker. Now I think I made a mistake 10% 307 votes
I VOTED FOR WALKER. I THINK IT WAS THE RIGHT CHOICE. 30% 930 votes
I didn't vote for Walker, but I think he's on the right track 6% 208 votes
I didn't vote for Walker and this reinforces my decision 48% 1474 votes
I didn't vote. 4% 124 votes
3043 total votes

GO WALKER GO!!!
Can't wait till all these teachers start complaining at the end of the school year when they have to make up these days spent protesting.

On District wins in Milton school arbitration

Posted on November 12 at 2:57 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Teachers and government workers must get in line with the private sector employees, many who have had wage freezes, increase in premium contributions and increase in property taxes to support government employees and teacher wage increases all because they think they a entitled to yearly wage increases. Wake up, stop your complaining and be happy you have a job with benefits. Many people are unemployed and lost benefits and cannot afford COBRA or other coverage to only cover catastrophic claims.

On Obama to GOP: Restore unemployment benefits now

Posted on July 21 at 11:21 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Forget about what side of the floor someone sits Republican or Democrat, every single one of them should have to try and get by on the average family salary and benefits. Oh and throw in loss of a job, see how fast they find acceptable funding to extend unemployment benefits. I have been unemployed for 10.5 months and would much rather be working. Having our household income slashed by more than half is no cake walk. For every position I apply I am now competing against 100+ applicants. So if you think they should not extend benefits I truly hope you NEVER find yourself unemployed for an extended period, you would probably be the first to be pissing and moaning.

On DDHS swimmers accept D-1 scholarships

Posted on April 24 at 8:34 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Way to go Alex and Emily! We are proud of you! Good Luck!

On Three-pointer sends Monroe girls to state

Posted on March 10 at 11:09 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

Congratulations to the Delavan Girls on a fantastic season!!! Comet fans are very proud of the team.

Good Luck to Monroe at State was a great game Saturday.