In 2011, Wisconsin Governor incurred the wrath of the left by standing up to the public sector employee unions and introducing Act 10, also known as the Wisconsin Budget Repair Bill. The bill put a stop to abusive union practices, including forcing employees to pay union dues as a condition of employment. The effect on… Read more »
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Steep Decline in Wisconsin Public Union Membership
In 2011, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed a law that allowed state and local public employees to opt out of paying dues into public unions, required higher payments into health care and retirement pensions, and also stipulated that public unions had to hold annual recertification votes. The law prompted dramatic protests around the state from… Read more »
Wisconsin Among Worst for Business Taxes, State Contemplates Circus Bailout
Wisconsin led the nation in collective bargaining reform for public employees in 2011, but the state’s current tax and regulatory climate led the Tax Foundation to recently declare Wisconsin among the worst in the country for business taxes. But while lawmakers mull over how best to reduce taxes and streamline regulations, they are being asked… Read more »
INDOCTRINATION HELL: Teen Conservative Tells Story of Abuse and Harassment in Wisconsin Public Schools
INDOCTRINATION HELL Teen Conservative Tells Story of Abuse and Harassment at Wisconsin Schools Teen conservative Benjamin Backer from Wisconsin (up front in the middle in the blue blazer) poses with fellow teen conservatives at CPAC 2013. Conservative teen Benjamin Backer from Wisconsin has been active in politics and tea party events for several years now…. Read more »