Capitolisms Madison news and analysis by Dan Shaw
Politicians are often faulted for taking credit for things they cannot possibly control.
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Read More »Giving credit where it’s not due
Remember that push for workers’ comp change?
For the policy advisors entrusted with proposing changes to Wisconsin’s workers’ comp system, the past few weeks must have been like the seconds that immediately follow a person’s dropping a penny into a deep well.
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Read More »Well, at least we’re not a judicial hellhole
It’s too bad for the Republicans who control the statehouse that tort reform seems to be far less of an issue of public concern than the economy.
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Read More »Who’s keeping an Eye on lawmakers?
Tuesday’s Assembly Veterans Committee opened with a declaration I’ve heard more than a few times since I started covering the Capitol about a year ago.
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Read More »Discord in the court
At least two justices on the state's Supreme Court have lobbied Senators in favor of a bill that would change the way the title of chief justice is bestowed in Wisconsin.
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Read More »Better to go with strip clubs than strip mines
Never mind sand mines. Never mind cement factories, rendering plants, trash-transfer stations or other possibly obnoxious operations.
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Read More »State construction projects: Made in China?
Why is it that whenever U.S. lawmakers say they don’t want to enter into a race to the bottom with China, the evil they wish to avoid is low wages and never government interference in markets?
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Read More »The statehouse: A place paved with the best intentions?
Until 5:05 p.m. Wednesday night, state Rep. Gary Hebl thought there would be an amendment to a bill requiring the installation of devices that prevent someone convicted more than once of drunken driving from starting a car after having a drink.
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Read More »Oh Darling, flattery gets Senators nowhere
It’s always funny to see lawmakers awkwardly trading jabs or even compliments while trying to keep things polite.
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