Both parties need to stick to the Constitution when conducting business in Washington

UWGOP member Ben Turpin reflects on the debate surrounding the health care bill and the ways the Dems are trying to pass it. Turpin argues that no matter who you are or what party you belong to, the Constitution needs to be abided by. Is reconciliation justified? What about Louise Slaughter's attempts to pass the bill through her work in the House Rules Committee? And do procedural rules need to be revamped?

The article can be found here: http://www.thenewbenturpin.com/

Brett Davis to run for lieutenant governor

Brett Davis, a Republican Assembly member from Oregon, has annouced that he will run for the seat of Lieutenant governor. The article from the Badger Herald describing the announcement can be found here: http://badgerherald.com/news/2010/02/23/new_candidate_joins_.php

The train is coming to Wisconsin...but are these really the right times?

This article was published in the Cardinal last week. Although the money may go to another state if we don't take it, the costs associated with a rail line are much more than just the initial development.

The government needs to do more research before just launching this project. Are people even going to use the line?  Perhaps need to do some statistical evidence before taxing citizens

Additionally, as Walker has noted other times when addressing this issues, cost for a project like this often runs 2 to 3 times higher than they are initially proposed - are these the right economic times for such a proposal? As Walker has pointed out, often times no rail line (or any other form of public transportation) can run without "substantial subsidy for operations." This is reflected in the proposed ticket prices. A $20 to $33 for ticket from Milwaukee to Madison will not cover operations, and will cost the state $7.5 million to run the rail, says the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau. Finally, will the funding for this transportation be siphoned from the already raided transportation fund which services our heavily used roads?

All are important things to think about before we rush into another very costly government funded program. Please comment if you wish.

The Cardinal article: http://www.dailycardinal.com/news/republicans-say-rail-line-may-cost-taxpayers-in-future-1.1159954

Walker Speaks at Capitol - Dems scoff at his calls for tax breaks

Scott Walker was at it again yesterday, touting job creation and tax breaks for businesses and families as he attempts to capture the electorate this fall when voters go to the polls. Walker is the current Milwaukee County Executive running for Governor.

It surprised me that Assembly Floor Leader Tom Nelson, D-Kaukauna was quoted in the Daily Cardinal as disagreeing with Walker, saying the more regulation on businesses would be more favorable for state economic growth. He says it's a step back on "important progressive changes the Legislature has made this year." Progressive to regulate and tax businesses? It hasn't worked too well thus far...

The Daily Cardinal article can be found here:
http://www.dailycardinal.com/news/walker-outlines-platform-on-job-growth-taxes-1.1087776

Wis. man sues after arrest for openly carrying gun

An interesting article published in the La Crosse Tribune related to the second amendment.
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