Good morning Sconz Nation. I just had the breakfast sandwich at Barriques and I'm kicking myself for not offering you a glimpse. Nevertheless, the grass is greener at Graze, says Kyle Nabilcy, who will not be able to find anything wrong with Brunch Links today.
Federation of labor unions "fails to endorse" Sheriff Dave Mahoney.
Mad money in state legislative races.
City rejects rush hour traffic simulation for high-speed rail.
What percentage of the GOP primary vote do you think Mark Neumann will get?
rejects John McCain's primary ploy to revise the 14th amendment to outlaw "anchor babies." There are some smart conservative commentators in the state of Wisconsin. Patrick McIlheran is not one of them. Next door, in Michigan, a John Nichols-approved "progressive populist" is running for the Dem nomination for governor. A few days ago: Cap Times lauds John Imes for "raising food, not funds." Package that includes aid to teachers and boosts in medicaid funds passes Senate. The Dems + the two Republicans from Maine, as usual. Haha: One place you're never allowed to tax: Wisconsin roads. All gubernatorial candidates understand the seeming paradox roads are completely cost-free, so they will never support levying fees on them. La Crosse Tribune supports state plan to reduce number of property tax districts from 1800 to 400. In slow economy, Fight against phosphorus in state waterways continues. Lakes Mendota, Monona and Waubesa will be sprayed next week to kill algae. Online ticket vendors are changing the game for Badgers football. Jeff Wood is still in the news. He "doesn't understand" what his plea bargain for yet another OWI charge implies, so more charges await. Make sure to check out this week's paper edition of Isthmus. Great cover story on prostitution in Madison, an opinion piece by Marc Eisen about the need for an opponent for Mayor Dave, and of course, an article by yours truly about Ron Johnson.
