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DNR official: Wisconsin waters “likely” contaminated with cocaine, chemicals

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Minnesota researchers just released the results of two new lake studies, and the findings are startling. They found all kinds of chemicals in the water, from cocaine to swine antibiotics. The head of the Wisconsin DNR’s surface water bureau, Susan Sylvester, admitted on Monday that our waters likely contain similar contaminants. She also said the …

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Rep. Sensenbrenner to co-lead (long overdue) over-criminalization task force

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Just two years ago, then-Senator Jim Webb (D) tried to create a national task force to investigate the possibility that over-criminalization of minor offenses was leading to packed federal prisons, but Republicans filibustered his bill. Perhaps they were afraid it would lead to the legalization of marijuana, or if they lent support they would appear soft …

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Democratic Party of WI to hold 2013 convention in Waukesha Co. for first time in 30 years

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According to Waukesha Dems Vice-Chair, Ramona Kitzinger, it has been 30 years since the Democratic Party of Wisconsin last held its annual state convention here in Waukesha County, the most conservative county in the state. But since Scott Walker took office, progressive activism has surged in many traditionally “red” areas, and Wisconsin Democrats are taking …

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Dan Savage supports UW-FV drag show, sends message to conservative WI group

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The president of Wisconsin Family Action sent out an “action alert” last week, calling the upcoming drag show at the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley “shameful” and encouraging community members to do something about it. ”Taxpayers should beware, and quickly take action to defend our shared values,” she advised in her message, which made its way around social media …

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Protests planned for Gov. Walker’s mining bill signings on Monday

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Governor Scott Walker plans to sign Wisconsin’s contentious open-pit mining bill this Monday, March 11, in both Rhinelander and Milwaukee. The Rhinelander signing will make it official; the Milwaukee signing is just for show. A recent poll conducted by Public Policy Polling showed that Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly oppose the mining bill and, unsurprisingly, protests are planned for both of the …

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The Real Candidates of Assembly District 98

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The Assembly District 98 race here in Waukesha County has been quite dramatic thus far. From the Democratic candidate who seemingly ran away, to the Republican candidate whose staffer received an OWI on her way to pick up that candidate’s child from dance class, it has been interesting, to say the least. And with the …

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Sen. Ron Johnson is no Bruce Willis

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Watching Sen. Ron Johnson explain why he voted a certain way is like watching a Bruce Willis movie: you have to suspend disbelief if you hope to get anything out of it. Sen. Johnson’s latest explanation as to why he was one of the 22 U.S. Senators to vote against the Violence Against Women Act …

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OconDems 2/2: Mining, WI Supreme Court race, and special guest Ed Fallone

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Progressive-minded citizens will gather in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin this Saturday, 2/2/13, for the monthly meeting of the ever-popular OconDems, a grassroots group that is not officially affiliated with the Waukesha County Democratic Party. The program will include a discussion on mining, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court race, and a special appearance by WI Supreme Court candidate …

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How not to end a political campaign

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I’m usually a good judge of character, and I certainly don’t endorse political candidates without a thorough vetting. And while I’m a proud Democrat, I don’t automatically back candidates with a “D” after their names. So I was shocked and dismayed to learn that Eric Prudent, a candidate I had enthusiastically supported and endorsed via …

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Confirmed: Gov. Walker proclaims TODAY to be Anti-Choice Day in WI

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Question: If Gov. Walker proclaimed 1/22/13 to be “Protect Life Day” (Anti-Choice Day) in Wisconsin, but nobody knew about it, would it still be Anti-Choice Day? Because, as it  turns out, Gov. Walker DID, in fact, issue a proclamation that today is Anti-Choice Day in Wisconsin, according to Heather DuBois Bourenane of Monologues of Dissent. …

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It’s on! WI League of Conservation Voters to provide free bus to Open Pit Mine Hearing on 1/23/13

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“Okay. That’s it. We’re getting a bus, too.” That was the response from some Ashland-area activists after learning that the Koch-funded Americans For Prosperity plans to bus in supporters for the Open Pit Mine Hearing on 1/23/13. Over the weekend, grassroots groups from around Wisconsin raced to formulate transportation plans for those who want to testify …

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Did OpenGate CEO have thirst for reality t.v. stardom, not dairy?

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Perhaps if OpenGate CEO Andrew Nikou had been focused more on dairy and less on the pursuit of his own reality television stardom, Golden Guernsey might still be in business? Turns out, Nikou was in talks to star in his own “Apprentice”-style reality television show when he purchased Waukesha’s Golden Guernsey dairy plant in 2011. From …

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Coming in 2013: The Return of Waukesha Wonk!

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With a new year comes a fresh start. After spending the last year writing for Blogging Blue, I have decided to return to my Waukesha Wonk blog. I’m pleased to announce that fellow progressive Wisconsin blogger Steve Hanson of Cruisekeen Consulting LLC will host the site (it’s all part of his dastardly plan to have …

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Waukesha Wonk has moved to Blogging Blue

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As of December 2011, Waukesha Wonk aka Lisa Mux has moved to Blogging Blue. Blogging Blue’s home page: www.BloggingBlue.com. Link to blog posts by Lisa Mux: http://bloggingblue.com/author/lisa-mux/ You can also find Waukesha Wonk on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/waukeshawonkblog And Lisa Mux on twitter: @muxywithmoxie Thanks!