Assembly Fails to Override Veto

This is a good thing. 

Gov. Jim Doyle won a major victory on Tuesday when the Assembly failed to override his veto of a bill that would have weakened the governor’s control over the Department of Natural Resources.

The Assembly fell short of a two-thirds majority when it voted 58-38 and was unable to muster the 66 votes to reject a veto of a bill to give the Natural Resources Board authority to appoint the secretary of the agency.

The vote kept the governor’s power intact over the vast agency, which is one of the most controversial in state government because of its oversight on matters as varied as hunting and fishing and environmental regulation.

Milwaukee Abortion Clinic Caught

Stunning.  Not surprising, but stunning.

Revolving Door

Feel safer?

A review of court records for Parnell and other offenders from Milwaukee who have been released early this year shows that several of the men - convicted of a range of felonies including drug dealing and identity theft - have extensive criminal records and a history of returning to crime during previous stints on the streets.

About 800 inmates are eligible for early release under the program, said Department of Corrections Secretary Rick Raemisch, who has the final say in whether an offender is granted early release.

Expelling our Electoral College

My column for the Daily News is online.  It’s called, “Expelling our Electoral College.”