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Dems School Funding
Last election Rep. Gary Sherman said he would work for school funding changes. Well it is election time and all he is doing is calling for a change. If he blames the Republicans that his hands are tied because they control the senate and assembly, remind people that the Governor is a Democrat and should work to help Gary Sherman resolve this situation. Last election Gary Sherman's ads stated the Governor is showing a lot of attention to the north because of Sherman.
http://thewheelerreport.com/releases/Mar06/Mar1/0301demsschoolfunding.pdf
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DON'T BE FOOLED!
WHO REALLY GOT RID OF THE STATE INCOME TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS.
When the legislature was working on the state budget, the republicans introduced an amendment to eliminate the state income tax on social security benefits. The measure passed both the Assembly and the Senate. Representative Sherman and Senator Jauch voted against the state budget. Therefore, they voted against elimating the tax on Social Security. Let your Senior friends know the truth. Don't be fooled.
Governor Doyle, signed the budget and did not veto the proposal. Now, Governor Doyle is taking credit for this initiative. If he liked the proposal so much, why did he not include the measure in his original budget???? Had he vetoed it, he might have lost quite a few votes. Dont be fooled.
The original legislation was Assembly Bill 17. The legislation was authored by a Republican. Neither Sherman or Jauch signed on to co-sponsor the elimination of the state income tax on Senior Citizen Social Security. Don't be fooled.
IT IS AN ELECTION YEAR--TELL THE TRUTH!
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CONCEALED CARRY ..LEST WE FORGET
Remember the Sherman flip flop on concealed carry? In this legislative session, once again he put his loyalty to the Governor over his constituents. Sherman voted not to override the Governor's veto of the concealed carry legislation.
In l998, when Sherman first ran for office, he campaigned with the promise that he would support concealed carry legislation. Don't be fooled!!
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All 50 States Can't Be Wrong!
America's founders did not intend for there to be a separation of God and state, as shown by the fact that all 50 states acknowledge God in their state constitutions:
Alabama 1901, Preamble. We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution.
Alaska 1956, P preamble. We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.
Arizona 1911, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
Arkansas 1874, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...
California 1879, Preamble. We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom.
Colorado 1876, Preamble. We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe.
Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy.
Delaware 1897, Preamble. Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences.
Florida 1885, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution...
Georgia 1777, Preamble. We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
Hawaii 1959, Preamble. We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine Guidance establish this Constitution.
Idaho 1889, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.
Illinois 1870, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
Indiana 1851, Preamble. We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to chose our form of government.
Iowa 1857, Preamble. We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings establish this Constitution.
Kansas 1859, Preamble. We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.
Kentucky 1891, Preamble. We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...
Louisiana 1921, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.
Maine 1820, Preamble. We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity ... and imploring His aid and direction.
Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble. We...the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe ... in the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction.
Michigan 1908, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom establish this Constitution.
Minnesota 1857, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings.
Mississippi 1890, Preamble. We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.
Missouri 1845, Preamble. We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness .. establish this Constitution ...
Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution ...
Nebraska 1875, Preamble. We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom .. establish this Constitution.
Nevada 186 4, Preamble. We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom establish this Constitution ...
New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V. Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.
New Jersey 1844, Preamble. We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
New Mexico 1911, Preamble. We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty!
New York 1846, Preamble. We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.
North Carolina 1868, Preamble. We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those.
North Dakota 1889, Preamble. We, the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852, Preamble. We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common...
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble. Invoking the guidance! of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty ... establish this ...
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I. Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences...
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble. We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance...
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing...
South Carolina 1778, Preamble. We, the people of he State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
South Dakota 1889, Preamble. We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties ...
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience...
Texas 1845, Preamble. We the People of the Republic of Texas, acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.
Utah 1896, Preamble. Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.
Vermont 1777, Preamble. Whereas all government ought to ... enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man ..
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI ... Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator .. can be directed only by Reason .. and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other.
Washington 1889, Preamble. We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution
West Virginia 1872, Preamble. Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God ...
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble. We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility
Wyoming 1890, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties .. establish this Constitution.
After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions,
one is faced with the prospect that maybe, just maybe,
the ACLU and the out-of-control federal courts are wrong!
"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." - William Penn
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Higher Taxes, Fewer Jobs
Senator Bob Jauch
Higher Taxes, Fewer Jobs
And that's putting it mildly
THOUGHTS ABOUT PINK BILLBOARDS AND HONEST VOTING RECORDS
WE all love the north woods and we love the great state of Wisconsin. We like the people, the culture, and the outdoors. That is why many of us choose to make this our home. This is where we want to raise our families and hope our children have the opportunity to do the same.
However, due to Wisconsin's business and tax climate, this opportunity is no longer affordable to our children. If there aren't good paying jobs, no amount of good fishing makes it possible to stay here.
That's why I am so glad to see Senator Bob Jauch's record on taxes and job creation receive increased scrutiny. Northern Wisconsin is well-served by groups such as Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) who are willing to ask tough questions about Senator Bob Jauch or any elected official, who consistently vote to raise taxes, and against lowering taxes. Business people know, Wisconsin's tax climate makes it difficult to retain existing jobs and create new jobs, especially in the north country, an endearing place, we all like to call home.
A recent report by Competitive Wisconsin, a group of state leaders from the public and private sector, identifies enormous problems. In 2005 there were 55 announcements of new manufacturing plants in Illinois, 72 in Michigan, 35 in Minnesota, and 34 in Iowa. Wisconsin announced only five new plants.
There are problems for existing facilities too. In 2005 there were 75 announcements by companies that they were expanding their manufacturing operations in Illinois; 180 expansions announced in Michigan, 36 in Minnesota, and 64 in Iowa. Wisconsin had a meager six.
Let's add those together with data on other non-manufacturing expansions; Illinois saw 510 announcements, Michigan 505, Minnesota 176, Iowa 135, and Wisconsin had a grand total of 15.
Why the sad story? Wisconsin's tax climate, regulatory climate, and legal climate just does not make Wisconsin as attractive as it could be. Taxes do matter for companies deciding to build or expand.
Manitowoc County recently lost 300 high paying manufacturing jobs when airplane manufacturer LoPresti, announced Wisconsin is out of running for a new plant. "There is a snowball's chance in a Wisconsin summer of it landing here," LoPresti business development manager Todd Lohenry said. The stated reason: high taxes and less-than-friendly business environment.
Wisconsin has the sixth highest state and local taxes in the nation. That tax burden makes it all the more difficult to attract high paying jobs to northern Wisconsin. Not only are direct business taxes an issue, but high individual income and property taxes make it difficult for employers to recruit talent to this state. In addition, that tax burden, according to Bloomberg Financial, makes Wisconsin the worst state in the nation in which to retire.
The State's Chamber of Commerce, WMC, with more than 200 members employing nearly 20,000 people in Northern Wisconsin, recently placed pink billboards suggesting voters call their Senator Bob Jauch, to explain his record on taxes.
Let's take a look at some disturbing votes which reflect Bob Jauch's record of higher taxes and fewer jobs:
Jauch has voted for billions of dollars in tax hikes, including: in 1983 at the beginning of his legislative career, a 25 percent sales tax increase. Followed by hundreds of millions of dollars in "garbage" taxes, and proposed state budgets which raised various business taxes totaling $1 billion. Jauch has also voted against income tax cuts, against elimination of the jobs tax, and against the largest property tax cut in the history of Wisconsin. Bob Jauch has made a career and a livelihood out of increased taxes.
Ironically, the man who professes to be most concerned about the progressivity of the tax code actually voted to eliminate income tax indexing in 1982. And, just last year, Bob Jauch had the opportunity to vote to eliminate taxes on social security income, a significant contributor to Bloomberg's assessment of Wisconsin as a place to avoid retirement.
Senator Jauch voted to continue taxing that retirement income. Can you believe that? Jauch wanted seniors to pay taxes on their social security income. That's just wrong.
I am glad that the WMC has posted these billboards in northern Wisconsin. As far as I'm concerned, it is a public service. People need to know the truth. We in the north receive very little Madison news coverage. Therefore, I appreciate that WMC is here to provide needed information and help build a better business climate for all of us who love living in the Northwoods.
It is time for Bob Jauch to be accountable for his 24 year record on taxes. It is time for all of us, no matter what political persuasion, to demand more from our representatives in Madison.
I agree with WMC it is time to call Senator Jauch. Tell him Northern Wisconsin needs lower taxes and more jobs.
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