Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Democrats Walk Off Job in Loyalty to Their Paymasters Over Voters

Democrats Walk Off Job in Loyalty to Their Paymasters Over Voters: "RUSH: House Democrats in Indiana have just fled the state. Indiana House Democrats have just fled the state to avoid a budget vote."

War On Taxpayers Update: Ohio and Michigan - HUMAN EVENTS

War On Taxpayers Update: Ohio and Michigan
"The public unions in Ohio have organized a protest outside their statehouse, with an estimated 4000 demonstrators in attendance. Governor John Kasich decided to lock the crowd out of the statehouse, a decision that did not sit well with them. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the Ohio Democratic Party called on the governor to “instruct the Ohio Highway Patrol to open the Statehouse doors.” It would be nice if Democrats could make up their minds whether they want to be in, or out, of state houses. Over in Wisconsin and Indiana, they couldn’t wait to leave."

Wisconsin Teachers Earned Average $75,587 in Total Compensation in 2010 | CNSnews.com

Wisconsin Teachers Earned Average $75,587 in Total Compensation in 2010
"Public school teachers in Wisconsin earned a combined $75,587 in total average compensation – wages and benefits – in 2010, according to figures from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)."

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Only 39 Percent of Wisconsin Public-School Eighth Graders Proficient in Math, Says Department of Education | CNSnews.com

Only 39 Percent of Wisconsin Public-School Eighth Graders Proficient in Math, Says Department of Education
"Only 39 percent of the eighth graders in Wisconsin public schools are proficient or better in mathematics, according to the U.S. Department of Education, despite the fact that Wisconsin spends more per pupil in its public schools than any other state in the Midwest."

Indiana House Democrats leave state, Wisconsin style - JSOnline

Indiana House Democrats leave state, Wisconsin style - JSOnline: "Now Democratic lawmakers from another state seem to be leaving their homes for Illinois.

House Democrats in Indiana are leaving the state rather than vote a bill that would modify collective bargaining for some workers there, according to the Indianapolis Star."

Saturday, February 19, 2011