Wisconsin Re-call Elections Next Tuesday

Here are plenty more facts for the doubters about Wisconsin reforms.

Wisconsin Manufacturer’s and Commerce Survey

•The Tax Foundation in collaboration with KPMG LLP recently released a new report, Location Matters: A Comparative Analysis of State Tax Costs on Business. The new study rated Wisconsin as one of the top five states for new businesses. The study was based on tax laws that were in effect as of April 1, 2011. When additional pro-job policies are factored into the study in the future, it’s anticipated that Wisconsin will improve even further in the rankings.

•The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank released an economic growth forecast on March 20 that        forecasts Wisconsin to grow 1.95 percent over the next six months, which is the best economic forecast for the state since 2003 and Wisconsin experienced the most improved forecast in the nation.

•According to an April 2012 article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin has dramatically improved its ability to incubate businesses, moving up to 29th among all states from 43rd in 2010, according to an annual competitiveness measure released by the Beacon Hill Institute at Suffolk University in Boston. A full copy of the article can be accessed at: http://www.jsonline.com/business/state-moves-up-in-rankings-of-business-incubation-id4ujg0-146830345.html



17 more fun facts for the non-believers on the success of Wisconsin's reforms

ononewheel wrote: Can't seem to get the link right. It is the BLS website, state specific under Wisconsin. Pretty easy to find.    I'd have to say you are wrong about Walkers reforms being put on hold for recall campaigns and lawsuits. Walkers Act 10, the main issue with the recall, was NOT put on hold. There were lawsuits but the act remained in effect the entire time, with an exception of Judge Sumi, who stopped it for a week or so. Otherwise it's been in effect the entire time.    Talking of business using Act 10 for planning and the reason there is not results is misleading, at best, but more than likely just an excuse for not seeing results yet.     Act 10 had nothing to do with business directly anyway. If you speak of the climate Walker created in Wisconsin, you might be onto something.   I struggle to think of a business that would come to Wisconsin, seeing the political climate for what it is.   It is obvious the right and left cannot agree, Walker is pitting those sides against each other in a big way, and that is part of the problem we face here. Even if you agree with Walkers reforms, like I know you do, you'd be amiss to not acknowledge the fact of how it was done, created a far worse climate for business, that is a clear fact.    Any money he alleged to save is outweighed by the cost of the way he handled the whole affair. Walkers voter suppression issues, were and currently on hold in this state, thanks to an honest Judge. The Jon Doe investigation on the other hand, is nearing a close, from my sources, and should be well into a court case by 2016, so I doubt he'd have any shot running.

Seth, You think like an OWS'er not a business person. Business operates on 1,3,5,10, 1nd even 20 year plans. If they cannot make plans for their own business due to instability they tend to park their money safely until they can. The lawsuits and recall effort in Wisconsin made for an uncertain future locally combined with the same problem at a national level with all of Obama's agendas. If you like jobs you have to like those that provide them and give them a good environment to work in.

http://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.wi.htm#eag_wi.f.P

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Can't seem to get the link right.

It is the BLS website, state specific under Wisconsin. Pretty easy to find.   

I'd have to say you are wrong about Walkers reforms being put on hold for recall campaigns and lawsuits.
Walkers Act 10, the main issue with the recall, was NOT put on hold. There were lawsuits but the act remained in effect the entire time, with an exception of Judge Sumi, who stopped it for a week or so. Otherwise it's been in effect the entire time.   

Talking of business using Act 10 for planning and the reason there is not results is misleading, at best, but more than likely just an excuse for not seeing results yet.     Act 10 had nothing to do with business directly anyway.

If you speak of the climate Walker created in Wisconsin, you might be onto something.   I struggle to think of a business that would come to Wisconsin, seeing the political climate for what it is.   It is obvious the right and left cannot agree, Walker is pitting those sides against each other in a big way, and that is part of the problem we face here.

Even if you agree with Walkers reforms, like I know you do, you'd be amiss to not acknowledge the fact of how it was done, created a far worse climate for business, that is a clear fact.    Any money he alleged to save is outweighed by the cost of the way he handled the whole affair.

Walkers voter suppression issues, were and currently on hold in this state, thanks to an honest Judge.

The Jon Doe investigation on the other hand, is nearing a close, from my sources, and should be well into a court case by 2016, so I doubt he'd have any shot running.

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I too wonder about the reports davidg was "hearing" about the positive change. I wonder if he was referencing an uptick in Ag jobs for the early harvest, and wanted more than one opinion piece he posted.

Guess it all depends on what is "working" to each of us.

Here is the BLS numbers.    Not so good numbers showing there.

http://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.wi.htm#eag_wi.f.P

I received the nicest email this morning. I have posted it below. It is surprising to receive this from a former very hard core Republican.

John B, you have been an extraordinary friend in so many ways. Helped when I've needed help. Consulted when I needed consultation. Discussed with logic and reason and compansion politically polarizing views which too often end or damage otherwise good friendships. Cheryl and I arrived at a solemn epiphany last night which I felt you would understand and appreciate my sharing with you. Cheryl and I discovered that niether of us trust Romney or Ryan. Particularly Ryan with his mission to pass all the burden of medicare from the wealthy business owners and corporations to working people with their desire to implement "vouchers" which would soon be worth ten cents on each medical dollar. Also, as we and most other workers who have contributed to social security thier ideas of reforming social security means deminishing and postponing these earned benefits which well result in more years of work and lower wages for all to the advantage of wealthy owners and corporations. We're both pretty fed up with the Republican scare tactics regarding all other issues. It looks like we are going to place our trust in Obama, and hope to God that its the best choice even if its the lesser of two evils (all politicians). John R 

davidg wrote: By the way, you guys been hearing that Moody's is about to down-grade the U.S. debt...again! Two times under one regime, er, uhm, I mean administration. Thank you liberal policies!

Dang man, you really are allowed to post?

You should have done the right thing and finished the statement by saying the truth. Leaving out the reason totally discredits you. It's all about the failure to agree.


Here is the full text courtesy of FOX.

Moody

You'll get the uneducated and those that really don;t care enough to read but not me.

Wait a minute.

How is getting rid of teachers good for Wisconsin?   

But if we re-elect him he will fix it. Is he not president now? why wait?

davidg wrote: [ More funny numbers again, I am sure Dave! Just wait until OOW finds a lefty article disputing all of our "anectdotal" data. He'll probably find something in the NY Times! I can't wait to see what he comes up with.

I think the NYTimes is to right wing for Seth. One school system alone saves 100 teachers jobs just by getting a competitive bid for health coverage and he complains about the source.

john b wrote: Ahhhh, yes, Wisconsin, Illinois playground!

Funny, I didnt find anyone in Chetek WI that had a problem with the 1500 "Illinois bucks" we left there in early August.........

Ahhhh, yes, Wisconsin, Illinois playground!

davidg wrote: Come on OOW. Don't make me do all the work. I would love to have you show me an article that things are going horribly since the reforms.

If I use an article like you posted, it would be huge.

I'll post in a bit, it's 9pm, and the casino calls.

There are plenty, and from good sources too. Follow your advice and Google it, National review isn't a top dog in news.


Wisconsin does look good from across the border. You are in Ill anyway, and I'd be looking for greener pastures myself too.   

davidg wrote: Here you go One Wheeler! Read 'em and weep! I know you libs just LOVE stastitics. This article has a few good ones for you. His reforms are even saving teachers jobs! Wisconsins Reforms Showing Positive Results

Nice piece.

I was hoping for a bit of actual numbers for the state. One or two districts in the state, doesn't really add up to your claims of "working", let aside all other aspects the economy.


That is like saying, "my car uses so little gas, I love it", while it sits in the shop for extended repair.

davidg wrote: And, to add to this, I have been hearing reports over the past day or two that Wisconsin's reforms are starting to really kick in and have very positive financial results for the state of Wisconsin. As time allows, I will try to find an article and post it. Scott Walker rules!

Ok, lets see the links to Walkers positive results, especially recent polls, results, articles, reports, etc.   


I can't wait to see this.