Source: Lake Geneva Regional News  Fiscal Resposibility WITHOUT
the Removal of my Democracy March 23, 2011 | 01:03 PM  The
debate about our state's fiscal viability is a good one to have.
One that can be brought back to Wall Street among other things.
And it's a debate that our elected officials should have. But it
is through this fiscal problem that you, Mr.August and
Gov.Walker have decided to remove the voice of the people. In
Act 7, you voted to create the Wisconsin Economic Development
Corporation. It is an appointed board that replaces the Dept. Of
Commerce. One of the first powers this board can change any
rules that govern them. They can also vote themselves into the
Wisconsin Retirement System. In the Budget Bill, the 1300 page 2
year budget for the state, we see another department, the Dept.
Of Regulations and Licensing and replaces it with Department of
Safety and Professional Services. This is made up of appointed
boards as well....appointed by the Governor. Also in this bill,
the powers of these