The summer of the odd-numbered year is usually quiet on the political scene. By early July the Legislature has completed its work on the state budget and goes home until autumn. Other than an occasional special election, the campaign season is more than a year away.
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Is conceal carry proposal necessary?
The right to bear arms is protected by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and by the Wisconsin Constitution.
But that right, like many others, is not absolute and may be regulated to a certain extent. One such regulation is our state’s current ban on carrying concealed weapons.
Proposal up for consideration
Wisconsin is nearly alone in that regard. For some time this fact has fueled a desire to join other states in permitting citizens to carry a concealed weapon (CCW). Such legislation has passed twice in recent years only to be vetoed by Governor Doyle.
State budget: Provision penalizes some nonpublic school children
An amendment added to the state budget would put transportation for some nonpublic school families across Wisconsin at risk if not removed in the coming weeks.
Conference backs increase in minimum wage
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC) has endorsed Senate Bill 1, legislation that would increase the minimum wage for workers in Wisconsin.
Democrats’ control in state won’t result in ‘good policy’
To the editor:
I disagree with John Huebscher’s opinion in Eye on the Capitol which concludes that a Democrat-controlled legislature will result in good policy.
Faithful Citizenship presentations around the diocese
John Huebscher, executive director of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC); Kim Wadas, associate director of the WCC; and Susanna Herro, diocesan director of Justice and Pastoral Outreach, will present “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” at the following locations. All are welcome to attend.