More About Judicial Oligarhy
June 21, 2025 - 10:39
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“A republic, if you can keep it.” was Benjamin Franklin’s reply when asked “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a monarchy or a republic?” by Elizabeth Willing Powell on September 18, 1787. “If we can keep it” seems to be the question of the day almost 240 years later with our hyper-active judicial branch and a political party seemingly more concerned with illegal immigrants and the entrenched unelected bureaucracy than our own citizens, a majority of which voted for the President of the United States.
The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) met again this week as we continued our work on the state budget. We completed our work on five more state agencies.
I joined Andrew Mertins from FOX 11 in Green Bay and Zac Schultz on PBS Here & Now to provide more insight on how budget negotiations have gone this past week. We discussed why JFC did not meet on Thursday, what Republicans want to see in the budget, and why a guaranteed tax cut is so important this time around.
The Assembly had a successful day Wednesday. In our pre-session press conference, we unveiled our plan to improve access to child care here in Wisconsin.
On June 4th, Nucleus Genomics, a genetic testing center, launched an IVF genetics optimization software called Nucleus Embryo. The software is supposed to “empower” parents by allowing them to compare the complete genetic makeup of up to 20 embryos. The parents then decide which children live or die based on outward characteristics, intelligence, and physical and emotional risk factors. Kian Sadeghi, the organization’s founder and CEO, expressed his belief that the new technology is the beginning of true preventative care.
State budget negotiations in Wisconsin broke down today after two conservative senators, Sen. Chris Kapenga and Sen. Steve Nass, publicly announced they would not support the budget as currently crafted by the GOP budget writing committee. Their opposition has stalled the process. In reality, Gov. Evers was not on board with the budget being crafted either, but for different reasons – they want less spending, he wants more.
The timeline for the state budget being completed is now uncertain.
In this conversation, Josh Schoemann discusses his journey into public service, emphasizing the importance of community and neighborly love. He outlines his approach to governance, particularly regarding the budget process and education, advocating for accountability and common sense in leadership. Schoemann also shares insights on balancing his campaign efforts with family life, reflecting on the challenges and motivations that drive him.
The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) met twice this past week, completing our work on twelve more state agencies. One of the most important areas we focused on was education, which continues to be the largest expenditure in our state budget.
The National Fatherhood Initiative notes that “[f]ather involvement provides numerous benefits for child well-being, starting prenatally and lasting into adulthood. Engaged fathers enhance cognitive skills, reading proficiency, and self-esteem, while reducing risks of poor birth outcomes, poverty, food insecurity, and behavioral issues.” The group encourages communities wanting to make the largest impact on families to start with a focus on dads and increasing their involvement in their children’s lives.
Ever since the college protest marches in the Spring of 24, I have been disdainfully watchful. The recent reporting of a quote, carried forth by Guy Benson, has overridden any tolerance that I have left:
"Hamas supporters are not only burning American flags in our streets. they are now burning Americans in our streets.".
