Category Archives: Federal Funds
Fast on downside; pols slow on upside

It made sense to throw government money around in 2020 when many distraught businesses and families faced bankruptcy. Trillions of federal and state monies were rushed to the front lines of the COVID depression-level collapse. The Trump Administration moved lightning … Read the rest
Walker reconstituted D.C. office

In response to my recent blog posting on the Wisconsin's poor track record in attracting federal dollars, Gov. Walker's office corrected me on the status of the office. Here's what his spokesman wrote: "The Governor did reconstitute the State ...… Read the rest
Another missed opportunity for Wisconsin

Remember that old saw about the guy who never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity. That would be Wisconsin when it comes to hustling for federal dollars. Our role as the chump of all chumps was highlighted again last … Read the rest