Kohl Connections

As the first weekend of baseball has just ended, we are left to wonder, whether or not the Cincinnati Reds' sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers is an indication of things to come during the season.  Many of us Brewer fans may be worried that this is just another over-hyped season that will only end up being a huge disappointment. You may ask, where's the relevancy to Herb Kohl when I'm talking about baseball... that's a pretty good questions, and luckily for me, I've got the answer.

With the beginning of the baseball season, that means that basketball season is coming to an end, and with the Milwaukee Bucks looking more and more poised to be going home instead of making an appearance in the post season, Herb Kohl has some decisions to make. The Bucks have only created a buzz at the beginning of the season with their new acquisitions, but have become one of the most disappointing teams in all of basketball. Relevant? Yes. Herb Kohl not only opposes Scott Walker's Budget Repair Bill because it's not what the people of Wisconsin want. Herb Kohl also is not a fan of the fact that Scott Walker rejected the plan for the Madison to Milwaukee high-speed rail that was supposed to be connecting the two cities.

This rejection leaves us with an Opening Day question. How much of a hit will the Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers lose out because of this. Kohl had hoped that this connection would bring in more fans to the city of Milwaukee, which would turn into bigger profits for both franchises. Scott Walker's only explanation: "It was a waste of money." But how much of a waste is it really? This project was meant to create more jobs in Milwaukee and Madison. This project could have greatly helped the Wisconsin economy. The Republicans however, believe that this is a waste of money, and have supported Scott Walker's rejection of the plan.

More news on the events happening in Libya. After President Barack Obama told the American people that even though "This is not what we wanted" he is "deeply aware" of the risks that could result from our military action. Wisconsin representatives like many of us, have joined the criticism of Obama's actions.

Herb Kohl is also connected to a bill that has made April the Financial Literacy Month. This bill is meant to promote financial literacy in not only schools, but also in homes, workplaces, and our communities. More than 77 million adults in the United States are either under or un-banked. Last year the U.S. bankruptcy filings reached a total of 1.5 million. In the past, most have had to wait a bit of time before they could actually get a credit card. Today, our mailbox is often filled with letters and information from credit card companies that urge us to just pick up the phone and give them a call so you can set up your account right away. I think that having a month that is dedicated to this is a great idea, because there are many people that are looking for help with handling their money and credit.

Finally, on the SeniorCare note that I had touched on in the previous post, Herb Kohl has released a small statement which you can read here.

Enjoy the first full week of April, and Go Brewers!

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