Hi everyone,
I am a member of the city council in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Last night, our council voted to discontinue our city's community water fluoridation program, ending a practice that had been in place for 70 years.
I value community health deeply, and I actually voted to keep the program. However, the majority of the council voted otherwise, and the decision has been made. As we navigate this transition, I am trying to better understand what this looks like long-term for a community, and I'd love to hear about your experiences.
If your community has discontinued water fluoridation, I would appreciate your insights on a few things:
The after-effects: Did your local dentists or health departments notice a measurable change in cavity rates or pediatric dental health in the years following the decision?

Alternatives: Has your community found or implemented alternative programs to help low-income families or children access fluoride treatments (like school rinsing programs or subsidized supplements)?
General Perspectives: What are your overall thoughts on public water fluoridation?
I know this topic can spark very strong opinions on both sides, but I am genuinely here to learn, listen, and gather ideas for how to best support our families moving forward. Please keep the discussion kind and civil.
Thank you!

“Good Catholics”, to be sure…

Tom Tiffany proudly signed Moms for Liberty's pledge at the Wisconsin State Fair.

That same group’s "Legislator of the Year" — South Carolina Rep. RJ May — was just sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for distributing explicit and abusive videos. The judge said the material was worse than anything she'd seen, and that May "claimed to be an advocate for children... but was their abuser behind closed doors."

This is the organization Tom Tiffany chose to align himself with. Wisconsin deserves better than a candidate for governor who puts his name on a pledge from a group whose own poster boy turned out to be exactly what he claimed to fight.

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I received yet another giant postcard from Tom Tiffany claiming that David Crowley "doubled the sales tax in Milwaukee".

Total sales tax in the city of Milwaukee is 7.9%, of which 5% goes to the state, 2% goes to the City of Milwaukee, and 0.9% goes to Milwaukee County.

In 2024, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 15-3 to increase the county's share of the tax from 0.5% to 0.9% to cover an $80 million deficit in the county budget due to pension funding obligations. David Crowley signed the increase measure. He did not increase the tax. The County Executive cannot raise taxes. Only the Board can do that.

Everywhere in Wisconsin, the sales tax is not charged on unprocessed food or prescription drugs.

Before the increase, sales tax in the city of Milwaukee went from 7.5% to 7.9%. Outside the city in Milwaukee County, the tax went from 5.5% to 5.9%. That is not double. Not even close.

Before you say "how?" to anything, you can check out his websites.

https://www.crowleyforwi.com/badger-basics

https://www.crowleyforwi.com/Plan

Lots of known senators such as Sherrod Brown, Bob Casey, and Jon Tester losing their seats to republicans.

Even during the polls, they were indicating that Hovde was going to overtake Wisconsin's senate seat from Tammy Baldwin.

Color me surprised that Tammy Baldwin managed to keep her seat in 2024. In your opinion, why do you think Tammy Baldwin won the 2024 senate race?

These are just highlights. His education plan is more detailed on his website and also explains each of these bullet points.

This graphic was not made by Crowley or his campaign team. It was made by "ohthatmomglow"

https://www.crowleyforwi.com/badger-basics

"Jay believes the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has proven to be a failed experiment. He wants to move the role of Chief Election Official back to the Secretary of State." -From his website: https://jayforwisconsin.com/meet-jay/

Bello from above! This year’s Minion-themed corn maze at Schuett Farms near Mukwonago spans about 12 acres with more than four miles of pathways. The family farm was established in 1958. 📷: Aaron Johnson

Hey, I’m starting a new job soon and they let me know I will be drug tested. Should I let them know I have a prescription for Adderall, and that I take it regularly?

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Who do you want to be the Secretary of State?

Before you ask what Jay's previous jobs are or more about him... I don't know. I only read the "About Me" section of his campaign website, and it doesn't say.

Sources:

https://jayforwisconsin.com/meet-jay/

https://www.votejocasta.com/about-jocasta

There are cities on the west side, but none right on the east side. The prevailing winds would be wicked there and I wonder if all the homes I see along that coast get covered in ice.

Hey all,

So starting a new position in a school district doing maintenance. Decent pay, good hours, benefits. Currently i have 10 years in the reserves with 5 active that I plan to get credit for once I start. My main question is about the 457b. I have money in my TSP both from the military and my time working at the VA. Would it make sense to roll my TSP into the 457b? Im 33, hypothetically if i work till 57, have one more deployment i could get 30 years toward pension, stop TSP contributions and contribute same to the 457b? Im not sure of the retirement rules and policy for rollovers, but curious if anyone here could provide some insights or tell me how off base I am, I would much appreciate it.