Changes in Office

One piece of suspense is over. Wisconsin state Senate Majority Leader, Russ Decker, says he will not run for retiring Congressman Dave Obey's seat. On the other hand, state Senator Julie Lassa of Stevens Point has announced she will enter the race. A democrat would likely face Ashland County District Attorney, Sean Duffy, the republican front-runner. Dan Mielke of Rudolph is also running as a republican. Ken Driessen of Hayward has declared his candidacy as an independent.

This post script on last week's blog: the Milwaukee County Zoo reports its veterinarian will not be responding to the oil spill off the Gulf Coast, a spokesperson saying the zoo doesn't have enough staff to respond elsewhere.