Today is September 14, 2012. On this date in 1814 he poem "Defence of Fort McHenry" is written by Francis Scott Key. The poem is later used as the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

* TDP: Isthmus staff taking photos of Wisconsin Capitol police are threatened with 'obstruction'

* MJS: Complaints spike for LogistiCare transit service

* dane101: Mayor Soglin demands apology for legislator’s comment in disorderly conduct case

* C3k: Entire state classified 'abnormally dry'

* BH: Department of Public Instruction proposes high school testing changes

* MJS: Republican firm acknowledges it didn't turn over court documents

* Progressive: Governor Walker Declares “Read the Constitution Day”?!?

* ShepEx: The Republicans in power in Madison have shown once again that they believe the state Capitol belongs to them, and not We the People.

* C3k: Lane's Bakery to close; Dunkin' Donuts opens Madison store

* 77s: Dining in the dark makes everything finger food

* dane101: Broom Street Sessions presents Count This Penny and Whitney Mann, supported by dane101

* OverServed: Actual Customer Interactions: The Iron Douche

* RwP: RwP: Speeches You May Have Missed from the DNC and No Apologies