Baldwin delivers maiden speech on U.S. Senate floor
United States Senator Tammy Baldwin's 11-minute speech focuses on the "disappearing middle class," saying even as the national economy is rebounding, Wisconsin businesses and families remain "stuck in neutral." "Wisconsinites have told me that powerful and well-connected seem to still write their own rules, while the concerns and struggles of middle class families go unnoticed here in Washington. They feel like our economic system is tilted toward those at the top." The Democrat from … [Read More...]
Wisconsin looks to boost walleye population
Governor Scott Walker wants to make Wisconsin a walleye fishing destination. A plan from the governor calls for spending nearly $13 million to expand fish hatcheries in the state and stock walleye in more Wisconsin lakes. DNR fisheries manager Mike Staggs says the program would greatly increase the number of fish stocked by the state each year. Currently, the state stocks anywhere between 60,000 to 120,000 walleye in Wisconsin waterways each year. Under Walker's proposal, that number could … [Read More...]
Student dies in Stevens Point school
Students and staff at a Stevens Point school are grieving, after the death of a 12 year-old student Tuesday morning. Joey Miller was a seventh grader at St. Peter’s Middle School. He collapsed and died unexpectedly. Administrator Todd Kuckkahn said the child's death has been hard on everyone. “We certainly request and extend our heartfelt prayers and sympathy to the family, to the friends of Joey, students, faculty and staff at St. Peter’s Middle School. We ask that people respect the … [Read More...]
Ministry Health Care to cut staff
The federal sequestration is hitting healthcare providers pretty hard. Wisconsin-based Ministry Health Care has announced it will be forced to begin cutting its workforce because of the sequestration cuts, and also the declining demand for treatment by people with high-deductible health insurance plans. Nick Desien is President and CEO of Ministry. “We recognize that a decision to reduce the size of our workforce will impact the lives of many of our friends and colleagues. However, it is … [Read More...]
Bill targets ‘flippant’ use of recall
Legislation to reform the recall process for local elected officials in Wisconsin is being offered by a Republican who believes such efforts have gotten out of hand. "I think recalls are undermining responsible government," said Forest Junction Republican, Representative Al Ott. "I'm not saying some of them aren't warranted, by there is the election cycle." Right now local elected officials - just like state constitutional officers - can be targeted for recall for any reason. The bill from … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Baldwin delivers maiden speech on U.S. Senate floor
United States Senator Tammy Baldwin’s 11-minute speech focuses on the “disappearing middle class,” saying even as the national economy is rebounding, Wisconsin businesses and families remain “stuck in neutral.” “Wisconsinites have told me that powerful and well-connected seem to still write their own rules, while the concerns and struggles of middle class families go unnoticed [...]
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Lacy puts toe injury behind him
Rookie running back Eddie Lacy showed up for the Green Bay Packers rookie orientation camp on Friday, ready to pick up where he left off. Several teams passed on him in the NFL Draft because of toe surgery nearly a year and a half ago. As concerning as that might be, Lacy has put that [...]
