Senate passes WEDC reform
June 19, 2013 By Brian Moon
The state Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed a reform bill for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the state's jobs agency. A recent, scathing audit found the 2-year-old private/public entity did not follow state laws. The bill from Sen. Rob Cowles (R-Allouez) calls for annual financial audits, requires WEDC employees follow state ethics laws and calls for quantifiable performance measures for job creation programs. The bill also sets term limits for members of the WEDC … [Read More...]
Feingold to represent U.S. in Africa
June 19, 2013 By Jackie Johnson
Former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold is named as a U.S. envoy to a troubled region in central Africa. Upon making the announcement Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sings the praises of his former Senate colleague, recalling that he and Wisconsin's former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold served together in Congress for some 18 years. "I have a lot of respect for a lot of qualities of Russ -- his intellect, his courage, his passion -- but with respect to this mission chief among those … [Read More...]
Budget debate delayed
June 19, 2013 By Andrew Beckett
The state Assembly was expected to start debating the proposed state budget Tuesday. However, lawmakers ended up going home after spending almost seven hours waiting for a crucial amendment from Republicans. Both Republicans and Democrats appeared ready to start Tuesday's floor session on time at 11 a.m., but the beginning of the debate on the $70 billion spending plan kept getting pushed back. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) said drafting issues were holding up the final version of … [Read More...]
Venture capital ready for Walker’s signature
June 18, 2013 By Bob Hague
At last, Wisconsin has a venture capital fund. The bill, including a minor amendment passed in committed, received bipartisan support. Senator John Lehman (D-Racine) was one of two Democrats to vote against it in that chamber on Tuesday. "I just don't want to throw the money on the table," said Lehman. "I don't want to gamble that 25 million dollars. To have this bill without a jobs focus is just something I cannot support in any way." "It is really disappointing that 25 million dollars is … [Read More...]
State lawmaker says EAA fee is ‘bad politics’
June 18, 2013 By WRN Contributor
State Senator Rick Gudex (R-Fond du Lac) says officials with the EAA AirVenture shouldn’t have to pay $450,000 to the Federal Aviation Administration to secure air traffic control services for next month’s event in Oshkosh. "I think this is bad politics," he says. "I think that this just a way to stir up the constituency and kind of get things back in order in Washington. I don't think they’re going to accomplish that." Gudex says fuel taxes that pilots pay are supposed to take care … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Senate passes WEDC reform
June 19, 2013 By Brian Moon
The state Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed a reform bill for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the state’s jobs agency. A recent, scathing audit found the 2-year-old private/public entity did not follow state laws. The bill from Sen. Rob Cowles (R-Allouez) calls for annual financial audits, requires WEDC employees follow state ethics laws and calls [...]
Crime & Courts
Teen charged in drug-fueled ‘death by semi’
June 17, 2013 By Bob Hague
A northern Wisconsin teenager, who allegedly provided a hallucinogenic drug to another teen, faces charges in the youth’s death. Alex Hill of Cameron was struck by a semi truck as he dashed across U.S. Highway 8 early Saturday morning. Dorien Hash of Barron was arrested on a charges of First Degree Reckless Homicide. Investigators discovered [...]
Titletown Report
Harris back with team
June 13, 2013 By Bill Scott
The Green Bay Packers are wrapping up their off-season OTA’s this week and while running back DuJuan Harris won’t be practicing at all this week, he will be back in time for the start of training camp. Harris was on the sidelines on Tuesday, watching his teammates workout during OTA’s. Harris didn’t talk with the media [...]
Sports
Northwoods League Tuesday Roundup
June 19, 2013 By Sports Contributor Leave a Comment
Northwoods League Tuesday Scores Lakeshore over Green Bay 11-3 Eau Claire over Wisconsin 5-3 La Crosse over Wisconsin Rapids 9-5 Madison over Battle Creek 3-1 Northwoods League Wednesday Games Battle Creek (10-10) @ Lakeshore (14-7) Eau Claire (7-13) @ La Crosse (13-8) Madison (12-7) @ Green Bay (8-13) Wisconsin (8-11) @ Wisconsin Rapids (8-11) DOUBLE [...]
