Walker numbers drop in Marquette poll
Governor Scott Walker's approval rating is down from last month, in a new public opinion survey out today. Charles Franklin is the Director of the Marquette University Law School Poll. "We didn't ask specifically why," says Franklin. "Obviously there have been some developments over the last month, in the John Doe investigation ... where we find 72 percent are aware of the John Doe proceedings. We also of course have a debate about jobs in the state." Walker's approval rating fell from 50 … [Read More...]
Assembly adds texting to No Call list
Legislation adding text messaging to the state's Do Not Call list is headed to the governor's desk. The state Assembly on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would make it illegal for telemarketers to send text messages to consumers on the state's no call list. The measure passed on a voice vote. The state's popular No Call list is meant to help consumers avoid unwanted contact from businesses on their land line or cell phone. Supporters of the bill say it closes a loophole that … [Read More...]
Wetland permit changes approved
The state Assembly has signed off on a controversial bill that makes changes to the permitting process for construction on Wisconsin's wetland areas. The bill creates a two-tier permitting system, allowing a closer review for more complex projects and giving developers an option to offset the loss of those areas. State Representative Brett Hulsey (D-Madison) argued against the changes. He noted "the typical acre of wetlands will store over a million gallons of floodwater," and filling it in … [Read More...]
UW school cancels labor art display
A Republican lawmaker who has an often contentious relationship with the University of Wisconsin has gotten the UW's School for Workers to cancel an "Art in Protest" exhibit that had been scheduled for next month. "The problem with it is that it would be funded with taxpayer dollars and that's through the Extension," says Representative Steve Nass, who chairs the Assembly committee on colleges and universities. "If the unions want to fund it, I have no problem with that." Nass charges the … [Read More...]
Senate passes health insurance amendment (AUDIO)
Do we need a constitutional right to buy health insurance? The state Senate approves a constitutional amendment that specifically would create a right to enter into private contracts with health care providers for health care services and private health care coverage. "And it will disallow a government from mandating that an individual participate in a specific health care plan," says the amendment's author, Sheboygan Republican Joe Leibham. "This isn't inconsequential. We've got 26 other areas … [Read More...]
Titletown Report
Holmgren sets the wheels in motion for Packers
The Green Bay Packers were an organization going nowhere for two-plus decades. That’s when general manager Ron Wolf hired Mike Holmgren to coach the Packers. It was that move that set the wheels in motion once again for the Green Bay Packers organization. Holmgren led the Packers into the playoffs in six of his seven seasons, [...]
