State now managing wolf population
Starting today, the state Department of Natural Resources now has greater authority to manage Wisconsin's grey wolf population. Wisconsin's grey wolves are no longer considered a federally endangered species, and DNR mammal ecologist Adrian Wydeven says that will allow the state to have more control. While the state is still very concerned about the conservation of wolves, he says the change gives them more authority to balance those issues with controlling problem animals. The DNR is … [Read More...]
Neumann highlights federal waste
U.S. Senate candidate Mark Neumann makes a Madison stop. The former congressman was in the Capitol rotunda Thursday to highlight more cuts he'd like to see made in wasteful government spending. "Did you know for example, that we are spending federal tax dollars studying the relationship between cocaine and the risky sex habits of Japanese quail? It is absolutely ridiculous." Or how about ten million dollars to produce 130 episodes of Pakistani Sesame Street? Neumann outlined ten programs he'd … [Read More...]
The State of Rock County
Rock County union leaders want Governor Scott Walker to know they don't share his optimistic vision on job creation. UAW Local 95 president Mike Marcks joined educators and unemployed individuals outside the Rock County Job Center Thursday evening. "Are you going to continue to accept this? This is nuts. We got too many people that are continually laid off, on and on and on. And then, only thing they do to help the people is not only to take away some of their unemployment benefits, but then to … [Read More...]
Impact of Milwaukee County charges unclear
Charges against former aides to Governor Walker when he was Milwaukee County Executive will likely be used to attack the governor in an expected recall election, but how much they will influence voters remains unclear. So far, two people tied to Walker’s former office have been charged with stealing money from a military charity, while two others were charged Thursday with campaigning on county time as part of an ongoing John Doe investigation. UW-Green Bay political scientist Michael … [Read More...]
Ellis apologizes for calling school a “sewer”
A Republican state Senator is backing away from derogatory comments he made about a Green Bay high school. State Senator Mike Ellis (R-Neenah) was caught on tape this week talking about the school choice program. On the recording, which was made by someone sitting near Ellis in a Madison bar without his knowledge, the Senator refers to Green Bay Preble High School as a "sewer." Ellis admits he made the comments, but is now apologizing to school officials who were outraged. AUDIO: Andrew … [Read More...]
Legislature
Assembly passes mining bill
The state Assembly has approved controversial mining legislation that would streamline the approval process for a proposed iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin. The bill passed Thursday night on a party line vote of 59-36. Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald (R-Horicon) called it the biggest jobs bill lawmakers will take up this session, with the potential [...]
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, [...]
