Poll touches on jobs, economy
Considering the confusion over new job numbers just announced by the Walker Administration and disputed by Democrats, it's no wonder Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin says their poll showed some pretty dramatic changes in perceptions about jobs over the past several months. "Back in March more people, 34 percent, thought the state had gained jobs than thought it had lost jobs, only 24 percent. But in April those numbers had essentially reversed; 21 percent thinking we had … [Read More...]
Counting job creation
Wisconsin loses jobs, even as the unemployment rate goes down. Wisconsin's jobless rate drops to 6.7 percent in April from 6.8 percent in March, while the state lost nearly 6,000 net jobs. The latest numbers released by state labor officials come with skepticism as the historic recall election approaches. Democratic Party Chair Mike Tate criticizes what he calls Governor Walker's "pattern of reckless abuse of facts." Tate says, "Wisconsin lost another 6,200 private sector jobs. This … [Read More...]
DNR announces major land deal
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says it's close to making its largest land acquisition in state history. The DNR has reached an agreement that would result in the state spending $17.2 million for an easement on over 67,000 acres of land in far northwestern Wisconsin. The heavily forested area stretches across Douglas, Bayfield, Burnett and Washburn counties. DNR Chief Forester Paul DeLong says the Lyme Timber Company will still own and manage the land, but the easement … [Read More...]
Spring renews interest in housing market
The housing market in southern Wisconsin is in an "active" mode and it marks the beginning of a busy time for the industry. Kevin King, executive vice president of the South Central Wisconsin Realtors Association, says there's an increase in offers being made and deals being closed for later this month and in June. Also, showings are up 50 percent from a year ago. : Kevin King (:10) King says he expects the next few months to remain busy, with potential home buyers wanting to make deals … [Read More...]
Mitchell interprets role of lieutenant governor
The Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Mahlon Mitchell spoke at length about more clearly defining the role of the office in state government. Mitchell said if elected, he wants to be the eyes and ears for the governor around the state and relay that message back to the governor's office. He spoke to a crowd of 50 people Wednesday at the Rock County Democratic Party office in Janesville. With the recall election requiring separate ballots for governor and lt. governor, … [Read More...]
Titletown Report
Goodell comes down hard on the Saints!
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell lowered the boom on the New Orleans Saints today, penalizing team management for violations of the NFL’s long-standing “bounty” rule that endangered player safety over a three-year period. The NFL’s investigation established the existence of an active bounty program on the Saints during the 2009, 2010 and 2011 seasons in violation of [...]
