Feingold to represent U.S. in Africa
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
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
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’
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...]
Man dies in car versus train crash
An elderly man from Spencer is dead following a crash involving a train and a Dodge Grand Caravan in central Wisconsin. Emergency officials responded to a 911 call Tuesday morning at 9:15, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Department. The 1994 minivan driven by 81-year-old Charles S. Podbelsek was traveling eastbound on Century Rd approaching the railroad crossing when the incident occurred, according to the initial investigation. The crash happened in the Township of Unity, about 15 … [Read More...]
Titletown Report
Harris back with team
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 [...]
