How best to deal with special needs students who become disruptive was the subject of a sometimes contentious Capitol hearing Thursday. The authors of proposed legislation say existing guidelines are inadequate, and lawmakers heard disturbing testimony regarding students being locked alone in rooms, or injured in restraints. Jeff Spitzer-Reznick of Disability Rights Wisconsin said they’ve met with the state teachers’ union and other stakeholders, on how to address use of seclusion and restraint in schools. He said the state Department of Public Instruction hired a mediator to bring the two sides together. “They said ‘we want school safety.’ We said ‘we do, too. What are your ideas?’ And the answers were none. No ideas.” [Read more...]
Concerns over business losses
February 18, 2010 By
We’re losing business in Wisconsin, and we’re not sure why.
A new report from the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance shows the number of businesses in the state decreased by 4.9-percent between 2006 and 2009. While at the same time, all of our neighboring states saw an increase in new businesses. [Read more...]
Bucks finalize deal for Salmons
February 18, 2010 By
The Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls finalized a deal this morning that will bring 6’6 guard John Salmons to Milwaukee. In return, the Bucks will send second-year forward Joe Alexander and 5th year forward Hakim Warrick to Chicago.
Alexander was the 8th overall pick by the Bucks in the 2008 draft, but has been a disappointment. Alexander has been playing with the Fort Wayne franchise in the NBA Development League.
Salmons helped the Bulls reach the playoffs last season after arriving in a trade with Sacramento. The Bucks are now hoping Salmons will be able to help get them into the playoffs this year.
WIAC men’s race deadlocked going to finale
February 18, 2010 By
As the end to the WIAC men’s basketball regular season heads into it’s final game, there’s still a 2-team deadlock atop the standings.
Stevens Point rolled to a 78-56 win over Platteville last night to improve to 21-3 overall and 12-3 in league play. The Pointers are tied with Whitewater for the league lead.
The Warhawks built a 10-point lead at halftime last night and coasted to a 62-50 win over Oshkosh. The Pointers and Warhawks each have 1-game left in the WIAC regular season.
Rockets launch plenty of 3′s, beat Bucks
February 18, 2010 By
The Milwaukee Bucks were supposed to be well rested and ready to open the post all-star break portion of their schedule, but if you would have watched last night’s game against Houston, you would have never known.
The Rockets drilled 16 three-pointers and crushed the Bucks 127-99 at the Bradley Center. Houston shot 69% from beyond the arc, but fell just one three-pointer short of tying the Rockets own team record for 3′s in a game. [Read more...]
