A proposed state Constitutional Amendment could further limit the governor’s veto authority. The measure would strip away the governor’s ability to delete parts of a sentence with his veto pen. State Senator Fred Risser (D-Madison) says that power has resulted in drastic changes to legislation that alters the intent of the original bill. [Read more...]
Have we already reached athletic potential?
February 26, 2010 By
World class competitors are putting it on the line at the Winter Games but have humans already reached their athletic potential? French researcher Geoffroy Berthelot has a study that claims the peak of athletic performance was achieved in 1988 with numerous world records having plateaued since the 1990′s.
Assembly action may lead to lower drug prices
February 26, 2010 By
A coalition says the legislature is delivering the “right medicine” for consumers. The Assembly passed, on a voice vote Thursday, legislation that would exempt prescription drugs from the state’s minimum mark up law. It means big box stores could offer more $4 generic pharmaceuticals.
Hockey Badgers hold out hope for McNaughton Cup
February 26, 2010 By
With four regular season games left, the #3 Badger Hockey Men still have a shot at the WCHA Crown. They trail first place Denver (22-6-4) by 5-points and second place St. Cloud State (20-10-4) by 3. Tonight, Wisconsin heads to Michigan Tech to face-off with the lowly Huskies.
Wisconsin visits last place Michigan Tech (5-24-1) this weekend and rival Minnesota (15-15-2) to close out the season next weekend. Denver is at Minnesota State (14-16-2) and Colorado College (17-12-3) to close out the season. St. Cloud State has played an extra series; they have a bye this weekend before hosting Minnesota State (14-16-2) next weekend. Badger Junior Center Sean Dolan knows anything can happen…
Bucks extend streak to 5
February 26, 2010 By
The Bucks continue to take advantage of the weak portion of their schedule. Thursday night they held on to defeat the Indiana Pacers 112-110. John Salmons led seven Bucks in double-figures with 20-points.
Five is Milwaukee’s magic number at the moment. They have won five-straight games overall and their last five on the road. Center Andrew Bogut posted his 5th consecutive double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds Thursday. John Salmons has played five games for the Bucks since being traded to Milwaukee from Chicago.
