Government in Wisconsin isn’t as large as in many other states. Todd Berry with the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance says there’s nothing particularly new about the finding: Wisconsin had 8.2 percent fewer state and local government employees per capita than the national average in 2008. “Wisconsin has, for a long time, had fewer government workers relative to other states in the national average, and this shows that that continues to be the case,” said Barry. [Read more...]
Three babies dead in three days
March 16, 2010 By
Madison area police are still looking for answers behind the deaths of three infants. The cases took place in Madison on Friday, and on Sunday in Sun Prairie and Reedsburg. Sun Prairie authorities have ruled out foul play. Reedsburg authorities say in their case, the three-month-old was found in bed with his parents after an early morning feeding. In Madison, foul play has not been ruled out just because their investigation is still ongoing. The official cause of death for each infant has not been released.
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Brewers make roster moves
March 16, 2010 By
The Milwaukee Brewers cut four players on Monday, optioning right-handed pitchers Mark Rogers and Amaury Rivas to Class AA Huntsville, and returning left-handed pitcher A.J. Murray and catcher Martin Maldonado to minor-league camp.
The Brewers beat the Cleveland Indians 5-4 in Cactus League action on Monday. They’ll take on the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Arizona today.
Janesville city workers go green
March 16, 2010 By
Some Janesville city employees are working to save taxpayers some “green,” while being environmentally friendly. The twenty workers are teaming up to find ways to make their jobs more energy efficient according the Management Analyst Al Hulick.
Green Bay women make history
March 16, 2010 By
The UW-Green Bay women’s basketball team made history on Monday night. The Phoenix (27-4) became the first Horizon League team to receive an at-large bid to the NCAA women’s tournament.
Green Bay received a 12-seed and will play 5th-seeded Virginia in an opening round game in Ames, Iowa on Sunday night. Green Bay was included in the field after seeing their 27-game home court win streak end at the hands of Cleveland State in the Horizon League Tournament semifinals.
This is Green Bay’s 1oth trip to the NCAAtourney and second in three seasons under coach Matt Bollant. Green Bay has a 2-9 all-time NCAA record.
