After reaching a record high the Wisconsin River is expected to begin dropping, meantime the state DNR says continues to monitor a weakened sand levee. There was a partial breach in the levee on Sunday near the Columbia County community of Portage.
Priebus weighs in on Obama visit
September 28, 2010 By
What’s Reince Priebus think of Barack Obama’s latest Wisconsin visit? With the President coming to Madison today to campaign for Democrats, we asked the chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin to weigh in on the visit. “I think it’s a curious strategy, but as a Republican party leader, I welcome him in the state,” said Priebus. “I think he helps Scott Walker and Ron Johnson in November.”
Obama will be on Madison’s Library Mall, stumping for his party’s candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate, Tom Barrett and Russ Feingold. “The interesting thing here is that Russ Feingold isn’t even coming to the rally, and again is curiously far away from the president.” Feingold also did not appear with Obama in Milwaukee on Labor Day.
Kratz investigation will continue
September 28, 2010 By
Wisconsin’s Attorney General is pleased by news that Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz plans to resign. However, J.B. Van Hollen says his office will continue to investigate misconduct allegations.
Kratz’s attorney says the embattled DA will step down by October 8th, rather than force the state to continue efforts to remove him from office. Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says it’s a good idea to save the taxpayers money, but it would also be in the best interest of the victims. [Read more...]
Counties Association meeting in Milwaukee
September 28, 2010 By
Leaders from the state’s 72 counties are meeting in Milwaukee. Wisconsin Counties Association Executive Director Mark O’Connell says members heard Monday from the candidates for governor, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.
“Mr. Walker and Mr. Barrett were both received very well,” said O’Connell. “Our membership respects the office of governor no matter who is in it. There may be items on which we disagree on with whoever wins this office. The members of the counties association believe it’s our obligation, our duty to work with state government.” [Read more...]
Businesses hope new law leads to growth
September 28, 2010 By
Small business owners in Wisconsin are optimistic that legislation signed into law by President Obama on Monday will help them grow.
The bill signed by the President creates a $30 billion fund to help small businesses expand and hire more employees. Wisconsin Small Business Administration District Director Eric Ness says a lot of employers have been waiting for this to happen and he expects loan volume to increase significantly because of the bill. [Read more...]
