A cyber communication expert says news stories of teachers and students having inappropriate or sexual communication through technology is creating a climate of concern. Justin Patchin of the Cyberbullying Research Center, says most teachers avoid interacting with students through technology, out of fears of how they may perceived or “potential problems” that may occur.
Longtime capitol photog finds new focus
January 28, 2011 By
Wisconsin Capitol Chief Photographer Brent Nicastro retires after 15 years on the job. (Photo: Jackie Johnson)
You probably don’t know his name, but if you’ve been to the state capitol, odds are you’ve seen him around.
Many of his pictures are in the official state Blue Book; some of those post cards in the gift shop were taken by him; and the multitude of kids touring the state capitol building have likely been photographed by him — and those kids probably have a postcard image as a memento of their visit.
“I’ve probably photographed somewhere in the vicinity of 15,000 fourth graders.”
Wisconsin Capitol Chief Photographer Brent Nicastro is retiring after 15 years on the job. [Read more...]
Keeping customer data safe
January 28, 2011 By
Consumers have been told for several years to do all they can to safeguard their identity. However, how can they be sure the companies they do business with are also doing enough to keep important information private?
Susan Schilz with the state Office of Privacy Protection says it’s important for consumers to ask about what steps they are taking and you should only hand data, such as your Social Security Number, over to companies you can trust. [Read more...]
Business tax exemption heads to Walker (AUDIO)
January 28, 2011 By
Another day, another Special Session bill heads to Governor Scott Walker’s desk for his signature. Thursday saw the state Senate approve a measure which provides a tax exemption for businesses that add new jobs. “I would argue that even in a depressed economy, employers face a variety of economic situations, some employers will expand to even a small marginal reduction in the cost of hiring,” said the bill’s author, Chippewa Falls Republican Terry Moulton. [Read more...]
Walker signs lawsuit reform bill
January 27, 2011 By
Gov. Scott Walker signs the tort reform bill at the Capitol. (PHOTO: WRN)
Businesses will have new safeguards against liability lawsuits, under a bill signed into law by the Governor on Thursday.
Governor Scott Walker says the measure will make it easier for businesses to operate in Wisconsin without the fear of being targeted by frivolous lawsuits. He says the legal climate in Wisconsin has made companies fear being sued or forced to reach costly settlements. [Read more...]
