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Recall challenges force delay

May 27, 2011 By

Challenges brought against recall petitions targeting several state Senators are forcing the Government Accountability Board to delay certifying special elections. The GAB was scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 31st to address challenges to the six remaining recall petitions; three targeting Republicans and three targeting Democrats.

However, the agency says the numerous factual and legal issues raised about some of the petitions could result in court action, so it’s delaying decisions on petitions targeting Democrats until the week of June 6th. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elections

Mediator possible in Capitol access lawsuit

May 27, 2011 By

A Dane County judge wants to appoint a mediator to help settle disputes in a lawsuit over public access to the state Capitol building. Judge John Albert made the suggestion Friday, after both sides failed to reach an agreement on appointing a “special master” in the case. That person would have acted like a judge in resolving the dispute.

Albert says the original solution proved to be “unworkable” and noted he is trying to set up a mediator both sides can agree to work with. The Judge says that individual could help resolve the entire case. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crime & Courts, Politics & Government

Contemplating collective bargaining options

May 27, 2011 By

What’s next for collective bargaining? Legislative leaders could decide to pass the bill again after giving ample notice.

A Dane County judge ruled on Thursday that legislators violated the state Open Meetings Law on March 9 when they voted to approve the collective bargaining bill with less than two hours notice. Another option is to include the measure in the state budget.

Democrat Bob Jauch (Poplar) is one of 14 senators who fled Wisconsin for three weeks to prevent a quorum needed to vote on the so-called union rights bill. Would that happen again? [Read more...]

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Boggs outrighted to minors

May 27, 2011 By

Outfielder Brandon Boggs has been outrighted to Triple (A) Nashville by the Milwaukee Brewers for the third time this season.  The move was made to clear a roster spot for infielder Josh Wilson, who was claimed off of waivers from Arizona on Wednesday.

Boggs became expendable because the Brewers are expected to activate Nyjer Morgan from the disabled list today.  They’ll have to make another room to have roster space for the addition of Morgan.

Filed Under: Brewers, Sports Tagged With: ,

Packers to get Super Bowl rings June 16th

May 27, 2011 By

Even with the lockout in place, the Green Bay Packers will receive their

Super Bowl Ring

Super Bowl rings in a June 16th ceremony at Lambeau Field.

Contact between players and team officials is generally not allowed during a work stoppage, but the team has been granted an exemption by the NFL.

In a statement on the team’s website, President and CEO Mark Murphy says the team is excited to celebrate all the hard work that went into the championship.

Filed Under: Green Bay Packers, Sports Tagged With: , ,
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