Walker draws fire for use of settlement funds
February 10, 2012 By Andrew Beckett
Governor Scott Walker is defending himself against criticism over how Wisconsin plans to use its portion of a $25 billion settlement with five major mortgage lenders. Wisconsin will received about $140 million under the multi-state deal announced Thursday. Most of the money will be directed to help those hurt by the foreclosure crisis, with funds used to compensate people with bad mortgages or who lost their homes because of industry practices. However, about $26 million is being placed … [Read More...]
State pushes for more international trade
February 10, 2012 By Brian Moon
The head of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation touts the private/public agency's accomplishments since its inception seven month ago. CEO Paul Jadin said these include better regional resources and a push to expand exports. He shared these ideas at the annual Governor’s Conference on Economic Development in Madison. WEDC has reshaped the former commerce department's positions of regional development managers into regional account managers with an emphasis on local … [Read More...]
Changing the rules for recalls
February 10, 2012 By Andrew Beckett
Republican state lawmakers are hoping to advance a constitutional amendment that would restrict the ability of voters to recall elected officials. State Representative Paul Farrow (R-Pewaukee) is a co-author of the measure, which keeps a recall election from taking place unless there's a clear reason for one, such as if an official is facing criminal charges or is accused of an ethical violation. In the past year, 13 state lawmakers, Governor Scott Walker, and Lt. Governor Rebecca … [Read More...]
Antigo principal will face drug charges
February 10, 2012 By WRN Contributor
Antigo's former high school football coach and elementary school principal will stand trial on drug dealing charges. A judge found enough evidence Thursday to bind 47-year-old John Lund over for trial on charges he dealt marijuana over the last three years. A county drug investigator testified that Lund bought the drug at least twice from his brother-in-law and also sold it to another man. Lund's attorney tried to get two of the charges dropped, but prosecutors filed an amended criminal … [Read More...]
Graduated Drivers License working
February 10, 2012 By Andrew Beckett
There have been some horrific traffic accidents involving teens in Wisconsin, but state transportation officials contend a law passed more than a decade ago is working to keep kids safe behind the wheel. The latest tragedy came in Fond du Lac County last weekend, when three teenage girls were killed while out driving with a group of friends. Officials say the driver lost control of the vehicle, rolling it multiple times in a farm field and ejecting several passengers. Despite the latest … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
LFB projects Wisconsin budget hole
February 9, 2012 By Jackie Johnson
Wisconsin is facing a $143 million shortfall for this biennium, according to an annual analysis released Thursday by the Legislative Fiscal Bureau — that’s almost $216 million below the nearly $73 million surplus that was projected in October. Representative Robin Vos (R-Rochester) blames the “slower than anticipated” national recovery from the Great Recession. “It’s not [...]
Legislature
Changing the rules for recalls
February 10, 2012 By Andrew Beckett
Republican state lawmakers are hoping to advance a constitutional amendment that would restrict the ability of voters to recall elected officials. State Representative Paul Farrow (R-Pewaukee) is a co-author of the measure, which keeps a recall election from taking place unless there’s a clear reason for one, such as if an official is facing criminal [...]
Titletown Report
Holmgren sets the wheels in motion for Packers
January 25, 2012 By Bill Scott
The Green Bay Packers were an organization going nowhere for two-plus decades. That’s when general manager Ron Wolf hired Mike Holmgren to coach the Packers. It was that move that set the wheels in motion once again for the Green Bay Packers organization. Holmgren led the Packers into the playoffs in six of his seven seasons, [...]
Sports
St. Norbert hockey closes in on NCHA title
February 10, 2012 By Bill Scott Leave a Comment
St. Norbert College entered the final weekend of NCHA play needing 3-points to clinch the regular season title. The Green Knights narrowed that margin, earning 2-points with an 8-3 win over UW-Stevens Point in Ashwaubenon. Eight different players scored the goals for the Green Knights, who will host UW-Stout tonight in the regular season finale. A win or [...]
