by WRN Contributor | Jun 26, 2007
Senate Democrats propose a bigger garbage tipping fee than what Governor Jim Doyle wanted. Doyle's proposed fee increase, from $3 to $6 per ton, survived the Joint Finance Committee. But today, Senate Democrats will propose an increase to $10 as part of their...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 26, 2007
"Scary stuff." That's the Senate Republican take on a Democratic health care proposal. Introduced late Friday as a state budget amendment, "Healthy Wisconsin" only got a committee hearing Monday, and Senator Scott Fitzgerald doesn't think...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 26, 2007
The DNR continues to monitor water run-off from Friday's fire at an Eau Claire chemical recycling plant. The number of gallons of water poured on that fireball isn't known yet but there is some concern by the DNR that runoff containing toxic chemicals may...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 26, 2007
Forget the immigration bill now in the US Senate. One lawmaker wants the state to take on illegal immigration. Republican Frank Lasee of Bellevue wants to cut off any taxpayer funded service for illegal immigrants. He believes if you cut off welfare and jobs illegal...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 26, 2007
The US Senate debates the immigration bill again today. Wausau plays host to a rally against illegal immigration tonight. Illegal immigration. It's an issue that Matthew Bargander with the Coalition to Preserve American Values says deserves the nation's...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 26, 2007
Wisconsin wide receivers coach Henry Mason was hospitalized in Madison on Sunday. The 50-year old Mason is one of the longest serving assistant coaches on the Badgers staff. He'll be entering his 13th season and was promoted this spring by coach Bret...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 26, 2007
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder has increased his lead over St. Louis Cardinal Albert Pujols by a sizeable margin. A week ago, Fielder led Pujols by about 50,000 votes. In Monday's final update from Major League Baseball, Fielder had...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 26, 2007
The expansion Green Bay Bullfrogs record 15-game win streak is over in the Northwoods League , falling to the Wisconsin Woodchucks 7-4. The biggest crowd of the season, 1,535 didn't see the home team win, but they did see former Brewer Jim Gantner, who manages...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 26, 2007
Kenny Perry has committed to play in the 2007 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee in July. Billy Andrade and Bob Tway also committed to join the 2007 field. Perry is a 9-time winner on the PGA Tour , including his win in the 2003 Greater Milwaukee Open. ...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 26, 2007
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Manny Parra just moved to AAA Nashville just over a week ago. Last night, Parra pitched a perfect game, a 3-0 win over Red Rock. Parra struck out 11 as he pitched the 8th perfect game in the history of the Pacific Coast League . ...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 26, 2007
The Milwaukee Brewers signed their top draft pick, outfielder Matt LaPorta from Florida on Monday. The 7th overall pick in the draft gets a $2-million signing bonus, plus other financial considerations. LaPorta took batting practice with the Brewers at Miller Park and...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 26, 2007
Ben Sheets didn't have his good stuff last night, but it was still good enough to pitch the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-1 win over the Houston Astros at Miller Park. Sheets allowed just 1-run and 5-hits in six innings of work. He improved to 9-3 and lowered...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 26, 2007
As Senate Democrats tout their new health care plan, there's plenty of opposition, but Democrats are ready to take 'em on. The proposed universal healthcare plan would give all Wisconsin residents access to the same health care benefits as our state...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 26, 2007
On the fast track: a committee hearing for a Democratic health care proposal. Middleton Democrat, Senator Jon Erpenbach, found himself on the hot seat with Republicans like Oshkosh Republican Carol Roessler. "This is a major overhaul," of the state's...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 25, 2007
Senate Democrats introduce their new universal health care plan for almost everyone in the state. Democrats call it, "Healthy Wisconsin: Your Choice, Your Plan." Senate Majority Leader Judy Robson (D-Beloit) says the plan creates a single insurance pool for...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 25, 2007
A prescription for a healthier Wisconsin, or a healthy bite out of your paycheck? Opinions differ on "Healthy Wisconsin," a proposal from state Senate Democrats, introduced as an amendment to the state budget . Robert Kraig with The Wisconsin Health Care...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 25, 2007
The U.S. Supreme Court hands Wisconsin Right to Life a victory and it's not about abortion. Reformers will call the court's 5-4 ruling a blow for the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Law but Barbara Lyons, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life sees...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 25, 2007
The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance says there are some big issues to deal with in the democrats' universal health care proposal. Alliance President Todd Berry says the democratic health care plan would be the biggest change in public policy in the state's...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 25, 2007
Former Sturgeon Bay High School star Chris Greisen threw six touchdown passes in the Georgia Force' 68-42 win over the New Orleans VooDoo in Arena Football League action over the weekend. The six touchdown passes gives Greisen 117 for the season,...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 25, 2007
Wisconsin hockey history was made Friday night when incoming freshmen forward Kyle Turris, defenseman Ryan McDonagh and defenseman Brendan Smith were chose in the first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. The three picks make the Badgers just the third college...
