by WRN Contributor | Jan 24, 2008
State government won't have as much money as expected, to fund the current two-year budget. Governor Jim Doyle warned in his State of the State address Wednesday that the Wisconsin faces a serious fiscal challenge, and new numbers confirm that. The latest...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 24, 2008
State lawmakers appear to have reached a compromise on the future of virtual schools in Wisconsin. State Senate Education committee chair, Racine Democrat John Lehman, says the compromise allows virtual schools to keep operating, provides adequate funding and assures...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 24, 2008
A main natural gas line along Highway 63 near the city of Hayward sustained a leak early Thursday morning, leaving nearly 1,700 customers without service. WE Energies spokeswoman Irrisol Arce says the leak was discovered at around 6:00 am when the temperature was near...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 24, 2008
A western Wisconsin lawmaker hopes an economic stimulus plan agreed upon by Congressional leaders Thursday will help. U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-La Crosse) thinks the targeted income tax rebates and tax perks for expanding businesses could be a "nice boost" to...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 24, 2008
A proposal to end Wisconsin's moratorium on nuclear power plant constructions is advancing in the Legislature. The Assembly Energy Committee approved the bill this week on a bi-partisan 8-2 vote. State Representative Phil Montgomery (R-Green Bay), the author of...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 24, 2008
Angel McCoughtry scored 28 points and converted a four-point play in the final minutes to lead Louisville to a 79-69 women's Big East basketball victory over the Marquette Golden Eagles. Junior Krystal Ellis scored 23 to lead Marquette (10-8, 2-3 Big East), who...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 24, 2008
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy will be looking for at least one new assistant coach this off-season. Assistant coach Eric Lewis is leaving to become the secondary coach at at the University of Louisville. Lewis is the son of former Packers offensive...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 24, 2008
The Green Bay women's basketball team (14-4, 6-1) recovered from its first Horizon League loss in 25 outings with its 78-52 win over Loyola Wednesday at the Kress Center. Green Bay improved to 8-1 at home with the win, the 31st straight victory over the...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 24, 2008
Twice now, the Green Bay Packers have dropped cold weather games, one in Chicago and the latest at home against the New York Giants in the NFC Championship game. The way the Packers played in those games would lead one to believe they're the warm...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 24, 2008
A Senate committee is being asked to take up a bill that would legalize physician assisted suicide. The legislation allows terminally ill patients to request medication that would help them end their lives. State Senator Fred Risser (D-Madison), an author of the...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 24, 2008
The Speaker of the state Assembly says he looks forward to focusing on the priorities laid out in the Governor's State of the State Address. Assembly Speaker Mike Huebsch ( pronounce ) (R-West Salem) says the Governor is moving in the right direction by trying to...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 24, 2008
Senate Republican Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) says Governor Jim Doyle offered many ideas on how to spend more taxpayer dollars, but offered no ideas on dealing with the state's fiscal mess and the threat of a recession. "The economy is going south in...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 23, 2008
Governor Jim Doyle warns of hard times, and promises help on energy and health care. Doyle used his State of the State address to warn that Wisconsin, like the nation, "faces a very difficult fiscal situation." But Doyle also pledged to continue to...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 23, 2008
Green Bay Packers tackle Chad Clifton has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing Seattle's Walter Jones. Clifton just completed his 8th season with the Packers and will play in his first Pro Bowl. He was recognized as a Pro Bowl alternate in 2004...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 23, 2008
The Assembly has approved legislation requiring hospitals to make emergency contraceptives available to rape victims. The bill cleared the Assembly Wednesday on a 61-35 vote . State Representative Mark Pocan (D-Madison) says it will help protect rape...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 23, 2008
A ban on plastic grocery bags is being considered in Madison, and now there's an effort to pass a Wisconsin “bag law.” The call for a statewide ban on disposable plastic grocery bags comes from state Rep. Mark Pocan . The Madison ...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 23, 2008
Tavern League lobbyist Scott Stenger said he doubts a bill banning smoking in Wisconsin bars and restaurants will pass this session of the legislature, in large part because ban advocates are unwilling to compromise on a phase in period for the state's taverns....
by WRN Contributor | Jan 23, 2008
The Governor gets ready to address Wisconsin legislators and taxpayers. Governor Jim Doyle will no doubt tout his accomplishments, but he realizes there's a lot to be done. On top of everyone's mind right now is the economy. Doyle says sacrifices will have...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 23, 2008
Steve Nash scored 15 of his season high 37 points in the fourth quarter last night to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 114-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center. The Suns won for the 30th time this season (30-12), becoming the first Western Conference team...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 23, 2008
A 3-pointer with 23 seconds left from Marcus Landry was just enough to hold off a charging Michigan squad as Wisconsin stayed undefeated in the Big Ten, downing Michigan for the second time this year 64-61. The Badgers (16-2, 6-0 Big Ten) were led by Landry and...
