by WRN Contributor | Mar 27, 2009
Legislation that imposes tough new restrictions on traveling sales crews has been signed into law by the Governor. Governor Jim Doyle says the bill, known as Malinda's Act, regulates an industry that's gone unchecked for far too long. The measure signed...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 27, 2009
A state lawmaker is worried Wisconsin's electronic filing system for campaign finance reports could prevent people from considering a run for public office. State Senator Mike Ellis (R-Neenah) says the system being used by the Government Accountability Board is...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 27, 2009
A study shows few performance differences between voucher students and those in Milwaukee Public Schools. UW-Madison's Dr. John Witte says the study shows no significant differences between students in Milwaukee Choice schools and Milwaukee Public Schools....
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2009
A new report examines the economic impact of Wisconsin's 145 hospitals. "I think probably the scope and the scale of the hospital sector would surprise many people," says Professor Andrew Lewis, community development specialist with the Center for...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2009
Governor Doyle is appealing to a “higher authority” today when it comes to spring flooding. With spring rains already causing flooding concerns across southern Wisconsin, the governor says he's watching the situation closely. Speaking this morning to...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2009
Advocates for domestic partner benefits hope to gain the support of UW students. Once again this year, Governor Jim Doyle includes domestic partner benefits in his proposed budget. Leia Ferrari of New Berlin is a UW student and member of the Coalition for Domestic...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2009
Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan (D-Janesville) has formed the Speakers Task Force on Preventing Home Foreclosures (STOP). "Since the beginning of the year, 5,700 Wisconsin families have the seen their homes go into foreclosure that's 70 foreclosures a...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2009
Madison Schools Superintendent Dan Nerad is taking action after a nearly 50 percent increase this year in the number of students seeking to transfer out of the school district under the state's open enrollment law. Nerad says one reason for the jump could be...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2009
Chris Bosh and Jose Calderon each collected double-doubles in a 115-106 Toronto win over the Bucks on Wednesday night. Bosh had 18 points and 14 rebounds while Calderon added 19 points and 11 assists for the victors. Richard Jefferson led the Bucks with 22...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2009
The Brewers hammered 5 home runs in a 12-8 Cactus League win over the Dodgers on Wednesday. Corey Hart, Prince Fielder, Casey McGehee, JJ Hardy, and Mike Cameron all went deep for the Crew in the win. Manny Parra was charged with 5 earned runs in 3 2/3 innings...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2009
One postitive of the Marquette Golden Eagles loss to Missouri on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament was that senior point guard Dominic James was able to see some action on the floor. It was thought that James' Marquette career was over when he broke his foot agaist...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2009
Both Wisconsin and Marquette's women's basketball teams will take the floor in the WNIT tonight. The Badgers (19-14) will host St. Bonaventure (22-10) at the Kohl Center tonight. The tip is set for 7pm in Madison. Marquette (17-15) hits to...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2009
A public hearing on the state budget in West Allis draws a crowd of hundreds. State Senator Jim Sullivan (D-Wauwatosa) says nearly 400 hundred members of the public and special interest groups turned out to testify Wednesday, during a budget hearing at State Fair...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2009
The Wisconsin Lottery is getting a leadership award from an unlikely organization; the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling. Council Director Rose Gruber says they have partnered with the lottery for several years, to get the word out about problem gambling. She says...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2009
The Secretary of the Department of Revenue says adding more auditors to collect delinquent taxes may not be the right move. The state is owed nearly $1 billion in delinquent tax payments, and some lawmakers think adding more auditors could help collect that money....
by WRN Contributor | Mar 25, 2009
In her first significant action since taking the helm at Wisconsin's flagship university, UW Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has announced a new initiative, which she calls a major effort to preserve the quality of an education there, and improve its...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 25, 2009
The state Senate has passed legislation to protect corrections officers from frivolous inmate lawsuits – but will it work? A press release (PDF) from the bill's author, state Senator Pat Kreitlow (D-Chippewa Falls) says the bill "improves what is...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 25, 2009
Part of a vacant paper mill in northeast Wisconsin is under new ownership. New Page Corporation sold the hydroelectric facility to Chicago-based Northbrook Energy. Congressman Steve Kagen says the sale will benefit the area with tax revenue for the city and Marinette...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 25, 2009
A legislator who represents Verona, the latest Wisconsin community to pass an anti-smoking ordinance, thinks this may be the year a statewide ban gets signed into law. So far, the Wisconsin Tavern League has been successful in blocking a statewide smoking ban but...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 25, 2009
A transmission utility continues to resist efforts to install an underground version of a new high-voltage power line, along Madison's Beltline. Aesthetic concerns have some opposed to above ground lines. American Transmission Company Spokeswoman Sarah Justus...
