by Bob Hague | Jul 22, 2011
The state’s biggest teachers union has elected not to participate in a governor’s task force. “The shared trust and respect that we feel is necessary in order to enter into what are sometimes really difficult discussions about how we hold schools...
by Bob Hague | Jul 22, 2011
An event at the Capitol this week promoted green transportation options, such as hybrid and electric vehicles, and bicycling. Dr. Jonathan Patz is a UW professor, and he said options such as cleaner cars and bicycling can offer public health benefits....
by WRN Contributor | Jul 22, 2011
Wisconsin added 9,500 jobs last month. That’s according to a report from the state department of workforce development. Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch was in Green Bay, and she says the private sector created nearly 13,000 jobs in June. The gain was the largest in a...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 22, 2011
The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday that reforms financial reforms that have been on the books for a year. The “Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011” was Representative Sean Duffy’s first piece of legislation since he took...
by Bob Hague | Jul 22, 2011
County board members on Thursday tabled resolutions on a controversial mine project in northwestern Wisconsin. Ashland County Board of Supervisors chair Peg Kurilla said there were two resolutions before the board, on whether or not to support an open-pit iron ore...
by Bill Scott | Jul 22, 2011
The Brewers settle for the series split in Arizona Thursday night as they were blanked by Arizona 4-0. Each team took two games in the series with the Brewers being shut-out in both losses. Milwaukee continued their inconsistent play on offense. The Brewers went...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 22, 2011
A Wisconsin Congressman says he’s disappointed in the reconfiguration of his district and is calling on Governor Scott Walker to veto the plan. U.S. Representative Ron Kind (D-WI) says he’s disappointed in the redistricting process, which was approved by...
by Jackie Johnson | Jul 21, 2011
Wisconsin is in the height of summer, yet the popular holiday decoration is already available for purchase. Former State Treasurer Cate Zeuske explains the new limited edition 2011 State Capitol ornament has a special history to it. “The ornament honors Old Abe...
by Andrew Beckett | Jul 21, 2011
Wisconsin saw a big boost in private sector jobs in June. The state added almost 13,000 jobs last month in the private sector, the most for any one-month period since September of 2003. The increase was offset slightly by a loss of government jobs, although Governor...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 21, 2011
Some job layoffs at Wausau Paper are just coming to light. The company laid off 16 workers on July 8th because of a continued decline in its print and color paper sector. Eight of the jobs came from the Brokaw paper mill and the company’s corporate office in...
by Andrew Beckett | Jul 21, 2011
The state Senate has adjourned its session until next week, leaving a bill that extends federal unemployment insurance benefits for another 13 weeks in legislative limbo. At issue is an amendment from the Assembly that restores a one-week delay in the start of...
by Brian Moon | Jul 21, 2011
House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Tom Petri wants to eliminate federal subsidies for commercial air service to small airports, if they’re within 90 miles of a larger airport. He says many passengers don’t even want to go through a change in flights and...
by Jackie Johnson | Jul 21, 2011
It’s so hot that it’s hard to imagine not having air conditioning, especially at the statehouse. But, central air is actually a relatively recent addition to the Wisconsin Capitol building. “I personally will take credit for pushing the air...
by Bill Scott | Jul 21, 2011
After squandering a 2-0 lead in the 8th inning, the Milwaukee Brewers fought back to notch a 5-2 win in 10-innings last night in Arizona over Diamondbacks. Unfortunately, OF Carlos Gomez broke his collar-bone while making a diving catch in the 4th inning. Manager Ron...
by Bill Scott | Jul 21, 2011
Green Bay Phoenix Women’s Basketball Coach Matt Bollant was given a contract extension Wednesday. Bollant signed on for 5-more years at $150K per season. He is now under contract through 2016. In four years at Green Bay, Bollant has compiled an 117-11 overall...
by Bill Scott | Jul 21, 2011
After just one season with the Green Bay Gamblers, Head Coach Eric Rud is leaving. Rud is taking a position as an Assistant Coach with Colorado College. Rud was an assistant there for the 2004-2005 season and also played there collegiality from 1993-19997. In his...
by Andrew Beckett | Jul 21, 2011
New Legislative and Congressional district maps for Wisconsin are on their way to Governor Walker’s desk, following final approval in the Assembly Wednesday night. Democrats echoed many of the concerns raised about the Republican-drawn maps when the Senate...
by Andrew Beckett | Jul 21, 2011
A bill that authorizes the state to use federal funds to extend unemployment insurance benefits by 13-weeks has hit a roadblock in the Legislature. The Assembly approved the bill Wednesday night, but only after adopting an amendment reversing changes made in the...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 21, 2011
A Clark County judge says Wisconsin’s law banning convicted felons from possessing firearms is constitutional. The decision comes from Judge Jon Counsell, who made headlines last October when he ruled Wisconsin’s ban on carry concealed weapons is...
by Bob Hague | Jul 21, 2011
A four year old fund raid has been reversed, to the relief of Wisconsin physicians. It’s the end of a long process — a Dane County judge has ordered the state to pay some $235 million to the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund. “This is...
