by WRN Contributor | Apr 24, 2015
A Republican state lawmaker wants to eliminate a sick leave policy that greatly benefits members of the legislature. The proposal, from state Representative David Steffen (R-Green Bay), would keep lawmakers from being able to rollover unused sick time at the end of...
by Bill Scott | Apr 24, 2015
Missed free throws and periods of stagnant offense were two of the biggest contributors to the Milwaukee Bucks losing Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Playoff series to the rival Bulls, 113-106, in double overtime. Playing in front of an energetic, yet bi-partisan...
by Bob Hague | Apr 24, 2015
Proposed legislation would require universal background checks for gun purchases. It’s from Representative Terese Berceau (D-Madison), who’s introduced it for the past two years. “Law abiding citizens follow the rules and buy through licensed...
by Jackie Johnson | Apr 23, 2015
Yet another poultry farm in Wisconsin has been found to be infected with H5N2 avian influenza — the sixth in the state. What happens after avian flu is detected in chicken and turkey flocks? The method of depopulation depends on the facility, its construction,...
by Jackie Johnson | Apr 23, 2015
The H5 avian influenza has been detected in a 90,000 bird turkey flock in Barron County, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. This discovery is the sixth case in Wisconsin and the second in Barron County. While lethal...
by Bob Hague | Apr 23, 2015
Ten Republicans, including Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, joined the U.S. Senate’s 44 Democrats and two independents, as the chamber voted to confirm the nomination of Loretta Lynch to become the attorney general of the United States. Thursday’s vote came five months...
by Andrew Beckett | Apr 23, 2015
Republican leaders in the state Assembly say they plan to take up legislation by the middle of next month that will keep the results of a controversial state exam from being used against teachers and schools. Efforts are already underway to replace the Badger Exam...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 23, 2015
Jurors in the double murder trial of a former Dane County sheriff’s deputy have reached a verdict, finding early this morning that 40-year-old Andrew Steele was not legally responsible for the shooting deaths of his wife and sister-in-law because of mental disease or...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 23, 2015
Governor Walker says lawmakers should focus on public schools first, if upcoming revenue projections are better than earlier estimates. The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau is expected to release new figures in early May. During a stop in Appleton Wednesday...
by Bill Scott | Apr 23, 2015
No matter the type of game, the Milwaukee Brewers cannot seem to figure out a way to finish on the winning side. A day after losing a 26-run slugfest, the Brewers managed to come out on the wrong side of a 2-1 pitchers’ duel against the Reds at Miller Park....
by Bob Hague | Apr 23, 2015
Talks are expected to continue in Madison on Thursday, as elected officials attempt to find resolution on funding a new NBA arena in downtown Milwaukee. State and local leaders including Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and County Executive Chris Abele huddled in the...
by Bob Hague | Apr 23, 2015
After media coverage spurred concerns, state budget negotiators voted on Wednesday to restore funding for the removal of dead deer carcasses from Wisconsin roadsides. The Joint Finance Committee voted 16-0, to provide $701,000 to continue a DNR administered program....
by Bob Hague | Apr 22, 2015
He famously punted when asked for his views on evolution during a visit to the UK in February. And on Earth Day, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker stopped well short of answering whether or not he believes in man-made climate change. “I believe that the government...
by Jackie Johnson | Apr 22, 2015
Coinciding with Earth Day, a handful of individuals make a delivery to the governor’s office in Madison. Climate activists want Governor Scott Walker to condemn the implementation of a Public Lands Commission policy that would prohibit staff from using taxpayer...
by Jackie Johnson | Apr 22, 2015
Yet another outbreak of avian influenza is confirmed in Wisconsin. H5 avian influenza has been detected in an 800,000 bird egg-laying chicken flock in Jefferson County, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). This...
by Bob Hague | Apr 22, 2015
Key legislators said Wednesday that local leaders in Milwaukee need to step up to the plate on a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks. Joint Finance Committee co-chairs, Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) commented as...
by Andrew Beckett | Apr 22, 2015
The state Department of Natural Resources has sent out letters to 57 employees who could lose their jobs if proposed cuts remain in the state budget. DNR spokesman Bill Cosh said the letters are an initial step and that the agency is only at the beginning of the...
by Andrew Beckett | Apr 22, 2015
State Agriculture officials have confirmed another outbreak of avian influenza in Wisconsin. The state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says the H5 avian influenza has been detected in an 87,000 bird turkey flock in Chippewa County. It marks...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 22, 2015
Several state lawmakers are not pleased with a federal agency’s national forest management decisions. State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst), State Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander), and State Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) are criticizing...
by Andrew Beckett | Apr 22, 2015
Members of the state Supreme Court could meet by the end of this month to select a new chief justice, after a federal judge on Tuesday refused to block implementation of a voter-approved state constitutional amendment. The decision means the amendment will be allowed...
