by Brian Moon | Jan 30, 2013
The head of Milwaukee-based Voces de la Frontera was among those in Las Vegas when President Obama announced his immigration reform proposal Tuesday. Christine Neumann-Ortiz says there was a lot of energy at the event. She adds the president showed “a lot of...
by Brian Moon | Jan 28, 2013
Conservatives gathered in Washington D.C. over the weekend heard from Wisconsin leaders about how the Republican Party can win future elections. Speaking to the National Review Institute Summit Saturday, Governor Scott Walker urged better messaging to voters, while...
by Brian Moon | Jan 23, 2013
An exchange between U.S. Senator Ron Johnson and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gets heated during a hearing on the Benghazi attacks. In Clinton’s first testimony since the September incident in Libya, Johnson asked her about the Obama administration’s...
by Brian Moon | Jan 22, 2013
The state’s largest business group is responding to criticisms of a Republican bill to streamline mining permits in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce says it’s untrue the legislation rolls back current environmental law by allowing nearby...
by Brian Moon | Jan 21, 2013
There used to be some fear that it’s harmful for pregnant women to receive the flu shot but a recent major study reinforces the safety of pregnant women getting flu vaccinations. Dr. Sanford Carimi of Meriter Medical Group adds there is “a clear-cut...
by Brian Moon | Jan 17, 2013
It’s time for Washington to reach a deal on the debt and deficit. That’s the message of a non-partisan group that is trying to convince D.C. policy makers to make tough fiscal choices. Former Governor Tony Earl, a Democrat and co-chair of the Campaign to...
by Brian Moon | Jan 16, 2013
A Milwaukee group gets its hands on the leftover milk from the shuttered Golden Guernsey dairy plant and will be distributing it to charities across Wisconsin. Sherrie Tussler, director of Hunger Task Force, says they convinced the out-of-state trustee handling the...
by Brian Moon | Jan 15, 2013
Those in the battle against domestic abuse are turning the spotlight on stalking this month. Tony Gibart with the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence says stalking is a “key warning sign” of serious crimes to come such as abuse or even homicide....
by Brian Moon | Jan 9, 2013
Although the archery deer season in Wisconsin ended Sunday, the DNR still welcomes wildlife observations from hunters until January 20. The agency is encouraging deer hunters, including those who participated in the gun hunt, to report their findings....
by Brian Moon | Jan 7, 2013
Republican leaders indicate updating the permitting of new mining projects is a top priority this legislative session. Amber Meyer Smith of Clean Wisconsin says, however, a change in state law does not guarantee a new mine will pop up soon. She notes the federal Army...
by Brian Moon | Jan 2, 2013
If you’re thinking of joining a gym as part of your New Year’s resolution, consumer protection experts emphasize the importance of reading the membership contract. “You want make sure what you understand what you’re going to be charged every...
by Brian Moon | Jan 1, 2013
It’s important for a New Year’s resolution to be realistic, says a UW psychiatrist. Dr. Claudia Reardon says people often pick goals that are “too lofty” and end up burning out as the year goes on. She says if the goal is working out five days a...
by Brian Moon | Dec 28, 2012
A new study from Consumer Reports looks at 19 Wisconsin health care providers, in which all scored above the national average in three categories: cancer screenings, treatments for heart patients, and care for those 60-and-older. Chris Queram, president and CEO of the...
by Brian Moon | Dec 27, 2012
Federal officials have approved a renewal for Wisconsin’s popular prescription drug program for low-income people until 2015. AARP Wisconsin’s Helen Marks Dicks calls SeniorCare a “win-win” as people save money while the program is “not a...
by Brian Moon | Dec 27, 2012
Returning gifts bought online may be a little challenging. As to how to broach the subject with the person who gave you the present, Kimberly Hazen with the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau suggests being upfront and saying the gift “may not quite be what you...
by Brian Moon | Dec 26, 2012
The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau says there is no state law requiring a store to exchange or return an item, unless the item is defective or wrongly advertised. The BBB’s Kimberly Hazen says, however, stores are required to honor their written return but that may...
by Brian Moon | Dec 25, 2012
At least one Wisconsin college is reporting a significant turnout for employers doing on-campus recruiting and coming to its job fairs. Laura Kestner-Ricketts, director of career services at Marquette University, says for the fifth year in a row, the university is...
by Brian Moon | Dec 24, 2012
Watching your weight may be difficult during holiday parties but a registered dietician has tips on how to make it happen. Barb Troy, a nutrition educator at Marquette University, suggests practicing portion control especially for holiday staples like turkey stuffing....
by Brian Moon | Dec 21, 2012
Surprises are part of the holidays but it’s a bad idea to give a pet unexpectedly as animals are a major commitment, so says Wisconsin Humane Society spokeswoman Angela Speed. However, she says families interested in adopting a new pet may find the holidays are...
by Brian Moon | Dec 21, 2012
Wisconsin Emergency Management says if you need to leave your home, proceed with caution while driving today. WEM spokesman Scott Lieburn says “take your time, drive safe.” With clean-up crews working hard throughout the state, a lot of the county roads...
