by Jackie Johnson | Jun 19, 2015
Nearly half of Wisconsin’s 13 university campuses are located within U.S. Representative Ron Kind’s congressional district. The La Crosse Democrat is critical of deep funding cuts to the University of Wisconsin System, as proposed in the two-year state...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 18, 2015
A bill at the Capitol makes it easier for parents to opt out of having their kids take certain statewide tests at school. Under the measure, schools would be required to send a letter to parents once per year — listing all scheduled state-mandated standardized...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 11, 2015
The mosquito population is expected to boom in the next week or two, according to Susan Paskewitz, professor of entomology at UW-Madison. Recent rain is a factor and mosquito trapping is an indicator. “Just this week, in the traps coming in, you can see in some...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 9, 2015
Stephanie from Waukesha has a 22-year-old son with medical issues. She said Wisconsin’s most vulnerable citizens rely on the state’s long-term care system for elderly and disabled people. “We need to know the systems will still be there and continue...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 9, 2015
Legislation at the Capitol would replace the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau with investigative officials at all state agencies. Representative Dave Craig (R-Big Bend) authored the measure. “What we’re proposing, with the elimination of the audit...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 5, 2015
David Ward will continue serving as interim senior vice president for academic and student affairs for the University of Wisconsin System. UW System President Ray Cross said David Ward has agreed to stay on for another six months, as UW officials renew efforts to find...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 5, 2015
Wisconsinites will have a great opportunity to get in touch with nature this weekend, as the state DNR holds its annual “free fun weekend.” No admission fees necessary at state parks and forests this weekend throughout Wisconsin. Bicyclists and horseback...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 5, 2015
Governor Scott Walker has proposed $1.3 billion in new bonding for the state’s transportation needs, but Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Wednesday said he’s contemplating a transportation budget with no borrowing at all. Walker now says he’s open to a...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 4, 2015
The governor, legislative leaders, and local leaders are expected to announce a Milwaukee arena financing plan this afternoon. Governor Scott Walker said his hope has been to find agreement among the county, the city, the state, and the private sector to keep the...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 4, 2015
New federal grants will support AmeriCorps members serving Wisconsin communities with local organizations. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Madison) sits on the Senate Appropriations Committee. “It’s with great joy and pride that I’m announcing...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 3, 2015
Madison Police Officer Matt Kenny has been cleared of any wrongdoing almost three months after shooting Tony Robinson, 19, to death during a struggle. The Madison Police Department’s internal review of the officer-involved shooting shows Kenny, who is white,...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 3, 2015
The remote-controlled quadcopter is getting more attention around Wisconsin. Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said there are situations in which drones could be another useful tool for law enforcement. “There are a lot of uses for drones … things similar...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 2, 2015
Opponents of a repeal to the “Complete Streets” program are stressing the health benefits of safer streets and sidewalks. “Complete Streets” takes bicyclists and pedestrians into consideration while planning state-funded road projects. Governor...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 1, 2015
The former Hamilton Manufacturing company smokestack, which towered over downtown Two Rivers for more than 100 years, is gone. Greg Buckley is City Manager. “The Hamilton name has meant so much through the history of Two Rivers. Not just as an economic factor,...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 1, 2015
The office of the Secretary of State is located on the Capitol Square with a close-up view of the dome, but a provision in Wisconsin’s two-year state budget requires the office be moved to the basement of the statehouse. Secretary Doug La Follette said it makes...
by Jackie Johnson | May 29, 2015
Beginning next month, Wisconsin’s Oneida Indian nation will allow same-sex marriages. The tribe announced Thursday its business committee unanimously voted in favor of the change. Current Oneida law defines a marriage as between a “husband and...
by Jackie Johnson | May 28, 2015
The Assembly Labor Committee voted on Wednesday to repeal Wisconsin’s prevailing wage law. Governor Scott Walker, who had previously said prevailing wage was not a priority, now says he’s OK with fully repealing the law or just making a few tweaks....
by Jackie Johnson | May 28, 2015
A Brown County Sheriff’s deputy is being called a hero after rescuing a man from a burning vehicle overnight. Deputies responded to a vehicle on fire on Wednesday at approximately 2:00 am. They arrived to find the vehicle in the ditch with a man inside Deputy...
by Jackie Johnson | May 27, 2015
Assembly Labor Committee chair Andre Jacque (R-DePere) says he has the votes to advance the bill. “Obviously I do believe I have the support for this otherwise I would not be bringing it forward.” Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) says the proposal is being...
by Jackie Johnson | May 26, 2015
Prevailing wage repeal is scheduled for a legislative hearing and vote on Wednesday at the Capitol. State Rep. Andre Jacque (R-De Pere), who chairs the Assembly Labor Committee, wants to get rid of the law that require construction workers involved in government...
