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Evers’ proposed budget includes major investments in K-12 schools and UW System

February 16, 2021 By Bob Hague

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ proposed two-year state budget includes a major focus on K-12 education funding.

“So for the second budget in a row, our Badger Bounceback agenda proposes that the state delivers on its commitment to two-thirds funding for our schools.” The Democratic governor says that idea has bipartisan support. “Let’s stop talking about it, and just get it done.”

Evers proposed a $91 billion two-year spending plan includes a $1.6 billion increase in funding for K-12 schools.

Evers’ proposed budget also keeps a UW System tuition freeze in place, while dramatically increasing funding.

“We’re also going to fund that freeze and invest $190 million into the UW System over the next two years. So at the end of this biennium, when all is said and done, the state will again be investing more GPR dollars annually in the UW System than the Department of Corrections.”

Republicans who control the legislature supported the tuition freeze, but they’re likely to balk at that large an investment in the UW System.

Evers ended his state budget address Tuesday night with a challenge to legislators. “Our opportunity to bounce back from this crisis calls for you to summon the will to get this done. There’s no time for false promises of hope and prosperity, with empty words that you know full well won’t match your actions. You can disagree with me if you want, but don’t punish the people we serve so you can settle a score no one but you is keeping.”

All told, the Democratic governor’s proposal increases state spending by 10 percent over the next two years. State government would have an overall operating budget of $45.4 billion in the first year of the budget and $45.6 billion in the second.

Evers has included budget language creating a state-based exchange through the Affordable Care Act, part of a proposal to expand the state’s acceptance of federal Medicaid funding. Evers’ office estimates that would benefit around 90,000 people. The governor has also proposed legalizing recreational and medical marijuana.

“It’s disappointing to see that once again, the governor is taking an approach to our state’s budget that increases the tax burden on Wisconsinites and invests in the wrong priorities,” said Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke. “By building his budget on non-negotiables like legalizing recreational marijuana and expanding government-run healthcare, the governor is once again taking an all-or-nothing approach to governing.”

“While there are items in the budget we can agree and build on – things like funding our schools and expanding the Child Psychiatry Consultation Program – I along with my Assembly Republican colleagues will be focused on bringing to the table a budget that reflects Wisconsin priorities, not another liberal wishlist.”

Evers’ proposal now goes to the legislature’s Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee.

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt, Top Story

Bucks to welcome fans back to Fiserv Forum tonight

February 16, 2021 By Bill Scott

Fiserv Forum

The Milwaukee Bucks will begin to allow a limited number of fans into their home games at Fiserv Forum, starting with Tuesday nights home game against the Toronto Raptors.  The Milwaukee Health Department has approved the arena hosting fans at 10 percent capacity, approximately 1,800 fans.

The Bucks will take a phased-in approach to hosting fans in which the next three games will be open to player families and invited guests only, starting with 250 fans tonight, 500 on Thursday against the Raptors, and 750 Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.  A return of the general public will take place on Sunday, Feb. 21 when approximately 1,800 fans will have access for the game against the Sacramento Kings. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sports, Top Story Tagged With: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA

Brewers miss out on Turner, who resigns with Dodgers

February 15, 2021 By Bill Scott

The Milwaukee Brewers will head into the start of spring training this week without some added help at third base.

According to reports, the Brewers reportedly made a competitive multi-year offer to free agent Justin Turner before he agreed to return to his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Turner gets a two-year deal worth $34 million with a $14 million club option for 2023 and an $8 million signing bonus.

MLB’s Jon Heyman reported the Brewers also offered Turner about $34 million over two years and also made a bid for three years at a lower annual salary.

The Brewers have some internal options, including middle infielder Luis Urias, as well as utility players Daniel Robertson, Mark Mathias and Tim Lopes.

Turner hit .320 during the World Series against Tampa Bay, helping the Dodgers claim their first title since 1988.

Pitchers and catchers start workouts for the Brewers in Phoenix on Thursday.

 

Filed Under: Brewers, Sports, Top Story Tagged With: Justin Turner, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB

Bucks finish road trip with 3-3 record, 3-game losing streak

February 15, 2021 By Bill Scott

Despite a triple-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks ended a 6-game road trip with a 114-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night in Oklahoma City.

Justin Jackson’s long 3-pointer with 14.9 seconds left was the final back-breaker for the Bucks.  Jackson had 22 points to lead the Thunder.  Al Horford added 20, Lu Dort had 19 and Darius Bazley 18 in the win.

Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season.  Khris Middleton added 23 and Bobby Portis had 21 for the Bucks, who wrapped up the trip with three straight losses and a 3-3 road trip record.

The Bucks missed 14 of its first 15 shots to start the second quarter and finished the first half by scoring a season low 41 points.

The Bucks return to Milwaukee to play host to the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Sports, Top Story Tagged With: Bobby Portis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder

Wisconsin hockey earns series split with Michigan

February 15, 2021 By Bill Scott

After a 5-1 loss on Saturday, the 7th ranked Wisconsin men’s hockey team (14-8-0, 12-6-0 0-1-0 Big Ten) rebounded with a 3-2 win over 8th ranked Michigan (11-7-0, 9-7-0 1-0-0) on Sunday in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Dylan Holloway and Roman Ahcan both had a goal and an assist and Dominick Mersch scored what proved to be the game-winner :28 into the third period.

Michigan pulled their goaltender with under three minutes left in the game and Brendan Brisson scored with the extra attacker, cutting Wisconsin’s lead to 3-2.

The Badgers closed out the game from there with the help of a late power-play opportunity and a couple of big saves from freshman goaltender Cameron Rowe.  Rowe finished with 24 saves in picking up the win.

Holloway had his eighth multi-point game in the last nine games as the Badgers snapped a six-game losing streak against the Wolverines.

The Badgers went 3-for-3 on the penalty kill and 1-for-4 on the power play.  The Badgers closed the weekend, trailing Minnesota by two-points for the Big Ten Conference lead with six games left in the regular season.

UW returns home to host Notre Dame on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m. at LaBahn Arena.

Filed Under: Badgers, Sports, Top Story Tagged With: Badgers, Big Ten Conference, Cameron Rowe, Dominick Mersch, Dylan Holloway, Michigan Wolverines, Roman Ahcan

Cold Shooting Dooms Marquette

February 15, 2021 By Bill Scott

The Marquette Golden Eagles shot just 30% from the field and 12% from 3-point range and fell to the Seton Hall Pirates 57-51 in Big East road action on Sunday.

D.J. Carton had 16 points and Theo John added 14 points and seven rebounds for the Golden Eagles (9-12, 5-10 Big East), who have dropped six of their last seven games.

Marquette trailed 26-20 at halftime, hitting just 8 of their 30 field goal attempts (26.7%) in the opening 20 minutes.  The team’s point total was their lowest since an overtime loss to Providence on Jan. 27th.

The Golden Eagles return to action Wednesday with a 5:30 p.m. CT tip at Butler.

Filed Under: Sports, Top Story Tagged With: Big East Conference, D.J. Carton, Marquette, Theo John

Packers Among Teams Interested in Watt

February 15, 2021 By Bill Scott

J.J. Watt

The Green Bay Packers are reportedly one of a dozen teams said to be interested in signing former Houston Texans All-Pro J.J. Watt.

ESPN.com’s Ed Werder reported “approximately a dozen teams have shown interest.  SI.com’s Bill Huber reported over the weekend that the Packers are said to be one of those teams.

The former Badger and Pewaukee, Wisconsin native would most likely have interest in the Packers with a chance to win the Super Bowl championship that has eluded him during his 10-year career.

The Packers will have to do some serious cap work just to get under the salary cap by the start of the new league-year on March 17. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Packers, Sports, Titletown Report, Top Story Tagged With: David Bakhtiari, Green Bay Packers, J.J. Watt, NFL

No. 3 Michigan returns from layoff, sweeps Wisconsin

February 14, 2021 By Bill Scott

The third-ranked Michigan Wolverines returned from a three-week layoff, coming from 14 points down to knock off the 21st ranked Wisconsin Badgers 67-59 on Sunday afternoon at the Kohl Center, sweeping the two game season series.

The Wolverines (14-1, 9-1 Big Ten) scored the games final eight points and held the Badgers without a field goal for the final 4:43 of the game.  UW had just one field goal over the last 7:45.  Wisconsin (15-7, 9-6) missed its last seven shots.

Isaiah Livers scored 20 points and freshman Hunter Dickinson collected a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds.

The Wolverines last played on Jan. 22nd, beating Purdue 70-53.  Michigan announced the next day that it was pausing all athletic activities after a number of people linked to the athletic department tested positive for a COVID-19 variant that transmits at a higher rate.

The Badgers shot 53.8% overall and went 5 of 7 from 3-point range in the first half, but Wisconsin shot just 25% (7 of 28) in the second half and missed their last 11 3-point attempts. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Badgers, Sports, Top Story Tagged With: Aleem Ford, Badgers, Big Ten Conference, D'Mitrik Trice, Greg Gard, Jonathan Davis, Micah Potter, Nate Reuvers

Houston releases J.J. Watt, Could Packers be next?

February 12, 2021 By Bill Scott

Former Wisconsin Badger standout J.J. Watt asked the Houston Texans for his release and it was granted today, ending a 10-year run in Houston.

Watt broke the news in a 2-minute video on Twitter Friday morning.

“I came here 10 years ago as a kid from Wisconsin who never really been to Texas before and now I can’t imagine my life without Texas in it,” Watt said.

Watt is a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and was named the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2017 for his humanitarian work after Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area.  He set out to raise $200,000 to help out and by the time he was done, the total collected was $41.6 million. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Badgers, Packers, Sports, Titletown Report, Top Story Tagged With: Aaron Rodgers, Badgers, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, J.J. Watt, NFL

Despite cold shooting, No. 21 Wisconsin gets by Nebraska (AUDIO)

February 11, 2021 By Bill Scott

The Wisconsin Badgers may have been fortunate to be facing a Nebraska team that is still looking for its first Big Ten Conference victory.  UW struggled again offensively, shooting just 32% from the field but still managed to pull out a 61-48 victory over the Cornhuskers in Lincoln, Neb.

Freshman Jonathan Davis scored 10 points, the only Badger in double figures to help UW pull away in the second half.

With five of their final six games against ranked opponents, the Badgers will most likely have to figure out their shooting woes or struggle to win games as a result.  The first test comes Sunday against 3rd ranked Michigan at the Kohl Center.

The Badgers (15-6, 9-5 Big Ten) swept their season series with the Huskers.  Nebraska (4-11, 0-8) has now lost 25 straight games in Big Ten play. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Badgers, Sports, Top Story Tagged With: Aleem Ford, Badgers, Big Ten Conference, Brad Davison, D'Mitrik Trice, Greg Gard, Jonathan Davis, Nate Reuvers, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Trevor Anderson

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