Thursday January 31, 2013 - Updated 5:02pm
Governor
- 2:17pm
- Gov. Walker. (Video) Budget priority: Transform education.
- 11:29am
- Gov. Walker. Announces the winners of the Read to Lead in Wisconsin State Parks program.
- 9:16am
- Fox 6. Leaders join together to push for more quality education.
- 3:49am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Tough decisions lie ahead for Wisconsin's school voucher program.
Legislative
- 2:58pm
- Rep. Sargent. Statement on Democrats middle class jobs package.
- 2:47pm
- Rep. Barca, Sen. Larson. Jobs now! Rep. Pasch. Rep. Jorgensen.
- 2:21pm
- LAB. UW System's financial statements (auditor's opinion). Summary. Management letter. Letter to Legislative Audit Committee.
- 2:15pm
- Rep. Nass. Letter to MATC President Barhorst regarding budget shortfall. Letter to Rep. Nass from MATC President Barhorst.
- 9:20am
- LAB. WHA Television report. WHA Radio report.
- 9:18am
- Rep. Richards. Democratic weekly radio address.
- 12:27pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Editorial: Don't divvy up state's electoral votes.
- 10:54am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Extra Credit: Does the state spend more per student on vouchers than public schools?
- 5:59am
- Bloomberg. Fetus would be rape evidence as Republicans push abortion bills.
- 4:37am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Editorial: Find best elements for Wisconsin mining bill.
- 4:26am
- Wisconsin Reporter. WI Legislature getting full-time pay for part-time work, one lawmaker says.
- 4:22am
- La Crosse Tribune. Editorial: Keep public records accessible.
- 3:53am
- Racine Journal Times. Editorial: Assembly rules for spectators go too far.
State Agencies
- 5:02pm
- DNR. Outdoor Report.
- 5:02pm
- AG Van Hollen. Announces commitment of Elijah Daniels under Chapter 980.
- 2:59pm
- DATCP. Wisconsin represented on national food safety committee.
- 2:55pm
- DNR. Public invited to share panfish feedback in meetings; input to help guide statewide panfish management plan.
- 2:48pm
- DNR. Wisconsin total deer harvest continues increasing trend, sets archery buck record in 2012.
- 2:23pm
- AG Van Hollen. Invites Wisconsin 5th graders to take part in 2013 National Missing Children's Day Poster Contest.
- 2:22pm
- DOT. Announces excellence in construction awards.
- 1:35pm
- AG Van Hollen. And other Attorneys General reach a $120 million settlement with lender processing services and its subsidiaries concerning illegal conduct related to mortgage servicing.
- 1:06pm
- DOT. 2013-2014 Wisconsin state highway map now available.
- 12:15pm
- DATCP/DOR. Filing date extended for Wisconsin farmers.
- 11:38am
- DPI. Projects that enrich rural Wisconsin to receive awards.
- 11:06am
- Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. Natural areas to be discussed at Riverway Board meeting.
- 10:34am
- DOT. Public transportation keeps Wisconsin rolling.
- 9:14am
- Wisconsin Historical Museum. Today's folk artists share traditions.
- 5:02am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. WEDC says it spent $10,000 on CEO search, so far.
- 3:54am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Corrections chief, union leader disagree on severity of prison guard assaults.
Economy/Business
- 9:15am
- Dept. of Labor. Unemployent insurance weekly claims report. Bloomberg.
- 4:50am
- WQOW. Nearly half of college grads are overqualified for their jobs.
- 4:39am
- Sheboygan Press. Sheboygan Coca-Cola plant to close, laying off 40 workers.
Statewide
- 1:28pm
- Wisconsin Aging Network. Aging advocates join transportation groups to celebrate Transit Week in Wisconsin.
- 5:48am
- Governing. Survey finds broad support for universal background checks, not weapons bans.
Courts
- 8:15am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. State v. Juan G. Gracia.
- 8:14am
- District IV Court of Appeals. State v. Wyatt D. Henning.
- 8:13am
- District IV Court of Appeals. Juneau County v. Associated Bank, N.A.
- 5:19am
- Wauwatosa Patch. Benjamin Sebena trial could have national repercussions, experts say.
Education
- 10:18am
- Marquette University. Sneak preview of immigration documentary to be shown.
- 9:24am
- UW-Stout. Fab Lab brings MIT, worldwide technology network to UW-Stout.
- 12:39pm
- La Crosse Tribune. Teacher's arrest begs more questions.
- 3:59am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Proposal would limit city money to for-profit colleges.
Local
- 11:16am
- City of Milwaukee Arts Board. 2013 grant guidelines & application available online.
- 9:23am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Partnerships to lead to upgrades, increased outdoor recreational opportunities at CamRock County Park.
- 3:46am
- City of Madison. Draft Madison Sustainability Commerce Center (MSCC) feasibility study released.
- 3:01pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Panel rejects proposal for county to consider dropping employee health insurance.
- 12:31pm
- Racine Journal Times. Fire engulfs Burlington egg plant; no one hurt.
- 5:45am
- Chicago Tribune. 80 fire departments battle 8-alarm blaze in SE Wisconsin. WTMJ (Photos).
- 5:05am
- River Falls Journal. Frac sand company re-submits application for Glenwood mine.
- 4:36am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Low interest rates may delay sales tax retirement in Brown County.
- 4:35am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Oneida company proposes recycling plant on tribal land.
- 4:30am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Are cops robbing Wisconsin taxpayers?
- 4:12am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Madison Fire Department may shun MATC's new training site.
- 4:03am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. It's too early to judge streetcar cost, city engineer says.
Congress
- 3:53pm
- The Hill. Reps. Schrader and Ribble. No Budget, No Pay Act: A small step on the deficit, a giant leap toward accountability.
- 5:30am
- Washington Times. Bipartisan bill seeks to alter Obamacare.
- 5:28am
- Washington Times. Let the sequesters begin, some Republicans say.
- 4:20am
- Janesville Gazette. Ryan keeps plugging 'debt crisis' message.
- 4:18am
- Janesville Gazette. Obama guns and immigration agenda finds itself competing with economic contraction.
- 4:08am
- Marshfield News Herald. Baldwin pushes expansion of Medicaid under new health care law.
- 4:05am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Members of Congress seek inquiry of faulty ATF operation in Milwaukee.
Federal Agencies
- 1:36pm
- EPA. Proposes 2013 renewable fuel standards.
- 5:35am
- The Hill. Obama administration takes steps to implement individual mandate.
Politics
- 10:17am
- Pridemore for State Superintendent. Issues policy statement on school safety.
- 3:47am
- SEIU. Annnounces spring election endorsements.
- 3:03pm
- WKOW. Pridemore wants local school boards to decide on security.
- 3:03pm
- Janesville Gazette. State candidates report fundraising.
Wednesday January 30, 2013
Governor
- 3:35pm
- Gov. Walker. (Video) Buget priority: Develop our workforce.
- 1:20pm
- Wisconsin CALLS, WSTA. Letter requesting an audit of programs funded by the state Universal Service Fund.
- 3:54pm
- La Crosse Tribune. Walker presses case for expanding school choice.
- 1:40pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. School choice event brings together Walker, Barrett, Thornton, voucher advocates.
- 5:31am
- Bloomberg. Republican bid to alter electoral vote system falters.
Legislative
- 4:08pm
- Rep. Thiesfeldt. Column: Election Day Registration.
- 2:31pm
- Rep. Barnes. Reaction to Alderman Donovan's statement on education.
- 2:23pm
- School Choice Wisconsin. Response to Rep. Pope's inaccurate statement on the parental choice voucher.
- 2:20pm
- Rep. Bernard Schaber. Announces February office hours.
- 12:18pm
- Rep. Young. Evaluating our first month.
- 12:12pm
- Rep. Zamarripa. Applauds President Obama and bipartisan group of U.S. Senators for working toward tough, fair, and comprehensive immigration reform.
- 11:29am
- Rep. Suder. Statement on appointment of WEDC CEO Reed Hall.
- 10:10am
- Rep. Pope. Let's focus on improving education for all. LFB Memo.
- 3:45am
- Rep. Pasch. Statement on redistricting defense funding.
- 3:45pm
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Wisconsin prison, union heads clash over conditions.
- 12:13pm
- La Crosse Tribune. Wisconsin prison, union heads to testify.
- 11:24am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Mining firm has role in drafting bill.
- 5:16am
- Superior Telegram. State reduces tax credits, affects rural poor.
- 5:03am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Ending raids to transportation fund.
- 4:26am
- Wisconsin State Journal. State lawmakers claimed nearly $775,000 in per diem expenses in 2012.
- 4:12am
- Badger Herald. Leg Affairs, students to lobby for tuition freeze.
- 4:07am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Larson says Walker, WEDC wasted money on CEO search.
State Agencies
- 4:27pm
- Emergency Management. Snow ending...bitter cold moving in.
- 4:26pm
- Emergency Management. Winter storm situation report.
- 4:22pm
- DOJ. Special Agents arrest Calumet County man in ICAC operation.
- 3:18pm
- DSPS. Meetings - Week of Feb. 4-8.
- 3:13pm
- DOA. Volunteers to conduct point-in-time count of homeless statewide.
- 2:30pm
- DOJ. Jeffrey Conway sentenced in Green County for bookmaking operation.
- 12:23pm
- AG Van Hollen. To kick off 2013 National Missing Children's Day Poster Contest.
- 11:54am
- DFI. State businesses cautioned about company's request for information. Form.
- 11:51am
- DOR. E-file to receive your refund faster.
- 11:26am
- DOJ. Monroe Police Department joins the Wisconsin ICAC task force.
- 10:28am
- DATCP. Kraft to pay civil forfeiture and take corrective action for package weight shortages.
- 9:32am
- Wisconsin Economic Development Association. Applauds Walker's WEDC appointment.
- 3:51pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Editorial: Medical Examining Board lacks backbone, funding.
Economy/Business
- 7:36am
- ADP. National employment report: Private sector employment increased by 192,000 jobs in January.
- 7:33am
- Bureau of Economic Analysis. Gross domestic product, 4th quarter and annual 2012 (advance estimate).
- 6:15am
- Wisconsin Energy Corporation. Posts fourth quarter and full-year results for 2012.
- 8:06am
- Reuters. Growth buckles on smaller inventories, weak government.
- 4:58am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Kid Rock says Harley deal 'just makes sense.'
- 4:56am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Consumer confidence plunges on higher taxes.
- 4:50am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Oshkosh scales back job-cutting plans.
- 4:05am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Bentley World-Packaging to lay off 97 after losing contract.
- 3:44am
- Wisconsin Ag Connection. Gross farm sales in Wisconsin set another record in '12.
Statewide
- 11:23am
- Anthem BlueCross BlueShield. Working to improve health throughout Wisconsin.
- 10:32am
- Wisconsin Dental Association. Dental professionals to donate $1.2 million in care for Give Kids a Smile.
- 9:39am
- Wisconsin Budget Project. Lowest-income Wisconsinites pay much more of their income in taxes than the wealthiest.
- 4:45am
- National Weather Service. Watches, warnings or advisories for Wisconsin.
- 3:47am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Yo-yo Wisconsin weather set for a nasty turn.
Courts
- 11:21am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Accepts five new cases.
- 8:14am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. State v. Brian K. Avery.
- 8:13am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Donald A. Hahnfeld.
Education
- 11:27am
- UW System. Winners of Regents' Diversity Awards announced.
- 10:01am
- Marquette University. Ten noted humanitarians to visit Marquette Feb 4-8.
- 4:33am
- Marshfield News Herald. Stratford teachers reach out to businesses to help refine curriculum.
- 4:30am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Deficit threatens class sizes, courses at Wisconsin Rapids School District.
Local
- 3:56pm
- Wisconsin Credit Union League. Credit unions thank Racine Mayor Dickert for small business credit advocacy.
- 3:15pm
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Mayor Barrett fabricates data on television show; Sheriff demands that he retract it and apologize.
- 12:42pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Donovan. Two more reasons to say "No!" to the downtown streetcar.
- 12:27pm
- City of Madison. Declares a snow emergency back to back odd numbered day impacts parking.
- 12:16pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Donovan. Releases plan to revitalize Milwaukee's downtown. Downtown plan.
- 10:24am
- City of Sun Prairie. Downtown Sun Prairie hosts annual groundhog prognosication.
- 3:52pm
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Donovan backs regional sales tax for arena, roads and other services.
- 4:54am
- Sheboygan Press. Wis. woman: Sheriff said OK for her to arm herself.
- 4:48am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Clarke, Barrett square off over guns on CNN.
- 4:18am
- Chippewa Herald. Lake Hallie may create specific frac sand mining district.
Congress
- 4:14pm
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Blasts mismanaged ATF sting in Milwaukee.
- 3:59pm
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Wisconsin's working families gather outside congressional offices to ask legislators to close tax loopholes for Wall Street and richest 2%.
- 3:56am
- White House. Remarks by the President on comprehensive immigration reform. Fact sheet.
- 3:46pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Jim Sensenbrenner seeks probe of faulty ATF operation.
- 4:59am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Ribble: We can't have another Sandy Hook.
- 4:25am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Paul Ryan wants Republicans to focus on core economic issues to increase appeal.
- 4:23am
- Janesville Gazette. In turnabout, GOP lawmakers willing to risk automatic budget cuts to get their way on budget.
Federal Agencies
- 11:25am
- EPA. Moves to ban 12 D-Con mouse and rat control products
Politics
- 11:31am
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Endorses Evers for State Superintendent.
- 11:28am
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Endorses Ed Fallone for Supreme Court.
- 11:47am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin an almost perfect microcosm of U.S. in partisan makeup.
- 4:52am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Ryan's hope: a new, and smarter, Republican Party.
Tuesday January 29, 2013
Governor
- 3:31pm
- Gov. Walker. (Video) Budget priority: Create jobs.
- 2:13pm
- Speaker Vos. Statement on WEDC CEO Reed Hall.
- 1:47pm
- Rep. Stone. Welcomes Reed Hall as CEO of WEDC.
- 1:10pm
- Wisconsin Realtors Association President and CEO Theo. Statement regarding the appointment of Reed Hall.
- 12:17pm
- Sen. Larson. Statement on Governor's appointment of Reed Hall to lead the WEDC.
- 12:16pm
- WMC. Praises Reed Hall to lead WEDC.
- 11:56am
- Wisconsin Builders Association. Statement on Reed Hall being named CEO of WEDC.
- 11:38am
- Wisconsin Bankers Association President/CEO Poels. Statement on the selection of Reed Hall as WEDC CEO.
- 11:06am
- CARW. Statement regarding appointment of Reed Hall as CEO of WEDC.
- 10:22am
- Statements on new WEDC CEO Reed Hall. Rep. Barca. Sen. Fitzgerald. Sen. Gudex.
- 9:51am
- Gov. Walker. Announces Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer.
- 10:59am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gov. Scott Walker names Reed Hall executive director of WEDC. Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 7:12am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gov. Scott Walker voices concerns about GOP Electoral College plan.
- 5:40am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Medicaid choice tough for states.
Legislative
- 4:49pm
- Rep. Jorgensen. Statement on paper ballot in Assembly Org.
- 4:28pm
- Rep. Kleefisch, Sen. Fitzgerald. Collaborate on sportsmen bills.
- 4:25pm
- Sen. Larson. Statement on today's failure to support middle class families.
- 4:12pm
- Rep. Kleefisch. Column: Off-duty and retired law enforcement concealed carry.
- 3:32pm
- Sen. Farrow. Announces 2013 Senate Scholar program.
- 1:52pm
- Sen. Farrow. Announces launch of Senate E-updates.
- 11:46am
- Sen. Carpenter. Votes against confirmation of PSC Commissioner.
- 11:43am
- Iron County Resource Development Association, Inc. Concerned about alternative mining bill.
- 10:06am
- Rep. Suder. Statement on Senator Larson's mining bill comments.
- 3:40am
- Bayfield Mayor MacDonald. Letter to Sen. Tiffany, Rep. Williams requesting mining hearing in Ashland County.
- 12:28pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Senate backs bill stripping power from secretary of state. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 7:14am
- Racine Journal Times. Barca, others push for Wisconsin to accept federal money for BadgerCare expansion.
- 5:36am
- Wisconsin Reporter. WI voters soon may be deciding proposed constitutional change.
- 5:25am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 10 legislators claim $10,000 or more in per diem.
- 5:24am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Senate hires new law firm in redistricting case.
- 5:21am
- Wisconsin State Journal. GOP-backed bill would nix secretary of state from law process.
- 5:19am
- Janesville Gazette. Mining bill vote scheduled. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 5:04am
- WKOW. WI Senate to take up change to bill publication.
- 5:00am
- WFRV. Sen. Hansen's plant to take politics out of redistricting.
- 4:52am
- WQOW. Local leaders talk politics with state politicians.
- 4:36am
- New York Times. Changing the path to the presidency.
State Agencies
- 4:31pm
- Emergency Managment. Winter storm situation report #1.
- 4:13pm
- DOA. Roundtables focused on helping businesses save money at the pump.
- 4:09pm
- Emergency Management. Winter storm warning.
- 2:44pm
- DNR. Weekly News.
- 2:12pm
- DSPS. Meeting addendum.
- 11:52am
- AG Van Hollen. Announces a criminal environmental judgment against a Manitowoc businessman.
- 10:31am
- DOJ. Norbert DeGroot, convicted sex offender, charged with child sexual assault.
- 10:11am
- DPI. 'Standing Up for Rural Wisconsin' awards to be presented Feb. 1.
- 8:59am
- DOJ. Former probation agent enters pleas to misconduct, burglary, and drug crimes.
- 5:15am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Medical Board says lack of money, authority ties their hands and may attract subpar physicians to state.
- 5:11am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Lakes group challenges Domtar permit renewal.
Economy/Business
- 9:42am
- Bureau of Labor Statistics. Business employment dynamics - second quarter 2012.
- 5:46am
- Generac Power Systems. Hiring for approx. 100 manufacturing, professional/technical positions at upcoming Jefferson job fair.
- 10:29am
- Janesville Gazette. Editorial: Many earn credit for resurgence of industry here.
- 5:12am
- Wisconsin State Journal. WPS Health Insurance files notice of 451 layoffs in Monona, Madison and Wausau.
- 5:08am
- Marshfield News Herald. Extra unemployment funds to end.
Statewide
- 3:20pm
- Lin.Liebmann.Wied LLC. New law firm forms in Green Bay.
- 1:46pm
- National Weather Service. Winter storm warnings / flood warnings / flood watches / winter storm watches for Wisconsin.
- 9:13am
- Open World Leadership Center, Friendship Force of Wisconsin. Ukrainian officials in Madison.
- 9:09am
- Integrys Group. 2013 WPS Energy Challenge winners announced.
- 3:56am
- Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, American Cancer Society. $50,000 grant supporting Patient Navigator Program at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital.
- 5:38am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Fast facts on Wisconsin insurance exchange plans.
- 4:40am
- Detroit Free Press. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder puts right-to-work law before high court, making other challenges moot.
- 4:30am
- Governing. Collective bargaining likely to be big issue in legislatures this year.
Education
- 12:20pm
- Marquette University. Award-winning filmmaker is Marquette's 2013 Peacemaker in Residence.
- 10:26am
- UW-River Falls. Student Accounting Society offers free income tax assistance.
- 10:25am
- UW-River Falls. Wyman Series presents Carnaval Brasileiro.
- 10:15am
- UW-River Falls. Hosts public astronomy talks and observatory viewings.
- 10:02am
- Milwaukee Public Schools. Initial budget plans give another boost to art, music, physical ed as budget survey opens.
- 11:57am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. UW-Madison and UW-La Crosse again make Kiplingers' best value list.
Local
- 5:50am
- Tomah Journal. Low bidder told to quit board to seek job.
- 5:16am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: When did it come to this?
- 4:45am
- Christian Science Monitor: Wisconsin sheriff's warning: Arm yourself, we might not get there in time. LA Times.
Congress
- 9:05am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Announces new staff.
- 4:12am
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. Announces staff mobile office hours.
- 12:02pm
- The Hill. U.S. debt headed toward 200% of GDP even after fiscal cliff deal.
- 4:20am
- Reuters. Fitch backs away from downgrade of U.S. credit rating.
- 4:04am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The Atlas Society interviews Sen. Ron Johnson. The Hill.
Monday January 28, 2013
Governor
- 5:34pm
- Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc. Income tax relief good, property tax relief better.
- 4:53am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: Keep building rainy day fund.
- 4:38am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Cash-strapped Wisconsin school districts brace for Walker's second budget proposal.
- 4:36am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Decision looms on state Medicaid expansion.
Legislative
- 4:43pm
- Ashland City Councilor Ketring. Letter to Sen. Tiffany, Rep. Williams requesting mining hearing in Ashland County.
- 12:14pm
- Sens. Wirch, Lehman. Announce 2013 Senate Scholar program.
- 12:13pm
- Ashland County Sup. Ortman. Letter to Sen. Tiffany, Rep. Williams requesting mining hearing in Ashland County.
- 11:03am
- Ashland City Council Member Westlund. Letter to Sen. Tiffany, Rep. Williams requesting mining hearing in Ashland County.
- 11:01am
- Rep. Sanfelippo. Statement on Milwaukee County Board reforms.
- 10:54am
- Sen. Hansen. Ongoing legal issues over GOP gerrymandering make case for non-partisan re-districting plan.
- 9:24am
- Rep. Jorgensen. Set to hold special listening session on Milton-Whitewater bus in celebration of Transit Week.
- 9:21am
- Rep. Tranel. To hold office hours on January 28th.
- 9:18am
- Wisconsin TEA Party. Groups urge passage of mining bill.
- 7:46am
- Letters to Sen. Tiffany, Rep. Williams requesting mining hearing in Ashland County/Bad River Trout Unlimited - Wild Rivers Chapter. Mining Impact Coalition of Wisconsin Trout Unlimited.
- 1:35pm
- Racine Journal Times. Freshman orientation: New legislators see road to bipartisan behavior.
- 11:53am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Bill targets secretary of state's powers.
- 9:40am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Assembly speaker subpoenaed in redistricting feud. DPW.
- 9:39am
- Janesville Gazette. Editorial: Part-time pay for legislators is worth considering.
- 5:28am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Grothman pushes for quicker enactment of laws.
- 5:04am
- Wisconsin Reporter. State agency that lost track of millions wins big in WI mining bill.
- 4:51am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Editorial: Fill holes in road budget.
- 4:47am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Mining bill needs changes to do what is necessary.
- 4:38am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Bill would let off-duty, retired law officers carry concealed weapons into schools.
- 4:33am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Q&A digs into mining bill debate.
- 4:26am
- Daily Reporter. Man has little recourse after accident thanks to pothole-liability law.
- 4:16am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Editorial: Tax cut offset by transportation needs?
- 3:55am
- River Towns. Wisconsin law increases abortion delays.
State Agencies
- 3:13pm
- OJA. Awards $1.2M to ten law enforcement agencies.
- 2:35pm
- DOT. State Patrol's Super Bowl Sunday safety message.
- 1:29pm
- DATCP. Register for webinar series on farm finances.
- 11:49am
- DATCP. Hearings set on new farmland preservation rule.
- 11:07am
- AG Van Hollen. Introduces new and improved DOJ website.
- 9:19am
- DSPS. Meeting addendum.
- 4:04am
- ETF. SWIB announces 2012 investment returns; ETF provides rate projections. Video.
- 4:24am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Officials say clubs with roll-your-own machines must pay cigarette taxes, too.
- 3:59am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin doctors who make mistakes often don't face serious consequences. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Economy/Business
- 4:59pm
- WKOW. WPS cutting 451 jobs, including 250 in Madison area.
- 3:19pm
- WTMJ. Merchants now allowed to charge 'checkout fee' for credit card purchases.
- 2:46pm
- WMC. Names Senior Vice President.
- 3:09pm
- Daily Reporter. Forecast: Construction companies will add 140K jobs in 2013.
- 5:21am
- Superior Telegram. Superior refinery owner considering Lake Superior crude oil loading dock.
- 3:52am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Seeking workers, Wisconsin dairy farmers call for immigration reform.
Statewide
- 3:12pm
- Professional Dairy Producers Foundation. Awards grants for education projects in 2013.
- 2:36pm
- Wisconsin Farmers Union. A successful 82nd annual convention.
- 10:05am
- Hamilton Consulting Group, LLC. Rebecca Hogan joins the Hamilton Consulting Group.
- 9:23am
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Mine backers drill with big cash to ease regulations.
- 11:47am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Report shows mining interests gave more money to politicians.
- 11:25am
- Brookings. Crumbling infrastructure has real and enduring costs.
- 4:32am
- Racine Journal Times. New national health care law clouds reimbursement picture for hospitals.
Courts
- 6:10am
- Washington Times. Ruling puts presidential powers at risk.
Education
- 3:15pm
- Marquette University. Marquette, United Community Center receive $1.5 million federal grant for ongoing minority youth health project.
- 1:37pm
- League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Network. Statement of opposition to expansion of school voucher system.
- 1:28pm
- AT&T. Foundation receives $7,000 AT&T award to enhance cyber security course and develop new online graduate course.
- 1:27pm
- UW-Stout. Mourns passing of former chancellor Swanson.
- 9:20am
- School Choice Wisconsin. National School Choice Week.
- 11:48am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Walker proclaims 'Wisconsin School Choice Week;' rally planned for Wednesday.
- 4:14am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Errors in school salary data frustrates educators, skews some averages.
Local
- 2:42pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Abele. Milwaukee County deserves better.
- 11:58am
- Dane County Council of Public Affairs. Releases winter survey. Survey Results.
- 11:06am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. New Dane County parks and trails map, first ever mini-map, showcase outdoor recreation opportunities in Dane County.
- 3:46am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Operation Drive Sober results in 26 drunken driver arrests.
- 3:45am
- Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity. 'Stock the Store' donation drive.
- 4:07am
- Chippewa Herald. Despite "freeze," property taxes continue to go up for some.
- 3:57am
- USA Today. Wisconsin sheriff urges citizens to get gun training. New York Times.
Congress
- 3:04pm
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Statement on Senate immigration framework.
- 6:12am
- The Hill. Rep. Paul Ryan says he thinks 'sequester is going to happen.'
- 5:57am
- Washington Post. Bipartisan group of senators to unveil framework for immigration overhaul.
- 4:44am
- Marshfield News Herald. Leading Democrat: Gun control faces uphill climb.
Politics
- 3:45am
- DPW. Scott Walker's "interesting" vote-rigging plans.
- 5:01am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Is 2014 Kind's time to make a run for WI governor?
- 4:11am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Ryan says GOP needs to pick its fights with Obama.
- 3:48am
- Washington Times. Gov. Walker: Conservatism thriving in states.
- 3:47am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker discusses GOP future on CNN show.
Friday January 25, 2013
Governor
- 11:30am
- Milwaukee Ald. Donovan. Instead of lifting residency requirement, let's expand school choice and fix the "funding flaw." Letter to Gov. Walker.
- 12:43pm
- La Crosse Tribune. Walker says school aid could go to teacher bonuses. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 3:47am
- Minnesota Public Radio. Dayton to Scott Walker: Mind your own business.
Legislative
- 4:50pm
- Rep. Pasch. Statement on status of Milwaukee County Board legislation.
- 2:36pm
- Sen. Cullen. Releases list of environmental concerns in SB 1. Concerns List.
- 2:04pm
- Sen. Jauch, Rep. Bewley. (Updated). Announce northern listening session on mining bills.
- 12:28pm
- Rep. Bernier. Comments on revised surplus announcement.
- 10:40am
- Sen. Farrow. Reacts to updated revenue projections.
- 10:27am
- Sen. Fitzgerald. Column: Let's bring mining jobs back to Wisconsin.
- 10:20am
- Rep. Hintz. Governor Walker reappoints Rep. Hintz to the Building Commission.
- 8:31am
- Sen. Taylor. Office picked for legislative exchange to Armenia.
- 3:45am
- Rep. Suder. Statement on revenue numbers.
- 3:44am
- Rep. Richards. Statement on updated revenue numbers.
- 4:41pm
- Wausau Daily Herald. Wis. lawmaker wants to charge for redactions.
- 12:48pm
- Superior Telegram. Jauch, Bewley announce northland listening session on mining.
- 12:46pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Author of bill to cut supervisors' pay agrees to delay for board to act on own.
- 5:27am
- USA Today. Time to tweak gas taxes? States weigh options.
- 5:20am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Two area lawmakers sharply differ on iron ore mine proposal.
- 4:58am
- Baraboo News Republic. Rep. Clark: Questions remain about mining.
- 4:16am
- Stevens Point Journal. Budget surplus grows to $484M.
State Agencies
- 2:39pm
- DOJ. WCAN helps local police solve couterfeit cash cases.
- 2:23pm
- DNR. Hearings and meetings.
- 2:01pm
- DSPS. Meetings.
- 12:27pm
- DATCP. Last call for farmers to return U.S. Ag census forms.
- 10:49am
- AG Van Hollen. Announces new Deputy Administrator of the Division of Criminal Investigation at the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
- 10:15am
- DPI Supt. Evers. Column: Reinvigorating career and technical education.
- 7:57am
- DWD. Meetings and hearings.
- 4:27am
- DCF. Awards $1.5 million in Refugee Resettlement Support Funds.
- 3:44am
- DNR. Outdoor Report.
- 2:09pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Natural gas boilers replacing coal boilers at state facilities.
- 1:54pm
- Superior Telgram. State's top warden to retire badge in fall.
- 3:56am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 12 groups respond to state feelers on venture capital program.
Economy/Business
- 3:16pm
- COWS. Wisconsin job watch.
- 10:39am
- WMC. Briggs & Stratton Chairman, President & CEO Teske re-elected WMC Chair.
- 12:53pm
- Fond du Lac Reporter. Grant will help McNeilus add 70 jobs.
- 5:13am
- Tomah Journal. Editorial: Business climate and jobs - are they connected?
- 3:58am
- WQOW. Update: President of Lifenet explains decision to close.
Statewide
- 2:19pm
- State Bar of Wisconsin. Gagen and Hanson announce bid for 2013 State Bar President-elect post.
- 2:02pm
- Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. Hosts golf outings to raise funds for youth programs.
- 10:51am
- Arts Wisconsin. Arts Day 2013.
- 10:38am
- Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice. "Save our water, no unsafe mines" rally Saturday.
- 4:15pm
- Chicago Sun-Times. Illinois bond rating sinks to worst in the nation with S&P downgrade.
- 5:20am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. State tax collections rose in 2012.
- 4:33am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Penalties could price smokers out of health care overhaul.
- 4:10am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Shooters Shop owner says gun debate lacks common sense.
- 3:48am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin's public health report card mediocre.
Courts
- 8:46am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Everett E. Wood.
- 8:46am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Sherman Ward Hackbarth.
Education
- 5:41am
- Wall Street Journal. College degree, no class time required.
Local
- 4:40pm
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Responds to Mayor Barrett's not-so-serious take on violent crime.
- 4:22pm
- Racine Water and Wastewater Utilities. Installs innovative technology.
- 4:19pm
- Madison Mayor Soglin. Weekly schedule.
- 11:24am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Heidi Johnson named new Crop and Soils Educator for Dane County UW-Extension.
- 7:58am
- Dane County Market. Foreclosure to housing start ratio.
- 12:54pm
- Chippewa Herald. Hearing set on sand mine's expansion.
- 12:42pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sheriff Clarke urges residents to arm themselves with guns.
- 4:23am
- Wisconsin State Journal. City makes changes after security breach released Social Security numbers.
- 4:19am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Panel to review Wood County employee wage study.
- 4:07am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Clarke's lawsuit throws wrench into plans for shifting oversight of lockup.
- 4:00am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. DNR investigating well contamination in southeastern Wisconsin.
Congress
- 4:20pm
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. It does make a difference.
- 3:13pm
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Column: Waiting on the president: Keystone pipeline.
- 12:30pm
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. Releases statement on March for Life.
- 10:16am
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. To hold town hall meetings this weekend.
- 5:48am
- New York Times. Senator unveils bill to limit semiautomatic arms.
- 5:29am
- The Hill. Liberals itrate as Senate passes watered-down filibuster reform.
Federal Agencies
- 12:29pm
- EPA. Releases new report on children's health and the environment in America.
- 2:17pm
- Washington Times. Pentagon starts pink slip process to 46,000.
Politics
- 3:14pm
- Democratic Party of Milwaukee County. Announce Zamarripa and Weishan as award recipients.
- 12:51pm
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Justice seeks second 10-year term.
- 3:54am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. GOP principles sound, Paul Ryan says.
Thursday January 24, 2013
Governor
- 10:00am
- Gov. Walker. Weekly radio address.
- 5:39am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Walker budget address set for February 20th.
- 4:56am
- Washington Examiner. Editorial: The most consequential election of 2012.
Legislative
- 4:28pm
- Speaker Vos. Statement on revenue numbers.
- 4:24pm
- Rep. Sargent. Mining hearing disrespects local and tribal interests.
- 4:15pm
- DPW. Scott Walker "surplus."
- 4:14pm
- Sen. Lazich, Rep. Bernier. Call for non-partisan Audit Bureau to examine elections irregularities. Letter to Joint Audit Co-Chairs.
- 4:10pm
- LFB. General fund revenue and expenditure projections. Joint Finance Co-Chairs Darling, Nygren. Sen. Fitzgerald. Gov. Walker.
- 3:50pm
- Rep. Hintz. Hearing process on open pit mining - the new normal?
- 3:05pm
- LFB. General fund revenue and expenditure projections. Joint Finance Co-Chairs Darling, Nygren.
- 2:20pm
- Rep. Weatherston. Statement on DNR report concerning molybdenum in area ground water.
- 2:09pm
- Rep. Clark, Sen. Lehman. Letter to Sen. Tiffany and Rep. Williams regarding questions from yesterday's hearing. Questions for Authors and Chairs on SB1.
- 1:49pm
- Rep. August. Slams tax increases in transportation report.
- 1:27pm
- Rep. Sargent. To hold first listening session.
- 9:00am
- Sen. Cullen. Democratic weekly radio address.
- 8:46am
- Sen. Gudex. Wisconsin State Senate announces plans for Senate Scholar program.
- 3:43am
- Rep. Zamarripa. Blasts GOP leaders for holding a single public hearing in Madison on mining legislation and undermining environmental protections.
- 3:48pm
- WMTV. Wis. budget surplus grows to $484 million. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 5:15am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Wider audit ordered of UW System payroll, benefits.
- 4:57am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Republicans, mining lobbyist push for new rules.
- 4:51am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Two sides clash on GOP mining bill.
- 3:39am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. Commodity forecasters predict bear market for iron ore.
State Agencies
- 4:27pm
- DOA. Governor Walker issues energy emergency Executive Order to allow longer transportation hours for propane drivers.
- 4:07pm
- DOJ. Data Privacy Day: Keeping your personal information private.
- 3:17pm
- DOJ. Franklin resident Fahmi Abdallah sentenced for theft of sales tax.
- 3:16pm
- DOJ. Obtains consent judgment against Nicholas Wallace, owner of All Star Tax Service in Milwaukee.
- 2:28pm
- WISPIRG. New report: Population, transportation trends suggest Wisconsin's highway spending a folly. Report.
- 2:10pm
- DATCP. Think digital safety on Data Privacy Day, January 28.
- 1:59pm
- WEDC. Glacier Transit & Storage, Inc. expanding in Plymouth.
- 1:19pm
- DPI. Public school open enrollment application period begins Feb. 4.
- 12:45pm
- Dept. of Tourism. Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce awarded $27,500 tourism grant.
- 12:43pm
- DWD Sec. Newson. Commends power test for innovative model to train manufacturing employees in southeast Wisconsin.
- 11:06am
- DOT. Frozen road law expands to include all but southeast Wisconsin.
- 11:00am
- DPI. Wisconsin a leader in public high school graduation rate.
- 8:44am
- DATCP. Farmers benefit from Favia's marketing work.
- 5:54am
- WKBT. DNA proposal puts AODA funding in question.
- 5:21am
- La Crosse Tribune. Editorial: State jobless benefits need reform.
- 5:07am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Gas tax, driver's fee increases requested. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 3:45am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin cuts harvest quota for bears.
Economy/Business
- 1:50pm
- Thrive. Hires Gene Dalhoff as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships.
- 8:14am
- Dept. of Labor. Unemployment insurance weekly claims report.
- 11:38am
- Milawukee Journal Sentinel. U.S. jobless claims drop to 5-year low of 330,000.
- 5:52am
- WEAU. 120 workers to be impacted in closing of Eau Claire business.
- 5:16am
- Chippewa Herald. Unemployment up for Chippewa, surrounding counties.
Statewide
- 4:08pm
- Marshfield Clinic. To host Fritz Wenzel Science Conference.
- 2:31pm
- Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Thousands of Fox Valley residents at risk if Walker rejects Medicaid dollars.
- 9:14am
- Wisconsin Budget Project. State EITC provides a big boost in rural Wisconsin.
- 8:49am
- Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance. Wisconsin's tax collections grow.
- 10:14am
- Pierce County Herald. Editorial: Tobacco fight's come long way.
- 5:18am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Wisconsin union membership declines, following national trend. La Crosse Tribune.
- 5:11am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: Protected by the DC divide.
- 4:50am
- Sheboygan Press. Editorial: Rural or urban, we're all relevant.
- 3:47am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin Towns Association calls for moratorium on construction of new wind turbines.
Courts
- 12:08pm
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Court erases injunction against UW protester.
Education
- 3:49pm
- UW-Stevens Point. To host international aquaponics conference.
- 9:58am
- UW-Stout. Education students dig into classroom research for Spring Valley teachers.
- 5:23am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Advocates in the home of voucher schools push for more freedom to choose.
- 5:02am
- Wausau Daily Herald. New workload policies saving NTC about $1 million.
- 4:48am
- Fond du Lac Reporter. No food fight: USDA relaxes guidelines on school lunches.
Local
- 2:35pm
- Milwaukee County Sups. West, Mayo. Milwaukee County Accountability Program promises better results for youth.
- 3:41am
- Madison Mayor Soglin. Madison: Second best run city in America.
- 5:42am
- Baraboo News Republic. Arbitrator rules in favor of county over deputies union.
Congress
- 4:06pm
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. Comments on Benghazi briefings.
- 11:35am
- U.S. Rep. Ryan. Statement on the No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013.
- 11:32am
- U.S. Rep. Moore. Pelosi, Conyers and Moore reintroduce Violence Against Women Act.
- 11:11am
- Rep. Pocan. Statement on federal gun control measures.
- 3:42am
- U.S. Rep. Petri. Announces town meeting schedule for February.
- 3:40am
- U.S. Rep. Duffy. Statement on House passage of No Budget, No Pay Act.
- 4:26pm
- The Hill. Sen. Johnson: Shouldn't have 'speculated' on Clinton's emotions.
- 5:40am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Kind says extension of debt ceiling necessary.
- 4:58am
- Bloomberg. Ryan says Republican goal is 'big down payment' on debt.
- 3:59am
- USA Today. Paul Ryan ends low profile after election loss.
- 3:49am
- USA Today. Sen. Ron Johnson: Secretary Hillary Clinton, you failed.
Wednesday January 23, 2013
Mining Legislation
- 3:12pm
- Rep. Barnes. Statement on public hearing of mining bill.
- 12:06pm
- The Nature Conservancy. Mining legislation puts water resources at risk.
- 10:45am
- Rep. Honadel. Report: The Economic Impact of the Gogebic Taconite Mine.
- 10:44am
- Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters. Hundreds of citizens fill the Capitol opposing the open-pit mining bill.
- 10:42am
- League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Network. Memo in opposition to AB 1/SB 1, the mining bill.
- 12:57pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Sides make case for and against mining bill at contentious public hearing.
- 12:19pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Democrats want more input in this morning's mining hearing. Janesville Gazette.
Governor
- 3:10pm
- Gov. Walker. Announces 2013-15 Biennial Budget Address.
- 5:12am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Walker: Venture capital fund needs at least $25M to be success.
- 4:22am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Walker developing new way to measure employment.
- 4:03am
- Twin Cities Pioneer Press. (MN) Dayton proposes new sales taxes, higher tax rate for wealthy.
- 3:46am
- Fox 11. Walker reveals some new details of budget plan.
Legislative
- 4:34pm
- Speaker Vos. Majority Leader Suder. Respond to Transportation Commission report.
- 4:25pm
- Sen. Harsdorf. Column: Enhanced DNA collection boosted by U.S. Congress.
- 4:24pm
- Rep. Steineke. Statement on Transportation Commission recommendations.
- 2:37pm
- Sen. Lassa. Governor needs to focus on reversing job slump.
- 2:29pm
- Rep. Kleefisch. To take part in Rep. Sensenbrenner town hall.
- 1:43pm
- Joint Audit Co-Chairs Cowles, Kerkman. Audit Committee approves audit of payroll processing at UW System.
- 3:55am
- Rep. Hutton. Co-authors "Mining for Jobs" bill.
- 5:11am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. WMC defends environmental provisions of mining bill.
- 4:52am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Competing Wisconsin mining bill unveiled. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 4:51am
- Capital Times. Critics were right: Wetlands mitigation language rolled into new mining bill.
- 4:49am
- Stevens Point Journal. Parties differ as mining legislation work gets under way.
- 4:46am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Milwaukee County Board should work part-time; cut supervisors' pay.
- 4:42am
- Wausau Daily Herald. Jerry Petrowski column: Amendment will keep road funds safe.
- 4:30am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Lawmakers say UW System leaders lax on oversight of payroll, benefits.
- 3:55am
- Duluth News Tribune. Editorial: Move forward on mining, Wisconsin.
State Agencies
- 4:14pm
- DNR. More than 8,500 bear permits available for the 2013 season.
- 4:14pm
- DNR. New Wisconsin Natural Resources Board officers elected.
- 3:48pm
- Sierra Club. Supports commission's recommendations for increased investments in transit, but opposes runaway highway spending.
- 3:46pm
- ACEC Wisconsin. Engineering Association supports Wisconsin Commission on Transportation Finance and Policy report.
- 3:44pm
- WISPIRG. Transportation Commission report: "Mixed blessing for taxpayers and commuters."
- 3:11pm
- DSPS. Meetings.
- 1:58pm
- DPI Supt. Evers. Addresses State Education Convention.
- 1:36pm
- DWD Sec. Newson. Employers extend over 100 job offers following innovative recruitment event in Green Bay.
- 12:22pm
- DWD. Wisconsin local employment & unemployment estimates released.
- 11:42am
- WTBA. Lauds work of Transportation Commission.
- 11:07am
- DPI. Evers seeks support for rural schools in 2013-15 education budget.
- 10:34am
- DOT. Transportation Commission advances recommendations. Final Report.
- 9:45am
- DPI. State revenue estimate supports viability of 'Fair Funding' plan.
- 9:13am
- OCI Commissioner Nickel. Places Partnership Health Plan, Inc., into rehabilitation.
- 5:27am
- ETF. Election taking place: Teachers Retirement Board - Annuitant Member.
- 1:25pm
- Daily Reporter. Unemployment up in nearly all Wis. cities, counties.
- 12:27pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State panel recommends raising gas tax, fees - Republicans balk.
- 12:24pm
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Gas tax increase proposal approved.
- 5:26am
- WMTV. Wednesday meeting to discuss gas tax, odometer fee.
Economy/Business
- 12:15pm
- Green Tech Media. Solar outside the sunbelt: Wisconsin.
- 4:40am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Biotechs face funding hurdles.
- 4:14am
- WISC. Alliant-owned company to lay off 30 employees.
- 4:12am
- Fox 11. Layoffs at RR Donnelley facility.
- 3:48am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Survey of Wisconsin bank CEOs shows improved outlook for state's economy.
Statewide
- 12:07pm
- Integrys Group. Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Scholarship deadline February 1st.
- 10:41am
- Wisconsin Specialty Cheese Institute. Wisconsin cheesemakers: Are you prepared for a product recall?
- 9:12am
- Wisconsin Bankers Association. Credit Union League struggles to justify unfair tax subsidy.
- 8:49am
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Road fund gets concrete protection from special interets.
Courts
- 9:00am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Lisa A. Webber Hicks.
- 8:59am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Benjamin J. Harris.
- 8:57am
- District I Court of Appeals. MBS-Certified Public Accountants, LLC. v. Wisconsin Bell, Inc.
- 8:56am
- District III Court of Appeals. State v. Kim M. Verhagen (Combined with Christoper J. Nickles, Craig M Van Asten and James L. Bell cases).
- 8:53am
- District II Court of Appeals. State v. Edward C. Lefler.
- 8:52am
- District II Court of Appeals. State v. Jacob C. Turner.
- 8:51am
- District III Court of Appeals. The Payday Loan Store of Wisconsin, Inc. v. Nicole Krueger.
- 10:37am
- Janesville Gazette. Editorial: Appeals ruling on Act 10 resolves little.
Education
- 4:10am
- Fox 11. School district sets out to customize education.
- 4:06am
- WKBT. University employees brace for changes.
Local
- 3:19pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Witkowski. FPC confirmation starts with committee hearing tomorrow.
- 2:11pm
- AIDS Network. Camp Bingo sets sail for season 8.
- 10:38am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Recognizes Veterans Service Officer BJ Ganem for his service to Dane County.
- 8:08am
- Dane County Market. Active MLS listings through 12/31/12. Months of MLS inventory in 12/31/12.
- 12:29pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Prosecutors investigating two suspected cases of voter fraud.
- 4:26am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Editorial: Sway of public opposition often too strong.
Congress
- 3:09pm
- U.S. Rep. Kind. Short-term fix not a long-term solution.
- 1:34pm
- U.S. Rep. Ribble. No Budget, No Pay passes House.
- 1:31pm
- U.S. Rep. Pocan. Statement on federal debt ceiling.
- 11:41am
- Common Cause in Wisconsin. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin embraces strongest filibuster reform measure.
- 3:58am
- U.S. Rep. Petri. Introduces bill to promote 21st century skills in schools.
- 12:37pm
- Reuters. House passes Republican plan to extend debt limit to May 19.
- 11:11am
- Business Insider. Hillary Clinton erupts at Tea Party Senator over Benghazi question.
- 5:46am
- New York Times. Obama speech leaves G.O.P. stark choices.
- 4:57am
- Janesville Gazette. House Republicans seek to defuse debt crisis with vote on 3-month increase in borrowing limit.
Federal Agencies
- 12:00pm
- Bureau of Labor Statistics. Union members - 2012. LA Times.
- 5:42am
- New York Times. Many Medicaid patients could face higher fees under a proposed federal policy.
Tuesday January 22, 2013
Governor
- 3:17pm
- Gov. Walker. Appoints Sergeant Grady Hartman as Oneida County Sheriff.
- 5:32am
- Wall Street Journal. Editorial: Another Walker vindication.
- 4:34am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State may reassign police grant-making agency.
- 4:21am
- Wisconsin State Journal. MLK tribute draws hundreds, and some criticism for Gov. Walker.
Legislative
- 4:44pm
- Rep. Sargent. Statement on Joint Audit Committee public hearing on UW System overpayments.
- 4:21pm
- Rep. Taylor. Department of Justice continues to throw out citations against Capitol protesters.
- 4:18pm
- Reps. Barca, Pasch. Time for a state budget focused on middle-class families.
- 4:14pm
- Rep. Ballweg. Regulatory reform announced.
- 3:33pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Bohl, Sup. Alexander. A response to state lawmakers' plan to restructure the Milwaukee County Board.
- 2:56pm
- Rep. Taylor. Statement on 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
- 2:55pm
- Rep. Thiesfeldt. Touts the Right the Rules initiative.
- 2:47pm
- Sen. Larson. Statement on today's mining reform legislation.
- 2:38pm
- Sen. Cullen. Unveils new mining legislation. LRB-0821/2 Leg. Council Memo. Sen. Jauch.
- 12:53pm
- Speaker Vos. Assembly works to "Right the Rules" to boost job growth.
- 12:52pm
- Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Concerns with mining legislation continue.
- 12:50pm
- Sen. Carpenter. Encourages Wisconsin's congessional delegation to address challenges to immigration system. Letter.
- 12:30pm
- Sen. Harris. Statement on anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
- 4:24pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. GOP leaders envision income tax cut with $200 savings per family.
- 12:46pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Vos: income tax cut would total $300 million or more over two years.
- 9:28am
- Stateline. In Michigan and Wisconsin, some lawmakers want to go part-time.
- 4:58am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Assembly aims to edit state regulations.
- 4:23am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Legislators ask for public input on review of state's regulations.
State Agencies
- 2:06pm
- DNR. Weekly News.
- 2:03pm
- Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. To hold special meeting.
- 12:14pm
- Dept. of Tourism. Monroe Arts Center receives over $33,000 tourism for Wisconsin Music Arts Festival.
- 10:44am
- DNR. To hold CWD informational meeting in Adams County.
- 10:35am
- State Treasurer Schuller. Returns record $35 million in 2012.
- 8:58am
- WEDC. Twenty cities selected for Connect Communities program.
- 5:25am
- Governing. 'Zombie' estate taxes appear dead for good.
- 4:17am
- Janesville Gazette. Dealers face legal challenge with law impossible to obey.
Economy/Business
- 3:41am
- Wisconsin Credit Union League. Credit unions saved Wisconsin consumers close to $1 billion since start of recession.
- 1:49pm
- Milwaukee Business Journal. MMAC: Local firms less optimistic in 2013.
- 4:39am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Golden Guernsey's bankruptcy filing lists hundreds of creditors.
Statewide
- 2:54pm
- Pro-Life Wisconsin. Remembering 55 million lives: Pro-Life Wisconsin observes the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
- 2:52pm
- Quarles & Brady. Chairman receives Presidential Legacy Award from National Bar Association.
- 11:06am
- WISPIRG. New report shows impact on big money in the 2012 election. Report.
- 3:42am
- Common Cause in Wisconsin. Another needed reform and a "deform" proposal Wisconsinites need to address.
- 12:31pm
- Appleton Post Crescent. Former GOP speakers of the state Assembly lobbying to expand school vouchers.
Courts
- 2:04pm
- Wisconsin Family Action. WI Supreme Court asked to determine if marriage amendment means what it says.
- 1:41pm
- Alliance Defending Freedom. Wis. ruling divorces marriage from true meaning.
Education
- 1:53pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Earns inclusion in 2013 Guide to Military Colleges & Universities.
- 11:57am
- UW-Stout. New mobile app offers easy access to university information.
- 10:37am
- Marquette University. Book swap to be hosted by Marquette University's English alumni organization.
- 10:24am
- UW Colleges. Kaplan award recipients named.
- 11:21am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Analysis: Achievement gap exists for both longtime, new Madison students.
- 4:31am
- Racine Journal Times. Editorial: No to YES Student Bill of Rights.
Local
- 4:16pm
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Sheriff attributes burglary/robbery increase in North side neighborhoods to failed soft-on-crime social engineering experiments by the Milwaukee County criminal justice system.
- 2:50pm
- SWWRPC. Grow Southwest Wisconsin gains momentum.
- 1:37pm
- C4C. Racine "Place of Peace" handgun prohibition signs deliver second charitable contribution.
- 8:56am
- Dane County Market. Distressed property index dips 21.4%
- 4:37am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee County Board chair rips proposal to cut salaries, funding.
Politics
- 11:56am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ex-Walker aide sentenced to 2 years in prison for veterans theft. DPW.
- 4:20am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: Return of the partisan wars.
Monday January 21, 2013
Governor
- 12:07pm
- Gov. Walker. Statement on President Obama inauguration.
Legislative
- 3:26pm
- Rep. Bewley, Sen. Jauch. (Updated) Plan for Madison mining bill hearing an insult to people of the North and democratic principles.
- 11:48am
- Rep. LeMahieu. A project for regulatory reform: Right the rules.
- 4:08am
- Sen. Tiffany, Rep. Suder. Introduce mining bills.
- 4:07am
- Rep. Nygren. Federal 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds Act 10.
- 4:06am
- Rep. Ballweg. 2011 Act 10 upheld by federal court.
- 12:21pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. GOP mining bill will get single hearing in Madison, none in northern Wisconsin.
- 7:43am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Sen. Rick Gudex: Prioritizing Wisconsin's future.
- 5:47am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Editorial: Democracy in the way of vouchers.
- 5:47am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State lawmaker plans 2nd Milwaukee County Board bill.
- 4:31am
- La Crosse Tribune. School funding debate divides Republicans in state.
- 4:30am
- Marshfield News Herald. Local legislators focus on jobs, bipartisanship.
- 4:17am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Availability of Wisconsin's Family Care program could be decided soon.
- 4:17am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin's mining bill could slow approval process, Corps of Engineers says.
State Agencies
- 4:14am
- WEDC. Expands support of Hispanic Chamber revolving loan fund.
- 4:11am
- National Lawyers Guild. Wisconsin Dept. of Justice dismisses another case for Capitol activist.
- 4:04am
- DOJ. James M. Lalor bound over for trial under State's sexually violent person statute.
- 4:04am
- Dept. of Tourism. Visit Eau Claire receives $20,000 grant for 2013 North American Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships.
- 5:48am
- Chippewa Herald. Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls opens after 10-year wait.
- 5:48am
- Janesville Gazette. Wisconsin DNR wants board to reduce bear harvest quota.
- 5:31am
- Brookfield Patch. Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch: We are moving Wisconsin forward.
- 4:23am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Farmer, Wisconsin inspectors lock horns over meat processing regulations.
Economy/Business
- 12:39pm
- Wisconsin Bankers Association. Wisconsin banks see stable economy.
- 12:17pm
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Wisconsin ranks near top in manufacturing earnings, jobs.
- 4:58am
- Duluth News Tribune. Link Snacks to install gas pipeline to Minong.
- 4:28am
- Racine Journal Times. Complex, uncertain - Obamacare rollout has businesses scratching heads.
- 4:27am
- Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Wisconsin-based Trek Bicycle Corp. reacts to Armstrong interview.
- 4:20am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Venture capital up in Wisconsin, bucking national trend.
Statewide
- 2:10pm
- Wisconsin Right to Life. 40 years ago today we remember.
- 9:46am
- Wisconsin Realtors Association. Wisconsin housing market rebounded in 2012.
- 4:15am
- DPW. MLK Jr. To transform the Jericho road.
- 12:19pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Home sales, prices register double-digit gains in December.
- 11:35am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin now issuing U.S.-compliant driver's licenses.
- 6:04am
- NWI Times. Illinois Democrats eye borrowing to pay down $9 billion in overdue bills.
- 5:18am
- La Crosse Tribune. Minnesota pensions underfunded by more than $16B.
- 4:31am
- La Crosse Tribune. Activists rally for gun rights at state Capitol.
Courts
- 4:56am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Appeals court decision is a major win for Walker.
- 4:21am
- Bloomberg. Wisconsin union law backed by Walker upheld by U.S. court.
Education
- 3:28pm
- Marquette University. Education professor honored by Gov. Walker with prestigious Martin Luther King Jr., Heritage Award.
- 11:01am
- AT&T. New Richmond High School receives $2,500 AT&T award to support 10 annual 'Service Learning Day.'
- 4:10am
- MSTC. WTCDBA honors MSTC board member with 2013 Board Member of the Year.
- 5:10am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: Competition that's healthy.
- 4:29am
- Racine Journal Times. Editorial: Appointed boards shouldn't be able to levy taxes.
Local
- 12:15pm
- Madison Civics Club. Award-winning sportswriter Christing Brennan to apeak on Title IX Feb. 16.
- 4:13am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Operation Drive Sober results in 18 drunken driver arrests.
- 4:25am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. County government cuts debated at town hall meeting.
Congress
- 4:16pm
- Wisconsin Environment. President recommits to tackling global warming in inaugural address.
- 12:11pm
- Chippewa Herald. Obama says 'America's possibilities are limitless.'
- 6:06am
- Reuters. Senior Democrat says Senate to finally pass a budget. Washington Post.
- 5:50am
- Oskosh Northwestern. Swearing age-old oath, Obama steps into 2nd term.
- 4:45am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sensenbrenner puts brakes on defense of Lance Armstrong.
- 4:19am
- Fox 11. Sen. Johnson talks about nation's debt ceiling.
Federal Agencies
- 6:12am
- The Hill. Obama officials ditch 'exchanges' in rebranding of heathcare reform law.
Politics
- 5:00am
- Racine Journal Times. Racine TEA Party refocuses - Local group shifts toward Wisconsin, away from D.C.
Friday January 18, 2013
WEAC et. al. v. Walker et. al.
- 5:04pm
- Statements: WILL. AFSCME Wisconsin. Rep. Steineke.
- 3:56pm
- Statements: United Wisconsin. Lt. Gov. Kleefisch. Sen. Hansen. Rep. Sargent. Sen. Risser. Rep. Severson. Sen. Farrow.
- 3:04pm
- Statements: DPW. Sen. Vukmir. Sen. Larson.
- 2:41pm
- Statements: Americans for Prosperity. Sen. Darling. Rep. Barca. Speaker Vos. Rep. Strachota. Sen. Miller. Rep. Pasch.
- 1:25pm
- Gov. Walker. Federal court upholds Act 10.
- 1:20pm
- AG Van Hollen. Statement as Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals upholds Act 10 in its entirety. Decision.
- 3:09pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Federal court of appeals upholds Scott Walker's Act 10 union law.
- 2:53pm
- Reuters. Appeals court upholds controversial Wisconsin union law.
- 2:08pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Appeals court reverses federal judge's decision, upholds collective bargaining law in its entirety.
- 1:55pm
- Daily Reporter. Federal appeals court upholds collective bargaining limits.
- 1:46pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Federal court of appeals upholds Gov. Walker's union law.
Governor
- 3:38pm
- Gov. Walker. To attend 50th anniversary of the World Championship Snowmobile Derby.
- 6:12am
- Wisconsin Right to Life. Governor Walker issues proclamation declaring January 22 "Protect Life Day."
- 4:58am
- Stevens Point Journal. Walker: Supporting local, small businesses key to state's economic recovery.
- 4:36am
- Chippewa Herald. Walker: Veterans home has long waiting list.
- 4:32am
- La Crosse Tribune. Walker pushes mining bill, tax breaks; hints at more reform.
Legislative
- 2:49pm
- Sen. Cullen. Army Corps of Engineers reacts to Republican approach to mining bill. Letter from Corps of Engineers.
- 2:45pm
- Rep. Murphy. Critical of UW System software problem management.
- 1:53pm
- Sen. Fitzgerald. Requests applicants for the 2013 Senate Scholar program.
- 1:30pm
- Rep. Bernard Schaber. Statement concerning Sen. Ellis' comments on voucher school expansion.
- 10:39am
- Democratic Members of the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy, and Mining. Letter to Rep. Williams and Sen. Tiffany regarding mining hearing.
- 10:32am
- Rep. Kleefisch. Dairy group awards Kleefisch for excellence.
- 5:52am
- Burnett County Sentinel. Gun control, pensions among listening session topics.
- 5:31am
- USA Today. Wisconsin legislators push tougher drunk-driving laws.
- 5:08am
- Janesville Gazette. After audit, Nass says UW exec doesn't deserve job. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 5:08am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Critics of County Board pay legislation say measure is a sham.
- 4:59am
- Marshfield News Herald. Lassa proposes work-share program.
- 4:50am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Review board recommends big changes to small business rules.
- 4:46am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Two GOP Senate leaders back vote before any school voucher expansion.
- 4:21am
- WEAU. Dem postpones mining bill until next week.
- 4:02am
- Tomah Journal. Vruwink sworn in, embraces rural roots.
- 3:42am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Lawmakers want Wisconsin hearing on mining bill.
State Agencies
- 4:33pm
- DOA. Dane County Court Judge upholds Administrative Code.
- 1:39pm
- DNR. Hearings and meetings.
- 10:28am
- DATCP. Deadline near for 2013 landscape pesticide registry.
- 9:08am
- DWD. Meetings and hearings.
- 4:53am
- Wisconsin State Journal. New WHEDA program will offer up to $2,000 off federal tax bill for first-time home buyers, others.
- 4:22am
- WBAY. Tax could make drivers pay by the mile.
Economy/Business
- 10:43am
- Bureau of Labor Statistics. Regional and state employment and unemployment - December 2012.
- 4:04am
- Superior Telegram. Iron ore shipments on Great Lakes up slightly in 2012.
Statewide
- 3:36pm
- Alliant Energy. Promotes Diggers Hotline Excavator Safety Training.
- 1:28pm
- Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence. Lean 201 workshop series set.
- 10:56am
- Xcel Energy. Helps customers in Barron, St. Croix and Washburn counties save energy.
- 5:22am
- Fond du Lac Reporter. Roe v. Wade: As the 40th anniversary approaches, we are the divided states of America.
- 4:25am
- Fox 11. SS Badger sets schedule - without permit.
Courts
- 10:29am
- WMC. Justice Roggensack delivers rule-of-law opinions on business cases.
- 9:11am
- Supreme Court. Open rules petition conference & rules hearing.
- 5:11am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Judges want both sides to end redistricting records fight.
Education
- 5:57am
- Inside Higher Ed. Nowhere to turn.
- 5:16am
- Living Lake Country. Study shows little change in student performance after OHS transformation plan.
Local
- 3:34pm
- Wisconsin Association of School Boards. School leaders to meet in Milwaukee for state education convention.
- 1:57pm
- Madison Mayor Soglin. Weekly schedule.
- 5:26am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Advocates worry about the cost of proposed building rules.
- 4:40am
- Janesville Gazette. County committee wants open records law clarified.
- 4:34am
- La Crosse Tribune. Departing zoning employee: Buffalo County's $10K frac sand permit fee is too high.
Congress
- 1:40pm
- U.S. Rep. Ribble. House to vote on No Budget, No Pay.
- 1:31pm
- Fix the Debt Wisconsin. Statement on inauguration of President Barack Obama.
- 12:30pm
- House Budget Committee Chair Ryan. Statement on the path to a responsible budget process.
- 6:03am
- New York Times. Difficult choices on debt if the U.S. hits the ceiling.
- 5:38am
- The Hill. Ryan: House GOP discussing short-term hike to debt ceiling. Bloomberg.
- 5:36am
- Bloomberg. Obama promise to raise middle class living already seen in peril.
- 4:23am
- WBAY. Local law enforcement weigh in on President's gun control orders.
- 4:18am
- WQOW. Senator Baldwin stops in Eau Claire to talk skills gap, gun control.
Federal Agencies
- 10:48am
- HHS. Statement on FDA approval of new influenza vaccine manufactured with novel technology.
Politics
- 10:31am
- Emerge Wisconsin. Introduces their 2013 class.
- 6:16am
- Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Looking to rebound, GOP eyes new election laws in states Obama won.
- 4:54am
- Capital Times. Democrats gear up early with $500,000 plan to defeat Walker.
Thursday January 17, 2013
Governor
- 4:04pm
- U.S. Rep. Kind. To Walker: Follow the lead of other Republican Governors, put people before politics and expand BadgerCare.
- 1:45pm
- Gov. Walker. Weekly radio address.
- 10:39am
- Janesville Gazette. Editorial: Can state keep moving forward?
- 7:36am
- Detroit Free Press. Snyder calls for $1.2B in higher car registration fees, gas tax change to fix roads.
- 5:15am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Strong statement, but details are still needed. Appleton Post Crescent (Editorial).
- 5:11am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Walker wants gun issue keyed on mental health.
- 3:51am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Gov. Scott Walker: 'We're in a much better position' economically.
Legislative
- 4:54pm
- Rep. Milroy. Time to work together to bring jobs to Northern Wisconsin.
- 12:18pm
- Sen. Lassa. Proposes work-share program.
- 11:18am
- Rep. Young. To introduce legislaion that converts Wisconsin State Legislature to part-time status.
- 11:16am
- Sen. Taylor. Letter to the Editor - influenza vaccine.
- 10:45am
- Rep. Bewley, Sen. Jauch. Letter to Rep. Williams requesting mining hearing in District.
- 10:44am
- Rep. Bewley, Sen. Jauch. Letter to Sen. Tiffany requesting mining hearing in District
- 10:24am
- Rep. Nass. $33 million error - UW System Administrator must go.
- 9:13am
- Rep. Barca. Democratic weekly radio address.
- 9:12am
- Joint Audit Committee Co-Chairs Cowles, Kerkman. Audit Bureau hotline (1-877-FRAUD-17) is a tool for better government.
- 1:53pm
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Ellis to require vote before voucher expansion.
- 7:31am
- Lake Geneva News. Lake group proposes actions against invasion species.
- 4:22am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Listen up Wisconsinites: Big-time changes may come while you're not looking.
- 4:07am
- WBAY. Expanded school vouchers expected to be part of budget plan.
- 4:01am
- WQOW. Eau Claire committee asking lawmakers to examine markup law.
State Agencies
- 4:23pm
- Emergency Managment. Are you ready for bitter cold?
- 4:09pm
- DOJ. Special Agents arrest Calumet County man in ICAC operation.
- 4:08pm
- DNR. Outdoor report.
- 1:59pm
- DPI. 4K offered in 90% of school districts.
- 1:50pm
- DOJ. Special Agents partner with Reeseville Police Department and the Dodge County Sheriff's Department in ICAC operation.
- 12:34pm
- DWD. Wisconsin employment & unemployment estimates announced: November revised, December preliminary.
- 11:17am
- WEDC. Five emerging companies approved for investment tax credits.
- 3:50am
- ETF. Office closures observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
- 5:02am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Panel to propose higher gas tax, registration fees.
- 4:41am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Man who brought nonflammable Molotov cocktails to Capitol will face felony charges.
- 4:24am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Deja vu: Taxpayers hit again with UW System waste.
Economy/Business
- 4:38pm
- DPW. Statement of Chair Mike Tate on December jobs numbers.
- 1:39pm
- Wisconsin Energy Corporation. Knueppel elected to Wisconsin Energy board of directors.
- 1:38pm
- Wisconsin Energy Corporation. Wisconsin Energy, Wisconsin Electric declare quarterly dividends.
- 7:32am
- Dept. of Labor. Unemployment insurance weekly claims report.
- 1:49pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin added 4,500 private-sector jobs in December.
- 8:52am
- Reuters. Housing, labor data provide upbeat signs on economy.
- 5:07am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Fed economist expects years of weak growth.
- 4:50am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Ta Chen to move Midwest distribution center, 60 jobs to Pleasant Prairie.
Statewide
- 2:45pm
- Wisconsin Women's Network. Announces "Women on Topic" brown bag with Patti Seger.
- 1:51pm
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Announces winners of Get Active, Get Fit School Challenge.
- 12:28pm
- Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Wisconsin mental health agencies will lose out on millions if Walker rejects Medicaid dollars.
Courts
- 8:22am
- Wisconsin Civil Justice Council. Releases 2013 Wisconsin Supreme Court Guide and Judicial Evaluation.
- 12:24pm
- Washington Times. Courts cast skeptical eye on Obamacare contraception mandate.
Education
- 1:36pm
- UW-Stout. 'About Stout' video featuring chancellor, vice chancellor available online.
- 12:15pm
- Marquette University. Theatre presents 'Can I Sing for You Brother?'
Local
- 2:25pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Fresh food market on Madison's South side moves forward, county helps create business development opportunity, dozens of local jobs.
- 1:46pm
- AT&T. New 'Work Today' program receives $4,000 AT&T award.
- 3:50am
- Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. The city Milwaukee wins national prize for the management of its pension system. Milwaukee Ald. Murphy.
- 12:30pm
- Milwaukee Jorunal Sentinel. Council committee sets hearing on Fire and Police appointee.
- 7:34am
- ATC. Announces open houses for Spring Valley-North Lake Geneva Electric Reliability Project.
- 5:14am
- WEAU. Milwaukee sheriff calls gun control plan meaningless.
- 5:05am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Barrett calls Obama's gun measure 'common sense,' opponents disagree.
Congress
- 4:07pm
- WCADV, WAVE. Support for gun safety measures grows.
- 12:21pm
- U.S. Rep. Moore. Statement on President Obama's gun violence prevention plan.
- 12:33pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Former Wisconsin leaders call for means-testing entitlements.
- 5:55am
- Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Campaign to win public opinion begins in 'the fight of the century.'
- 5:28am
- The Hill. Rep. Paul Ryan maneuvers for position ahead of immigration-reform fight.
- 5:21am
- Washington Times. Critics of violent films, video games note the call for study, not controls.
- 4:47am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Editorial: Credit Reid Ribble for reaching out.
- 4:33am
- Marshfield News Herald. Wisconsin lawmakers raise hope, concern over Obama's gun proposal.
- 4:14am
- CBS 58. Wisconsin congressional delegrates react to Obama's gun control plans.
- 4:03am
- WKBT. Short-term farm bill puts farmers on hold.
Federal Agencies
- 12:40pm
- EPA. Launches new voluntary program to help reduce harmful soot pollution.
Politics
- 3:24pm
- United Wisconsin PAC. Endorses Tony Evers for State Superintendent of Schools.
- 4:26am
- La Crosse Tribune. Dems target 2014 in early approach to reclaim leadership.
Wednesday January 16, 2013
State of the State
- 4:54pm
- Rep. Suder. Remarks on State of the State Address.
- 3:01pm
- Rep. Williams. Statement on State of the State Address.
- 12:03pm
- Rep. Nygren. Statement on Governor Walker's State of the State Address.
- 10:02am
- Rep. Thiesfeldt. State of the State reaction.
- 9:03am
- Sen. Larson. Statement on Governor Walker's State of the State Address.
- 8:54am
- Sen. Gudex. Let's invest in our priorities with bipartisan cooperation.
- 8:52am
- Morzy for Assembly Statement on 2013 State of the State.
- 8:48am
- Rep. Zamarripa. Updated: Statement in response to Governor Walker's State of the State Address.
- 5:51am
- Gov. Walker. 2013 State of the State speech.
- 4:04am
- Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans. React to State of the State.
- 3:59am
- United Council of UW Students. Response to the State of the State Address.
- 3:55am
- Sen. Cullen. Reacts to Gov. Walker's State of the State Address.
- 3:54am
- Rep. Kolste. Walker speech misses the real issues.
- 3:51am
- Rep. Marklein. Response to State of the State Address.
- 5:41am
- Stevens Point Journal. Local officials respond to State of State speech.
- 5:30am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Democrats say State of the State short on details.
- 4:53am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker pledges tax cut, regulatory reform in 'state of state' speech. Appleton Post Crescent. Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin Reporter.
Governor
- 10:51am
- Gov. Walker. Statement on introduction of mining legislation.
- 3:52am
- Gov. Walker Regulatory Review Report released. Report.
- 1:09pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Rules overhaul would make it harder to obtain unemployment benefits.
Legislative
- 5:04pm
- Sen. Larson. Statement on the Wisconsin Regulatory Review Report.
- 4:50pm
- Rep. Kleefisch. Co-authoring mining bill.
- 4:44pm
- Rep. Nygren. Regulatory Review Report released.
- 3:24pm
- WMC. Commends introduction of mining legislation.
- 2:32pm
- Rep. Jacque. Legislator renews push to extend "Do Not Call" list to political robocalls.
- 2:31pm
- Sen. Miller. Statement regarding the Republican mining bill.
- 1:47pm
- Sen. Taylor. Column: Making mining jobs real.
- 1:44pm
- League of Conservation Voters. New bill exempts mining companies from environmental standards.
- 1:41pm
- Sen. Jauch. Statement on introduction of GOP mining bill.
- 1:26pm
- Rep. Steineke. Statement on mining reform.
- 1:21pm
- Rep. Steineke. Column: It is time for mining reform.
- 12:57pm
- Reps. Sargent, Hesselbein. Selected to co-chair Freshman Democratic Caucus.
- 12:36pm
- Rep. Hulsey. Raises concerns about the new strip mining giveaway bill.
- 12:24pm
- Sen. Tiffany, Rep. Suder, Rep. Williams. "Mining for Jobs" bill relesased. LRB 0762/1. Leg. Council.
- 11:45am
- Midwest Environmental Advocates. Mining legislation will threaten Wisconsin's public health and environment.
- 11:15am
- Rep. Vos. Statement on mining legislation.
- 11:05am
- Rep. Berceau. So much for Republican claims of bi-partisanship.
- 10:46am
- Sen. Hansen. Circulating bill to ban political robo-calls.
- 10:11am
- Sierra Club. Coalition of environmental groups urge legislators to reject iron strip mine bill and protect Wisconsin water.
- 3:49am
- Sen. Lasee. Rebuttal to Green Bay Press Gazette opinion piece on industrial wind turbines.
- 1:04pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. New GOP mining proposal almost identical to bill last session.
- 12:59pm
- Daily Reporter. Wisconsin GOP reintroduces mining changes.
- 10:48am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Republicans unveil mining bill similar to one defeated last year.
- 5:11am
- Brookfield Patch. Zoo Interchange: Kooyenga joins business leaders in pushing project.
- 4:59am
- La Crosse Tribune. Editorial: Legislature restrictions went too far.
- 4:51am
- Wisconsin Reporter. In Wisconsin, waste, fraud and abuse roll on.
- 4:24am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Legislators will hold hearing on UW human resources system. Wisconsin State Journal.
State Agencies
- 2:57pm
- DSPS. Meeting addendum.
- 2:34pm
- DSPS. Meetings.
- 2:28pm
- DOR. Collections, December FY 2013
- 1:39pm
- DOA. Capitol Police prevent tragedy at Capitol building.
- 1:25pm
- DWD. Unemployment insurance 2012 tax statements available online.
- 4:45am
- Chippewa Herald. Report finds domestic abuse dropped.
- 4:19am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Man claiming to have Molotov cocktail arrested at Capitol. Wausau Daily Herald. Wisconsin State Journal.
Economy/Business
- 11:41am
- Wisconsin Energy Corporation. Announces 2012 fourth quarter, year-end earnings release and conference call.
- 5:50am
- Reuters. Infrastructure woes could costs 3.5 million jobs by 2020: report.
- 4:36am
- Marshfield News Herald. Analyst: At least one Wausau Paper mill on sale will close.
- 4:26am
- Wausau Daily Herald. Editorial: Community must respond to Wausau Paper mill sale.
- 4:19am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Feud escalates over control of Wausau Paper.
Statewide
- 11:58am
- Optum, Mayo Clinic. Partner to launch Optum Labs: An open, collaborative research and innovation facility focused on better care for patients.
- 11:09am
- American Lung Association. Clean Air Choice scholarships offered.
- 8:46am
- Wisconsin Cheese Originals. Offers $2,500 Beginning Cheesemaker Scholarship.
- 3:43am
- Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Tri-state local food study released.
- 5:10am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. For first time, cremation chosen above burials in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Radio Network.
- 4:52am
- La Crosse Tribune. ER visits tied to energy drinks double since 2007.
- 4:41am
- Capital Times. Hundreds expected to gather at Capitol in support of reforming marijuana laws.
- 4:31am
- Fond du Lac Reporter. Analysis: Retirees face their own 'fiscal cliff.'
- 4:22am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Gun laws need updating in the wake of Newtown.
- 4:02am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin hospital group fights health reform law.
Courts
- 11:08am
- District II Court of Appeals. John P. Savage v. American Transmission Company, LLC.
- 11:07am
- District II Court of Appeals. State v. Joseph J. Wilcenski.
- 11:06am
- District II Court of Appeals. Ronald E. Belding, Jr. v. Deeanna L. Demoulin.
Education
- 2:33pm
- UW-Stout. Professorship shared by three in apparel, design, development.
- 5:03am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Thornton says MPS needs community support.
- 5:01am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Strong support for school choice in Wisconsin.
- 4:39am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Wisconsin Rapids School District faces $3.4 million shortfall.
Local
- 3:34pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Davis. Innocent until proven guilty.
- 2:30pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi, United Way of Dane County. Open Leopold Early Childhood Initiative Office.
- 10:04am
- Milwaukee County Exec. Abele. 2013 Wisconsin PGA Junior Championship comes to Milwaukee County.
- 8:44am
- Racine Mayor Dickert. Updated: "Thank you" to those participating in the city's Fair Share Program.
- 5:05am
- Lakeland Times. Fifteen Vilas County employees participate in buyout program.
- 4:43am
- Janesville Gazette. Walworth County deputies file lawsuit over county benefits.
- 4:42am
- Beloit Daily News. Flu cases still increasing.
- 4:16am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee may scrap plan to offer businesses a water discount.
Congress
- 3:23pm
- White House. Remarks by the President and Vice President on gun violence.
- 3:18pm
- Common Cause in Wisconsin. Urges U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to support and co-sponsor filibuster reform measure.
- 1:16pm
- U.S. Rep. Kind. On President's plan to curb gun violence.
- 12:29pm
- U.S. Rep. Petri. Named Highways and Transit Subcommittee chairman for 113th Congress.
- 12:01pm
- Madison Mayor Soglin. Statement in response to President Obama's agenda for gun control.
- 11:55am
- Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Plan for background checks will save lives of domestic abuse victims.
- 11:51am
- Washington Post. Obama unveils gun-control proposals.
- 5:47am
- Bloomberg. House completes $60 billion in Hurricane Sandy relief.
- 5:39am
- USA Today. Fitch may downgrade U.S. credit rating.
- 5:33am
- Sheboygan Press. Obama to announce gun-control proposal. The Hill.
- 4:29am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visits UW-Oshkosh, talks student success.
Federal Agencies
- 4:06am
- USDA. Wisconsin firm recalls ground beef products due to possible E. Coli 0157.H7 contamination. Food Safety News.
- 4:21am
- Appleton Post Crescent. USDA to offer 'microloans' to community farmers.
Politics
- 8:50am
- Morzy for Assembly. Statement on 2013 State of the State.
Tuesday January 15, 2013
State of the State - Reaction
- 8:50pm
- Sen. Hansen. Statement on State of State Address.
- 8:49pm
- Rep. Hintz. Statement on Govenor Walker's State of the State Address.
- 8:47pm
- Sen. Darling. Statement on Governor Walker's State of the State Address.
- 8:45pm
- Rep. Kleefisch. Remarks on State of State Address.
- 8:44pm
- WCCF. Response to State of the State.
- 8:43pm
- Rep. Spiros. Applauds Governor Walker's State of the State Address.
- 8:39pm
- United Wisconsin. Scott Walker vs. Reality.
- 8:38pm
- Rep. Petryk. Statement on Governor Walker's State of the State Address.
- 8:37pm
- Rep. Sargent. Reaction to Governor's State of the State Address.
- 8:36pm
- Sen. Lasee. Reaction to State of the State.
- 8:34pm
- Rep. Ohnstad. Statement on State of the State.
- 8:33pm
- Sen. Leibham. Reacts to State of the State Address.
- 8:32pm
- Rep. Bernier. Comment on State of the State Address
- 8:31pm
- NIFB Wisconsin. Applauds Walker State of the State
- 8:28pm
- League of Conservation Voters. Statement regarding Governor Walker's mining remarks.
- 8:24pm
- Rep. Vruwink. Responds to State of the State Address.
- 8:23pm
- Rep. Danou. Response to State of the State Address.
- 8:22pm
- Sen. Fitzgerald. Statement on Governor Walker's State of the State Address.
- 8:20pm
- Sen. Farrow. Responds to Governor Walker's State of the State Address.
- 8:19pm
- Rep. Kahl. Comments on State of the State Address.
- 8:19pm
- Rep. Krug. Remarks on State of the State Address.
- 8:18pm
- Sen. Harsdorf. Statement on State of the State Address
- 8:17pm
- Rep. Larson. Reaction to State of the State Address.
- 8:16pm
- Rep. Kramer. Response following Governor Walker's State of the State speech.
- 8:15pm
- Rep. Knudson. Reaction to Walker address.
- 8:14pm
- Rep. Kuglitsch. Remarks on Governor Walker's State of the State Address.
- 8:13pm
- Sen. Shilling. Statement on Gov. Walker's State of the State Address.
- 8:12pm
- Rep. Jagler. Statement on State of the State Address.
- 8:12pm
- Rep. Stone. Statement on Governor Walker's State of the State.
- 8:11pm
- Sen. Lassa. Governor needs to focus on reversing job slump.
- 8:10pm
- Rep. Weatherston. Statement on Governor's State of the State Address.
- 8:09pm
- Rep. Swearingen. Remarks on State of the State Address.
- 8:08pm
- Rep. Hulsey. State of the State speech - rhetoric versus reality.
- 8:06pm
- Rep. Shankland. Responds to Governor Walker's State of the State Address.
- 8:05pm
- SEIU Wisconsin. Walker: More cuts to vital public services.
- 8:04pm
- Sen. Tiffany. Statement on Governor Walker's State of the State Address.
- 8:03pm
- Rep. LeMahieu. Statement on Governor Walker's State of the State.
- 8:01pm
- Rep. Craig. Responds to Governor Walker's State of the State Address.
- 8:00pm
- Rep. Steineke. Statement on State of the State Address.
- 7:59pm
- Rep. Klenke. Statement following State of the State Address.
- 7:59pm
- Rep. Wachs. Comments on State of the State Address.
- 7:57pm
- Rep. Czaja. Statement following Governor Walker's State of the State Address.
- 7:56pm
- Sen. Harris. Reacts to State of the State.
- 7:55pm
- Rep. Severson. Statement on State of the State Address.
- 7:54pm
- AFP-Wisconsin. Response to the State of the State address.
- 7:51pm
- Rep. Barnes. More of the same
- 7:50pm
- Rep. Riemer. Statement on State of the State Address.
- 7:50pm
- Rep. Strachota. Response to State of State Address.
- 7:49pm
- Speaker Vos. Statement on Governor's State of State Address.
- 7:47pm
- Sen. Miller. Statement regarding the Governor's State of the State Address.
- 7:46pm
- Rep. Pasch. Statement on State of the State Address.
- 7:44pm
- DPW. Fact check on Scott Walker's misleading State of the State claims: Budget. Mining. Education. Taxes. Jobs.
- 7:43pm
- Sen. Lazich. State of the State reaction.
- 7:41pm
- Rep. Barca. State of the State response: Where is the urgency on jobs?
- 7:37pm
- Rep. Murphy. Comments on State of the State Address.
- 7:35pm
- Rep. Jorgensen. Reaction to State of the State Address.
- 7:33pm
- Sen. Risser. Comment on Governor's State of the State message.
State of the State - Address
- 7:27pm
- Gov. Walker. 2013 State of the State: Bold vision and bright hope for the future.
State of the State
- 6:45pm
- Gov. Walker. Invites Bruce-Gradalupe Community School students to State of the State Address.
- 6:36pm
- Gov. Walker. Invites Department of Tourism greeters to State of the State Address.
- 6:34pm
- Gov. Walker. Invites Comply365 CEO to State of the State Address.
- 6:32pm
- Gov. Walker. Invites Amerequip employee to State of the State Address.
- 2:08pm
- Gov. Walker. Anticipated excerpts from the 2013 State of the State Address.
- 2:07pm
- Gov. Walker. To live-stream State of the State Address.
- 2:05pm
- DPW. In advance of the State of the State Address, six questions for Scott Walker.
- 2:12pm
- Appleton Post Crescent. Walker to tout tax cuts, mining in State of State. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Governor
- 5:59am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Records detail threats Walker, family have faced.
- 5:46am
- USA Today. GOP governors seek to reshape taxes.
- 5:31am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Editorial: Keep tight focus on economic development.
- 5:29am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Editorial: Listen tonight as Walker details his agenda.
- 5:08am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: What's needed, what's wanted.
Legislative
- 4:39pm
- Sen. Lasee. Column: Regulations.
- 3:30pm
- Sen. Miller. Statement regarding Senate rules.
- 12:36pm
- Joint Audit Committee Co-Chairs Cowles, Kerkman. Call for independent audit of UW payroll and benefits processing by LAB.
- 9:13am
- LAB. Biennial report.
- 6:55am
- School Choice Wisconsin. Poll shows strong support for school choice expansion. Public Opinion Strategies memorandum.
- 2:14pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Fitzgerald: Quick action unlikely on County Board pay referendum.
- 11:29am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. GOP proposes new rules on Senate operations.
- 11:21am
- La Crosse Tribune. Fraud hotline receives 162 reports in 2011-12.
- 11:20am
- Chippewa Herald. Moulton: Walker speech to touch on job skills.
- 10:58am
- Janesville Gazette. Editorial: Kicking habit of all-night sessions is good first step.
- 5:14am
- Stevens Point Journal. Shankland embracing new schedule as state representative.
- 5:09am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Tighter rules for visitors planned by Senate GOP leaders.
- 3:59am
- WEAU. Minn. lawmakers push for silica-sand mining study.
State Agencies
- 2:39pm
- DHS. Wisconsin Deaths - 2011.
- 1:53pm
- DOJ. Joint state and federal drug trafficking investigation leads to indictment of eighteen individuals.
- 12:53pm
- DNR. Weekly News.
- 10:31am
- AG Van Hollen. Awards $631,200 in county-tribal law enforcement grants.
- 5:11am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Retirement trust funds up, but many expected to still see pension cuts.
- 4:42am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Obamacare makes it harder to fix insurance errors, expert says.
- 3:55am
- WQOW. DNR eyes changes for hunters and anglers.
Economy/Business
- 5:16am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Hedge fund moves to take over Wausau Paper board.
- 4:37am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Milwaukee Electric Tool adding 128 jobs in Brookfield.
- 4:35am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Golden Guernsey gives layoff notice to state.
Statewide
- 3:29pm
- Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. Sensible and common sense vs. Washington.
- 2:23pm
- Wisconsin Counties Association. Wisconsin Counties magazine features broadband in Wisconsin.
- 12:21pm
- Wisconsin Hospital Association. Wisconsin joins 21 states to stop Massachusetts Medicare windfall.
- 5:24am
- Sheboygan Press. Editorial: Not time to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin.
- 5:22am
- Sheboygan Press. Weed war: The fight to get high.
- 4:52am
- Wisconsin Reporter. WI: Competing with prison wages?
Courts
- 8:42am
- District I Court of Appeals. State v. Antonio D. Brown.
- 8:41am
- District III Court of Appeals. Brain Casey v. Ronald Smith.
- 6:06am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Justices again decline to take up voter ID case.
Education
- 10:26am
- UW-Whitewater. National business organization moving to UW-Whitewater.
Local
- 4:53pm
- Clean Lakes Alliance. Lake Mendota officially frozen on January 14th.
- 4:28pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Coggs. Same-day voter registration advisory referendum goes to voters on April 2, 2013.
- 4:18pm
- United Wisconsin. Calls Milwaukees same-day registration referendum "A victory for democracy."
- 11:16am
- Madison Mayor Soglin, Dane County Exec. Parisi. 2012 city-county Rev. Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awardess announced.
- 9:32am
- ACLU. Community groups call for public input on the Fire and Police Commission appointments. Letter to Alds. Hines, Witkowski.
- 9:17am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Announces funding opportunities for local projects to keep lands, lakes, clean.
- 9:12am
- Latino Chamber of Commerce. Announces new executive board.
- 2:15pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Council approves advisory referendum on same-day voter registration.
- 11:26am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Selig goes to bat for bill to slash County Board.
- 5:06am
- Janesville Gazette. Janesville City Council referendums get a 'no.'
- 4:24am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Donovan wants charges in co-sleeping death.
Congress
- 4:31pm
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Calls on President to denounce video game aimed at shooting NRA officials.
- 6:04am
- The Hill. Geithner to Congressional leaders: U.S. could default by mid-February.
- 6:02am
- LA Times. Obama plans action on gun violence.
- 5:36am
- Bloomberg. Obama vows no negotiations on debt as deficit talks loom.
- 4:03am
- WFRV. Ribble joins bi-partisan group "Problem Solvers."
Federal Agencies
- 10:41am
- USPS. Board of Governors directs postal service management to accelerate steps to restructure operations and reduce costs.
- 10:22am
- EPA. Finalizes revisions to clean air standards for stationary engines.
- 5:53am
- New York Times. States will be given extra time to set up health insurance exchanges.
- 5:26am
- Fond du Lac Reporter. 2012 military suicides hit record high of 349.
Politics
- 4:26am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Let's change the way state picks high court justices.
Monday January 14, 2013
Courts
- 4:06pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Milwaukee Branch of the NCCAP v. Scott Walker - order.
- 4:18am
- Fox 11. Ruling puts Berlin lawsuit over mascot on hold.
Governor
- 3:23pm
- Gov. Walker. Reappoints Ellen Nowak to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.
- 3:20pm
- Daily Reporter. After collective bargaining, Walker tries to lower his profile.
- 1:26pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Few details yet on Walker's 'state of the state' speech.
- 5:54am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Advocates urge Walker to take federal Medicaid money.
- 5:29am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Job one for Wisconsin: Growing more jobs.
- 4:13am
- WQOW. New federal law could fund Wis. DNA collection.
Legislative
- 3:13pm
- Rep. Suder. Forges historic bipartisan agreement to end late night sessions.
- 2:24pm
- Parents for Public Schools - Milwaukee. Wisconsin parents call for re-investment in K-12 public education: 'Repair the damage.'
- 1:30pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Legislators, alderman to host town-hall meeting.
- 11:33am
- Sen. Taylor. Letter to Senate members regarding rule changes.
- 9:04am
- School Funding Reform for Wisconsin. Central Wisconsin community group tired of waiting for State Legislature to reform K-12 public school funding.
- 3:53am
- Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice. New map shows extent of potential mining in Wisconsin.
- 1:42pm
- La Crosse Tribune. Wisconsin Legislature moving to restrict observer conduct.
- 5:14am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In politics marathon, Larson likes the underdog role.
- 4:16am
- WEAU. New child porn law carries mandatory minimum.
- 4:10am
- Chippewa Herald. Editorial: Let's not make sleepy decisions.
- 4:09am
- La Crosse Tribune. Legislature considers allowing districts tax cap exemptions for safety expenditures.
- 4:02am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Editorial: Here's what bipartisanship can look like.
State Agencies
- 3:51pm
- DATCP. Still an opportunity to be the next Alice in Dairyland.
- 3:24pm
- GAB. Announces new officers for 2013.
- 3:21pm
- DOT. Gov. Walker announces $104 million in payments to local governments.
- 2:26pm
- DOJ - Office of Crime Victim Services. Releases annual Domestic Abuse Incident Report.
- 1:40pm
- WEDC. Milwaukee Tool expands research and development and new product lines.
- 11:39am
- AG Van Hollen. Issues memorandum explaining January 8, 2013, Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in Juneau County Star-Times v. Juneau County. Memorandum.
- 11:21am
- SWIB. 2012 Core and Variable Funds see positive returns.
- 8:32am
- DOR. Sec. Chandler. Column: Play an important role this tax season as a VITA volunteer.
- 3:50am
- UW System. Statement regarding payments to ETF.
- 2:56pm
- WAOW. Report on ending same-day registration delayed.
- 1:28pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State of Wisconsin makes progress on unemployment claim backlog.
- 1:22pm
- Fond du Lac Reporter. Wis. DNR wants wolf rules on spring ballot.
- 1:21pm
- Janesville Gazette. Names of candidates for spring election certified.
- 11:09am
- WKOW. Vocke to head GAB.
- 8:35am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin election panel to pick new chairman Monday.
- 5:57am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Big energy users get rate increase breaks - at other businesses, homeowners' expense.
- 4:08am
- Wisconsin State Journal. UW System president embarrassed about overpayments.
- 4:06am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Use of portions of bank foreclosure settlement questioned.
- 4:05am
- Capital Times. Q&A: Lisa Johnson of WEDC says jobs will come from startups, entrepreneurs.
Economy/Business
- 11:23am
- Xcel Energy. Recognized for work following Hurricane Sandy and Super Derecho.
- 1:14pm
- Milwaukee Business Journal. AGC: Wisconsin construction hiring to be slow in 2013.
Statewide
- 2:58pm
- Alliance of Health Insurers, U.A. Announce 2013 management and public affairs team.
- 10:32am
- Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives Association. Elects new board.
- 10:23am
- WMJ. Program reduces health risk factors among Hispanics in Waukesha County, journal article says.
- 4:53am
- The Tennessean. TN lawmakers set cap on bills.
- 4:32am
- USA Today. Gun buybacks popular but ineffective, experts say.
- 4:24am
- WISC. Water brings new lows on Great Lakes.
- 4:07am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: Information belongs to you.
Education
- 10:46am
- UW-Extension. Resources help businesses adddress concerns of employed family caregivers.
- 4:04am
- Racine Journal Times. Appointed, not elected: Gateway board can levy taxes, hold referendums.
- 4:01am
- Fond du Lac Reporter. Wisconsin public school salaries inconsistent.
Local
- 2:28pm
- AT&T. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley receives $5,000 AT&T award for metoring program for at-risk youth.
- 12:21pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. And Bruce Company announce agreement to permanently preserve hundreds of acres along the Sugar River.
- 11:19am
- Milwaukee Ald. Donovan. Enough is enough with co-sleeping deaths.
- 10:11am
- Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association. Fox Valley Winter Landowners Conference.
- 8:33am
- Public Policy Forum. Launches 100th anniversary celebration.
- 3:55am
- Milwaukee Ald. Davis. Indonesian Consul General set for City Hall visit, welcome.
- 3:54am
- Mlwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Operation Drive Sober results in 27 drunken driver arrests.
- 3:52am
- CRG Network. Milwaukee Alderman Puente faces allegations of intimidation and licensing bias.
- 5:45am
- Lakeland Times. Cushing admits to open meeting 'oversight.'
- 5:33am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Madison City Council quietly abandons effort to create code of conduct for members.
Congress
- 1:17pm
- Washington Post. Obama: No negotiations with GOP over debt ceiling.
- 12:15pm
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Ryan predicts Obamacare won't last.
- 11:31am
- The Hill. White House tells Paul Ryan it won't meet budget deadline.
- 5:55am
- Racine Journal Times. Paul Ryan speaks in county for first time since campaign.
- 4:29am
- USA Today. NRA says Congress will not pass weapons ban.
- 4:11am
- Washington Times. Obama: Sorry, no Death Star for you.
Federal Agencies
- 11:16am
- FBI. Releases preliminary semiannual crime statistics for 2012.
- 11:14am
- HHS. Millions of Americans newly eligible for quality, affordable health coverage.
- 11:10am
- EPA. Reduce lung cancer risk in 2013 by testing your home for radon gas.
- 4:38am
- Reuters. Treasury, Fed kill idea of $1 trillion platinum coins to avert debt crisis.
- 4:03am
- Sheboygan Press. Air Force memo outlines sweeping budget cuts.
Politics
- 3:50am
- Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans. Poised to elect national leader.
- 5:17am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin Supreme Court race should shape several key rulings.
- 5:13am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Reince Priebus backs electoral vote change, but it's state's decision.
Friday January 11, 2013
Governor
- 12:14pm
- Gov. Walker. Wisconsin Workforce Partnership Grant graduation.
- 11:40am
- DPW. Wisconsin is open for deception: Scott Walker's jobs failure.
- 11:15am
- Gov. Walker. Statement on president signing H.R. 6014.
- 4:53am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Wis. gov says no plans for carpool toll lanes.
Legislative
- 4:53pm
- Rep. Krug. Votes to increase Assembly floor efficiency.
- 4:44pm
- Rep. Zamarripa. Statement on beginnning of 2013 Assembly Session.
- 3:59pm
- Voces de la Frontera. Stop the plan to slash the Milwaukee County Board.
- 3:49pm
- Rep. Bernier. New session opens positively.
- 2:58pm
- SEIU Healthcare. Proposal to reduce Milwaukee County Board another unnecessary distraction.
- 2:04pm
- Sen. Gudex. Oshkosh-based 1157th Army National Guard Company back home.
- 1:30pm
- Sen. Carpenter. Proposes downsizing Legislature by 33%.
- 12:52pm
- Rep. Murphy. Supports revised assembly rules.
- 12:09pm
- Rep. Vruwink. Casts first votes of 101st Legislative Session.
- 11:13am
- Make it Your Milwaukee County. Community coalition announces support for legislation to reform Milwaukee County governance.
- 11:03am
- Rep. Petryk. Supports rule change in state Assembly.
- 10:28am
- Sen. Kedzie. Column: On, Wisconsin!
- 10:27am
- Rep. Spiros. Votes for more transparent government.
- 10:19am
- Sen. Darling, Rep. Sanfelippo. Legislators: Let voters rein in Milwaukee County Board.
- 3:50am
- Rep. Strachota. Supports effective and efficient Assembly floor rule changes.
- 3:49am
- Rep. Swearingen. Votes to increase effectiveness on floor.
- 11:51am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Greater Millwaukee Committee pledges to actively campaign for the push to cut supervisors' pay.
- 11:31am
- Janesville Gazette. State Senate considers new rules for observers.
- 10:25am
- Janesville Gazette. Editorial: It's time for state to curb habit of drunken driving.
- 5:53am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Three strikes and you're out in the Assembly.
- 5:44am
- Tomah Journal. Vruwink to hold inauguration in Sparta.
- 5:27am
- Wisconsin State Jounal. Editorial: Block revolving door at Capitol.
- 5:25am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Assembly leaders reach deal on all-nighters; gallery rules OK'd over Dem objections.
- 5:16am
- Marshfield News Herald. Mandy Wright supports bi-partisan motion to end late-night legislation sessions.
- 5:15am
- Wausau Daily Herald. Tribal leaders speak out against iron mine.
- 5:04am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Audit uncovers UW System overpayments for insurance, pension benefits. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 4:52am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Editorial: Agreement should end marathon Assembly sessions.
State Agencies
- 4:00pm
- DATCP. Businesses invited to join wood products mission to China.
- 2:02pm
- DNR. Groups invited to apply now for boat inspection grants due Feb. 1; Streamlined process easier to get grants, carry them out.
- 2:01pm
- DNR. Hearings and meetings.
- 1:28pm
- Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. Frac sand mining concerns aired by Bridgeport mine opponents at Riverway Board meeting.
- 12:15pm
- DWD. Gov. Walker announces $1.2 million in additional funding to help dislocated workers learn new job skills.
- 11:01am
- DWD. Meetings and hearings.
- 10:33am
- DATCP. New USDA rule changes official identification for interstate livestock movement.
- 10:21am
- WEDC. Seeks companies for South Africa trade venture
- 11:36am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State plans March trade mission to South Africa.
- 5:41am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. PSC rejects Oak Creek, Franklin water truce.
Economy/Business
- 3:48pm
- Community Advocates, Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Wisconsin business taxes will increase millions if Walker rejects Medicaid dollars.
- 5:39am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Golden Guernsey union disputes OpenGate claim of lack of cooperation.
Statewide
- 1:29pm
- Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Announces new Executive Director.
- 11:04am
- Marshfield Clinic. Current flu vaccine about 60% effective.
- 10:21am
- Wisconsin Nonprofits Association. New public policy offering in 2013 from the Wisconsin Nonprofits Association.
- 4:16am
- USA Today. Deaths increase, misery mounts as flu sweeps nation.
- 4:12am
- USA Today. More states look for ways to control gun laws.
Education
- 3:25pm
- UW-Rock County. Offers middle school STEM day.
- 11:08am
- Marquette University. Forum on sports-related concussions will feature NFL alum Koonce.
- 11:07am
- UW-Green Bay. Small Business Development Center assists 31 business starts in 2012.
- 5:55am
- WQOW. Flu forces school district to take a unique step.
- 5:22am
- Capital Times. Call for UW to hire business person as chancellor sparks blowback.
- 5:19am
- Janesville Gazette. Retire now, teaches union advises.
Local
- 3:03pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Abele. Gun violence forum looks for solutions.
- 2:56pm
- Dane County Board Chair Hendrick. Town of Cross Plains moves to encourage farmland and natural resource preservation.
- 12:50pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Thanks TDS Telecom for continued support of program to protect victims and witnesses of crime.
- 11:19am
- AT&T. Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha receives $4,000 AT&T award to support teen center.
- 10:32am
- Midwest Environmental Advocates. Judge supports permit denial of Green Bay incinerator.
- 10:31am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Orders additional DUI enforcement.
- 3:52am
- Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice. Dane County passes "Bring Our War Dollars Home" resolution.
- 3:51am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Calls Mayor Barrett's intent to curb gun violence disingenuous.
- 5:06am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Barrett, Flynn, other officials demand quick action at Midwest gun summit.
- 5:00am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Greater Milwaukee Committee backing cuts to supervisor pay.
- 4:08am
- WISN. Closed Golden Guersey plant stocked with milk never shipped out.
- 3:59am
- WQOW. Citizen tip leads to DNR wastewater investigation.
- 3:53am
- Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Split Wisconsin county OKs 2 more sand mines.
Congress
- 3:00pm
- DPW. Paul Ryan's "personhood" extremism against women.
- 3:24pm
- Christian Science Monitor. Reps. Ribble, Welch: Words for Congress to live by: Stop fighting, start fixing.
- 4:44am
- Minneapolis Star-Tribune. White House considers $50 million plan to add police in schools.
- 4:31am
- Governing. U.S. Chamber chief calls for higher gas tax.
- 4:19am
- Bloomberg. Biden says consensus grows with gun plan ready next week.
Politics
- 10:45am
- The Hill. Paul Ryan to keynote Conservative Political Action Conference in March.
- 4:57am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ex-aide apologizes to governor during sentencing for county crimes.
Thursday January 10, 2013
Governor
- 11:23am
- Gov. Walker. Weekly radio address.
- 3:26pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gov. Scott Walker will propose an income tax cut phased in over a few years.
- 5:03am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: More conciliatory tone is welcome.
- 3:50am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gov. Walker may be poised to reorganize job training.
Legislative
- 4:38pm
- Rep. Mursau. Appointed to Assembly committees.
- 4:28pm
- Rep. Swearingen. Passes AJR1 in Assembly.
- 3:54pm
- Rep. Johnson. Pleased to announce Milwaukee inaugural event.
- 3:29pm
- Joint Audit Co-Chairs Cowles, Kerkman. Auditors issue clean opinion on State's financial statements, but report concerns at UW.
- 3:21pm
- Rep. Steineke. Statement on bi-partisan efforts to make chamber transparent and efficient.
- 3:17pm
- Rep. Sargent. Statement on passage of new Assembly rules.
- 3:01pm
- LAB. State of Wisconsin's financial statements. Letter to Legislative Audit Committee. Managment Letter.
- 2:56pm
- Rep. Barca. Focus bipartisan energy on putting people back to work.
- 2:46pm
- Rep. Jorgensen. Works across party lines to end late-night Legislative sessions, giving public greater access to process.
- 2:45pm
- Rep. Pasch. Statement on Assembly rules debate.
- 2:44pm
- Speaker Vos, Majority Leader Suder. Assembly Republican leaders announce plan to end all-night sessions. Memorandum of Understanding.
- 1:23pm
- Sen. Fitzgerald. Launches official Facebook and Twittter pages.
- 2:25pm
- WAOW. Republicans propose strict rules for observers.
- 11:45am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Deal struck to avoid late night Assembly debate. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 5:05am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Walker meets with Assembly Dems; no word on limiting all-nighters.
- 4:59am
- Janesville Gazette. GOP to release Assembly rule changes Thursday.
- 4:33am
- Sauk Prairie Eagle. Rep. Clark ready for new session.
State Agencies
- 4:39pm
- DNR. Study shows only 2 percent of unused prescription drugs going to take-back programs in Wisconsin.
- 4:29pm
- DATCP. Four seats open on the Organic Advisory Council.
- 3:27pm
- DNR. Outdoor Report.
- 2:26pm
- DHS. Radon exposure is leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
- 12:34pm
- AG Van Hollen. Column: DNA at arrest.
- 11:18am
- AG Van Hollen. Issues reminder to consumers: National mortgage servicing settlement claims deadline approaching.
- 10:48am
- DPI. Opportunity awaits those completing GED.
- 4:58am
- Chippewa Herald. Editorial: Rough road ahead to boost highway funds.
Economy/Business
- 4:30pm
- Integrys Group. Announces fourth quarter 2012 earnings conference call.
- 7:40am
- Dept. of Labor. Unemployment insurance weekly claims report.
- 4:48am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Expert says Wisconsin can expect slow growth, no matter the job pledges.
- 4:25am
- Waukesha Patch. California CEO blames Golden Guernsey troubles on suppliers, unions. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Statewide
- 3:06pm
- Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. New scholarship opportunities available through the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation.
- 10:43am
- Marshfield Clinic. More doctors, hospitals partner to coordinate care for people with Medicare.
- 9:09am
- Alliant Energy. Receives recognition for Superstorm Sandy response.
- 8:18am
- Wisconsin Lakes. Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) tops list of lake concerns.
- 5:54am
- Wisconsin Hospital Association. Expanded role for advanced practice professionals in hospitals triggers recruitment challenges. Report.
- 5:15am
- National Weather Service. Freezing rain advisory - northern Wisconsin.
- 5:23am
- Racine Journal Times. Editorial: Freedom of the press, and its responsibilty.
- 5:21am
- Sheboygan Press. Report: Americans live sicker, die younger than others.
- 4:37am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Wisconsin nursing shortage shifting to advanced-practice.
- 4:17am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Flu season most severe in five years. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 3:51am
- Beloit Daily News. Wisconsin food prices remain stable.
Courts
- 8:34am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Angelia Jamerson v. Dept. of Children & Families.
- 4:12am
- Washington Times. Court weighs warrantless blood tests in DUI cases.
- 4:08am
- WBAY. Judge upholds Green Bay decision revoking trash-to-energy plant permit. Green Bay Press Gazette.
Education
- 1:58pm
- UW-Stout. Community health clinic helps residents take step in right direction.
- 11:17am
- Marquette University. Milwaukee Health Commissioner next guest for "On the Issues" at Marquette Law School.
- 3:59am
- WMTV. Wis. district refuses to drop Indians nickname.
Local
- 1:57pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Joins national, state efforts to raise awareness of human sex trafficking, hep vulnerable youth.
- 1:20pm
- City of Milwaukee. Department of City Development receives State Farm Lead Agency designation to engage Milwaukee's youth in large-scale projects for Global Youth Service Day, April 26-28, 2013.
- 11:21am
- Dairyland Power Cooperative. Donates $10,000 to La Crosse Community Theatre.
- 5:19am
- Sheboygan Press. Wind farm application is submitted.
- 5:12am
- Capital Times. New downtown hotel could require $50 million public subsidy.
- 4:55am
- Chippewa Herald. Groundwater study monitoring effect of sand mines in county.
- 4:39am
- Jackson County Chronicle. Franklin sand mine prompts rezoning policy changes.
- 4:28am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. MMSD ordered to provide 'green infrastructure' for storm water.
- 4:09am
- WEAU. Delayed justice: Local district attorney's office battles understaffing, big caseload.
Congress
- 5:26am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Ribble joins national movement for change in Washington.
- 4:53am
- La Crosse Tribune. Debate intensifies over gun control.
- 4:44am
- La Crosse Tribune. Kind, Walz weigh gun rights, school safety.
- 4:41am
- WQOW. Congressman senses frustration at town hall meeting. Hudson Star Observer.
- 3:55am
- WTMJ. Wis. gun control advocate: reform 'is going to be difficult.'
Federal Agencies
- 5:44am
- Washington Post. CFPB releases new mortgage rules in bid to reduce risky lending.
Politics
- 12:01pm
- DPW. Five questions for Scott Walker as he addresses Wisconsin Bankers Association today.
- 5:17am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Ryan won't rule out presidential run.
Wednesday January 9, 2013
Governor
- 3:47am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gov. Walker to give state of the state address next week.
Legislative
- 4:21pm
- Sen. Grothman. Open letter to State Senator Chris Larson.
- 2:52pm
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. 2013 session is Wisconsin's moment to get back on track.
- 12:07pm
- Rep. Sanfelippo. Takes oath of office, ready to serve the 15th Assembly District.
- 3:46am
- Rep. Jorgensen. Holds in-district Inauguration event in Whitewater.
- 5:40am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Let voters decide status of county supervisors.
- 5:16am
- La Crosse Tribune. 20 years after parents' murders, Shilling carries on.
- 5:04am
- Stevens Point Journal. Editorial: What Madison should focus on this year.
- 4:55am
- Wausau Daily Herald. Tribal leaders plan Wausau visit to advocate against iron mine.
- 4:45am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State lawmakers want to limit overnight sessions, but don't agreee on how.
- 4:40am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. No deal yet on Assembly changes.
- 4:36am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Wisconsin Assembly's all-nighters targeted.
- 3:58am
- Bloomberg. Illinois lawmakers fail to act on fixing pension deficits.
State Agencies
- 3:08pm
- Wind on the Wires. Science proves that wind energy is safe for Wisconsin.
- 2:50pm
- 1000 Friends of Wisconsin. Calls report "road builders wish list." Letter to DOT Sec. Gottlieb.
- 2:44pm
- PSC. To identify statewide broadband usage and needs.
- 1:41pm
- DFI. 2012 new business formation up 8.4% over prior year
- 1:37pm
- DVA. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs boosts homeless grants.
- 1:33pm
- DSPS. Meetings.
- 1:28pm
- DNR. High risk manure runoff forecast; online forecast system provides up-to-date risk information to aid farmers.
- 12:57pm
- OJA. Justice gateway welcomes three new law enforcement agencies.
- 12:08pm
- DWD. Receives complaint regarding Golden Gurnsey closure.
- 9:41am
- DATCP. It's game time for playoff ticket scams.
- 9:40am
- DATCP. Inspection job is perfect fit for Jerabek.
Economy/Business
- 9:39am
- Wisconsin Safety Council. Nominations requested for Wisconsin Corporate Safety Awards.
- 2:54pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. UWM's Innovation Campus lands major office project, 350 jobs.
- 4:50am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Supervalu to lay off 117 in Pleasant Prairie.
- 4:43am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Golden Guernsey files for bankruptcy.
- 4:07am
- Wall Street Journal. Slow start-up formation raises job creation questions.
Statewide
- 4:39pm
- ABC for Health. BadgerCare Plus enrollment slide continues.
- 3:09pm
- Enough Already Wisconsin. Do you hear them knocking?
- 12:06pm
- RENEW Wisconsin. Sets plans to honor renewable energy leaders.
- 11:18am
- AT&T. Badger Honor Flight receives $5,000 AT&T CARES Award.
- 10:41am
- Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. Urges women to make cervical health a priority.
- 9:46am
- WKOW. Memorial set for wolves killed in first WI wolf hunt.
- 5:10am
- Janesville Gazette. Magazine rates state medical groups.
- 4:47am
- USA Today. 2012 was warmest year in U.S. history. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 4:25am
- Chicago Tribune. (IL) Huge spike in flu cases upends hospital operations.
- 3:53am
- USA Today. Fiscal cliff debate delays some 2012 tax refunds.
Courts
- 4:03am
- Reuters. Texas school can force teenager to wear locator chip: judge.
Education
- 10:39am
- Marquette University. Marathon results show larger performance gaps for women than men.
- 10:38am
- UW-Rock County. Financial aid topic of free program.
- 3:41am
- UW-Stevens Point. Wisconsin Environmental Education Board seeks representatives.
- 3:07pm
- UW-Stout. Businessman donates $1 million to property management program.
- 5:08am
- Janesville Gazette. Performance pay approved for Janesville school administrators.
- 4:34am
- Appleton Post Crescent. New London school district moves ahead with safety measures.
Local
- 4:27pm
- Racine Police Department. Canceled: Sex offender notification meeting.
- 2:46pm
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. CJC spreads column condoning violence against women victims of assault.
- 1:47pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Barrett: Biden, NRA meeting a good thing.
- 5:34am
- WKOW. Madison city council passes gun control resolution.
- 4:37am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Noise law proposed near wind turbines.
Congress
- 9:23am
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Releases January town hall and office hours schedule.
- 1:45pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Johnson talks about gun control, debt ceiling.
- 5:12am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. U.S. may leave no troops in Afghanistan after 2014.
- 3:56am
- Bloomberg. Debt limit showdown spurs debate on trillion-dollar coin.
Federal Agencies
- 4:32am
- The Hill. First-quarter deficit was $293 billion, CBO says.
Politics
- 4:45am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Fallone, Megna signed Walker recall petitions.
Tuesday January 8, 2013
Legislative
- 4:38pm
- Sen. Farrow. Column: A new session brings renewed focus.
- 4:02pm
- Rep. Bewley. New year and new session are an opportunity.
- 2:33pm
- Rep. Spiros. Focused on jobs & economy.
- 11:46am
- Community Advocates. Governor and Legislature should cut taxes on Wisconsin employers by expanding BadgerCare. Letter to Gov. Walker and Legislature. Employer Tax Fact Sheet. Employer Penalty Flowchart. Employer Tax Explainer.
- 1:51pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State Senate leadership vote still rankles some Democrats.
- 5:02am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Editorial: Legislature must work together to achieve common goals.
- 4:58am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Jessica King looks back at a short, 17 month, senate term.
- 4:50am
- Racine Journal Times. Racine area Dems propose minimum wage increase.
- 4:45am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Editorial: Pass a bipartisan mining bill now.
- 4:43am
- Eau Claire Leader Telegram. Wisconsin Legislature: Mining push tops GOP agenda. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 4:38am
- La Crosse Tribune. Area Assembly Democrats react to start of session.
- 4:24am
- Tomah Journal. Editorial: State income tax rate harsh at low end.
- 4:18am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Legislature considers rules changes.
- 4:16am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: A short wish list for the new legislative session.
- 4:08am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State bill targets Milwaukee County Board pay, budget.
State Agencies
- 3:59pm
- OCI. Administrative action - December 2012.
- 2:32pm
- DNR. Weekly News.
- 1:47pm
- WEDC. Awards environmental assessment grant to Lake Mills.
- 12:54pm
- DOJ. WCAN helps local police to solve another property crime.
- 12:42pm
- SWIB. Report: SWIB reports favorable returns, less cost to manage state's retirement funds.
- 10:41am
- DPI. Wisconsin gains 80 National Board certified teachers.
- 9:59am
- DATCP. Resolve to make a wise fitness membership decision.
- 9:54am
- DOJ. Seeks to commit Jimmie L. Mable for treatment.
- 9:54am
- DOJ. Seeks to commit Warren Harer for treatment.
Economy/Business
- 8:34am
- NFIB. Small-business owner confidence edges up, barely.
- 12:53pm
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Northwestern Mutual to hire 5,500 reps and interns in 2013.
- 12:38pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin ranked 42nd in job creation at midyear, census report shows.
- 5:10am
- Bloomberg. U.S. set for biggest state-local jobs boost since 2007.
- 4:00am
- WEAU. New partnership to bring new jobs and new growth to ethanol industry.
Statewide
- 2:37pm
- Clear Channel Media. Local radio team brings lively daily political debate to late afternoons on the Progressive Mic 92.1 FM-WXXM.
- 1:48pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Tribal chairman calls for public scrutiny of samples from proposed iron mine.
- 12:12pm
- Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. January is National Stalking Awareness Month.
- 10:40am
- ABC for Health. Health coverage expansion makes moral, fiscal sense for Wisconsin.
- 5:56am
- Arts Wisconsin. Arts Day 2013.
- 11:49am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Government watchdog group loses half its funding.
- 6:00am
- Midwest Energy News. Analysis: Politics drown out facts following Wisconsin wind noise study.
- 5:06am
- USA Today. State report card on mental health care.
- 4:40am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Study: Health care costs rise slowly for third straight year.
Courts
- 2:48pm
- Schott, Bublitz & Engel S.C. Ruling in Juneau County case a victory for open government.
- 8:41am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Juneau County Star-Times v. Juneau County.
- 8:40am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. State v. Dennis D. Lemoine.
- 8:40am
- Distirct I Court of Appeals. Anthony Gagliano & Co., Inc. v. OpenFirst, LLC.
- 1:14pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Supreme Court rules for newspapers in records dispute with county.
- 10:01am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Supreme Court rules for newspapers in records dispute with county.
- 8:36am
- Janesville Gazette. Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide open records dispute.
Education
- 4:01pm
- UW-Stout. Students' chair designs to be featured in Minneapolis exhibit.
- 1:01pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Chancellor search progress continues.
- 11:13am
- UW-Stout. Graduate strengthens university ties to NASA research center.
- 9:57am
- AT&T. Expo connects nearly 300 10th graders with exciting career opportunities in the Marinette-Menominee Region.
- 1:09pm
- Racine Journal Times. Unified board uneasy about student bill of rights proposed by YES group.
- 3:46am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Advocacy group gives Wisconsin D+ on education reform.
Local
- 9:58am
- Racine Police Department. Sex offender notification meeting.
- 9:56am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. County HR Director admits difficulty hiring jail doctors.
- 8:31am
- Dane County Market. Dane County foreclosures plunge in December.
- 1:17pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Board chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic says Chris Abele has 'vendetta' against supervisors.
- 4:53am
- Sheboygan Press. Kohler Co. sues village over assessments.
- 4:10am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee alderman seeks advisory referendum on election day registration.
Congress
- 9:53am
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Announces 5th District nominees to the U.S. Service Academies.
- 5:52am
- The Hill. Dem lawmakers say courts should resolve debt-limit standoff.
- 5:48am
- Washington Times. With U.S. fiscal problems unresolved, treasured AAA rating may fall off cliff.
- 5:39am
- Boston Globe. White House ramping up gun violence discussions.
- 5:14am
- Reuters. Debt ceiling could bind in mid-February: study.
Federal Agencies
- 12:22pm
- CBO. Monthly budget review.
- 12:21pm
- CDC. Binge drinking is an under-recognized problem among women and girls.
- 3:42am
- Social Security. February 2013 columns.
Monday January 7, 2013
Inauguration
- 6:06pm
- Sen. Leibham. Becomes Senate President Pro Tempore.
- 6:04pm
- Rep. Wachs. Begins 2013-14 session.
- 6:03pm
- Rep. Hutton. Officially sworn in today January 7, 2013.
- 5:44pm
- Rep. Stone. Inauguration Day statement.
- 5:43pm
- Rep. Czaja. Takes oath of office to represent 35th Assembly District.
- 5:41pm
- Rep. Klenke. Sworn in to State Assembly.
- 5:40pm
- Rep. Ohnstad. Sworn in as 65th District Representative.
- 5:38pm
- Rep. Weatherston. Sworn in as State Representative from 62nd District.
- 5:36pm
- Rep. Suder. Statement on 101st Inauguration ceremony.
- 5:34pm
- Rep. Kuglitsch. Sworn into office for second term.
- 4:08pm
- Sen. Fitzgerald. Names job creation, balanced budget as top priorities for new session.
- 4:06pm
- Rep. Swearingen. Begins work on jobs & economy.
- 4:01pm
- Rep. Hintz. Statement on inauguration into the 101st Wisconsin State Legislature.
- 3:58pm
- Rep. Strachota. Sworn-in as 58th Assembly District Representative for the 101st Session of the Wisconsin Legislature.
- 3:50pm
- Sen. Tiffany. Takes oath of office for state Senate.
- 3:41pm
- Sen. Harris. Sworn-in as state Senator.
- 3:37pm
- Rep. Vos. Becomes 75th Assembly Speaker.
- 3:36pm
- Rep. Schraa. Sworn in as 53rd District representative.
- 3:34pm
- Rep. Jorgensen. Takes office serving newly-drawn 43rd District.
- 3:33pm
- Sen. Gudex. Begins working for the 18th Senate District.
- 3:30pm
- Rep. Craig. Begins second term focused on economic growth.
- 3:24pm
- Rep. Pasch. Statement on Inauguration Day.
- 12:23pm
- Rep. Zamirripa. Announces official inauguration to the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- 12:18pm
- Gov. Walker. Statement on Wisconsin's 101st legislative session.
- 11:55am
- Assembly Democratic Leader Barca. Inauguration Day message
- 11:54am
- Milwaukee County Exec. Abele. Congratulates the 101st Wisconsin State Legislature.
- 3:45pm
- La Crosse Tribune. Democrats, Republicans spar over who has mandate.
- 12:11pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State lawmakers open new session with GOP in control.
- 11:53am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Legislative session begins with new faces.
Governor
- 3:39pm
- United Wisconsin. Walker's credibility gap not bridged by new 'moderate' rhetoric.
- 12:21pm
- Families Moving Forward. Support filling in the gaps in BadgerCare & oppose rejecting Medicaid revenue.
- 3:55am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Walker looks to end division in state.
Legislative
- 5:37pm
- Rep. Ballweg. Re-appointed to State Building Commission.
- 5:33pm
- Sen. Wirch, Rep. Mason. Re-introduce bill to raise state's minimum wage.
- 1:26pm
- Emerge Wisconsin. Aumnae increases to eight in the State Legislature.
- 1:39pm
- Appleton Post Crescent. Assembly leader says right to work not coming; mining bill could come next week, vote in March.
- 12:14pm
- WMTV. UPDATE: Senate leader expects March vote on mining.
- 5:07am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Reform rollback a concern.
- 4:57am
- River Falls Journal. Harsdorf plans 'listening sessions.'
- 4:49am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Horsetrading begins on Wisconsin mine bill.
- 4:42am
- Capital Times. Q&A: Clean Wisconsin's lobbyist doubts we'll see a new mine anytime soon.
- 4:30am
- Marshfield News Herald. Mining, income taxes and training lead agenda.
- 4:28am
- Racine Journal Times. Childhood teacher to witness Vos' swearing in as speaker.
- 4:21am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Require real consequences for drunken driving.
- 4:20am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: A state senator with too much time on his hands.
- 4:05am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Bipartisanship key for Vos as new Assembly speaker.
- 3:54am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Environmental group says Jacque 'misinterpreted' Shirly Wind study.
- 3:53am
- Capital Times. Rep. Brett Hulsey: How to get Wisconsin working again.
- 3:51am
- Fox 11. Inauguration set for Wisconsin lawmakers.
State Agencies
- 5:31pm
- DWD Sec. Newson. Announces steps the state is taking to assist workers affected by unexpected Golden Guernsey closure.
- 3:49pm
- DOA. Capitol protester reaches agreement with the state.
- 12:30pm
- DNR. Hearings and meetings.
- 12:28pm
- DPI. Evers' education budget request would boost math, science, technology, and career-readiness opportunities for all students.
- 3:50am
- DVA Sec. Scocos, Firsy Lady Walker. Announce Faces of Freedom: A Year of the Veteran Celebration.
- 3:48am
- DOT. Gov. Walker approves nearly $1.7 million for rural transit projects.
- 3:26pm
- Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Wisconsin I-94 lane additions, Hudson to Baldwin, weighed.
- 4:36am
- Stevens Point Journal. DNR to reassess CWD strategy after discovery of 2 infected deer.
- 4:09am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Jobs agency gave $56.2 million in grants and loans, report says.
- 4:08am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Walker contributor Einhorn backs off WHEDA contract.
- 3:59am
- Stevens Point Journal. New rules allow limited hunting, trapping in state parks.
- 3:58am
- Marshfield News Herald. Transportation shortfall may impact drivers through increased taxes, fees.
Economy/Business
- 5:30pm
- CARW/Xceligent. 4Q/year-end commercial real estate market report.
- 3:43pm
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Golden Gurnsey Dairy abrupt closing leaves workers, state seeking answers.
- 10:49am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Despite dairy closing, Milwaukee-area deliveries continue.
- 5:23am
- WTMJ. President confirms dairy plant shutdown in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 4:12am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Green-power, low-energy users get brunt of utility rate increase.
- 4:03am
- USA Today. Americans face higher prices, flat wages in 2013.
- 3:57am
- Racine Journal Times. Companies struggle to find the right employees.
Statewide
- 3:31pm
- Wisconsin Dental Association. Fluoride's benefits too important to ignore.
- 11:51am
- Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Citizens to speak out against Penokee Hills mining proposal.
- 10:13am
- MarketWatch. Retire here, not there: Wisconsin.
- 4:01am
- La Crosse Tribune. Editorial: It's time for a more fair tax system.
Courts
- 5:39am
- Indianapolis Star. Chief justice asks compromise in pay fight over Indiana House Democrats' walkout.
- 3:53am
- Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Wisconsin: Judge allows wolf hunting with dogs but prohibits training.
Education
- 10:39am
- UW-Stout Chancellor Sorensen. Statement concerning faculty/staff salaries.
- 9:43am
- UW-Extension. University of Wisconsin Flexible Options open enrollment.
- 1:43pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scholarships offered to first students in UW flexible degree program.
- 4:00am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Tech college wages top UW professors' pay.
Local
- 3:46pm
- Madison Mayor Soglin. City receives hotel feasiblity study for additional hotel rooms in downtown Madison.
- 3:28pm
- Dane County Board Chair Hendrick. Special election set for downtown Madison County Supervisor.
- 10:43am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Inmate lawsuit against Sheriff dismissed.
- 5:05am
- Menomonee Falls Patch. Falls police union says village violated bargaining agreement.
- 3:56am
- Racine Journal Times. Sheriff's deputies file suit against Racine County, county executive.
Congress
- 12:32pm
- Rep. Pocan. Appointed to House Budget Committee and named Assistant Whip.
- 5:53am
- The Hill. Democrats look for up to $1 trillion in new tax revenues this year.
- 5:40am
- New York Times. For Ryan's next act, balancing pragmatism with politics.
- 5:31am
- Reuters. Republican Sen. McConnell rules out more taxes in U.S. fiscal fight.
Politics
- 4:05am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Justice Roggensack announces campaign team.
Friday January 4, 2013
Governor
- 5:06pm
- Gov. Walker. Thanks Tim Sullivan for his service.
- 4:29am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Editorial: Rigid policy at odds with Founders.
Legislative
- 5:08pm
- Rep. Steineke. Statement on Gulfstream Corp.'s job growth announcement.
- 4:08pm
- Reps. Bernard Schaber, Bewley, Sens. Larson, Shilling. New Medicaid transportation RFP raises red flags.
- 4:00pm
- Speaker-elect. Vos. Makes appointments to Building Commission.
- 9:55am
- Sen. Taylor. Calls for cost analysis on criminal bills. Letter to Assembly & Senate Leadership.
- 9:50am
- Rep. Jorgensen. Journal: Let's work together.
- 3:46am
- Sen. Lasee. Letter to the editor in response to Jan. 2nd Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article - "Wind farm study results a mixed bag."
- 12:40pm
- Superior Telegram. Minning reform leads Wisconsin Legislature's agenda.
- 5:18am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Report details impact of tax cuts.
- 5:06am
- Wisconsin Reporter. 'Fiscal cliff' deal could threaten proposed income-tax breaks.
- 5:03am
- WAOW. State Rep. Donna Seidel resigns office days before term expires. Wisconsin Reporter.
- 3:47am
- Northland News Center. Wisconsin mines: Big jobs, environmental concerns.
State Agencies
- 2:27pm
- DSPS. Meeting addendum.
- 2:22pm
- DNR. Distribution plan set for chinook stocking in Lake Michigan; Strawberry Creek quota reduced, commitment to revise formula for 2014.
- 12:20pm
- WEDC. Brings new life to economic development in Wisconsin.
- 11:50am
- DOT. Gov. Walker approves $1.7 million for specialized public transportation.
- 11:08am
- DATCP. Medicare card scam pops up in Wisconsin.
- 9:52am
- Dept. of Tourism. World's largest disc golf complex, Highbridge Hills Sports Complex, joins ranks of Travel Green Wisconsin.
- 8:23am
- DWD. Meetings and hearings.
- 3:49am
- Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. Approves $3.2 million for community projects.
- 12:47pm
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Smith: Wisconsin balances Medicaid budget.
- 7:27am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Study suggests wind turbines' low-frequency noise could cause health woes.
- 4:12am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Contract proposal for patient rides allows leeway.
- 4:01am
- Fox 11. PSC authorized wind farm study complete.
Economy/Business
- 3:08pm
- Time Warner Cable. Brings 200 new jobs to Milwaukee.
- 10:35am
- Dept. of Labor Sec. Solis. Statement on December employment numbers.
- 10:00am
- Outagamie County Exec. Nelson. County welcomes job growth at airport.
- 7:34am
- Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment situation - December 2012 (Nonfarm up 155K, rate 7.8%)
- 11:05am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Time Warner Cable adding 200 jobs in Milwaukee.
- 8:21am
- Bloomberg. Payrolls in U.S. climb 155,000 as jobless rate holds at 7.8%
- 5:51am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Accuray, Tomotherapy's parent company, cutting staff, cites fiscal picture.
- 4:23am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Gulfstream adding 100 jobs in Greenville.
Statewide
- 10:43am
- Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance. Announces plans for commercial production of cellulosic ethanol.
- 11:07am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ace, Sweetwater plan to produce cellulosic ethanol.
- 9:49am
- Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Wisconsin, Minnesota dairy farmers show strong year-end.
- 4:25am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. What we pay: Colleges & universities.
- 4:14am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Online comments hurt science understanding, study finds.
Courts
- 5:39pm
- DNR Sec. Stepp. Statement on Judge Peter Anderson's ruling on the use of dogs for wolf hunting.
- 2:35pm
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Judge to rule today in wolf hunt challenge.
- 9:07am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Matthew C. Siderits.
- 9:07am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Eva E. Ritter.
- 5:05pm
- Appleton Post Crescent. Madison judge allows wolf hunting with dogs.
Education
- 10:30am
- UW-Madison. Researchers: Online science news needs careful study.
- 4:53am
- Beloit Daily News. Carry advocate claims ban endangers pupils.
- 4:48am
- Beloit Daily News. Officials: No guns in school.
Local
- 5:12am
- Portage Daily Register. AFSCME wants talks with county.
- 4:42am
- WMTV. Dane Co. officials call for resources to address district attorney staffing shortages. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 4:32am
- Marshfield News Herald. County stalled on employee pay system.
- 4:17am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee police did not hide higher crime figures, new report says.
Congress
- 12:19pm
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Column: The fiscal crisis is not over.
- 11:02am
- U.S. Sens. Johnson, Baldwin. Bet on Packers-Vikings game.
- 11:00am
- U.S. Rep. Moore. Statement on Violence Against Women Act reauthorization.
- 3:52am
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. Joins Baldwin for swearing in.
- 3:51am
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. Committee assignments for 113th Congress.
- 5:24am
- The Hill. Democratic freshman want party to back 'talking filibuster.'
- 4:56am
- Janesville Gazette. 'Fiscal cliff' deal leaves lots of issues dangling.
- 4:54am
- Janesville Gazette. State Republicans OK'd deal.
- 4:03am
- WISC. Baldwin, Pocan talk about upcoming debt debates in Congress.
Federal Agencies
- 2:23pm
- Integrys Group. Wisconsin Public Service reaches agreement with U.S. EPA.
- 11:49am
- EPA. Announces Clean Air Act settlement with Wisconsin utility.
- 10:53am
- Postmaster General Donahoe. Congressional inaction heightens Postal Service financial crisis.
- 2:40pm
- Appleton Post Crescent. WPS agrees to settle Clean Air Act violations. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Politics
- 3:46am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gov. Walker gets new campaign team.
Thursday January 3, 2013
Governor
- 2:21pm
- Gov. Walker. Enters third year in office.
- 3:59pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Walker will lead first trade mission to China this spring.
- 4:04am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Walker: Mining bill is Job 1 in new session.
- 3:56am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Walker open to tweaks to mining bill.
- 3:52am
- Fox 11. Gov. Scott Walker talks mining and jobs.
Legislative
- 4:36pm
- Sen. Taylor. Statement on Logisticare RFP.
- 3:57pm
- Rep. Zamarripa. Congratulates U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan on their inauguration to Congress.
- 9:04am
- Sen. Carpenter. Announces committee appointments.
- 5:04am
- Capital Times. Glenn Grothman's anti-Kwanzaa comments create ruckus.
- 5:00am
- Wausau Daily Herald. New mining bill to be presented this month.
- 4:50am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Incoming Speaker Vos seeks lower tax rates.
- 4:28am
- Brookfield Patch. Mining law reform top of list for state Republicans.
State Agencies
- 4:32pm
- DNR. Weekly News. Outdoor Report.
- 2:27pm
- DOT. Wisconsin ends 2012 with 601 traffic deaths.
- 2:24pm
- WEDC. Gov. Walker announces trade mission to China.
- 2:16pm
- AG Van Hollen. Praises law enforcement's use of the WCAN in solving crimes.
- 1:53pm
- Dept. of Tourism. Richard Bong State Recreational Area Travel Green Wisconsin certified.
- 11:55am
- Dept. of Tourism. North Coast Coffee joins ranks of Travel Green Wisconsin.
- 11:20am
- DOT. Packer travel advisory.
- 11:17am
- DHS. Requests proposals for statewide Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus Non-Emergency Medical Transportation manager.
- 10:22am
- DOC. Starts year with 58 new correctional officers.
- 9:42am
- DSPS. Meeting: Board of Nursing Screening.
- 9:07am
- Dept. of Tourism. Marshfield receives tourism grant for National Fur Takers Rendezvous.
- 9:02am
- DATCP Consumer Protection. Keep Your Kids Safe Newsletter - January 2013.
- 5:08am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Editorial: Fix, don't flog, top jobs agency.
- 4:55am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wind farm study results a mixed bag.
Economy/Business
- 7:40am
- ADP. National employment report: Private sector employment increased by 215,000 jobs in December.
- 7:38am
- Dept. of Labor. Unemployment insurance weekly claims report.
- 7:41am
- Reuters. Jobless claims rise in holiday-distorted week.
- 5:12am
- Janesville Gazette. Further budget fights threaten to keep U.S. growth and hiring sluggish for much of 2013.
- 5:07am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin businesses see improvement in 2012, report shows.
Statewide
- 1:57pm
- WISA. Superior Silica Sands, LLC. joins Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association.
- 1:56pm
- Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence. Seminar on optimizing workplace dynamics set.
- 1:52pm
- La Follette School of Public Affairs. Nominations are being accepted for the Lloyd D. Gladfelter Award for Government Innovation.
- 12:28pm
- Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence. Seminar on new 2013 Baldridge Criteria set.
- 9:58am
- Wisconsin Budget Project. New year brings many state tax cuts in Wisconsin.
- 12:43pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Abnormally dry to drought conditions persist across state.
- 5:29am
- Detroit News. Lakes Huron, Michigan fall to record low.
- 4:26am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. CWD moves northward.
Courts
- 8:57am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Danny L. Hopgood v. Jimmy D. Boyd.
- 8:57am
- District II Court of Appeals. Air Engineering, Inc. v. Industrial Air Power, LLC.
- 8:56am
- District IV Court of Appeals. Vicki L. Blasing v. Zurich American Insurance Company.
- 12:40pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Court reverses judge who saved Mukwonago Indians name.
- 12:32pm
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Court: Inmate properly denied porn.
- 12:29pm
- WEAU. Court says parents can't sue over Indian nickname.
Education
- 3:40pm
- UW-Stout. Student who beat cancer awarded Randy Pausch Scholarship.
- 11:57am
- UW-Eau Claire. Professor Max Garland named Wisconsin poet laureate.
- 10:03am
- Wisconsin State Journal. State law change keeps principal evaluations under wraps.
- 4:53am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. UW-Platteville experiences enrollment boom.
- 4:32am
- Port Washington Patch. How safe are our schools?
- 4:08am
- La Crosse Tribune. Wis. woman asks school to review bullying policy. WQOW.
Local
- 3:15pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. State report finds Dane County needs more than a dozen DA's based on caseload; domestic violence accounts for one-third of county cases.
Letter to Gov. Walker.
- 4:48am
- Sheboygan Press. Act 10 uncertainty leaves county labor talks in limbo.
- 4:16am
- Jackson County Chronicle. City to alter employee benefits.
- 4:12am
- Burnett County Sentinel. Land trade could be boon for county.
- 4:00am
- La Crosse Tribune. Local farmers unimpressed with Farm Bill fix.
Congress
- 1:58pm
- U.S. Rep. Ribble. 113th Congress should mark the start of new beginnings.
- 12:16pm
- Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. We need a new farm bill in 2013.
- 12:09pm
- Campaign to Fix the Debt - Wisconsin. 'Hold the Applause.'
- 11:16am
- U.S. Rep. Kind. Statement on 113th Congress.
- 3:53am
- Dairy Business Association. Dairy producers score a victory with farm bill extension.
- 3:57pm
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Senator Baldwin sworn in.
- 5:40am
- Bloomberg. Budget deal seals breaks for wind farms, Puerto Rico rum.
- 5:38am
- Bloomberg. Budget crusader Ryan stays silent in fiscal showdown with Obama.
- 5:34am
- USA Today. Obama signs 'cliff' bill, now on to next fiscal crisis.
- 3:57am
- La Crosse Tribune. Kind, Walz defend their votes on 'imperfect' bill, say challenges loom.
Federal Agencies
- 12:20pm
- HHS. States move forward to implement health care law, build health insurance marketplaces.
- 12:17pm
- USDA Sec. Vilsack. Statement on the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill.
- 12:15pm
- CDC. More women getting Pap tests as recommended.
Politics
- 4:52am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State schools chief, Supreme Court justice face challengers.
- 3:54am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Wisconsin high court, DPI candidates file nomination papers.
Wednesday January 2, 2013
Governor
- 1:28pm
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Gov. Walker seeks support for mining at Green Bay business.
- 9:14am
- Janesville Gazette. Walker to talk mining, jobs during three stops.
- 3:53am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Scott Walker still hasn't issued a pardon.
Legislative
- 3:24pm
- DPW. Black Caucus calls on Scott Walker to denounce Glenn Grothman Kwanzaa comments.
- 2:42pm
- Rep. Barca. Statement on potential mining legislation.
- 2:39pm
- Sen. Lassa. Column: Time for a bipartisan consensus on iron ore mining.
- 2:32pm
- Rep. Nass. Letter to Speaker-elect Vos, Majority Leader Suder, JFC Co-Chair Nygren regarding proposal for higher property taxes.
- 10:50am
- Speaker-elect Vos, Majority Leader Suder. Assembly Republicans: Mining reform top priority.
- 1:26pm
- WTMJ. West Bend Sen. Grothman won't apologize after Kwanzaa comments.
- 1:20pm
- Janesville Gazette. GOP promises mining reform will be first bill.
- 10:57am
- La Crosse Tribune. Jennifer Shilling: Let your voice be heard on budget.
- 5:04am
- Mount Pleasant Patch. State Sen. Glenn Grothman declares war on Kwanzaa.
- 4:56am
- River Falls Journal. Jobs are job number one.
- 4:23am
- Racine Journal Times. Editorial: Vos is right: State tax code is overdue for an overhaul.
- 4:07am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Jacque: Study finds 'dangerous levels' of noise from turbines.
State Agencies
- 5:04pm
- DOJ. Former middle school teacher sentenced in Vilas County to three years in prison in child pornography case.
- 4:32pm
- DSPS. Meetings.
- 3:12pm
- AG Van Hollen. Praises new effort, "Sheriffs Adopting Sheriffs," organized by the Badger State Sheriff's Association.
- 2:28pm
- Clean Wisconsin. Study finds no link between wind farm sound and health impacts.
- 12:27pm
- DOJ. Files action against owner of unlicensed debt adjustment service company.
- 11:22am
- Emergency Management. Resolve 2B ready in 2013.
- 11:14am
- Garvey, McNeil & Associates, S.C. Wisconsin study finds low frequency noise serious threat from wind farms.
- 4:00am
- Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. To meet in Muscoda.
- 4:03am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Commission promotes regional transit taxes plan.
Economy/Business
- 12:06pm
- Boardman & Clark Law Firm. Employment law update - January 2013.
Statewide
- 3:37pm
- Wisconsin Bankers Association. Four steps to a feasible financial New Year's resolution.
- 12:55pm
- Wisconsin Right to Life. Announces January 11, 2013 Commemoration Concert for Life.
- 1:18pm
- Chippewa Herald. Despite deal, taxes to rise for most Americans.
- 12:30pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. FBI reports record number of firearms background checks.
- 4:45am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. 2012 year in review: A year that begins and ends in roses includes lots of electoral rancor.
- 4:27am
- Stevens Point Journal. Gun run takes toll on stores' supplies.
- 4:20am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Our New Year's wish: a return of common sense.
Courts
- 5:37am
- Washington Post. Texas among 10 states facing lawsuits over education funding.
Education
- 12:05pm
- UW Colleges, UW Extension. Chancellor Ray Cross and other higher education leaders to discuss role of online education at UCLA conference.
- 5:57am
- USA Today. Vets face confusion using GI bill at state schools.
- 4:30am
- Capital Times. Should UW pick a business leader for chancellor to jump-start job growth?
Local
- 1:41pm
- Alliant Energy. Dane County nonprofits receive $45,000 from Alliant Energy and its Foundation.
- 12:56pm
- Madison Mayor Soglin. Weekly schedule.
- 12:07pm
- Madison B Cycle. Annual membership grows 356% as the total number of riders triples.
- 11:21am
- Outagamie County Exec. Nelson. Issues proclamation on Herb Kohl. Proclamation.
- 10:54am
- Milwaukee County Sup. West. Remembers Dayana Garcia, asks public for help in apprehending murderer.
- 3:52am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. First repeat drunken driver of the new year.
- 3:49am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. 18 drunken drivers arrested during New Year's Eve enforcement initiative.
- 4:17am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee, Madison broke records for warmest year in 2012.
- 3:58am
- Shawano Leader. Sheriff seeks to halt paycheck deductions for retirement.
Congress
- 3:00pm
- NFIB Wisconsin. Reacts to fiscal cliff deal.
- 12:28pm
- DPW. Sean Duffy defies even Paul Ryan, Ron Johnson, on fiscal cliff deal for Wisconsin farmers.
- 12:11pm
- U.S. Rep. Petri. Opposed fiscal cliff deal.
- 11:18am
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Statement on fiscal cliff deal.
- 10:48am
- Wisconsin Environment. President Obama, Congress save wind power in fiscal cliff agreement.
- 9:41am
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. Calls for spending reductions.
- 3:56am
- U.S. Rep. Kind. Supports tax relief for working families, economic recovery.
- 3:39am
- U.S. Rep. Moore. Supports Senate Amendment HR 8.
- 3:38am
- U.S. Rep. Ribble. Votes to provide tax certainty.
- 3:37am
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. Comments on fiscal cliff vote.
- 5:47am
- Reuters. Fiscal plan averts "dairy cliff," buys time for farm bill.
- 5:14am
- WAOW. Duffy votes against 'fiscal cliff' deal.
- 4:39am
- The Hill. House approves 'fiscal cliff' deal; bill headed to Obama's desk. Washington Post. Bloomberg. Janesville Gazette.
- 4:33am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Five people to watch in 2013.
- 4:14am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin delegation weighs in on 'fiscal cliff' vote.
- 4:05am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Wisconsin's Sen. Ron Johnson supported tax increase on wealthy.
- 3:47am
- The Hill. House votes to block salary hike for federal workers, members of Congress.
- 3:45am
- Reuters. Analysis: "Fiscal cliff" deal called a dud on deficit front.
Politics
- 9:13am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin candidates face nomination deadline.