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.