Thursday February 28, 2013 - Updated 5:05pm
Senate Passes Mining Legislation.
- 1:20pm
- Sen. Tiffany. Statement on Senate passage of Senate Bill 1.
- 10:47am
- Americans for Prosperity. Applaud Senate as it passes mining reform.
- 3:26am
- Statements: Sierra Club. Sen. Darling. WMC. Sen. Vukmir. Sen. Cowles. Midwest Environmental Advocates. Sen. Gudex. Sen. Harris. Sen. Lassa. Sen. Cullen.
- 3:17am
- Statements: Sen. Lazich. Sen. Taylor. Sen. Hansen. Sen. Farrow. Sen. Larson. Sen. Fitzgerald. League of Conservation Voters. Sen. Miller.
- 3:54am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Mine's future uncertain, despite near-certain passage of mining bill.
- 3:32am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Senate approves mine bill, sends it to Assembly. Wisconsin State Journal.
Governor
- 9:38am
- Gov. Walker. Weekly radio address.
- 2:49pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker says referendum on County Board should focus solely on pay.
- 2:47pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker defends dealings with city, urges focus on economic development.
- 2:45pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Any of state's 11 tribes can veto off-reservation casino, Scott Walker says.
Budget
- 1:18pm
- Rep. Kleefisch. Column: Biennial budget.
- 9:35am
- Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Wisconsin. Looking forward to passage of Governor Walker's biennium budget.
- 4:51am
- Baraboo News Republic. Big stakes under the big top.
- 4:17am
- Racine Journal Times. Editorial: If you pay more, you will save more in a tax cut.
- 4:11am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Proposed smoking fee draws surprise foes: anti-smoking advocates.
- 3:58am
- Chippewa Herald. Budget provision to lift ban on foreign ownership of land criticized.
- 3:56am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Walker wants to spend taxpayer money to crack down on tax cheats.
Legislative
- 5:05pm
- Rep. Spiros. Votes to protect the environment and aid Wisconsin manufacturers.
- 4:33pm
- Rep. Born. Statement on passage of Assembly Bill 14.
- 4:32pm
- Rep. Steineke. Votes to strengthen economy with targeted job-growth bills.
- 4:02pm
- Speaker Vos. Statement on legislative session on jobs.
- 4:01pm
- Rep. Kahl. Applauds bipartisan effort to pass Democratic jobs bills.
- 3:52pm
- Reps. Jorgensen, Stone, Krug. Economic development package passes Assembly with broad bipartisan support.
- 3:48pm
- Rep. Nass. Assembly votes to waste $1 million in the name of bipartisanship.
- 3:46pm
- Rep. Bernard Schaber. Announces March office hours.
- 3:35pm
- Wisconsin Safe Milk Coalition. Memo to Legislature: Do not co-sponsor or support raw milk legislation.
- 2:59pm
- Rep. Ballweg. Resolution to make March 2013 American Red Cross Month.
- 1:51pm
- Reps. Thiesfeldt, Craig. Request GAB hearing. Letter to Chairwoman Bernier.
- 11:15am
- Sen. Vukmir. Letter to AG Van Hollen regarding GAB.
- 11:13am
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Urges state lawmakers to reject Assembly Bill 26. Letter to Chairman August.
- 9:33am
- Rep. Ballweg. 9th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship.
- 9:30am
- Reps. Brooks, Ringhand. Co-author pro-entrepreneur legislation.
- 9:29am
- Rep. Barca. Democratic weekly radio address.
- 3:07am
- Rep. Severson. Assembly Speaker's Task Force on Mental Health holds first meeting.
- 3:05am
- Sen. Lazich. Calls to end the volleyball mess at GAB by reiterating call for GAB audit.
- 3:02pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Assembly overwhelmingly passes jobs bill intended to make state more competitive.
State Agencies
- 3:56pm
- DOJ. Obtains judgment against owner of unlicensed debt adjustment service company.
- 3:40pm
- OCI. Bulletin: Rate filings for health benefit plans sold through associations.
- 2:32pm
- PSC. To host informational seminar for attorneys.
- 1:25pm
- WEDC. Wisconsin businesses gain access to expanded trade support.
- 1:23pm
- DNR. Seeks comment on new process to open up agency guidance development to the public.
- 10:48am
- DSPS. Meetings March 4-8.
- 9:39am
- DATCP. Seminar planned for livestock and genetics exporters.
- 9:34am
- DOJ. The Wisconsin Crime Alert Network helps identify suspects in global ATM skimming ring.
Economy/Business
- 4:41pm
- Integrys Group. Reports fourth quarter earnings.
- 4:03pm
- Integrys Group. With recent heavy snows, WPS has safety reminders for customers.
- 10:42am
- UW-Extension. Dane County Small Business Awards will honor locally owned businesses.
- 9:37am
- AT&T. Invested nearly $725 million in Wisconsin from 2010 through 2012 to enhance speeds, reliability and performance for customers.
- 9:36am
- AT&T. Invested nearly $80 million in Madison area from 2010 through 2012 to enhance speeds, reliability and performance for customers.
- 8:09am
- Bureau of Economic Analysis. Gross domestic product, 4th quarter and annual 2012 (second estimate). Bloomberg.
- 8:06am
- Dept. of Labor. Unemployment insurance weekly claims report. Reuters.
Statewide
- 2:30pm
- Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association. Public invited to taste best cheeses in the U.S. at Championship Cheese Charity Event to benefit Paul's Pantry in Green Bay.
- 10:41am
- State Bar of Wisconsin. Recognizes journalists with Golden Gavel Award.
- 9:32am
- Ministry Saint Claire's Hospital. Named one of the nation's 100 top hospitals by Truven Health Analytics.
- 3:18am
- Lenzendorf Winters & Associates. Announces representation of newly formed organization, Indpendent Funeral Directors of Wisconsin.
- 5:28am
- Governing. Muni bond tax exemption repeal could spike borrowing costs by 50%.
Courts
- 8:10am
- District IV Court of Appeals. Wisconsin State Employees Union v. State of Wisconsin.
- 2:43pm
- Green Bay Press Gazette. State workers' furlough lawsuit dismissed.
- 4:24am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Supreme Court raises doubts about Voting Rights Act.
- 4:10am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: Open window to an ugly world.
Education
- 3:37pm
- AFT, Local 212. Announces successor contract.
- 3:07pm
- MPS. To offer early contracts to highly-qualified educators Saturday.
- 1:24pm
- UW-Stout. RockFest climbing competition adds Reel Rock Film Tour.
- 11:14am
- Kids Express Learning Center. Read Across America.
- 10:49am
- UW-Stout. Packaging program recognized by national news website.
- 10:44am
- UW-River Falls. Hosts public astronomy talk and observatory viewing March 13.
- 10:43am
- UW-Extension. New online resource supports sustainable energy use.
- 4:06am
- Beloit Daily News. ADCDF? - Voucher plan sparks debate on measuring Beloit schools.
- 3:34am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. MATC board approves new faculty contract early.
Local
- 3:30pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Mayo. Commends Milwaukee County staff, leadership for work during winter weather event.
- 2:18pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Stamper. Responds to the format changes at 1290 WMCS-AM Talk Radio.
- 3:45am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Potawatomi doubles down its attack on Kenosha casino.
- 3:43am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. National Wildlife Federation questions Waukesha water request.
- 3:38am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Racing sausage no longer a missing link.
Congress
- 3:16pm
- DPW. What sequester? Sean Duffy is on "vacation."
- 1:55pm
- U.S. Rep. Pocan. And LGBT equality caucus applaud House passage of VAWA.
- 11:38am
- U.S. Rep. Petri. Bill would help taxpayers victimized by ID theft.
- 11:37am
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Bill to require EPA to study effects of E15.
- 5:36am
- Reuters. Analysis: Cuts unlikely to deliver promised U.S. budget savings.
- 5:35am
- Bloomberg. (Video) Sparks fly: Bernanke asked to cut the 'ton of fat.'
- 5:24am
- The Hill. Sequester cuts are here to stay.
- 5:00am
- New York Times. Editorial: Congress's power to protect the vote.
- 4:56am
- USA Today. Fitch warns U.S. risks losing AAA debt rating.
- 4:13am
- Stevens Point Journal. As budget cuts loom, is government shutdown next?
- 3:59am
- Chippewa Herald. Americans yawn at budget cut hype.
- 3:47am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Edward Flynn makes spirited call for assault weapons ban.
Federal Agencies
- 4:19am
- Daily Reporter. Unions aim to limit budget cut fallout on workers.
Politics
- 3:12pm
- State Bar of Wisconsin, We the People Wisconsin. Supreme Court candidate debate set for March 22.
- 4:38am
- Waukesha Patch. 98th Assembly District results are official.
- 4:02am
- Janesville Gazette. Kenosha Democrat considering another run at Paul Ryan.
Wednesday February 27, 2013
Mining Legislation
- 2:25pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Senate debate Wednesday on mining bill could extend into the wee hours. Daily Reporter.
Governor
- 4:23pm
- USA Today. Scott Walker: Government dependence not American Dream.
- 5:12am
- USA Today. Christie adds New Jersey to the Medicaid expansion list.
Budget
- 1:16pm
- Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Wisconsin. Governor Walker's 2014-15 biennium budget receives overwhelming support.
- 2:20pm
- Chippewa Herald. Reactions mixed on Walker plan to end residency rules.
- 4:29am
- Wisconsin State Journal. State would no longer regulate claw arcade games under budget provision.
- 4:15am
- Chippewa Herald. Shift from Medicaid 'of good value,' outgoing health secretary says.
- 4:12am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Borrowing costs may wipe out Walker's Wisconsin savings.
- 3:54am
- Superior Telegram. Governor's budget threatens public schools.
Legislative
- 5:12pm
- Speaker Vos, Rep. Stone. GAB must be held accountable.
- 2:15pm
- Rep. Schraa. Building a bomb, owning an assault weapon the same crime under Democrat bill.
- 2:09pm
- Sen. Larson. (Updated) Statement on Milwaukee Area Technical College local control.
- 12:43pm
- Rep. Sargent. Legislative website launched.
- 12:18pm
- Sen Vukmir. Outraged by GAB's inability to follow the law.
- 12:17pm
- Rep. Barnes. Sen. Grothman needlessly attacks MATC.
- 9:03am
- City of Washburn Mayor Griffiths. Resolution in opposition to AB1/SB1. Resolution.
- 7:11am
- Sen. Taylor. Column: "Meat cleaver" sequester wrong for Wisconsin.
- 3:39am
- Ashland City Council. Mining resolution.
- 2:11pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State panel raises concerns about bill allowing charges for public records redactions.
- 5:02am
- WISC. Three senators reveal competing mining amendments.
- 4:36am
- Racine Journal Times. Editorial: It's not one or the other with the mining bill.
- 4:06am
- Daily Cardinal. Contradictory polls reflect stances on mining bill in divided state Legislature.
- 4:00am
- Lakeland Times. State lawmakers hear concerns over Highway 51 project.
- 3:48am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Senate set to vote on mining bill.
- 3:46am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Cowles wants quick action on double dipping.
State Agencies
- 4:25pm
- DNR. State Natural Resources Board appoints five members of new Sporting Heritage Council.
- 2:26pm
- DPI. 123 schools plan to participate in Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
- 2:23pm
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Mortgage settlement to provide $143.6M in Wisconsin relief.
- 1:15pm
- Wisconsin Historical Society. Father Groppi's fight for civil rights in Milwaukee documented in new book for young readers.
- 12:12pm
- DSPS. Meeting addendum.
- 10:06am
- AG Van Hollen. Announces mortgage settlement relief to Wisconsin residents tops $143 million, exceeding initial estimates.
- 10:05am
- DOT. Door County's Bayview Bridge web site now available.
- 10:04am
- DATCP. Investigation leads to charges against roofer.
- 10:03am
- Emergency Management. Be a force of nature.
- 3:40am
- RENEW Wisconsin. Petitions PSC to improve interconnection rules.
- 4:35am
- Racine Journal Times. Public hearing sees vehement opposition to use of dogs in wolf hunt.
Economy/Business
- 3:15pm
- Alliant energy. Promotes Diggers Hotline excavator safety training.
- 4:47am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Tribal gaming revenue in state down 5% in four years.
Statewide
- 4:45pm
- Media Trackers. Attorney helping Bad River Band helped lead MMSD in 17.56 billion gallons of sewage dumps.
- 3:10pm
- Forest County Potawatomi Community. Out-of-state gaming interests continue to bet on Wisconsin.
- 12:20pm
- WISPIRG. Offshore tax dodging blows $814 million hole in WI budget.
- 12:16pm
- Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Wastewater treatment no comparison to open-pit mining pollution.
- 12:11pm
- Enough Already WI. Wisconsin gaming takes a 5% hit.
- 10:01am
- American Majority. Local groups celebrate the life of Andrew Breitbart.
- 3:37am
- 9 to 5 Wisconsin. Children to share success stories celebrating WI FMLA, ask state legislators to protect, expand the law.
- 4:50am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Tribe opposing mine has its own water quality problems.
- 4:49am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Electronic toll roads envisioned for nation.
- 4:39am
- Daily Reporter. Coal ash ruling looms as ferry companies fued.
Courts
- 3:23pm
- Wisconsin Family Action. Files friend of court brief on HHS contraceptive mandates.
Education
- 4:42pm
- UW System. Miller to lead UW System administration and fiscal affairs.
- 2:19pm
- Brookfield Now. Elmbrook School District braces for new state budget, potential $2.3 million deficit.
- 1:19pm
- UW-Stout. Student-athlete uses physics to compare types of softball bats.
- 12:45pm
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Details on MATC union contract, board.
- 12:10pm
- Marquette University. 50 most important African-Americans in Technology include Marquette engineering professor.
- 12:09pm
- Marquette University. Director of White House Office of National Drug Control Policy next gues for "On the Issues."
- 7:16am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. With union law in court, MATC approves faculty contract.
- 4:56am
- WJKBT. Group of UW-L students push for tobacco-free campus.
- 4:42am
- Sheboygan Press. Sheboygan Area School District faces $5 million shortfall.
- 4:19am
- Beloit Daily News. Millions in cuts expected.
Local
- 5:03pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Coggs. Wilson confirmation coud be start of better, more open, inclusive and accessible process.
- 4:29pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Bowen. Expresses his disappointment in the recent changes to 1290 WMCS-AM talk radio format.
- 3:18pm
- Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission. Presents 2013 Art Poster.
- 3:32am
- Midwest Environmental Advocates. Citizens' move will protect river's future.
- 2:16pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Police Chief Fynn argues for assault weapon ban at Senate hearing.
- 5:00am
- WGBA. Low frequency noise debate.
Congress
- 4:43pm
- American Association of University Women. Violence Against Women Act focus of meeting.
- 1:13pm
- Wisconsin Hospital Association. Sequester will cost Wisconsin hospitals $2 million a week.
- 7:46am
- Menominee Indian School District. Congressional "sequester" could have devastating school impacts.
- 2:22pm
- Milwauke Business Journal. Sequestration could hit 15,000 Wisconsin jobs: Hospital association.
- 5:30am
- Reuters. In separating gun-control bills, Democrats reveal strategy.
- 5:24am
- Wall Street Journal. New spate of acrimony in Congress as cuts loom.
- 4:43am
- WTAQ. 8th District Congressman Reid Ribble proposes sequester flexibility. Fox 11. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter.
- 4:38am
- Daily Reporter. In budget fight, sky is falling again.
- 4:17am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. White House, Congress facing cuts too.
Federal Agencies
- 4:13am
- La Crosse Tribune. Fort McCoy braces for cuts.
Politics
- 4:30am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Editoiral: Evers deserves a second term.
- 3:41am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gov. Scott Walker's approval numbers dip, poll by Democratic firm shows.
Tuesday February 26, 2013
Governor
- 4:34am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. HHS official touts Medicaid, mum on Walker choice.
- 4:07am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Walker presses Obama on budget cuts.
Budget
- 12:59pm
- NAMI Wisconsin. Shares concerns about budget's impact on people with mental illness.
- 8:55am
- Hispanics for School Choice. Does not support a referendum requirement for the expansion of Wisconsin's school choice program.
- 8:51am
- Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health. Governor's budget looks to be "mixed bag" for women's health, safety and economic security.
- 4:40am
- Baraboo News Republic. State senator: 'Lines being drawn' over public education funding.
- 3:59am
- Chippewa Herald. Editorial: Budget fails to prioritize education.
Legislative
- 4:52pm
- Rep. Jorgensen. Plans to boost manufacturing, create jobs approved in committee, advance to floor for vote.
- 4:26pm
- Sen. Harris. Disappointed by attacks to Wisconsin's premiere technical college.
- 1:55pm
- Reps. Severson, Klenke. State Representatives condemn Bad River Tribe's pollution record.
- 1:54pm
- Rep. Sinicki. Statement on inadequate committee process for AB-35.
- 12:31pm
- Wisconsin Association for Justice. Urges defeat of Assembly Bill 19.
- 11:12am
- Sen. Grothman. Statement on Milwaukee Area Technical College.
- 8:48am
- WMC. Voters overwhelmingly support iron mining reform.
- 11:51am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Business lobby poll says public wants mine.
- 11:29am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Sen. Jon Erpenbach says he'll work with GOP on Medicaid deal.
- 4:32am
- Fond du Lac Reporter. Gudex proposes sales tax holidays.
- 4:31am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. African-American leaders say bill on County Board would weaken minority voice.
- 4:29am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin Legislature committee advances $15 million in worker training grants.
- 4:29am
- Sheboygan Press. News group recognizes Joe Leibham.
- 4:10am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Joint Finance Committee backs GOP's mining bill. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 4:00am
- Daily Cardinal. Students lobby for tuition cap at Capitol.
- 3:52am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Poll claims waning public support for mining bill.
State Agencies
- 2:49pm
- DFI. Wisconsin bank earnings up 53% in 2012.
- 1:00pm
- DNR. Weekly news.
- 12:19pm
- DATCP. Plans open house meetings on gypsy moth spraying.
- 12:16pm
- DWD Sec. Newson, Lt. Gov. Kleefisch. Regional workforce leaders dedicate new mobile manufacturing training lab.
- 11:15am
- AG Van Hollen. And Metro Milwaukee Foreclosure Mediation Program announce new, improved process for homeowners seeking mediation services
- 11:13am
- AG Van Hollen. Announces settlement with Healthpoint, Ltd.
- 10:34am
- WEDC. Announces investment tax credit eligibility for emerging businesses.
- 10:28am
- DPI. Schools nominated for Green Ribbon Award.
Statewide
- 3:01pm
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Puts MATC on notice.
- 2:48pm
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Wisconsin stands to lose massive funding for education, healthcare and public safety from sequester cuts.
- 2:46pm
- Wisconsin Bankers Association. Banks healthy; Waiting for loan demand to return.
- 12:18pm
- UW Credit Union. Achieves EPA's Green Power Leadership Club designation.
- 10:02am
- Media Trackers. EPA data points to massive Clean Water Act violations by Bad River Chippewa.
- 8:57am
- WMC. Hires Capitol veteran to lobby on health care, employment policy.
- 4:25am
- National Weather Service. Winter weather advisory (S, SE WI).
- 4:58am
- Fox 11. S.S. Badger to start shipping season May 6.
- 4:37am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Universal background checks on gun sales draw praise, scorn.
- 4:05am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Editorial: Culture of alcohol shares blame.
Courts
- 8:43am
- DPW. Federal panel rules WisGOP likely commited "fraud, misrepresentation or misconduct" in redistricting.
- 3:04pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Women workers in Wisconsin file new class action against Wal-Mart.
- 8:46am
- Thomson Reuters. Wisconsin is next Wal-Mart battleground.
- 5:10am
- New York Times. State can cut back on Medicaid payments, administration says.
Education
- 4:47pm
- UW-Whitewater. To close freshman admissions April 1.
- 11:27am
- UW-Stout. Minnesota artist is focus of film, exhibit at Furlong Gallery.
- 8:47am
- UW-Madison. Senior to use Twitter in UW System "Knowledge Powers Wisconsin" campaign.
- 5:34am
- USA Today. Doctors oppose automatic school suspensions, expulsions.
- 5:29am
- Reuters. High school graduation rate up sharply, but red flags abound.
- 5:01am
- WKBT. UW-L Chancellor: pay raises needed to retain qualified employees.
Local
- 4:24pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Wade. Thank you, Mr. Davis.
- 12:30pm
- City of Madison. Area hospitals and public heallth announce launch of new web resource.
- 11:54am
- MMSD. Burnham Canal wetlands project advances with EPA provided Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding.
- 4:20am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Keep Bucks in Milwaukee, stabilize city funds, Tom Barrett urges.
Congress
- 9:38am
- U.S. Rep. Ribble. Bill tackles waste, substitutes flexibility for across-the-board sequester cuts.
- 5:24am
- Reuters. Analysis: Obama spending cuts strategy focused on waiting game.
- 4:28am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: A great nation brought low by its dysfunctional politics.
- 3:56am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Economists: Political uncertainty more dangerous than budget cuts.
Federal Agencies
- 10:32am
- Dept. of Commerce. New data shows 29 states hit record export levels in 2012.
Monday February 25, 2013
Mining Legislation
- 5:25pm
- Sen. Tiffany, Rep. Suder. Thank Joint Finance Committee for their work on AB1/SB1.
- 5:23pm
- Wisconsin Mining Association. Commends Joint Finance for vote on iron mining bill; encourages swift passage by Senate and Assembly.
- 5:22pm
- Joint Finance Co-Chairs Darling, Nygren. Joint statement on mining bill passage.
- 5:21pm
- Rep. Hulsey. Non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau memo: Strip mine giveaway bill leaves taxpayer holding a $3.5 million bag of bills.
- 4:29pm
- Speaker Vos. Statement on JFC passage of the "Mining for Jobs" bill.
- 4:28pm
- Sen. Shilling. Flawed open-pit mining bill advances to State Senate.
- 4:26pm
- Clean Wisconsin. Environmentally harmful mining bill advances to Senate.
- 4:34pm
- WQOW. Budget panel approves mining bill.
Governor
- 11:39am
- The Hill. Gov. Walker: Call Obama's 'bluff' on sequester. DPW.
- 5:36am
- Sheboygan Press. Governors: Looming cuts threaten economy. Reuters. New York Times.
- 5:21am
- Bloomberg. Immigration shift by Republicans silences crackdown governors.
- 5:19am
- Bloomberg. Walker says entitlements should be cut to reduce deficit.
- 3:56am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker sees little Wisconsin impact from federal cuts.
Budget
- 4:12pm
- Rep. Barca. Statement on LFB analysis of Walker tax plan.
- 4:11pm
- DPW. Scott Walker's income tax cut benefits the wealthy.
- 4:03pm
- Rep. Pasch. Statement on income tax plan memo.
- 4:02pm
- LFB. Memo on distributional information on proposed individual income tax rate reduction.
- 3:55pm
- Sen. Larson. Statement on the tax cut for the wealthy. LFB Memo.
- 4:05pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Average income tax cut under Gov. Walker budget: $83. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 4:51am
- Superior Telegram. Governor's budget produces questions for Superior schools.
- 4:36am
- Chippewa Herald. Walker's budget raises questions for families losing Medicaid.
- 4:24am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Editorial: Walker should accept federal Medicaid expansion.
- 4:22am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Budget is the wrong place to change residency rules.
- 4:20am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: So what makes the road builders so special? Hmm.
- 4:06am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Leaders of region's colleges give mixed grade to state budget proposal.
- 4:05am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: The principle of local control.
- 4:03am
- Marshfield News Herald. State budget proposal concerns school leaders.
- 4:02am
- Racine Journal Times. Walker's residency proposal would affect Racine city department heads.
- 3:52am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Much of tax savings from Scott Walker's proprosed cut would go to top 20%.
- 3:51am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker defends his plan to end residency rules.
Legislative
- 4:27pm
- Rep. Severson. Reintroduces federal incolvency bill. LRB 0114/1.
- 3:48pm
- Sen. Darling, Rep. Nygren. Wisconsin Fast Forward - Linking skilled workers and employers through technology.
- 2:13pm
- Midwest Environmental Advocates, Sierra Club. The real truth about iron mining legislation. Review.
- 10:20am
- Rep. Weininger, Sen. Gudex. Unveil "Back to School" sales tax holiday legislation.
- 9:33am
- League of Conservation Voters. The open-pit mining bill threatens WI's outdoor economy.
- 8:20am
- League of Conservation Voters. Conservation notices of the week.
- 8:18am
- Rep. Thiesfeldt. (Updated) Column: School choice works.
- 4:06pm
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Budget panel approves $9.3 million for prisons.
- 12:21pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. UW System students push for cap on tuition increases.
- 12:04pm
- Janesville Gazette. Hearing is Wednesday on bill on public records charges.
- 10:35am
- Daily Reporter. GOP set to roll out mining bill.
- 8:37am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Suder says mine bill has protections, but opponents disagree.
- 8:16am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Editorial. Ellis bill legislative overreach.
- 4:44am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Republicans: Work-share bill not attack on private sector unions.
- 4:26am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. GOP: Don't look for new gun restrictions in Wisconsin.
- 4:04am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Critics rip mining bill's provision allowing firms to create replacement wetlands.
State Agencies
- 3:27pm
- Board on Aging and Long-Term Care. Medicare's general enrollment period: Opportunity knocking.
- 12:39pm
- DWD. Meetings and hearings Feb. 25-Mar. 1 (Updated).
- 10:57am
- Highland Wind Farm. Emergency request to have the PSC reconsider its preliminary determination.
- 10:31am
- DATCP. See questionable tax practices? Let DATCP know!
- 3:40am
- Survival Coalition. Congratulates new DHS appointments.
- 12:12pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wind farm developer appeals, says project can meet state noise standard.
- 8:04am
- Wisconsin State Journal. DNR slammed with complaints after announcing changes for MacKenzie Environmental Center.
- 5:04am
- WISC. Snowmobile fatalities up to 15 statewide.
- 3:57am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. LogisitCare leaving Wisconsin after all.
Economy/Business
- 4:53am
- Superior Telegram. Superior refinery owner delves into details of shipping oil on Great Lakes.
Statewide
- 4:00pm
- Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters. Questions about PPACA remain along with plenty of jargon.
- 12:37pm
- Arts Wisconsin. Arts Day 2013.
- 10:48am
- AT&T. Hispanic Business and Professionals Association receives $5,000 AT&T award to create new mentoring program.
- 10:25am
- Wisconsin Builders Association. Wauwatosa builder sworn in as WBA President.
- 10:21am
- Health Watch Wisconsin. Conference, "Hello, Health Reform" kicks off today.
- 12:20pm
- Fond du Lac Reporter. Firearm surrender efforts lagging in Wisconsin.
- 4:15am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin uses over 2 trillion gallons of water a year.
- 4:09am
- The Hill. Health world braces for sequester.
- 3:59am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Seatbelt use not rising in Wisconsin despite 'Click It or Ticket' campaign.
- 3:49am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Wisconsin hospitals losing millions in Medicare money.
Courts
- 3:51pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Federal panel opens GOP computers in Wisconsin redistricting case.
- 5:15am
- USA Today. High court's DNA case pits crime solving vs. pivacy.
Education
- 2:53pm
- UW-Madison. UW-Madison, UW-Extension, and UW Colleges Day comes to the Capitol.
- 8:19am
- UW-River Falls. Dairy Club takes top honors at Midwest ADSA-SAD Conference.
- 8:06am
- UW-River Falls. BFA and Senior Art Exhibition in Gallery 101.
- 5:58am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. School voucher effectiveness questioned.
- 4:13am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Neenah teachers plan suit over loss of $170,000 retirement stipends.
Local
- 11:14am
- Milwauke Mayor Barrett. State of the City Address text.
- 10:53am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. New Dane County Clear Lakes Task Force to coordinate public, private efforts to clean up Madison area lakes.
- 3:43am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clark. Operation Drive results in 19 DUI arrests.
Congress
- 2:31pm
- U.S. Rep. Pocan. Highlights severe impact to Wisconsin communities if automatic spending cuts take place.
- 3:55am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. White House outlines sequester effects on Wisconsin.
Politics
- 3:44am
- DPW. Rob Zerban blasts Paul Ryan sequester plans to "marginalize America."
Friday February 22, 2013
Governor
- 4:36pm
- CWAG. It's time to transform DHS.
- 3:24pm
- Mental Health America of Wisconsin. Congratulates Sec. Kittly Rhoades on her appointment.
- 2:42pm
- Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force. Welcomes appointment of DHS Sec. Rhoades.
- 1:56pm
- BPDD. Congratulates new DHS Sec. Kitty Rhoades.
- 1:05pm
- Disability Rights Wisconsin. Congratulates newly appointed DHS Secretary Kitty Rhoades.
- 12:01pm
- Leading Age Wisconsin. Statement on appointment of DHS Secretary Rhoades.
- 12:01pm
- DPW. Scott Walker's health care czar resigns.
- 11:44am
- Wisconsin Hospital Association. Statement on appointment of Secretary Rhoades.
- 10:03am
- Gov. Walker. Kitty Rhoades appointed Secretary of the Department of Health Services.
- 11:14am
- WMTV. Walker's health secretary Smith resigns. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 6:02am
- Governing. Red states may take advantage of Obamacare loophole.
Budget
- 2:59pm
- WISPIRG. Governor Walker's transportation budget pushes back against the highway lobby, but doesn't go far enough.
- 2:50pm
- SEIU Wisconsin. Denounces Walker's education changes.
- 1:57pm
- Rep. Steineke. Column: Budget bill keeps Wisconsin's fiscal house in order.
- 1:52pm
- Health First Wisconsin. Budget response: Still time to close loopholes in tobacco tax, invest in tobacco prevention and control.
- 1:17pm
- Rep. Hutton. Statement on Governor Walker's Budget Address.
- 1:04pm
- Sen. Fitzgerald. Column: Investing in Wisconsin's priorities.
- 12:03pm
- Sierra Club. Governor Walker's budget chooses highway expansions over actual state needs.
- 3:44am
- Survival Coalition. Says Governor's buget proposal falls short for Wisconsin residents with disabilities.
- 3:40am
- Young Progressives. Shortsighted politics jeopardize Wisconsin's future.
- 2:57pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Lifting residency rule would benefit the city, Sheriff Clarke says.
- 5:23am
- Jefferson County Daily Union. Area lawmakers offer takes on budget plan.
- 5:21am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Double-decker I-94 getting serious look near Stadium Interchange.
- 5:11am
- Badger Herald. Walker's budget proposal to ensure "modest" tuition increases.
- 5:08am
- Wisconsin Reporter. WI's Walker wants public employees who light up to pay up.
- 5:06am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Analysts worry Walker budget sets WI up for an economic fall.
- 5:02am
- Chippewa Herald. Area Repubicans back governor's budget.
- 4:57am
- Beloit Daily News. Proposal draws cheers, jeers as details emerge.
- 4:55am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Experts see no big gain for economy, taxpayers in Scott Walker's budget proposal.
- 4:54am
- Capital Times. Scott Walker's income tax cuts, by their very nature, skew toward wealthy.
- 4:46am
- Racine Journal Times. State funding to city, county flat.
- 4:35am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee County officials raise concerns about Scott Walker budget.
- 4:33am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Battle lines drawn over Scott Walker's move to end residency requirements.
- 4:24am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Area state legisators endorse Walker's budget.
- 4:23am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Legislators discuss state employee wage increases, mining legislation and more.
Legislative
- 4:38pm
- Rep. Vruwink. Appointed to Transportation Projects Commission.
- 11:30am
- Sen. Lassa. Unemployment Council wants changes in work share bill.
- 10:11am
- Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters. Poll: Open-pit mining bill deeply unpopular. Public Policy Polling release. Results.
- 10:01am
- Wisconsin Civil Justice Council. Legislation eliminates phantom damages.
- 12:07pm
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Mining bill vote may come March 6.
State Agencies
- 4:37pm
- DOJ. Columbus woman ordered to stand trial for alleged theft from parish.
- 1:02pm
- DATCP. No call list quarterly deadline approaching.
- 12:02pm
- WEDC. Stong supply chain benefits aviation and aerospace sector in Wisconsin.
- 10:17am
- DWD. Submits actual jobs data for third quarter of 2012.
- 10:13am
- DATCP. Wisconsin ag exports reach record value in 2012.
- 10:11am
- WEDC. Wisconsin exports top $23 billion in 2012.
- 9:58am
- DWD. Meetings and hearings Feb. 25-Mar. 1.
- 2:56pm
- Daily Reporter. State adds 20,500 jobs over 12-month period. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 4:12am
- WBAY. Prosecutor shortage puts thousands of cases on hold.
Economy/Business
- 4:42am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wausau Paper to close mill in Brainerd, Minn.
- 4:09am
- WEAU. Fort McCoy says it has $1 billion economic impact.
- 4:03am
- WGBA. Mercury Marine adding 80 jobs.
Statewide
- 1:54pm
- HealthWatch Wisconsin. Outgoing DHS Sec. Dennis Smith and HHS Regional Director Ken Munson featured at HealthWatch conference.
Education
- 1:03pm
- UW-Rock County. To host Madrigal Dinner.
- 11:32am
- Marquette University. Top Wisconsin Assembly Democrat and Republican leaders next guests for "On the Issues"."
- 10:06am
- UW-Stout. Graduates find success in workplace at 97 percent pace.
- 4:59am
- Janesville Gazette. Longtime teachers await Janesville School Board benefits decision.
- 4:50am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. State test standards for students rise.
- 4:26am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. MPS steps up recruitment of bilingual teachers, math and science professionals.
- 3:56am
- WAOW. Ethical questions raised about Merrill School Board.
Local
- 4:39pm
- Madison Mayor Soglin. Weekly schedule.
- 2:31pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. County to improve access to Upper Mud Lake with land purchase.
- 2:20pm
- City of Madison. Dane County immunization coalition urges adults to be vaccinated.
- 3:41am
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Responds to jury's decision to charge three Milwaukee police officers in Derek Williams case.
Congress
- 2:32pm
- Fix the Debt - Wisconsin. Releases "Sequester Scorecard."
- 6:11am
- New York Times. 15 G.O.P. senators urge Hagel's withdrawal as Democrats push toward vote.
- 5:47am
- Reuters. Ending long break, White House and Republicans renew budget talks.
- 5:42am
- Bloomberg. Americans back spending-cut delay amid budget-deal push.
- 4:02am
- WKOW. Congressman Pocan warns of sequester consequences.
- 3:53am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin are most divided same-state senators.
Federal Agencies
- 11:27am
- HHS. Health care law protects consumers against worst insurance practices.
- 4:40am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. HUD secretary touts 'promise zones' project in Milwaukee visit.
Politics
- 4:36am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Unreturned absentee ballots could alter GOP Assembly primary.
Thursday February 21, 2013
Budget Address Reaction
- 1:20pm
- Rep. Kooyenga. Response to Gov. Walker's Budget Address.
- 12:06pm
- Rep. Knudson. Reaction to budget address.
- 10:13am
- Rep. Goyke. Statement on the Governor's 2013 Budget Address.
- 8:57am
- Rep. Vruwink. Response to Governor Walker's 2013 Budget Address.
- 8:47am
- Sen. Gudex. Reacts to proposed state budget.
- 7:10am
- Sen. Lazich. Statement in reaction to Governor Walker's Budget Address.
- 3:39am
- Statements: Wisconsin Counties Association. Rep. Barnes. United Council of UW Students. United Wisconsin.
Governor
- 9:28am
- Gov. Walker. Weekly radio address.
- 5:29am
- Wall Street Journal. Editorial: ObamaCare's 'baby elephant.'
Budget
- 4:53pm
- Milwaukee County Chairwoman Dimitrijevic. Statement on Governor's budget.
- 4:40pm
- Wisconsin Catholic Conference. On state budget: Expand school choice, protect health care for poor.
- 4:33pm
- 1000 Friends of Wisconsin. Wisconsin's communities big losers in budget proposal.
- 4:32pm
- We Are Wisconsin. Governor Walker's budget bends over backwards to please Tea Party extremists.
- 3:58pm
- DPI Supt. Evers. Statement on 2013-15 budget bill.
- 3:57pm
- Wisconsin Farmers Union. Statement on Governor Walker's proposed budget.
- 3:55pm
- Wisconsin Property Taxpayers. Amend property tax relief into budget say taxpayers.
- 3:16pm
- Milwaukee Common Council President Hines. Governor Walker's budget proposals prompt fresh concerns for Milwaukee.
- 2:47pm
- DOR Sec. Chandler. Column: Middle class tax reform for Wisconsin. Tax reform initiative.
- 2:44pm
- Sen. Shilling. Column: Budgets are about priorities.
- 12:11pm
- Wisconsin Professional Police Association. Statewide police group lauds Governor's proposal to eliminate residency requirements.
- 11:54am
- UW-Stout. Chancellor Sorensen comments on 2013-15 state budget proposal.
- 11:39am
- Sen. Carpenter. Repealing residency requirement has no business being in budget.
- 11:01am
- Rep. Suder. Statement on 2013-15 budget proposal.
- 10:59am
- UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor Cross. Responds to Gov. Walker's 2013-15 biennial budget.
- 10:38am
- Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association. Governor's budget proposal will help ensure responsible sand mining continues to benefit Wisconsin's economy.
- 10:33am
- State Public Defender Thompson. Statement on the Governor's budget.
- 10:20am
- DPW. Deficit grows by 29% under Walker.
- 10:08am
- Rep. Swearingen. Statement on Governor's 2013-15 budget proposal.
- 8:59am
- Rep. Nass. Governor's budget a good start - but needs improvement.
- 8:54am
- Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association. Gov. Walker budget big step forward in meeting state transportation infrastructure needs.
- 8:42am
- Wisconsin American Legion. Applauds Governor Walker's proposed biennium budget; calls for streamlined oversight of Department of Veterans Affairs.
- 2:17pm
- Capital Times. School vouchers spreading across the country, not just in Wisconsin.
- 12:28pm
- Chippewa Herald. Republican opposition to Walker budget growing. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 11:52am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gov. Walker would cut labor agency's budget.
- 5:44am
- Shawano Leader. School officials pan budget plan.
- 4:36am
- WISC. GOP leaders hedge on gov's plan to hire new government workers.
- 4:33am
- Stevens Point Journal. Lawmakers respond to budget plan. Fox 11.
- 4:14am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker's budget proposal calls for ending residency requirements statewide.
- 4:13am
- Racine Journal Times. Scott Walker: Budget returns Medicaid to 'intended purpose as a safety net.'
- 4:11am
- Racine Journal Times. University, tech college officials satisfied with higher education funding.
- 4:03am
- Chippewa Herald. Walker calls for income tax cut in budget address. Reuters. Wisconsin Reporter. Daily Cardinal. Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 4:02am
- Janesville Gazette. Walker proposes adding 710 government employees. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 3:54am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Schultz plays familiar role as WI Republican dissenter.
Legislative
- 4:04pm
- Reps. Clark, Wachs. Analysis shows potential extent of navigable waters filled under AB1/SB1. Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission - Map Summary. Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission - Penokee Area Map.
- 2:48pm
- Rep. Jorgensen. Works to "MMAKE" Wisconsin businesses stronger, create good-paying jobs.
- 12:16pm
- Reps. Clark, Wachs. Legislature poised to overturn 225 years of protection for public waters.
- 4:10pm
- Houston Chronicle. Wis. mine bill would slash money for environment.
- 4:27am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Editorial: Don't reduce access to public records.
- 3:58am
- Chippewa Herald. Editorial: GOP: Follow Walker's lead on voter ID.
State Agencies
- 4:34pm
- DNR. Hearings and meetings Feb 24-March 2.
- 4:24pm
- U.S. Rep. Kind. Encourages DPI and DOA to re-examine Statewide Student Information System procurement decision. Letter to DOA Sec. Huebsch, DPI Supt. Evers.
- 4:05pm
- DSPS. Meetings Feb. 25-March 1.
- 3:59pm
- DNR. Outdoor report.
- 3:21pm
- DNR. Public meetings set to develop Deer Trustee Report implementation plans.
- 3:17pm
- DATCP. Support available for Wisconsin's specialty crops.
- 8:32am
- Wisconsin Historical Museum. Announces new Spring exhibition and events, March-May 2013.
- 8:24am
- Friends of MacKenzie, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. Statement on current plans for the MacKenzie Environmental Education Center.
- 3:29am
- DATCP. Lu's experience makes her ready to help exporters.
Economy/Business
- 9:10am
- Dept. of Labor. Unemployment insurance weekly claims report. Bloomberg.
- 9:13am
- Bloomberg. Ships leaking $37 billion reflect Eisenhower's warning.
Statewide
- 4:08pm
- Dairy Business Association. "Building Today for a Better Tomorrow" symposium huge success.
- 4:19am
- National Weather Service. Winter weather advisories (Southern, Western Wisconsin).
- 3:41am
- Cornucopia Institute. Concerns over organic commodity check-off proposal swirling in advance of nation's largest organic farming conference.
- 5:17am
- Reuters. "Amazon tax" payoff starts to arrive in some U.S. states.
- 5:13am
- Chicago Tribune. Quinn criticizes new pension reform plan tied to income tax.
Courts
- 8:31am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Joan M. Boyd.
- 8:30am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. John R. Dade.
- 8:28am
- District IV Court of Appeals. State v. Jesus C. Villarreal.
- 8:26am
- District I Court of Appeals. Robert L. Habush v. William M. Cannon.
Education
- 3:20pm
- UW System. UW-Madison chancellor finalists named.
- 1:16pm
- Marquette University. Former Soliciter General Paul Clement to give Marquette Law School's Hallows Lecture.
- 5:37am
- Washington Times. Satisfaction tumbles for teachers, principals; job interference, cuts add pressure.
Local
- 4:44pm
- Milwauke Mayor Barrett. Statement regarding the Derek Williams inquest.
- 3:19pm
- Milwaukee County Treasurer Diliberti. Milwaukee County looking for owners of unclaimed funds.
Congress
- 3:52pm
- Citizen Action of Wisconsin. And Congressman Pocan urge action to avert the sequester and protect Wisconsin jobs and middle class families.
- 2:43pm
- U.S. Reps. Kind, Walz. Named Co-Chairs of Mississippi River Caucus.
- 1:19pm
- U.S. Rep. Ribble. Column: End the fiscal cliff jousting match.
- 10:57am
- Mental Health America of Wisconsin. Your mental health under sequester.
- 4:24am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Sen. Ron Johnson ranked fifth most conservative senator.
Federal Agencies
- 8:44am
- HUD Sec. Donovan. To meet with Wisconsin officials and community advocates to discuss President Obama's plan to ensure that hard work leads to a decent living.
- 3:59am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Pentagon chief Panetta warns of 800,000 furloughs.
Politics
- 3:51am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: Another bout of boredom.
Wednesday February 20, 2013
Budget Address
- 8:38pm
- DOA. 2013-15 Executive Budget.
- 7:31pm
- DOA. Budget in Brief.
- 7:09pm
- Gov. Walker. 2013 Budget Address: More prosperity, better performance, and true independence.
- 6:21pm
- Gov. Walker. Anticipated excerpts from the 2013 Budget Address.
- 4:18pm
- Gov. Walker. To live-stream Budget Address.
Budget Address Reaction
- 9:20pm
- Statements: Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters. Rep. Shankland. Rep. Bernier. Rep. Richards. Rep. Murphy. Wisconsin Council on Children and Families. Rep. Riemer.
- 9:13pm
- Statements: DPW. Americans for Prosperity.
Sen. Kedzie. Rep. Ballweg. Sen. Vukmir. Rep. Weatherston. Rep. Strachota. Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Sen. Shilling (radio address). Rep. Kramer.
- 8:55pm
- Statements: Rep. Kolste. Rep. Harris. Sen. Lehman. Rep. Clark. Sen. Leibham.
- 8:46pm
- Statements: Rep. Barca. Rep. Klenke. Rep. Kleefisch. Rep. Wright. Rep. Williams. Rep. Zamarripa. Rep. Hesselbein.
- 8:36pm
- Statements: Sen. Tiffany. Sen. Fitzgerald. Sen. Hansen. Sen. Larson. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. AARP Wisconsin. Sen. Harsdorf. Sen. Lassa.
- 8:27pm
- Statements: Rep. Schraa. Sen. Shilling. Wisconsin Independent Businesses. Rep. Sargent. Rep. Thiesfeldt. Rep. Steineke. Sen. Lasee. AG Van Hollen.
- 8:19pm
- Statements: Sen. Darling. Rep. Jorgensen. Rep. Larson. Rep. LeMahieu. Sen. Farrow. Rep. Wachs. Sen. Vinehout. Rep. Spiros.
- 8:05pm
- Statements: NFIB. Speaker Vos. Lt. Gov. Kleefisch. Rep. Pasch. Rep. Craig. Rep. Czaja. Rep. Knodl. Rep. Severson.
- 7:39pm
- Statements: DNR. Sec. Stepp. UW System. Sen. Risser. Parents for Public Schools of Milwaukee. Sen. Miller. UW-Madison Interim Chancellor Ward.
Budget
- 3:17pm
- Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Statement on Governor Walker's DNA collection upon arrest proposal.
- 1:51pm
- Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Budget response: Walker's Medicaid plan immorally places politics above the health security of Wisconsin citizens.
- 11:06am
- Sen. Carpenter. Governor Walker should not repeal Milwaukee residency rules in budget.
- 10:47am
- School Funding Reform for Wisconsin. Governor Walker has turned his back on public schools.
- 10:15am
- School Finance Network. When an education spending increase is anything but.
- 9:17am
- Reps. Brooks, Clark. Applaud proposed rail purchase.
- 1:26pm
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Democrats have their say before Walker's budget address.
- 4:46am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Editorial: School voucher expansion proposal flawed.
- 4:38am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Expert: Walker's school choice plan could spark another Act 10-style battle.
- 4:34am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Walker to release budget plan staked heavily on improved fiscal health.
- 4:27am
- Beloit Daily News. Voucher debate churns.
- 4:08am
- Racine Journal Times. Gov. Walker proposes $43.3 million in veteran-related spending.
- 4:03am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Walker's voucher plan goes too far, too fast.
- 3:55am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker to unveil budget that will address Medicaid, schools and jobs.
Legislative
- 4:26pm
- Sen. Petrowski. Constitutional amendment on transportation passes Senate.
- 2:24pm
- Sen. Risser. Statement on Senate passage of AJR-2.
- 2:23pm
- Sen. Carpenter. Lauds passage of constitutional amendment to stop the raids on DOT fund.
- 11:59am
- Rep. Nass. Former Capitol Police Chief Tubbs shouldn't be trusted on Supreme Court security.
- 11:04am
- Joint Audit Co-Chairs Cowles, Kerkman. Audit Committee directs Audit Bureau to investigate financial oversight of child-placing agencies.
- 9:35am
- Rep. Brooks. Statement on Work-Share legislation.
- 9:21am
- Speaker Vos. Statement on Keep Wisconsin Working Act.
- 3:37pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Senate sends voters an amendment on road fund raids.
- 3:31pm
- Janesville Gazette. Budget committee to take up Wis. mining bill.
- 5:08am
- WISC. Lawmaker wants mandate for officer-involved shooting investigations.
- 4:59am
- Hudson Patch. Tolls on the St. Croix River Crossing?
- 4:47am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Panel votes to audit oversight of foster-care agencies.
- 4:41am
- Daily Cardinal. State Senators propose workforce development legislation.
- 4:25am
- La Crosse Tribune. Minn. lawmakers start silica sand mining hearings.
- 4:19am
- Wisconsin State Journal. GOP bills would let firms cut worker hours with no union talks.
- 4:09am
- Marshfield News Herald. Assembly Republicans outline 2013-14 session priorities.
- 3:57am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Democratice leaders pan plan to reduce County Board pay, budget.
- 3:53am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Road fund bill coming up in Senate.
State Agencies
- 3:33pm
- DOJ. The Marathon County Sheriff's Department joins the Wisconsin ICAC task force.
- 3:28pm
- AG Van Hollen. Announces commitment of John W. Sweeney to treatment under Chapter 980.
- 11:51am
- DATCP. Three re-elected to Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board.
- 11:48am
- DOJ. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department joins the Wisconsin ICAC task force.
- 10:56am
- DPI. Wisconsin expands Advanced Placement access and success.
- 10:54am
- DMA. Wisconsin Guard unit safely back in U.S. from Afghanistan.
- 10:06am
- DOT. Wisconsin Aviation Art contest winners announced.
- 3:47pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Advanced Placement grows in Wisconsin, but gaps persist for minorities.
- 4:22am
- Janesville Gazette. Nov. election cost Wis. governments $10 million.
- 4:05am
- Duluth News Tribune. Superior Days delegates hear about continuing standoff on Minnesota-Wisconsin reciprocity.
Economy/Business
- 9:04am
- ManpowerGroup. Named one of America's most honored companies.
- 12:14pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Laid-off Wisconsin Hostess employees now eligible for expanded benefits.
- 4:53am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Golden Guernsey trustee seeks sale that could save jobs.
- 4:18am
- Capital Times. Frac sand mining company won't withdraw application.
- 4:12am
- Stevens Point Journal. NewPage plans layoffs.
Statewide
- 3:42pm
- National Weather Service. Winter weather advisories (Southern, Western Wisconsin)
- 3:12pm
- Wisconsin Well Water Association. Household water well inspections important to water quality, health.
- 1:32pm
- MacIver Institute. Adds new Communications Director.
- 1:23pm
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. New report shows Wisconsin loses $814 million of tax revenue every year.
- 10:43am
- Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Local students attend Farm Bureau's FFA Farm Forum.
- 5:33am
- Governing. The story behind the biggest mistake in Obamacare.
- 5:21am
- USA Today. 2013 gasoline prices could hit record highs.
Courts
- 8:14am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Robert J. Smead.
- 8:13am
- District II Court of Appeals. State v. Derik J. Wantland.
- 8:12am
- District I Court of Appeals. State v. Gene A. Echols.
- 11:15am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ex-police chief says he personally patrolled Supreme Court.
Education
- 3:13pm
- UW-River Falls. To host open house for St. Croix Valley Bull Test on March 16.
- 11:02am
- Marquette University. "A Dollhouse" to be performed.
- 10:56am
- UW-River Falls. Full-time MBA program information session scheduled.
- 10:41am
- UW Extension. Bringing about long-term social change is core of the new University of Wisconsin-Extension Center for Inclusive and Engaged Leadership.
- 4:43am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Neenah teachers seek to restore $60M in benefits.
Local
- 3:30pm
- Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. Milwaukee competes for Mayors Challenge Fan Favorite. Fact sheet.
- 8:27am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sheriff David Clarke warns of '2nd American Revolution' over guns.
- 4:31am
- Minneapolis Star Tribune. Wisconsin officers accused of covering up domestic abuse.
Congress
- 4:24pm
- Fox the Debt Wisconsin. Rep. Ron Kind discusses national debt with Fix the Debt - Wisconsin and small business owners.
- 4:14pm
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Seeks details on NASA's asteroid preparedness.
- 5:28am
- Reuters. U.S. government won't fall apart on "sequester" day of reckoning.
Federal Agencies
- 11:57am
- The Hill. New healthcare rule expands benefits for substance abuse, mental disorders.
- 5:24am
- USA Today. Services lay out sweeping state-by-state spending cuts.
- 5:18am
- The Hill. Administration revives wage and overtime fight for home-care workers.
Politics
- 10:18am
- Pridemore for Wisconsin. Expresses concerns with Common Core Standards.
- 4:14am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Patience Roggensack, Ed Fallone advance out of Supreme Court primary. Wisconsin Rapids Tribune.
- 3:51am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Adam Neylon carries close Assembly race in Waukesha.
Tuesday February 19, 2013
Governor
- 1:15pm
- Wisconsin Independent Living Network. Disability groups thank Governor Walker for transportation leadership.
Budget
- 4:58pm
- Gov. Walker. Investing in Wisconsin: Governor Walker announces veteran initiatives in upcoming budget.
- 2:00pm
- Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Citizens call on Gov. Walker to accept billions of federal dollars to strengthen BadgerCare.
- 3:28am
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Responds to Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to expand voucher schools.
- 2:07pm
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Walker's $25M venture capital proposal falls short of advocates goal.
- 5:10am
- Daily Cardinal. Proposed special needs voucher program draws parents' concerns. Wisconsin Radio Network.
- 4:51am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Walker's voucher plan angers public school backers.
- 4:47am
- Fox 11. Impact of expanding school vouchers. Beloit Daily News. Wisconsin State Journal. Fond du Lac Reporter.
- 4:40am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Koch to Wisconsin: We don't want your power plants.
- 4:17am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Walker's education proposals criticized.
Legislative
- 4:18pm
- Rep. Taylor. Statement on Planned Parenthood clinic closings.
- 4:10pm
- Rep. Kleefisch. Tours Aztalan Engineering.
- 2:36pm
- Sens. Larson, Lassa; Rep. Pasch. Republican bill targets private sector unions.
- 12:46pm
- Sen. Cowles. Wisconsin Fast Forward program has hearing.
- 11:30am
- Sen. Farrow. Column: Expansion of choice will serve Wisconsin well.
- 10:15am
- Milwaukee County Sup. Taylor. Reacts to Milwaukee County governance reform bill.
- 1:53pm
- Chippewa Herald. Bernier: Funding shift helps women.
- 4:20am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Key state lawmaker: Confluence Project could become 'white elephant.'
- 4:13am
- Chippewa Herald. Editorial: Assembly policy erodes public trust.
State Agencies
- 4:51pm
- DSPS. Addendum - Real Estate Examining Board.
- 4:07pm
- Wisconsin Historical Society. New kids' book looks inside the life and home of legendary 'Outsider' artist Mary Nohl.
- 4:05pm
- DATCP. Farmers recognized for top-notch conservation efforts.
- 2:40pm
- Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. Communities receive $4.3 million for projects.
- 2:38pm
- DOJ. City of Medford Police Department arrests suspect in fire investigation.
- 2:08pm
- DSPS. Addendum - Medical Examining Board.
- 1:44pm
- AG Van Hollen. Praises use of the Wisconsin Crime Alert Network in solving burglaries.
- 1:43pm
- GAB. Releases 2012 local election data and costs.
- 1:43pm
- DOT. Sturgeon Bay bridge closing to traffic Monday, March 4.
- 1:17pm
- DNR. Weekly News.
- 12:13pm
- DNR Sec. Stepp. Column: Setting the record straight on plans for the MacKenzie Environmental Education Center.
- 11:18am
- AG Van Hollen. Column: Tackling white collar crime.
- 11:16am
- DOJ. The Cudahy Police Department joins the Wisconsin ICAC task force.
- 10:08am
- Wisconsin Association of Mobility Managers. Statement on Transportation Finance and Policy Commission.
- 3:30am
- DOA. Capitol Police receive first noon-hour protest permit application.
Economy/Business
- 12:19pm
- Dominion. Midwest ISO concludes that closing of Kewaukee Power Station will not affect regional electric reliability. Sen. Lasee.
- 1:56pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wis. nuclear plant to close in Q2 after no harm found to power grid.
- 4:56am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. New survey forecasts dire labor shortage in Washington County.
- 4:30am
- Stevens Point Journal. Skyward, supporters move forward after protest.
Statewide
- 2:10pm
- Wisconsin Builders Association. McKee selected to serve as WBA Senior Officer.
- 10:16am
- Wisconsin Dental Association. Madison dentist named to American Dental Association council.
- 10:10am
- Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health. Response to announcement of Planned Parenthood clinics closures.
- 3:38am
- The Cornucopia Institute. Barry Flamm elected to Policy Advisory Panel.
- 10:38am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin's apple production sees huge drop-off, report says.
- 4:12am
- Chippewa Herald. Planned Parenthood closures result of loss of funding.
Courts
- 3:35am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Open rules petition conference.
Education
- 2:39pm
- Marquette University. Names new Klingler College of Arts and Sciences dean.
- 1:58pm
- UW-River Falls. Offers summer camp for young engineering fans.
- 1:48pm
- UW-Stout. Professor co-invents ergonomic chair that receives U.S. patent.
- 11:27am
- UW-Rock County. Concert band to perform at JPAC.
- 5:15am
- USA Today. Authorities' new advice to schools: Confront shooter.
- 4:16am
- Janesville Gazette. Kids' suspensions renew debate over zero tolerance.
Local
- 1:46pm
- Dane County Sup. Sargent, Chair Hendrick. County to fund security improvements for Rainbow Project.
- 10:17am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Operation Drive Sober results in 102% increase in drunken driver arrests.
- 10:13am
- Milwaukee County Chairwoman Dimitrijevic. Named "Person of the Year" by the Bay View Organizational Council.
- 10:09am
- Dane County Market. January MLS: Home sales. Condo sales.
- 4:43am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. City officials ready push to preserve Milwaukee residency rule.
- 3:45am
- WQOW. Dozens speak out about proposed Bridge Creek sand mine.
Congress
- 4:04pm
- DPW. WisDems Chair calls for action by WisGOP Congressional delegation to avoid sequestration.
- 5:23am
- Washington Times. Congress leaves town with layoffs in its wake; defense industry likely to cut thousands of workers.
- 5:17am
- The Hill. Online sales tax effort may get swallowed by push for larger tax reform deal.
- 3:40am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Fiscal issues dominate Town Hall.
Politics
- 3:33am
- Eau Claire Democratic Party. Announces grand opening of new office.
- 2:06pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Report: Spending on Wis. legislative races dipped.
- 5:02am
- Jefferson County Daily Union. Senator speaks to Dems.
- 4:38am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Low turnout expected for Supreme Court primary, local elections.
- 4:25am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Primary to narrow field of Court candidates.
Monday February 18, 2013
Governor
- 3:42am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Tom Barrett slams Scott Walker on suggestion of ending residency rule.
Budget
- 4:52pm
- Sen. Lassa. Statement on Governor's investment capital announcement.
- 4:50pm
- Rep. Pridemore. Applauds Governor's school choice expansion.
- 4:35pm
- WI FACETS. Shares concerns about Governor's education budget and impact on students with disabilities.
- 4:30pm
- Hispanics for School Choice. Walker budget proposes to expand educational choices for Wisconsin children & parents.
- 4:22pm
- Sen. Hansen. Statement on proposed voucher expansion.
- 4:21pm
- Rep. Thiesfeldt. Applauds Governor's school choice initiative.
- 3:47pm
- Rep. Sinicki. Statement on Gov. Walker's voucher expansion plan.
- 3:44pm
- Sen. Lehman, Rep. Pope. Walker's education budget is way off the mark.
- 3:41pm
- Wisconsin Association of School Boards. Governor's budget to freeze public schools, boost vouchers.
- 3:39pm
- Survival Coalition. (Updated) Says Governor's education budget falls short in supporting students with disabilities.
- 3:37pm
- MacIver Institute. Gov. Walker to propose bold, compehensive education reform in budget.
- 3:10pm
- Covering Kids & Families. What does Governor Walker's decision to reject Medicaid expansion funds mean for BadgerCare+?
- 2:12pm
- Speaker Vos. Statement on Governor's proposal to expand school choice.
- 2:11pm
- MMAC. Walker budget proposals promise greater opportunity and access for Milwaukee schools.
- 2:05pm
- American Federation for Children. Gov. Walker proposes educational choice expansions.
- 2:03pm
- United Council of UW Students. Advocates for student budget priorities.
- 1:59pm
- DPI Supt. Evers. Statement on preview of state budget for education.
- 1:55pm
- School Choice Wisconsin. Praises Governor Walker for expanding education.
- 1:40pm
- Sen. Wirch. Statement on Governor's voucher expansion plan.
- 1:28pm
- Gov. Walker. Investing in Wisconsin: Governor Walker announces investment capital budget initiative.
- 1:26pm
- School Administrators Alliance. Governor's budget proposals continue defunding of public education.
- 12:46pm
- Disability Rights Wisconsin. Shares concerns about Governor's education budget and impact on students with disabilities.
- 12:30pm
- Wisconsin BPDD. Governor's proposed education budget raises concerns.
- 12:27pm
- DPW. Unaccountable voucher schools sap strength of Wisconsin public education.
- 12:24pm
- Gov. Walker. Transforming education by expanding school choice.
- 11:35am
- Rep. Barca. Gov. Walker shortchanges public education, focuses on helping unaccounable private voucher schools.
- 11:32am
- Rep. Taylor. Statement on proposed private voucher school expansion.
- 10:57am
- Institute for Wisconsin's Future. Governor's K-12 budget proposals continue to starve public schools while private choice schools benefit.
- 10:54am
- Wisconsin Council of Religious & Independent Schools. Governor Walker unveils state budget education reform initiatives.
- 10:26am
- Wisconsin Long Term Care Workforce Alliance. Memo to Gov. Walker regarding support for State's investment in workforce development.
- 9:24am
- Sen. Larson. Statement on Governor Walker's education budget deficit.
- 9:12am
- Wisconsin Technical College System. Governor's proposed investments will help Wisconsin close the skills gap.
- 6:07am
- Stop Special Needs Vouchers. Parents of children with disabilities travel to Madison to tell the governor: Special needs scholarships are bad news for our kids.
- 3:38am
- Gov. Walker. Transforming education: Focus on performance.
- 9:37am
- Eau Claire Leader Telegram. Walker makes $25 million venture capital pitch. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 9:10am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gov. Scott Walker proposes expanding school voucher program.
- 4:38am
- Sheboygan Press. Wisconsin DNA expansion law faces hurdle.
- 4:31am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Walker's Medicaid plan falls short for the poor.
- 4:29am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Walker to expand voucher program.
- 4:11am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Taxpayers pay more under Walker Medicaid plan.
- 3:40am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Walker budget seeks 1% school aid increase. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Legislative
- 3:16pm
- Sen. Moulton. Introduces Healthy Jobs Act. LRB 1142/3.
- 1:05pm
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Statement on proposed changes to Milwaukee County Board in Rep. Sanfelippo's LRB 1340/2.
- 12:35pm
- Rep. Young. Reappointed to WHEDA Board.
- 11:33am
- Sen. Lassa. Skyward appeal shows SIS decision flawed.
- 11:18am
- Rep. Hesselbein. Fights to keep MacKenzie Environmental Education Center open. Letter to DNR Sec. Stepp.
- 10:23am
- LFB. Analysis of select MA eligibility options under the Affordable Care Act.
- 9:50am
- Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters. Conservation notices of the week.
- 3:53am
- Statements on LRB 1340/2 (Milwaukee County reforms): Milwaukee County Chairwoman Dimitrijevic. Sup. Lipscomb. Sup. Bowen.
- 5:59am
- Minneapolis Star-Tribune. St. Croix bridge tolls, higher gas tax may be ahead.
- 4:52am
- La Crosse Tribune. Editorial: Assembly wrong to change rules.
- 4:49am
- Eau Claire Leader Telegram. Minn. lawmakers to get first crack at sand mining issue.
- 4:36am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. New state law conceals records of abuse, neglect in nursing homes.
- 4:27am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Museum sign is part of Milwaukee County Board bill.
- 4:07am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Bad River Chippewa could have say in Googebic iron ore mine.
State Agencies
- 10:58am
- DATCP. Deadline nears for Organic Advisory Council nominations.
- 9:09am
- GAB. Releases final report on election day registration. Report.
- 10:42am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Report: Eliminating voter registration at polls on election day would cost state up to $14.5M. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. DPW.
- 9:42am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Report: Eliminating voter registration at polls on election day would cost state up to $14.5M.
- 4:43am
- Racine Journal Times. Editorial: Replacing income tax won't work.
- 4:19am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Skyward: State gave competitior unfair bidding edge for school IT system.
Economy/Business
- 10:39am
- Xcel Energy. Offers safety training for builders, landscapers and excavators.
- 9:07am
- Wisconsin Realtors Association. January home sales robust as median prices increase.
- 1:25pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Dairy power: GreenWhey to open $28 million food waste-to-energy project.
- 5:34am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Rhinelander could be next state community to lose its paper mill.
Statewide
- 3:21pm
- Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. Announces health center closures. Rep. Pasch. Rep. Sargent.
- 2:14pm
- Pro-Life Wisconsin. Statement regarding Planned Parenthood.
- 2:13pm
- Wisconsin Right to Life. Applauds the closing of four Planned Parenthood clinics.
- 12:31pm
- MWFPA. Food processor scholarships available for 2013-14.
- 1:07pm
- La Crosse Tribune. Planned Parenthood to close 4 Wisconsin centers.
- 6:43am
- Wisconsin Ag Connection. Wisconsin farmland values rose another 16-percent in 2012.
- 5:49am
- LA Times. States worry about rate shock during shift to new health law.
- 4:55am
- Wisconsin Reporter. WI taxpayers beware: Lessons of a troubled venture capital past.
- 4:24am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Armed victims thwarting crime contour loaded gun-control debate.
- 3:43am
- USA Today. Winds of protest still blow around Wisconsin Capitol.
Courts
- 4:47am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: Justice denied in Wisconsin.
- 4:13am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Tubbs issues statement saying security plan given to Supreme Court.
Education
- 5:35am
- UW-Stout. Former chancellor remembered as a man of commitment.
- 7:41am
- Wisconsin Ag Connection. State school superintendent proclaims FFA week in Wisconsin.
- 5:14am
- Superior Telegram. Negotiations end with impasse for teachers.
- 3:44am
- La Crosse Tribune. Grading the teachers: Performance to be tied to student achievement.
Local
- 4:20pm
- Enough Already WI. Launches third advertisement - A troubling track record in Kenosha.
- 3:27pm
- Milwaukee Mayor's Office Chief of Staff Curley. Statement regarding Alderman Donovan's comments today on residency.
- 1:03pm
- Madison Mayor Soglin. City releases request for qualifications for Judge Doyle Square development in downtown Madison.
- 10:56am
- Milwaukee Ald. Donovan. If residency requirement is lifted, Mayor Barrett needs to look in the mirror to see who's to blame.
- 7:40am
- Ashland City Council Member Westlund. Elected officials ask Superior Days organizers to drop mining issue.
- 6:06am
- Dane County Market. Foreclosures. Distressed property index.
- 3:58am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Operation Drive Sober results in 19 drunken driver arrests.
- 3:45am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Mayor Paul Soglin's out-of-state travel tops budget, raise eyebrows.
Congress
- 9:02am
- AARP. Don't cut Wisconsin veterans' benefits as part of a budget deal.
- 5:29am
- Bloomberg. Obama ready to propose $1.5 trillion plan: McDonough.
Politics
- 10:38am
- Wisconsin Family Action PAC. Endorses Pat Roggensack for WI Supreme Court.
- 3:56am
- We Are Milwaukee. Independent political coalition endorses slate of progressive candidates, launches grassroots campaign to win elections.
- 4:12am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Supreme Court fracas in 2011 figures in race.
Sunday February 17, 2013
Budget
- 9:04am
- Gov. Walker. Transforming education: Focus on performance.
Friday February 15, 2013
Governor
- 4:47pm
- Gov. Walker. And First Lady Tonette Walker proclaim 2013 as the Year of Well-Being.
- 1:19pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker comments on residency rule.
Budget
- 4:41pm
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 139. Applaud governor's $6.4 billion investment in Wisconsin's transportation infrastructure.
- 4:36pm
- Reps. Sinicki, Honadel. Applaud budget funding for Hoan Bridge.
- 3:39pm
- Sen. Fitzgerald. Statement on Governor Walker's transportation budget announcement.
- 12:52pm
- Gov. Walker. Growing our economy: Investing in infrastructure.
- 3:45am
- Gov. Walker. Announces $2.3 million for Boys & Girls Club.
- 1:25pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker says budget will allot $6.4 billion for transportation. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 5:04am
- Sheboygan Press. Analyst says Walker's health care plan won't work.
- 4:42am
- Marshfield News Herald. Walker proposes expanding cancer treatment.
- 4:31am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Wisconsin Hospital Association concerned about Walker Medicaid plan.
- 4:03am
- La Crosse Tribune. Walker slowly rolling out budget this time.
Legislative
- 4:43pm
- Sen. Farrow. Announces launch of official website.
- 4:17pm
- Rep. Larson. Delivers donated dictionaries to local school.
- 2:39pm
- Rep. Craig. Democrats propose deer hunting without bullets.
- 2:09pm
- School Choice Wisconsin. Response to Rep. Pope on funding.
- 2:01pm
- Sen. Lassa, Reps. Shankland, Vruwink. Legislators announce Contract Fairness Bill.
- 10:51am
- Rep. Pope. Comparing the last decade: Public school funding versus private voucher funding.
- 10:20am
- Milwaukee County Sup. Alexander. Supports new reform bill.
- 9:51am
- Wisconsin Restaurant Association. Tavern League of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Grocers Association, NFIB. Small business groups support sensible mining bill.
- 9:48am
- Sens. Darling, Taylor; Reps. Sanfelippo, Kooyenga. Bipartisan bill reforms Milwaukee County government.
- 9:47am
- Wisconsin Assoication for Justice. New legislation encourages premium theft.
- 3:43am
- Rep. Bernier. Unveils 'Wisconsin Fast Forward.'
- 1:19pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. GOP lawmakers lift ban on fundraising during budget period. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 1:12pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Bill would cut county supervisor pay and board budget by about 50%.
- 1:09pm
- Janesville Gazette. Wis. GOP wants high court to take law challenges.
- 5:08am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Rep. Zepnick: It's time for a discussion about paying for our roads.
- 5:07am
- Fond du Lac Reporter. Petri, Gudex, Schraa host listening session.
- 4:29am
- Daily Cardinal. Poll: Mining bill an environmental concern for Wis. majority.
- 4:27am
- Janesville Gazette. Wis. official says regulatory loophole causes fraud. Wisconsin State Journal.
State Agencies
- 7:39pm
- DOA. Capitol protester Jeremy Ryan found guilty of disorderly conduct for disrupting Capitol Press Corps and harassing correspondent.
- 7:38pm
- DOA. Statewide Student Information System procurement process.
- 4:45pm
- AG Van Hollen. Announces plea agreement in case stemming from fatal fire in Argyle.
- 4:34pm
- DOR. Statement regarding court's decision in Roll Your Own case.
- 4:00pm
- DOJ. Former Wisconsin man bound over for trial in Waupaca County on charge of first degree sexual assault.
- 3:53pm
- DFI. Credit unions' net income rises 81%; return on assets highest since 2003.
- 3:47pm
- Skyward. Review of selection process reveals evaluation bias and higher costs to state and school district taxpayers.
- 2:55pm
- Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. Asks frac sand mining company to withdraw application.
- 2:53pm
- DOJ. Special Agents partner with the Walworth County Sheriff's Office in ICAC operation.
- 2:52pm
- AG Van Hollen. Reminds Wisconsin 5th graders to take part in 2013 National Missing Children's Day Poster Contest.
- 2:37pm
- DNR. (Updated) Hearings and meetings Feb. 17-23.
- 2:14pm
- AG Van Hollen. Announces plea hearing scheduled for this afternoon in State v. Armin Wand III.
- 12:53pm
- DNR. Public invited to comment on proposed changes to Wisconsin's endangered species list.
- 10:21am
- Clean Wisconsin. PSC puts Highland wind project on hold.
- 9:54am
- DATCP. Grow Wisconsin Dairy 30x20 accepting financial assistance applications.
- 9:52am
- Educational Approval Board. Advisory committee to consider performance standards for college completion and employment.
- 8:59am
- DWD. Meetings and hearings Feb. 18-22.
- 5:15am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. DNR issues commercial fishing citations in Two Rivers.
- 5:00am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. LogistiCare to bid on new Medicaid transportation contract.
- 4:40am
- Stevens Point Journal. Effort to build Skyward support continues.
- 4:38am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Editorial: State owes public an explanation on Skyward decision.
- 4:07am
- La Crosse Tribune. State officials use open records law to turn tables on critics.
Economy/Business
- 3:49pm
- Associated Builders and Contractors. Highest statewide safety awards presented to area contractors.
- 8:57am
- Harley-Davidson. 2012 charitable contributions top $4.5 million.
Statewide
- 4:01pm
- Diesel Technology Forum. Wisconsin's economic and transportation systems powered by clean diesel technology.
- 5:41am
- Reuters. In Valentine vote, Illinois Senate approves gay marriage.
- 5:33am
- USA Today. Meteor shower in central Russia injures hundreds.
Courts
- 4:56am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Supreme Court Justice David Prosser's case appears stuck in neutral.
Education
- 4:15pm
- UW-Green Bay. Student to serve as voice of statewide Twitter account, Feb. 18-25.
- 10:25am
- UW-River Falls. To host 8th annual show pig sale.
- 10:19am
- UW System. UW-Eau Claire chancellor finalists named.
- 3:48am
- UW-Milwaukee. Conference forecasts the markets.
- 4:23am
- Beloit Daily News. Higher software cost seen.
Local
- 4:16pm
- Madison Mayor Soglin. Weekly schedule.
- 3:50pm
- Racine P.D. Arson reward.
- 3:45pm
- Door County Economic Development Corporation. Door/Kewaunee Legislative Days 2013 details announced.
- 1:54pm
- Enough Already WI. Menominee Tribe to Kenosha: Really, this time it's coming.
- 10:08am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Calls Mayor Barrett's comment on rise in violent crime incredible.
- 5:03am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee violent crime up 9.4% in 2012.
- 4:53am
- Jefferson County Daily Union. Koshkonong unsure of 1000 Friends donation.
- 4:45am
- Wausau Daily Herald. City moves forward with $15 million Thomas Street project.
- 4:11am
- Chippewa Herald. Expansion plan mines little interest.
Congress
- 3:56pm
- Wisconsin Retail Merchants Association. Applauds reintroduction of E-fairness legislation in Congress.
- 2:22pm
- Wisconsin Paper Council. Applauds appointment of Congressman Reid Ribble to U.S. House transportation leadership role.
- 1:03pm
- U.S. Rep. Ribble. Named vice chair of highways subcommittee.
- 1:00pm
- White House. Fact sheet: The President's plan to ensure hard work leads to a decent living.
- 11:17am
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Bill to stop EPA's unreasonable biofuel mandate.
- 5:42am
- Bloomberg. Democrats' plan keeps divide on U.S. taxes as cuts near.
- 5:36am
- Reuters. Doom scenarios for U.S. budget cuts may be overplayed.
- 4:21am
- Janesville Gazette. House move to extend pay freeze for federal workers draws fire from White House, Democrats.
Politics
- 6:11am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Walker building a case for a 2016 presidential run.
- 4:34am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Three contend for spot on Wis. Supreme Court.
- 3:56am
- Daily Cardinal. State Supreme Court race proves partisan.
Thursday February 14, 2013
Governor
- 1:21pm
- League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Network. Statement on Governor Walker's announcement on Medicaid.
- 11:17am
- U.S. Rep. Moore. Opposes Governor Walker decision to reject expansion of BadgerCare.
- 10:56am
- AARP WI. Calls Governor's plan 'mostly smoke and mirrors.'
- 10:34am
- Gov. Walker. Weekly radio address.
- 10:29am
- Rep. Williams. In favor of Medicaid decision.
- 10:12am
- Gov. Walker. Speech on entitlement reform.
- 8:34am
- Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health. Initial response to Governor Walker's Medicaid proposal.
- 3:58am
- Medicaid decision statements: U.S. Rep. Kind. Rep. Severson. Community Advocates Public Policy Institute. ABC for Health. Rep. LeMahieu. Rep. Jorgensen. Rep. Spiros. Rep. Knudson. Rep. Zamarripa. Survival Coalition.
- 3:29pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker responds to critics who say his plans punish jobless people.
- 3:22pm
- WTAQ. Gov. Scott Walker defends Medicaid plan.
- 5:15am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Walker says no to federal Medicaid expansion in Wisconsin. USA Today. La Crosse Tribune.
Budget
- 5:20pm
- DHS Sec. Smith. Column: Governor Walker's budget brings much needed entitlement reform.
- 11:26am
- Gov. Walker. Announces investment in UW Carbone Cancer Center.
- 5:06am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: Promoting the US work ethic.
- 4:58am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Sheriff questions governor's DNR plan.
- 4:23am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Editorial: Keep domestic violence spending in state budget.
Legislative
- 4:58pm
- Sens. Cullen, Jauch, Schultz. Senators stand up for taxpayers on mining. Breakdown of LFB memo. LFB memo.
- 4:27pm
- Sen. Fitzgerald. Responds to Senator Jauch's baseless accusations.
- 3:55pm
- Rep. Clark. Mr. Norquist welcome for a fish fry.
- 3:49pm
- NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin. Calls on politicians to do their own job, not our doctor's job.
- 3:44pm
- Rep. Spiros. Appointed to Transportation Projects Commission.
- 3:39pm
- Sen. Vukmir. Hearing with DCF regarding foster care agency.
- 1:53pm
- Sen. Jauch. Fitzgerald, GOP should listen to citizens of the North, not insult them.
- 12:59pm
- Sen. Risser. Bill will allow testing of driverless cars on Wisconsin roads.
- 12:46pm
- Rep. Kerkman. Statement on Rep. Hulsey remarks.
- 12:44pm
- Rep. Young. Named 2013 Friend of Housing.
- 8:33am
- Wisconsin Property Taxpayers. Bill would protect Wisconsin jobs and save school tax dollars.
- 4:00am
- Rep. Pasch. Democratic weekly radio address.
- 5:22am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Senate panel recommends flexibilities for UW System. Daily Cardinal.
- 4:49am
- Marshfield News-Herald. Regional legislators introduce multi-vendor SIS bill.
- 4:41am
- Racine Journal Times. Barca requests sex offender placement review.
- 4:38am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Division emerges on tonnage tax in mining bill.
- 3:59am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Grover Norquist jumps into Wisconsin's mining debate.
State Agencies
- 4:46pm
- DNR. Outdoor report.
- 4:45pm
- Sen. Lasee. Statement on PSC Highland decision.
- 4:26pm
- Highland Wind Farm. Wisconsin PSC denies application to construct Highland Wind Farm.
- 3:32pm
- OCI. Commissioner urges caution on winter roads.
- 1:36pm
- United Sportsmen of Wisconsin. Welcomes the creation of the Outdoor Skills Recruitment and Retention Center.
- 1:32pm
- DATCP. Flu prevention recommendations issued for 2013 swine exhibition season.
- 12:39pm
- PSC. Issues decision on Highland Wind Farm application.
- 12:07pm
- Friends of MacKenzie, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. Oppose DNR decision to end environmental education for school children at MacKenzie. Letter to DNR Sec. Stepp.
- 12:01pm
- DATCP. Emerald ash borer confirmed in Greenfield.
- 10:14am
- DWD Sec. Newson. Thousands of Milwaukee area high school students exploring career interests through My Life! My Plan!
- 6:10am
- ETF. Health insurance satisfaction survey underway.
- 3:46am
- DNR. Public input sought on panfishing in Wisconsin; Meeting set for Feb. 20 at Hayward High School Auditorium.
- 3:44am
- DSPS. Meetings, Feb 18-22.
- 1:50pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wind farm proposal rejected, PSC cites noise concerns.
- 12:09pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. DNR plans to turn wildlife field trip destination into hunting and fishing training center.
- 9:59am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Corrections head won't respond to union's letter.
- 5:45am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Evers defends contract decision.
Economy/Business
- 4:14pm
- Integrys Group. Declares dividend on common stock.
- 8:41am
- Dept. of Labor. Unemployment insurance weekly claims report. Reuters.
Statewide
- 3:20pm
- Wisconsin Environmental Health Network. Environmental health conference for concerned healthcare professionals comes to Madison.
- 1:33pm
- Marshfield Clinic. Research Foundation mobile app wins national competition.
- 1:28pm
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Act 10 is still the law.
- 12:12pm
- School Funding Reform for Wisconsin. Central Wisconsin school funding reform community group gains support from around the state.
- 10:38am
- Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Heath Professionals. State AFT healthcare leader hails alliance with National Federation of Nurses.
- 10:33am
- AT&T. Bipartisan group of lawmakers join AT&T to host 'It's a Great Day to Love a Veteran' event.
- 9:43am
- WEDA. Announces 2013 Biennial Economic Development Award recipients.
- 8:53am
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Senate, Assembly leaders top anti-reform list.
- 11:35am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Castle Doctrine issue raised in fatal stabbing.
- 5:14am
- Chippewa Herald. Do tax increases kill jobs? Minn. soon to find out.
Courts
- 1:43pm
- Appleton Post Crescent. DOA: No record of extra security for Wisconsin justice.
- 5:00am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Documents show Supreme Court dysfunction. Wisconsin State Journal.
Education
- 3:42pm
- Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools. Wisconsin failing to help students with disabilities.
- 3:38pm
- UW Sustainable Management. President Obama calls for a market-based solution to climate change in State of the Union Address.
- 3:26pm
- UW-Stout. Graduate's design modeled in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
- 1:31pm
- UW-River Falls. SDS Architects project awarded LEED Gold Certification.
- 10:31am
- UW-Milwaukee. Poll: Wisconsin residents want budget surplus to go toward education.
- 10:21am
- UW Extension. Earned Income Tax Credit supports Wisconsin's working families.
- 5:54am
- Hudson Patch. Hudson School Board grants superintendent $13,000 pay raise.
- 5:21am
- Badger Herald. UW officials support bill.
- 4:29am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Report: Choice schools lack specialty teachers.
Local
- 3:46pm
- Milwaukee County Sups. Bowen, Stamper. Respond to statement issued by Supervisor Alexander.
- 9:46am
- Dane County Clerk McDonell. Primary elections throughout Dane County occurring Tuesday.
- 9:44am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. County tries to connect farmers with local buyers.
- 8:59am
- Milwaukee Mayor Barrett, Council President Hines. Milwaukee residents have new ways of applying to serve on city boards and commissions.
- 4:11am
- Milwaukee Ald. Baumann. Urges caution as Milwaukee County considers the sale and disposition of county facilities.
- 5:34am
- WISN. Froedtert warns patients files may have been compromised.
- 5:30am
- WFRV. Oneida Land Commission approves waste-to-energy plant.
- 5:07am
- Janesville Gazette. Proposal would make rubble of plan for gravel pit.
- 4:57am
- Wausau Daily Herald. Update: City asks Marathon County for share in sales tax revenue.
Congress
- 4:13pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Buffett Rule included in Senate Democrats' sequester replacement plan.
- 11:40am
- U.S. Rep. Pocan. Co-sponsors bill to ensure equal treatment for military spouses.
- 4:19pm
- The Hill. Senate Dems unveil $100 billion sequester-replacement package.
- 11:00am
- Wall Street Journal. Plans to expand preschool unveiled.
- 4:25am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Rep. Tom Petri introduces workplace safety legislation.
Federal Agencies
- 10:26am
- USPS. Survey shows 80% of Americans support new delivery schedule.
Politics
- 1:23pm
- DPW. Three questions for Tea Party's Pat Roggensack as choking claims refuted in filing.
- 12:47pm
- Pridemore for Wisconsin. Opens new campaign headquarters.
- 11:23am
- DPW. Former Scott Walker campaign webmaster sentenced in child enticement scheme.
- 6:04am
- Wisconsin GrandSons of Liberty. Racine Unified School District candidates and faculty participation in the Van Wanggaard recall.
- 4:29pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ex.-Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow endorses Pewaukee police chief in Assembly race.
- 4:51am
- Wausau Daily Herad. Ethical lapses alleged between Wausau School Board members.
Wednesday February 13, 2013
Medicaid Decision
- 5:04pm
- Gov. Walker. Announces additional entitlement reform. Power Point.
- 5:01pm
- Statements: Rep. Strachota. Rep. Richards, Sen. Erpenbach. Wisconsin Hospital Association. Rep. Hintz. Wisconsin Council on Children and Families. Rep. Thiesfeldt.
- 3:54pm
- Statements: Rep. Riemer. Rep. Klenke. Rep. Sargent. United Wisconsin.
- 3:24pm
- Statements: Rep. Barca. Rep. Steineke. Rep. Pasch. WPHCA. Rep. Mason. Rep. Wachs.
- 3:08pm
- Statements: Sen. Shilling. Sen. Larson. Sen. Taylor. WI AFL-CIO. Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Sen. Gudex.
- 2:55pm
- Statements: Sen. Darling. Rep. Nygren. Speaker Vos.
- 2:56pm
- Appleton Post Crescent. Gov. Scott Walker says no to federal Medicaid expansion. Wisconsin State Journal. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Governor
- 11:36am
- Americans for Prosperity. Congratulates Governor Walker on turning down Medicaid expansion.
- 3:44am
- Gov. Walker. Seeks applicants for Dodge County Sheriff.
- 6:32am
- WTMJ. Gov. Scott Walker issues statement on State of the Union.
- 4:50am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Is WI's Walker kicking around a hybrid Medicaid expansion plan?
- 4:29am
- Wausau Daily Herald. Editorial: It's not too late to accept Medicaid expansion.
Budget
- 4:32pm
- Sen. Farrow. Applauds Governor's support for the Family Justice Center.
- 12:46pm
- Gov. Walker. Investing in Wisconsin: Protecting victims of domestic violence.
- 11:43am
- Milwaukee County Board Chair Dimitrijevic. Applauds Govenor Walker's support of the Family Justice Center.
- 11:17am
- Sen. Harris. Statement on Gov. Walker's domestic violence budget initiative.
- 10:48am
- Rep. Stone. Applauds Governor Walker's commitment to the Family Justice Center. Sen. Darling.
- 5:59am
- Competitive Wisconsin. Praises Governor's commitment to workforce development.
- 12:24pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker announces plan to build justice center in Milwaukee.
- 4:52am
- Badger Herald. Legislative affairs advocates tuition protection.
- 4:20am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Editorial: Governor on the mark with budget items tied to deer report.
Legislative
- 5:03pm
- Rep. Ballweg. Statement on Joint Legislative Council meeting.
- 2:49pm
- Sen. Lassa, Reps. Shankland, Vruwink, Spiros. Bill would let Skyward keep Wisconsin school customers.
- 1:16pm
- Americans for Tax Reform. Letter to WI Senate and Assembly in opposition to tonnage tax.
- 12:56pm
- Secretary of State La Follette. Testimony at the Assembly Committee on Government Operations. Chart.
- 9:32am
- Rep. Barca. Requests review of state protocols on placement of sex offenders.
- 9:28am
- Rep. Suder. Supports transportation protection amendment.
- 12:32pm
- Daily Reporter. GOP leader opposes new tax on Wis. iron mine. MIlwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 10:22am
- Janesville Gazette. Editorial: Dont' shortchange start-up companies of venture capital.
- 5:09am
- WJFW. Medford Rep. Williams hopes to keep mining costs to towns in check.
- 4:36am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Assembly backs constitutional amendment on transportation fund raids. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 4:24am
- Daily Reporter. Tribe threatens state's mining plans.
- 4:03am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. University of Wisconsin expecting fallout from overpayments.
State Agencies
- 3:03pm
- DOA. Beaver Dam floodway properties may receive additional grant funds.
- 1:59pm
- DATCP. Online dating scams lead to heartache and empty wallets.
- 1:57pm
- DATCP. New cervid tuberculosis tests approved for use in Wisconsin.
- 12:58pm
- Wisconsin Conservation Congress. Commends DNR effort to address recruitment and retention.
- 9:30am
- GAB. Election officials ready for February 19 primary.
- 12:30pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Board predicts poor turnout for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Wisconsin State Journal.
Statewide
- 3:57pm
- Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Announces election of 2013-2014 Legislative Officers.
- 11:58am
- WEDA. Announces 2013 Board of Directors.
- 11:33am
- Citizen Action of Wisconsin. New report: Taking federal money to fill the holes in BadgerCare would give a boost to WI economy.
- 3:46am
- WCEP. Whooping crane released back into the wild at Hiwassee State Wildlife Refuge in Meigs County, Tennessee.
- 4:01am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Olympic wrestling ouster would hit Wisconsin hard.
Courts
- 1:34pm
- Wisconsin Judicial Commission v. David T. Prosser, Jr. Memorandum decision of Justice Ann Walsh Bradley.
- 7:47am
- District II Court of Appeals. Backus Electric, Inc. v. Petro Chemical Systems, Inc.
- 3:09pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Justice Bradley sought more security long before incident with Justice Prosser.
Education
- 4:49pm
- UW-Stevens Point. Bachelor's degree in nursing approved.
- 1:42pm
- UW-Stout. Watershed conference to feature Leopold Foundation director.
- 12:39pm
- Marquette University. College of Communication receives $8.3 million gift.
- 9:51am
- MPS. State of Wisconsin honors MPS' Whitter School for academic growth.
- 5:18am
- WKBT. UW-L will allow male and female students to live together on campus.
- 5:03am
- Superior Telegram. WITC-Superior launches new program to support Kestrel Aircraft manufacturing process.
- 4:28am
- Wausau Daily Herald. School officials oppose single software vendor plan.
- 4:12am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gateway Tech adds MIT-affiliated industrial lab.
Local
- 3:11pm
- Enough Already Wisconsin. Same promise, same bad bet.
- 1:12pm
- MIlwaukee County Sup. Alexander. Condemns meddling that caused resignation.
- 7:48am
- Dane County Market. Housing starts.
- 3:49am
- Milwaukee County Sup. West. South side Milwaukee landmark removed for restoration.
- 4:44am
- Chippewa Herald. Kind: Obama should share blueprint for what's next.
- 4:18am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Brown County losing employees over pay issue.
Congress
- 3:33pm
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Column: Bungled ATF Milwaukee sting leaves many questions unanswered.
- 1:14pm
- Rep. Pocan. Statement on first budget committee hearing.
- 1:13pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Statement on the nomination of Chuck Hagel to be Secretary of Defense.
- 11:39am
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Investigates EPA's runaway biofuel mandate.
- 11:16am
- U.S. Reps. Petri, Green. Introduce bipartisan legislation to codify workplace safety program.
- 9:46am
- State of the Union responses: U.S. Rep. Ribble. U.S. Rep. Moore. U.S. Rep. Ryan. U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner.
- 4:00am
- White House. President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address - as prepared for delivery. Excerpts. U.S. Sen. Baldwin. U.S. Rep. Kind.
- 3:47am
- Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Statement on VAWA Senate passage.
- 1:25pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sen. Ron Johnson calls Violence Against Women bill unconstitutional.
- 5:37am
- Bloomberg. No agreement on $1.2 million in cuts as deadline nears.
- 5:23am
- WQOW. Fact Check: Overreaching in State of Union speech.
- 5:15am
- Fox 11. Wisconsin lawmakers react to president's speech.
- 4:41am
- Janesville Gazette. Skeptical Congress may deliver Obama few victories on State of the Union priorities.
- 4:20am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Sen. Ron Johnson votes "no" on the Violence Against Women Act.
- 4:09am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Barack Obama lays out ambitious agenda in State of the Union. Reuters. New York Times. Washington Post.
Federal Agencies
- 1:24pm
- EPA. Invites communities to apply for smart growth assistance.
- 10:36am
- Dept. of Education. Releases college scorecard to help students choose the best college for them.
Politics
- 11:12am
- Wisconsin Family Action PAC. Announces candidate endorsements in 98th Assembly race.
- 10:46am
- United Wisconsin. Calls on Supreme Court Justice Roggensack to denounce inflammatory remarks made by Senator Ron Johnson.
- 3:54am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. U.S. Sen. Johnson links Democrats to Marxists.
Tuesday February 12, 2013
Governor
- 2:36pm
- Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Media reports on Walker BadgerCare plans disturbing.
- 2:34pm
- Rep. Richards. Statement on reports that Gov. Walker will reject federal funds to close gap in BadgerCare.
- 1:42pm
- Rep. Pasch. Statement on looming Walker healthcare announcement.
- 12:51pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gov. Scott Walker to announces a middle path on BadgerCare expansion under health law.
- 12:32pm
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Walker's Medicaid expansion decision coming Wednesday.
- 4:28am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: We urge the governor to expand Medicaid program.
Budget
- 1:31pm
- DWD Sec. Newson. Governor Walker's workforce initiatives invest in workers, address skills gap, put Wisconsin on path to prosperity, brighter future.
- 11:58am
- Sen. Taylor. Statement on justice system budget plans.
- 11:37am
- Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Governor and attorney general continue to improve criminal justice system - executive budget bill to include historic commitment to sexual assault services.
- 10:36am
- Gov. Walker. Investing in Wisconsin: Proteting the innocent and seeking justice for victims.
- 9:05am
- WDA. Commends Gov. Walker's support of Marquette University School of Dentistry expansion.
- 8:18am
- WSSWA. Statement on Governor Walker's mental health services proposals.
- 3:39am
- Survival Coalition. Supports Governor's workforce efforts.
- 3:38am
- WPHCA. Extol Governor Walker's physician workforce investment.
- 10:51am
- Janesville Gazette. Editorial: Skip tax cut; instead pad that rainy day fund.
- 10:50am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Walker proposes boost in state budget for DNA collection. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 5:45am
- Tomah Journal. Editorial: Governor opens checkbook for business subsidies.
- 3:54am
- La Crosse Tribune. Local colleges could benefit from Walker's plan.
- 3:53am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Walker's deal: Food stamps for job training.
Legislative
- 5:07pm
- Rep. Weatherston. Announces resolution for Turner Syndrome Awareness Month.
- 5:06pm
- Rep. Knudson. Leads bipartisan reform.
- 4:59pm
- Rep. Nygren. Statement on passage of Assembly Bill 2.
- 4:42pm
- Rep. Zamarripa. Statement on proposed constitutional amendment to protect the transportation fund from raids.
- 4:33pm
- Rep. Kramer. Disappointed in Representative Young's discontent over a unanimous consent request.
- 4:15pm
- Rep. Spiros. Votes to protect segregated funds.
- 4:01pm
- Rep. Thiesfeldt. Votes to protect transportation fund.
- 3:48pm
- Rep. Sargent. Statement on passage of AJR 2.
- 3:47pm
- Rep. Kolste. Votes to preserve transportation fund; decries other fund raids.
- 3:41pm
- Rep. Young. Disappointed in Speaker Pro Tempore's objection.
- 3:06pm
- Rep. Steineke. Votes to protect transportation fund.
- 3:05pm
- Sen. Vinehout. Help small business by creating Wisconsin-based affordable health insurance exchange.
- 2:47pm
- Rep. Weininger. Commends vote to protect state transportation fund.
- 2:42pm
- Rep. Hesselbein. Opposes constitutional change to determine fund priorities.
- 2:33pm
- Sen. Lassa. Bills will help Wisconsin get in on manufacturing boom.
- 1:43pm
- Rep. Pasch. Statement on Assembly passage of resolution honoring the life and public service of Felmers O. Chaney.
- 1:06pm
- Rep. Kestell. Receives "Outstanding Legislator Award" from Wisconsin State Reading Association.
- 11:24am
- NFIB. Small business strongly supports mining
- 10:19am
- WSTA. 911 funding proposal concerns.
- 9:14am
- Rep. Taylor. Applauds ACLU lawsuit against Walker administration's crackdown on Capitol free speech.
- 8:49am
- Sen. Shilling. Releases updated photo.
- 12:55pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Assembly expected to back constitutional amendment on transportation fund raids.
- 5:34am
- Chicago Tribune. State lawmaker wants to limit tackling during high school football practice.
- 5:28am
- Detroit Free Press. Battle over abortion is heating up in Lansing.
- 4:51am
- WBAY. Assembly to vote on protecting transportation fund.
- 3:56am
- La Crosse Tribune. Minn. bill makes enforcement of federal gun law changes a felony.
State Agencies
- 4:27pm
- Lt. Gov. Kleefisch. Works at Gulfstream; highlights available jobs, workforce growth.
- 4:03pm
- DNR Sec. Stepp. Statement on lawsuit to re-list Western Great Lakes wolves,
- 3:38pm
- DATCP. Create a farm to school site in your community.
- 2:29pm
- DOJ. Iowa police chief praises the WCAN for helping to locate a missing man.
- 1:29pm
- DNR. Weekly News.
- 1:08pm
- DOJ. Seeks to commit Jimmie I. Mable for treatment.
- 12:14pm
- GAB. New candidate committee selected.
- 11:29am
- DATCP. Emerald ash borer confirmed in Greendale.
- 8:22am
- DATCP. Announces 2012 top complaints.
- 8:17am
- Wisconsin NEMT Alliance. Response to RFP for Medicaid non-emergency medical transporation brokerage.
- 4:10am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin says suit possible over stained marble.
Economy/Business
- 4:50am
- WQOW. Update: Lutheran Social Services to close several facilities in Eau Claire.
- 4:25am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Feds rule against American Transmission Co. in power line ownership spat.
Statewide
- 2:38pm
- Wisconsin Women in Government. Announces 2013 Public Policy Graduate Seminar Scholars.
- 2:31pm
- Integrys Group. 53rd Annual WPS Farm Show set for March 26, 27, 28 at EAA in Oshkosh.
- 12:01pm
- DPW. Secession? More Scott Walker Tea Party distractions.
- 10:08am
- DPW. Two years later, Scott Walker economy "shattered", nearing Mississippi in failure.
- 3:43am
- Common Cause in Wisconsin. Unleashing redistricting reform.
- 5:18am
- Wall Street Journal. Millions improperly claimed U.S. phone subsidies.
- 4:46am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. People are fleeing Wisconsin.
- 4:22am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Robocalls, identity theft among top consumer complaints in Wisconsin in 2012.
Courts
- 12:42pm
- Hunters Rights Coalition. Reacts to judge's mixed ruling on wolf hunt.
- 12:09pm
- WKOW. Groups file federal law suit against wolf hunt.
- 8:15am
- District I Court of Appeals. Tommy J. Kirk v. Credit Acceptance Corporation.
- 4:20am
- U.S. District Court, Western District (Complaint). Michael Kissick v. Michael Huebsch. Brief in support of plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction. ACLU of Wisconsin.
- 4:21am
- Daily Cardinal. UW professor, ACLU sue over state Capitol protest permit rules. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Twin Cities Pioneer Press.
Education
- 3:42pm
- UW-Stevens Point. Free assistance for Wisconsins college-bound students.
- 3:40pm
- UW-Stout. Service learning students donate time, supplies on Jamaica trip.
- 4:34am
- Appleton Post Crescent. AASD approves post-retirement health benefits changes.
- 4:12am
- Wausau Daily Herald. Number of Wisconsin parents using open enrollment program rises.
- 3:52am
- Badger Herald. Poll: Americans want lower tuition, credit for competency.
Local
- 9:54am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Henry Vilas Zoo community saddened by passing of Chang Tan the red panda.
- 4:33am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. New owner's plan to reopen Vulcan Quarry worries neighbors.
Congress
- 3:49pm
- DPW. Ron Johnson's blind extremism a disservice to Wisconsin women.
- 1:40pm
- WCCC. Letter to Sen. Baldwin regarding natural gas exports.
- 1:32pm
- Wisconsin Ag Connection. Rep. Pocan co-sponsors bill on industrial hemp farming.
- 10:54am
- Washington Times. Obama set to take 34,000 troops out of Afghanistan.
- 5:41am
- The Hill. Executive action expected on climate.
- 5:12am
- Bloomberg. Gay rights pushed to fore in range of pressing issues.
- 5:08am
- USA Today. Obama expected to issue cybersecurity executive order.
Politics
- 3:44pm
- Rep. Pridemore. Supports end to MPS residency requirement.
Monday February 11, 2013
Governor
- 3:40am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: Well, Illinoisans, you elected him.
Budget
- 4:37pm
- UMOS. Applauds Governor Walker's commitment and investment for job training.
- 4:03pm
- DPI. Evers applauds funding for assessments, academic career plans.
- 3:47pm
- Wisconsin Health Information Organization. Receives funding in Governor Walker's budget.
- 12:11pm
- WEDA. Applauds Gov. Walker's focus on job creation.
- 11:09am
- WHA. Commends Gov. Walker on investment in physician education.
- 3:16am
- United Sportsmen of Wisconsin. Governor Walker unveils sportsmen budget package at State NRA banquet.
- 3:14am
- Hunters Rights Coalition. Applauds Governor Walker's deer management initiatives.
- 3:13am
- Gov. Walker. Developing Wisconsin's workforce: $100 million investment in our future.
- 3:20am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker seeks $100 million for job training, data tracking.
Legislative
- 2:54pm
- Sens. Gudex, Cowles, Rep. Bernier. Bold legislation introduced to enhance Wisconsin's workforce.
- 1:21pm
- Rep. Loudenbeck. Appointed to WHEDA Board of Directors. Appointment letter.
- 1:14pm
- League of Conservation Voters. Conservation notices of the week.
- 12:00pm
- Rep. Kahl. Announces support for the Strengthen BadgerCare Act.
- 11:05am
- Rep. J. Ott. OWI package.
- 10:06am
- Rep. Johnson. Announces district listening session.
- 8:09am
- Rep. Wachs. Introduces bill to stop "revolving door."
- 3:14am
- Rep. Born. Statement on retirement of Sheriff Todd Nehls.
- 2:50pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Bills would toughen Wisconsin's drunken-driving laws. Chippewa Herald.
- 4:08am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Dog bites law: Vets howl about WI drug tracking bill.
- 3:41am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. 200 attend listening session on Wis. mining bill. Eau Claire Leader Telegram.
State Agencies
- 2:46pm
- GAB. Chief Justice to select new G.A.B. candidate committee.
- 1:24pm
- DNR. Updated: Hearings and meetings Feb. 10-16.
- 10:55am
- DOJ. The Green County Sheriff's Department joins the Wisconsin ICAC task force.
- 4:15am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Wis. DNR to launch panfish hearings.
- 3:44am
- La Crosse Tribune. Editorial: Public defenders play vital role.
- 3:39am
- La Crosse Tribune. Planned Parenthood to refile challenge to Wis. law.
- 3:34am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Trash and treasure: State agency collects, returns abandoned property from deposit boxes.
- 3:21am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Firm scamming Wisconsin businesses, attorney general's office says.
Economy/Business
- 3:40pm
- OEM Fabricators. Hosts Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
- 3:28pm
- La Crosse Tribune. LHI: New contract will fuel growth.
- 10:13am
- Janesville Gazette. Editorial: Fundamentals must be focus for job creation.
- 3:43am
- Chippewa Herald. Employers complain about unfair unemployment system.
Statewide
- 3:42pm
- Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Wisconsin's use value law preserves farmland.
- 2:34pm
- League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Network. Reforms should build on strengths of Wisconsin elections.
- 1:36pm
- Americans for Prosperity, MacIver Institute. It's still working.
- 12:17pm
- Integrys Group. Wisconsin Public Service Foundation gives more than $1.1 million in 2012.
- 2:38pm
- Forbes. The top 10 states people are fleeing.
- 3:39am
- Sheboygan Press. Midwest firms coupled to high-speed rail.
Education
- 3:38pm
- Marquette University. Death Penalty vs. Life Without Parole: Marquette Law School conference to address health impact on the community.
- 1:23pm
- UW-Eau Claire. College of Business maintains prestigious AACSB business accreditation.
- 10:54am
- Milwaukee Public Schools. Debuts online schools catalog as enrollment is underway.
- 10:03am
- UW-Rock County. Offers non-credit courses for the public.
- 8:52am
- UW-Stout. Program set for former chancellor Swanson's memorial service.
- 5:13am
- UW-Platteville. Student to take over UW System Twitter account, help kick off 'Knowledge Powers Wisconsin' campaign.
- 3:26pm
- Milwaukee Business Journal. WCTC doubles welding lab space to address woker shortage.
- 3:32am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Expert tells UW regents to adapt to changing student needs.
Local
- 5:06pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Mayo. Challenges county executive claims in State of the County Address.
- 2:47pm
- Disability Rights Wisconsin. Commends County Executive Abele's mental health initiative.
- 1:18pm
- Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. Statz Brothers Farms selected as 2015 Dane County Farm Technology Days host.
- 8:07am
- Dane County Market. Monthly trend: Single family homes. Condos.
- 5:15am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Operation Drive Sober results in 18 drunken driver arrests
- 3:30pm
- Wausau Daily Herald. Three counties could consolidate social services under one plan.
- 3:18pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Chris Abele wants to move mental health patients into community care.
- 4:13am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Counties kept in dark about alleged abuses at foster-care agency.
- 3:46am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Part-time supervisors remain the best option.
- 3:37am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Chris Abele touts plan that could save Milwaukee County $140 million.
Congress
- 4:17pm
- U.S. Rep. Ryan. Nominates First District students for service academy appointments.
- 11:01am
- U.S. Rep. Ryan. Reacts to announcement by Pope Benedict XVI.
- 10:01am
- Fond du Lac Reporter. Tom Petri Commentary: President, Congress must work together on a balanced budget.
- 4:28am
- Wall Street Journal. A cliff Congress may go over.
- 3:24am
- Bloomberg. Obama poised to skirt Congress to seal legacy in new term agenda.
Politics
- 3:02pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Campaign reports show Supreme Court candidate raised no money.
- 12:15pm
- La Crosse Tribune. Evers has huge advantage over Pridemore in race.
- 11:55am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Vos finds a new way to hit up lobbyists. DPW.
- 4:20am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. 3 contend for spot on Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Sunday February 10, 2013
Budget
- 9:08am
- Gov. Walker. Developing Wisconsin's workforce: $100 million investment in our future.
Friday February 8, 2013
Governor
- 1:14pm
- DPI Supt. Evers. Commends Governor, Speaker for steps to improve mental health services.
- 10:05am
- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Supports bipartisan efforts to improve mental health care.
- 8:55am
- WHA. (Updated) Commends bipartisan efforts to improve mental health care.
- 10:12am
- Washington Post. Republican governors embrace part of health-care law.
- 8:57am
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Corbett refuses to endorse expanding Medicaid in Pa.
- 5:52am
- Fort Wayne Newspapers. Pence rules out Indiana Medicaid expansion in current form.
- 5:35am
- LA Times. Medicaid expansion divides GOP governors.
- 3:45am
- Fox 11. Walker says venture capital plan coming soon.
Budget
- 1:46pm
- Gov. Walker. Investing in Wisconsin: Governor Walker announces deer management initiatives in upcoming budget. DNR Sec. Stepp.
- 11:22am
- League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Network. Letter to Gov. Walker regarding state budget.
- 2:05pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker to include deer management items in state budget.
Legislative
- 3:55pm
- Sen. Fitzgerald. Statement on the announced retirement of Dodge County Sheriff Todd Nehls.
- 3:54pm
- Sen. Lassa. Supports Skyward's Student Information System appeal.
- 1:48pm
- Sen. Leibham. Announces 2013 Senate Scholar program.
- 1:11pm
- State Public Defender Thompson. Statement regarding mental health resource announcements.
- 10:32am
- Wisconsin Family Action. Mining is good for Wisconsin's best natural resources.
- 8:58am
- Rep. Kolste. Appointed to bipartisan task force on mental health.
- 5:43am
- Chippewa Herald. Democrats listen to frustrations of local residents.
- 4:59am
- WKOW. Lack of state-run insurance exchange could hurt Wisconsin.
- 4:49am
- Wausau Daily Herald. Wright puts focus on jobs in first town hall meeting in Wausau. WAOW.
- 4:06am
- WEAU. Vos says mining bill should pass by early March.
State Agencies
- 3:56pm
- AG Van Hollen. To address local police chiefs and sheriffs at their annual conference.
- 3:08pm
- AG Van Hollen. Announces action against seller of deceptive "corporate minutes" services.
- 2:36pm
- WEDC. Continues push for business growth in Wisconsin
- 11:36am
- DATCP. Wisconsin gold buyers on the level with precious metal scales.
- 11:23am
- Wisconsin Historical Society. Audio book catches sounds of sturgeon fishing.
- 10:57am
- DHS. Updated guidelines available for cervical cancer screenings.
- 10:03am
- DSPS. Accounting Examining Board teleconference.
- 9:03am
- DWD. Meetings and hearings Feb. 11-15.
- 8:25am
- Skyward. Files plan to protest State decision; initial analysis indicates key area of concern.
- 10:30am
- La Crosse Tribune. Skyward files notice of protest over losing bid.
- 5:33am
- Minneapolis Star-Tribune. In a first, Minnesota asks Winona County to assess risks of frac sand.
- 4:41am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Medicaid fraud aided by cutbacks in detection funding.
- 4:29am
- WBAY. UW Regents learn of extra $1.1M lost. Wisconsin State Journal. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Economy/Business
- 1:13pm
- Port of Milwaukee. Overseas cargo volume climbs.
- 2:09pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Port of Milwaukee reports 30% decline in cargo tonnage.
Statewide
- 4:40am
- National Weather Service. (NW WI) Major winter storm expected over a large area late Saturday night through Monday.
- 5:50am
- Governing. Report: Offshore accounts cost states nearly $40 billion.
- 4:56am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Actor James Cromwell arrested after protest at Regents meeting. WMTV.
- 3:58am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ex-director of Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association faces accusations.
Courts
- 10:34am
- WILL. Church's tax exemption suit against city may proceed.
- 3:37am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Oral Argument - February.
- 5:14am
- Wisconsin Reporter. WI teachers take fight for Walker's collective bargaining law to court.
- 4:58am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Judge refuses to accept agreement over abortion law.
Education
- 1:01pm
- UW-Stout. University's first doctoral program approved by Board of Regents.
- 10:06am
- Marquette University. Kohler Center for Entrepreneurship starts new business model challenge.
- 5:10am
- Badger Herald. Ward says UW will maintain Palermo's Pizza contract.
- 4:36am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Recession dims access to UW System for low-income students.
- 4:34am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. MPS launches hiring blitz to fill unprecedented vacancies.
Local
- 2:45pm
- SEIU Healthcare. Endorses "Our" Milwaukee plan.
- 1:15pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Jursik. Congratulates the Wave Organization and Sue Black.
- 1:10pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Names David Phillips Director of Office of Economic and Workforce Development.
- 12:06pm
- Milwaukee County Board. Unveils countywide government reform initiative. OUR Milwaukee County Plan.
- 12:04pm
- Madison Mayor Soglin. Weekly schedule.
- 3:50am
- Milwaukee County Sup. Alexander. Unanimously approved audit plan has major flaws.
- 3:48am
- Madison Mayor Soglin. City of Madison website down for maintenance.
- 2:07pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Latest County Board reform plan would focus on public input, broad solutions.
- 4:44am
- Fox 11. ATC changes proposed power line project. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 4:00am
- WQOW. Public meetings scheduled for possible pipeline project.
Congress
- 1:59pm
- Washington Times. White House threatens to cut education, food safety.
- 5:56am
- Reuters. Obama open to "big deal" on budget, but wants revenue.
- 5:03am
- Janesville Gazette. Dem, GOP senators quietly seek background check deal that could improve gun-control prospects.
Federal Agencies
- 5:25am
- The Hill. DOE considers furloughs as part of sequestration plan.
Politics
- 4:26am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Walker to headline major GOP fundraiser.
- 3:53am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates mix it up during first joint forum.
Thursday February 7, 2013
U.S. District Court Western District
- 4:16pm
- Milwaukee Inner-City Congregations Allied for Hope, et al. v. Mark Gottlieb, et al. Plaintiffs' memorandum in support of motion for preliminary injunction. Midwest Environmental Advocates, ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation.
Governor
- 3:20pm
- WPHCA. Applaud Governor Walker's investment in mental health.
- 2:44pm
- WEDA. Walker shares economic development priorities at WEDA's Governor's Conference on Economic Development.
- 12:47pm
- Gov. Walker. Investing in Wisconsin: Governor Walker announces economic development initiatives in upcoming budget.
- 11:57am
- DPW. Scott Walker jobs failure now butt of Minnesota jokes as Wisconsin "brings up the rear."
- 10:35am
- Wisconsin Council on Mental Health. "Thank you, Governor Walker."
- 10:12am
- Rep. Sanfelippo. Statement on mental health funding in upcoming budget.
- 9:56am
- Gov. Walker. Weekly radio address.
- 9:55am
- League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Network. Applauds Governor Walker and Rep. Vos for emphasis on mental health services.
- 9:36am
- UWSW. WI citizens living with mental illness applaud Governor's commitment to funding proven mental health services.
- 8:18am
- Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force. Thanks Governor Walker for leadership on mental health.
- 3:49am
- Survival Coalition. Applauds Governor's announcement on mental health funding.
- 3:44am
- WAFCA. Organizations serving children & families applaud mental health proposals.
- 2:34pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker's budget to include millions of dollars for business start-ups. Oshkosh Northwestern.
- 5:41am
- Bloomberg. Quinn sees last chance to fix Illinois pension mess.
- 5:03am
- La Crosse Tribune. Editorial: Walker should expand Medicaid.
- 4:10am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Realtors leader asks Scott Walker for funds to raze rundown homes.
Legislative
- 4:08pm
- Rep. Clark. Letter to Speaker Vos in response to answers on AB 1.
- 4:07pm
- Sen. Lassa. Walker could create jobs by keeping Skyward in Wisconsin.
- 3:25pm
- Rep. Ballweg. Appointed to Mental Health Task Force.
- 3:18pm
- Sen. Lasee. Response to PSC wind siting decision.
- 2:25pm
- Rep. Danou. Appointed to Speaker's Task Force on Mental Health.
- 2:00pm
- Sen. Petrowski. Constitutional amendment on transportation moves forward with unanimous support.
- 1:02pm
- Sen. Harris. To visit northern Wisconsin.
- 10:32am
- League of Conservation Voters. Television advertising campaign opposing open-pit mining bill hits airwaves today.
- 9:12am
- Sen. Erpenbach, (Transcript) Democratic weekly radio address.
- 9:08am
- Rep. Weininger, Brown County Exec. Streckenbach. Test area's response to mass shooting.
- 3:47am
- Rep. Nygren. Glimpse into Governor's budget.
- 3:47am
- Rep. Richards. Statement on Gov. Snyder's support for closing Michigan's healthcare gap.
- 3:46am
- Rep. Clark. Mining at any price?
- 3:46am
- Rep. Zamarripa. Disappointed in passage of dangerous mining bill.
- 3:43am
- Sen. Lasee. Column: Transportation funding.
- 5:35am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Krug column: State needs to support Wisconsin businesses.
- 4:39am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin Senate, Assembly panels advance mining bill. Appleton Post Crescent. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 4:29am
- Racine Journal Times. Vos: Current mental health system 'simply not getting the job done.'
- 4:24am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Area legislators' bill would allow utilities to count nuclear in renewable portfolio.
- 4:22am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin Senate, Assembly panels advance mining bill. Appleton Post Crescent.
State Agencies
- 4:44pm
- DNR. Issues preliminary determination on Army plans for sediment clean-up at former Badger Army Ammunition Plant.
- 4:34pm
- DNR. Hearings and meetings, Feb. 10-16.
- 4:33pm
- DOJ. Former Wisconsin man makes initial appearance in Waupaca County on charge of first degreee sexual assault.
- 4:32pm
- DNR. Conservation funding available to Driftless Area landowners.
- 4:00pm
- DNR. Outdoor report.
- 2:41pm
- DSPS. Meetings - Feb. 11-15.
- 2:27pm
- DWD Sec. Newson. Announces new online job center features - resume options, job match & search tools - to better connect job seekers to jobs.
- 2:07pm
- DATCP. Swine virus concerns prompt changes to import requirements.
- 10:44am
- DPI. Evers announces Wisconsin Title I Reward Schools.
- 9:16am
- OCI. Administrative actions.
- 5:13am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. AIDS Resource Center 'medical home' gains key approval.
Economy/Business
- 12:28pm
- Wisconsin Fair Trade Coalition. Offshoring continues to cost Wisconsin among the most jobs in the country.
- 7:53am
- Dept. of Labor. Unemployment insurance weekly claims report. Reuters.
- 5:45am
- Reuters. Analysis: Even brief spending cuts could hit U.S. economy hard.
- 5:43am
- Bloomberg. Duke reactor shutdown plan shows shale's sway over power.
- 4:47am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. HTI plans to lay off 150 more workers.
- 4:46am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: Challenged by limiting factors.
- 4:36am
- Capital Times. Did Scott Walker's budget cuts hurt economy? Some economists think so.
- 4:20am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Smart economic policy can change our trajectory.
- 4:12am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Hundreds of workers who lost jobs in Burlington fire seek help.
- 3:57am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin attracting Illinois businesses.
Statewide
- 3:17pm
- Wisconsin Women's Network. Announces 2013 Wisconsin Women's Policy Institute Fellows.
- 1:36pm
- Wisconsin Professional Police Association. Police group and Bell meet to discuss reforms of how police shootings are reviewed.
- 1:15pm
- Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance. New 2013 Wisconsin Legislative Directory out.
- 10:28am
- Alliant Energy. Promotes Diggers Hotline excavator safety training.
- 5:14am
- National Weather Service. Winter storm warning (southeast WI). Winter weather advisory (majority of WI).
- 12:22pm
- Duluth News Tribune. Big bucks from rocks: Study shows Minnesota mining impact, potential.
- 5:29am
- USA Today. An Alzheimer's 'epidemic' could hit the USA by 2050.
Courts
- 4:05pm
- Midwest Environmental Advocates, ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation. Milwaukee faith and health groups ask federal court to halt Zoo Interchange expansion work.
- 7:55am
- District II Court of Appeals. Shawn Johnson v. Roma II - Waterford, LLC.
- 12:25pm
- La Crosse Tribune. Court finds in favor of woman denied minimum wage.
- 4:13am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ruling paves way for pharmaceutical suits.
Education
- 2:42pm
- UW-Stout. Officials to celebrate $80,000 grant for regional program.
- 5:52am
- Governing. Revenue limits put squeeze on Wisconsin schools.
- 4:57am
- La Crosse Tribune. District still supports courses; cancels due to fear of lawsuit.
- 4:44am
- Beloit Daily News. District officials counter claims.
- 4:42am
- Beloit Daily News. 'Choice' sparks debate. Janesville Gazette.
- 4:04am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. University of Wisconsin System draws attention for competency based online degrees.
Local
- 10:40am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi, Sup. Hotchkiss. Announce "Vets Ride with Pride" program.
- 8:44am
- Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Racine County residents asked to provide input on alternatives for improving public transit in the county. Newsletter.
- 2:31pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Supervisors unanimously back outside audit of county as part of reform push.
Congress
- 12:19pm
- Reuters. House Democrats to unveil gun control package; mirrors Obama's.
- 6:16am
- Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Minnesota lawmakers began new push to kill medial device tax.
- 6:10am
- Washington Times. Panic rises as sequesters grow near.
- 3:51am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sen. Ron Johnson embraces learning curve, challenges of foreign relations.
Federal Agencies
- 12:17pm
- EPA. Releases state enforcement performance information and comparative maps.
Politics
- 3:55am
- Common Cause in Wisconsin. Paul Ryan sets record for most campaign cash raised in a Wisconsin U.S. House election.
- 3:45am
- United Wisconsin. Endorsement of Ed Fallone for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
- 5:22am
- WBAY. Candidates for Wis. Supreme Court to be at forum.
- 4:08am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. GOP strategist Karl Rove touts Paul Ryan and Scott Walker.
Wednesday February 6, 2013
Governor
- 4:53pm
- Wisconsin Family Ties. Lauds unprecedented increase in mental health funding.
- 3:18pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Abele. Applauds Gov. Walker's commitment to mental health.
- 2:56pm
- WHA Executive Vice President Borgerding Commends bipartisan efforts to improve mental health care.
- 2:34pm
- Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Gov. Walker called on to accept billions of federal dollars to strengthen BadgerCare.
- 2:00pm
- Mental Health America of Wisconsin. "Ecstatic" about Governor's mental health proposals.
- 1:57pm
- Rep. Pasch. Statement on Walker's mental health announcement.
- 12:38pm
- Disability Rights Wisconsin. Applauds Gov. Walker's investment in mental health supports.
- 12:25pm
- Gov. Walker. Donald Driver Day. Proclamation.
- 12:23pm
- Community Advocates. Statement in response to Governor Walker's doubts about federal funding for expanding BadgerCare.
- 11:02am
- Gov. Walker. Investing in Wisconsin: Governor Scott Walker announces mental health funding in upcoming budget. Wisconsin Counties Association.
- 7:55am
- Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Walker injects false issue in Medicaid decision.
- 3:48pm
- Detroit Free Press. Snyder urges Michigan lawmakers to approve Medicaid expansion.
- 12:57pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gov. Walker: No ditching income tax in this budget.
- 12:54pm
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Walker says he's not going to raise sales tax.
- 10:49am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gov. Scott Walker's budget to include $29 million for mental health. Wisconsin State Journal.
Legislative
- 4:55pm
- Rep. Steineke. Statement on Mental Health Task Force.
- 4:54pm
- Rep. Williams. One step closer to mining in Wisconsin.
- 4:49pm
- WMC. Urges swift passage of iron mining reforms.
- 4:31pm
- Rep. Hintz. Broken process: More questions as committee rushes mining bill to Assembly floor.
- 3:35pm
- Sierra Club. Disappointed by committee passage of the Bad River Watershed Destruction Act.
- 3:33pm
- Rep. Severson. Statement on formation of Mental Health Task Force.
- 3:19pm
- Sen. Darling. Statement on mining legislation passing senate committee.
- 3:16pm
- Rep. Craig. Applauds Walker, Sec. Huebsch on tax reform statement.
- 3:12pm
- Sen. Hansen. Expanding BadgerCare a win-win-win for state.
- 3:10pm
- League of Conservation Voters. Still extreme, one-sided and a threat to public health open-pit mining bill moves forward.
- 2:54pm
- Rep. Ohnstad. Statement on open pit mining bill committee vote.
- 1:54pm
- Rep. Pasch. Statement on creation of Speaker's Task Force on Mental Health.
- 1:03pm
- Speaker Vos. Announces bipartisan task force on mental health.
- 12:12pm
- WMC. Opposes Jauch mining tax hike.
- 10:40am
- Speaker Vos. Letter to Rep. Clark in response to questions on AB 1. Question list.
- 10:16am
- Rep. Young. To host listening session.
- 3:51am
- Rep. Richards. Responds to statement by Gov. Walker's office on strengthening BadgerCare. Green Bay Press Gazette.
- 3:46am
- Speaker Vos. Encourages celebrations on Ronald W. Reagan Day.
- 3:43am
- Rep. Kahl. Announces support for Cullen/Schultz Mining Reform Bill.
- 5:21am
- Appleton Post Crescent. Rep. Jim Steineke: We'll get rid of unneeded state rules.
- 5:17am
- Oshkosh Northwestern. Local legislative opinions differ on mining bill.
- 5:05am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Taxpayers foot bill for Erpenbach's legal costs in open records case. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 4:53am
- Janesville Gazette. Mining bill to be voted on by committees.
- 4:45am
- La Crosse Tribune. Democrats host town hall meeting.
- 4:22am
- CBS 58. Armed guards in schools.
- 4:18am
- WTMJ. Sen. Darling wants to eliminate residency requirement for Milwaukee teachers.
- 4:02am
- Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Gov. Mark Dayton's budget: Wisconsin representative seeks to use proposed tax hike to lure business.
State Agencies
- 4:10pm
- DOT. Wisconsin traffic crashes killed 40 people last month.
- 4:07pm
- DATCP. Dr. Ellen Hooker still "hooked" on regulatory veterinary medicine after 27 years.
- 3:34pm
- WEDC. Seeks companies for Australia trade venture.
- 2:19pm
- Emergency Management. Winter storm watch.
- 1:00pm
- DOJ. Special Agents and Homeland Security Investigations partner in ICAC operation.
- 12:48pm
- AG Van Hollen. Announces "Partnership Against Domestic Violence" training event for public safety and criminal justice professionals.
- 12:36pm
- DNR. Deer tests positive for CWD in Waukesha County.
- 10:07am
- DHS. Wisconsin receives federal approval for AIDS/HIV medical home model of care.
- 8:21am
- DATCP. Keep Your Kids Safe newsletter - Feb. 2013.
- 3:41am
- GAB. Pew: Wisconsin leads the nation in elections.
- 10:54am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Sales tax hike of 160%? DPW.
- 5:05am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Audit: foster care firm made $6.1 million in fraudulent or improper claims.
- 4:04am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Pew: Wisconsin ranks high among states in running elections.
Economy/Business
- 11:11am
- Voces de la Frontera. New report reveals Palermo's manipulated immigration audit.
Statewide
- 12:19pm
- National Weather Service. Winter storm warning (southeast WI). Winter weather advisory (central and southern WI).
- 10:43am
- League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Network, Election Protection. Nonpartisan election report highlights importance of same-day registration and improved election administration.
- 8:25am
- Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. Recognizes donors who have joined the Revolution of Responsibility.
- 3:40am
- WEDA. 18th Annual Governor's Conference on Economic Development Feb. 6-8, 2013.
- 10:47am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Boy Scouts delay decision on admitting gays.
- 4:40am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Study: More 'sinners' paying more 'sin' taxes.
- 4:11am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Lakes Michigan, Huron hit record low water level.
Courts
- 1:12pm
- Chief Justice Abrahamson. State-county investment in court system provides high rate of return for Wisconsin.
- 11:08am
- District IV Court of Appeals. State v. Abbott Laboratories. AG Van Hollen.
- 8:40am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. State. v. James G. Brereton.
- 8:30am
- District II Court of Appeals. State v. Jonathan A. Herr.
- 5:37am
- Juneau County Star-Times. Groups sue DNR over Nekoosa mill's phosphorus discharges.
Education
- 3:11pm
- UW-Stout. Use of e-textbooks is under way and expected to grow.
- 11:30am
- UW-Stevens Point. Benefits of study abroad discussd at free lecture.
- 3:56am
- MacIver Institute. School choice advocates host academy in Kenosha.
- 5:01am
- Stevens Point Journal. Change concerns Skyward schools.
- 4:46am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Software plan move likely to cost districts.
- 4:36am
- Daily Cardinal. Princeton Review ranks UW seventh best value.
Local
- 4:05pm
- Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. Honors local social justice advocate in observance of Black History Month.
- 1:34pm
- Association Management Partners. Portz achieves certification as association executive.
- 1:08pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi, County Board Members. Announce new cooperative housing initiative for homeless. Letter to Mayor Soglin, City Councl President.
- 12:14pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Alexander. Calls for audit of County Board. Resolution memo.
- 11:32am
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Labor, community come together to assist displaced workers at Echo Lake Foods.
- 7:55am
- Dane County Market. Dane County MLS pending condo sales up 22%
- 10:51am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Supervisor calls for state audit of county government as part of reform push.
- 5:10am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Proposal would cut County Board by 5 members, slash budget.
- 4:13am
- WAOW. Weston Village creates fee, raises concerns.
Congress
- 4:07pm
- U.S. Rep. Duffy. Statement on House passage of the "Require a Plan" Act.
- 12:11pm
- U.S. Rep. Petri. Bill would correct pension inequity.
- 4:55am
- Janesville Gazette. Analysis: Obama and GOP want to replace across-the-board cuts, but with what?
Federal Agencies
- 2:36pm
- Social Security. March 2013 columns.
- 11:35am
- USPS. Announces new delivery schedule.
- 8:02am
- Washington Post. Saturday mail delivery to end Aug. 1.
- 5:53am
- Bloomberg. Deficit to shrink below $1 trillion, U.S. agency predicts.
- 5:48am
- USA Today. Report: Climate change could devastate agriculture.
Politics
- 4:06pm
- Pridemore for Wisconsin. Launches new website.
- 1:37pm
- Roggensack for Justice. Releases first campaign ad: Start Someplace.
Tuesday February 5, 2013
Strengthen BadgerCare Act
- 4:16pm
- Statement on the Strengthen BadgerCare Act. Rep. Riemer.
- 2:31pm
- Rep. Ohnstad. Applauds proposal to expand BadgerCare.
- 1:57pm
- League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Network. Expand BadgerCare for a heathier and more productive Wisconsin.
- 12:40pm
- Rep. Richards, Sen. Erpenbach. Plan to strengthen BadgerCare unveiled at State Capitol. LFB - estimates of change in MA benefit expenditures. LFB - draft summary. Rep. Pasch. Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health. Rep. Genrich. AFL-CIO. ABC for Health. Wisconsin Council on Children and Families.
- 3:15pm
- Green Bay Press Gazette. We could save $65M by expanding Medicare, Democrats tell Walker. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin State Journal.
Governor
- 2:55pm
- Gov. Walker. And Family at Harley Museum in honor of Harley's 110th anniversary on new Department of Transportation state map.
- 11:36am
- Gov. Walker. Seeks applicants for student representative on the UW System Board of Regents.
- 10:00am
- Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Pressure mounts on Walker to take Medicaid money.
- 4:24am
- La Crosse Tribune. La Crosse's elected leaders implore Gov. Walker to take federal funds, expand BadgerCare.
- 4:17am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: School vouchers: Time to learn more.
Legislative
- 4:55pm
- Reps. Bewley, Ringhand. Friends of Wisconsin Craft Brewers award winners announced.
- 3:23pm
- Sen. Lassa. Column: Democratic proposal would promote "Jobs Now."
- 2:28pm
- Rep. Bernier. Mining amendments a step forward.
- 1:37pm
- Sen. Taylor. Unveils Independent Pardon Council Act. LRB-1082/1.
- 1:01pm
- Sens. Vukmir, Cowles. Letter to AG Van Hollen requesting investigation into audit findings on Community Care Resources, Inc.
- 12:51pm
- Sens. Lehman, Jauch. Announce amendments to GOP mining bill. LRBs0003/1. LRBa0075/1. LRBa0061/1. LRBa0058/1. LRBa0101/1. LRBa0100/1.
- 11:07am
- Rep. Severson. Sends open letter to Minnesota businesses. Letter.
- 9:49am
- Rep. Bewley. Window dressing.
- 8:30am
- Sen. Gudex. Announces listening sessions.
- 3:17pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Editorial: Keep drive alive to curb DUI.
- 3:10pm
- Chippewa Herald. Senate minority leader to hold town hall meeting in Chippewa Falls.
- 12:55pm
- Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Wisconsin legislator reaches out to tax-rattled Minnesota companies.
- 9:24am
- Miwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sen. Erpenbach ordered to provide emails to judge.
- 6:00am
- Governing. Most states lack consumer protection laws in line with federal health law.
- 5:08am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Yearning for common ground at Capitol.
- 4:40am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Editorial: Bipartisan effort needed on mining bill.
- 4:28am
- La Crosse Tribune. Kathleen Vinehout: Health insurance top concern for business.
- 4:26am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Critics still not satisfied as GOP unveils mining bill changes. Wisconsin Reporter.
- 4:15am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin lawmakers seek inquiry of foster care program after fraud allegations. Wisconsin State Journal.
- 3:59am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: Partisan mapmaking takes power from the people.
- 3:54am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State smoking tax high, but cessation programs get butt of budget.
State Agencies
- 2:33pm
- DOJ. Special Agents partner with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department in ICAC operation.
- 2:27pm
- DNR. Weekly news.
- 1:54pm
- AG Van Hollen. Announces judgment against a Waukesha County laboratory.
- 12:57pm
- WEDC, Whitewater Community Development Authority. To boost entrepreneurs.
- 12:11pm
- DOJ. Former drug task force supervisor makes initial appearance on theft and misconduct charges.
- 10:37am
- DOJ. CBS program "48 Hours" to feature La Crosse County murder case of Merna and Dennis Koula.
- 3:44am
- DHS. Bats and rabies still a concern in winter, health officials warn.
- 3:20pm
- Milwaukee Business Journal. WEDC, Whitewater CDA to provide grants to start-ups.
- 4:09am
- Stevens Point Journal. Skyward CEO 'in shock' over decision on SIS vendor.
- 3:53am
- Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Wisconsin: State pension board rejects request for $200M for economic development initiatives.
Economy/Business
- 5:41am
- Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Xcel Energy wants to add wind power after tax credits extended.
- 4:22am
- Chippewa Herald. Cash crops spur record earnings.
- 3:46am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Aging population, fewer business start-ups restrain Wisconsin job growth, report says.
Statewide
- 3:08pm
- Wisconsin Farmers Union. Releases Farmer's Share Report. Report.
- 2:26pm
- Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence. Annual conference showcases best practices for success.
- 11:15am
- AFSCME. Front-line public employees deserve a pay raise.
- 6:16am
- Janesville Gazette. Round and round over roundabouts.
- 5:58am
- Washington Post. For insurance exchanges, states need 'navigators' - and hiring them is a huge task.
Courts
- 9:28am
- District III Court of Appeals. State v. Scott B. Bohlinger.
- 5:25am
- Bloomberg. McGraw-Hill, S&P sued by U.S. over mortgage-bond ratings.
Education
- 4:33pm
- Milwaukee Public Schools. Recruitment effort set to start as MPS seeks 700 new teachers.
- 1:34pm
- UW-Eau Claire. The Princeton Review names UW-Eau Claire among top best value colleges.
- 6:21am
- Inside Higher Ed. For-profit backlash.
- 5:22am
- USA Today. Best Value Colleges strive to cut tuition sticker shock.
- 4:36am
- Appleton Post Crescent. AASD looks to change post-retirement benefits.
- 4:20am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Open enrollment policy has meant net loss of students, EC school board members say.
Local
- 1:40pm
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Straw purchase arrests go nowhere in Milwaukee County Court System. Memo: Prosecution for straw purchasers.
- 1:05pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Bauman. Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits gets Friday hearing.
- 12:43pm
- Milwaukee County Sups. Taylor, Borkowski. Open letter to the residents of Milwaukee County regarding proposal to downsize County Board and staff.
- 11:28am
- Madison Mayor Soglin. City of Madison's email system overwhelmed by petition campaign.
- 9:53am
- Racine Mayor Dickert. City Revelopment Authority acquires Racine Steel Casting property.
- 5:03am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Prosecutor cited near Hudson.
Congress
- 4:34pm
- U.S. Rep. Kind. Named Chair of Rural Health Care Coalition.
- 1:03pm
- House Budget Committee Chair Ryan. CBO report is a warning of the challenges ahead.
- 10:47am
- U.S. Rep. Ryan. The President is shirking his duty.
- 10:45am
- U.S. Rep. Ribble. To host agricultural summit and expo.
- 3:21pm
- La Crosse Tribune. Obama seeks to avoid sequester with short-term fix.
- 5:31am
- Bloomberg. Democratic consensus growing on short spending-cut delay.
- 5:15am
- Washington Times. Obama misses his 4th budget deadline.
- 4:11am
- Marshfield News Herald. Gun ownership mixed among Wis. lawmakers.
Federal Agencies
- 12:04pm
- CBO. The budget and economic outlook: Fiscal years 2013 to 2023.
- 11:38am
- EPA. Updates greenhouse gas emissions data from large facilities.
Politics
- 3:45am
- Fallone for Justice. Calls on Justice Roggensack to explain unreported contributions.
- 4:32am
- Badger Herald. State Supreme Court race fundraising politicized.
Monday February 4, 2013
Governor
- 2:55pm
- Gov. Walker. Video release - budget priority: Reform government.
- 2:07pm
- The Hill. Ohio Gov. Kasich backs Obama healthcare law's Medicaid expansion.
Legislative
- 4:50pm
- Sen. Jauch. Statement on GOP amendments to SB 1.
- 4:35pm
- Speaker Vos. Statement on "Mining for Jobs" amendments.
- 4:31pm
- Leg. Council. Memo regarding amendments to SB 1/AB 1, relating to the regulation of ferrous mining and related activities.
- 4:14pm
- WILL. Court orders review of Erpenbach emails.
- 3:04pm
- Rep. Jorgensen. Invites public to listening sessions in Whitewater and Sumner.
- 2:05pm
- Sen. Jauch. Announces bi-partisan legislative visits on February 8th and 9th.
- 12:49pm
- Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians. To Mining Committee leadership: The legislative process has failed to consider the rights of tribes. Letter to Sen. Tiffany.
- 11:09am
- League of Conservation Voters. Conservation notices of the week.
- 11:02am
- Reps. Danou, Vruwink. Town hall meeting notice.
- 10:07am
- Sens. Cowles, Vukmir. Foster care agency should be criminally investigated.
- 2:18pm
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Republicans unveil changes to mining bill.
- 2:16pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Editorial: New fees for records? No way.
- 5:21am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Plan to sell state-owned power plants might be revived.
- 5:15am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Minnesota's mining not an economic panacea.
- 5:04am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Editorial: Slow down and get mining bill right.
- 5:04am
- Beloit Daily News. Editorial: Let the voters cut positions.
- 4:50am
- Daily Cardinal. Mining bill divides northern Wisconsin.
- 4:18am
- WQOW. State lawmaker requests an audit of November election.
- 3:51am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Secretive paper ballots regaining hold in Wisconsin Legislature.
State Agencies
- 1:09pm
- DATCP. Potatoes have hearty appeal.
- 1:08pm
- DATCP. Local food producers can apply for technical assistance.
- 1:01pm
- DWD Sec. Newson, Lt. Gov. Kleefisch. Join Walgreens in announcing expansion of job training initiative for people with disabilities.
- 11:01am
- DOT. Amtrak's Hiawatha Service sets new calendar year ridership record in 2012.
- 8:37am
- DOJ. Cold case double homicide investigation leads to arrest of suspect in 1990 rape case.
- 6:05am
- Skyward. Statewide SIS decision presents long-term consequences. Sen. Lassa.
- 4:23pm
- DWD Sec. Newson. Announces steps to assist workers affected by Burlington fire that closed Echo Lake Foods.
- 9:11am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Celebrating transit.
- 5:18am
- Appleton Post Crescent. New state corrections head warns workers. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 5:13am
- Marshfield News Herald. Skyward plans to appeal state vendor decision. Wausau Daily Herald. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 5:11am
- Janesville Gazette. Wisconsin DNR names new tribal liaison.
- 5:10am
- Stevens Point Journal. Local support for Skyward now includes Facebook page.
- 4:56am
- La Crosse Tribune. What are 23 years worth? $25,000 in Wisconsin - where those wrongfully convicted receive little compensation.
- 4:52am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Walker to public pension fund manager: Can you spare $200 million?
- 4:14am
- Marshfield News Herald. DNR seeks additional staff to monitor frac sand sites.
- 3:56am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Wisconsin officials continue to urge additional testing at Shirley site amid health concerns.
- 3:54am
- Wisconsin State Journal. State: Foster care agency owner misused nearly $5M of taxpayer money.
Economy/Business
- 1:59pm
- Boardman & Clark Law Firm. Employment law update.
- 10:57am
- Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance. Jobs research: Focus misplaced?
- 4:43am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. ManpowerGroup cutting jobs in Milwaukee, internationally.
- 4:00am
- KHON. Wisconsin firm recalls liver pate due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
Statewide
- 2:15pm
- Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans. Cut medication costs, not Medicaid.
- 1:44pm
- Flight for Life. Releases Flight for Life Central - a moblie app that makes requesting a medical helicopter quicker and easier than ever.
- 11:40am
- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Ranked No. 4 in the nation by Parents magazine.
- 11:14am
- Wisconsin Women's Network. Announces "Women on Topic" brown bag to plan for International Women's Day.
- 10:59am
- Wisconsin Family Council. Governor Walker: Marriage is good for Wisconsin.
- 10:09am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin Hospital Association endorses Medicaid expansion.
- 5:31am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. U.S. says most states lax on drunken driving, announces penalties.
- 4:30am
- Wisconsin Radio Network. Wisconsin gas prices rise sharply.
- 4:03am
- Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Early spring in state according to Jimmy.
- 4:02am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Groundhog predicts early spring.
Courts
- 3:59am
- Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Wisconsin-based athiest group sues florist for refusing to deliver.
Education
- 1:45pm
- UW-Stout. MIT officials help dedicate Fab Lab.
- 10:48am
- UW-Stout. Joins national sustainability tracking program.
- 10:46am
- AT&T. Pacelli High School students learn about dangers of texting & driving, urged to pledge never to text behind the wheel.
- 10:30am
- UW-Platteville. Collaborative program continues success.
- 11:20am
- Badger Herald. Fiscal talks could hit UW.
- 8:40am
- Chicago Tribune. Editorial: All they want is a choice.
Local
- 3:53pm
- ARCW, Milwaukee Health Department. Health officials urge action on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
- 3:01pm
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Operation Driver Sober results in 16 drunken driver arrests.
- 12:02pm
- Dane County Parks. Snowmobile trails opening Feb. 4, 2013.
- 8:33am
- Dane County Market. Home price index. Condo price index.
- 3:46am
- Madison Mayor Soglin. Weekly schedule.
- 11:06am
- Janesville Gazette. Editorial: Tallman projects bringing vision into better focus.
- 5:28am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Backlog leaves some Brown County drug criminals on streets longer.
- 4:46am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. County mulls lawsuit to clear public trust concern from Downtown Transit Center.
- 4:04am
- Fond du Lac Reporter. County employees see smaller paychecks, reduced opportunity under Act 10.
Congress
- 11:07am
- Janesville Gazette. Editorial: Ryan in position to help nation avoid debt crisis.
- 6:01am
- The Hill. Obama: 'No doubt' nation needs more tax revenue to lower deficit.
Federal Agencies
- 8:43am
- EPA. Federal agencies working to make homes healthier.
- 4:07am
- Daily Reporter. EPA raises biofuel estimate.
Politics
- 4:17pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Megna calls for court candidates to reject out-of-state cash.
- 5:17am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Lemon law attorney Vince Megna's YouTube videos a wild card in election.
- 3:50am
- WTMJ. Wisconsin lawmaker wants armed volunteers in schools.
Friday February 1, 2013
Notice of Intent for Student Database System
- 5:48pm
- DOA. Issues notice of intent for student database system to move into contract negotiations.
Procurement process observation report. Notice of intent letter.
Governor
- 4:49am
- Wisconsin Reporter. Walker's Act 10 police protection costs taxpayers big.
- 4:05am
- WQOW. Governor Walker weighs in on tax reform proposals in other states.
- 3:50am
- WAOW. Governor Walker talks about Wausau Paper's decision to sell it's mills.
Legislative
- 4:35pm
- Rep. Ballweg. Announces Facebook page.
- 3:59pm
- Sen. Cullen. Column: Getting mining reform done right.
- 12:56pm
- Rep. Hesselbein. Jobs now!
- 3:41am
- Democratic Party of Milwaukee County. Applauds legislative Democrats' focus on jobs.
- 3:07pm
- Janesville Gazette. Editorial: Mining bill must protect environment.
- 5:28am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Assembly leaders offer concessions to Democrats on mining bill.
- 4:55am
- Eau Claire Leader Telegram. Democrats unveil jobs plan, hope GOP will support. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
State Agencies
- 3:10pm
- DNR. Hearings and meetings (Feb. 3-9).
- 1:45pm
- DOJ. Hosts weeklong training seminar for new chiefs of police.
- 1:01pm
- DHS. Wisconsin women encouraged to learn health facts on "Wear Red Day" today.
- 11:52am
- DPI. Seeking sponsors for Summer Food Service Program.
- 9:15am
- DWD. Meetings and Hearings (Feb. 4-8).
- 8:41am
- OCI. Winter's wonders can hide icy hazards.
- 6:08am
- Racine Journal Times. State economic development commission to take region-by-region approach.
- 5:25am
- Capital Times. Secretary of State speaks out against continuing assault on the office.
- 3:40am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Company settles with Wisconsin, 45 other states over foreclosures.
Economy/Business
- 3:08pm
- Wisconsin Bankers Association. It's time to tax large credit unions.
- 7:33am
- Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment situation summary (Nonfarm payrolls up 157K, Unemployment rate 7.9%).
- 8:04am
- Bloomberg. U.S. payrolls rose in January after jumping at end of 2012.
- 5:47am
- Reuters. Dominion CEO says Virginia power plants on schedule, on budget.
- 4:37am
- Milwaukee Business Journal. Burlington mayor hopeful Echo Lake Foods rebuilds after fire.
Statewide
- 2:15pm
- NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin. Report exposes deception at anti-choice crisis pregnancy centers.
- 1:43pm
- Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Poll confirms vast majority of public and NRA members want universal background checks.
- 12:54pm
- Wisconsin Farmers Union. Recognizes three rural advocates with first annual "Friend of the Family Farmer" award.
- 6:02am
- New York Times. Some sheriffs object to call for tougher gun laws.
- 4:52am
- Badger Herald. Study shows uneven distribution of income tax.
Courts
- 9:04am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Lynn Bethke v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company.
- 4:28pm
- Duluth News Tribune. Parents ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear mascot case.
- 5:35am
- Bloomberg. Validity of consumer bureau at stake in legal challenge.
- 5:29am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Discrimination lawsuit against Mark Pocan dropped.
Education
- 3:12pm
- UW-River Falls. (Updated) Fourth annual Bowls for Hope event to benefit free clinic.
- 3:09pm
- UW System. Finalists named in search for UW System administration and fiscal affairs leader.
- 11:56am
- UW-Stout. Memorial service Feb. 16 on campus for former chancellor Swanson.
- 9:07am
- UW-Extension. Give your financial health a boost.
- 5:31am
- USA Today. Growing number of educators boycott standarized tests.
- 5:12am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee Succeeds' plan to fix MPS draws scrutiny.
Local
- 4:01pm
- Madison Mayor Soglin. Statement on Madison Police Department investigations.
- 3:13pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Davis, Perez. Immigration reform holds promise for Milwaukee, U.S., aldermen say.
- 2:13pm
- Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. Justice Geske appointed as mediator for art museum, war memorial negotiations.
- 8:39am
- Dane County Market. Sold and expired MLS listings - December 2012.
- 4:31am
- Tomah Journal. Staffing resolution to stand despite controversy.
- 3:56am
- CBS 58. Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn responds to Sheriff Clarke radio message.
Congress
- 2:10pm
- U.S. Rep. Sensenbenner. Bipartisan members of Judiciary Committee file amicus brief in support of Voting Rights Act.
- 11:50am
- Voces de la Frontera. The path to citizenship starts with an end to the deportations.
- 11:48am
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. Requests BATF briefing on botched Milwaukee sting operation.
- 9:09am
- Fix the Debt Wisconsin. Statement on the suspension of the debt ceiling.
- 9:06am
- The Hill. Sen. Baldwin: Healthcare is a right.
- 5:50am
- LA Times. Automatic federal spending cuts looking more likely.
- 5:45am
- Reuters. Analysis: Medicare premium support idea rising from ashes?
Federal Agencies
- 1:25pm
- HHS. Administration issues notice of proposed rulemaking on recommended preventive service policy.
- 1:21pm
- UDSA. Proposes standards to provide healthy food options in schools.
- 1:19pm
- Reuters. White House offers compromise on birth control coverage.
Politics
- 11:54am
- DPW. Scott Walker still has a criminal defense fund: Why?
- 5:09am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Roggensack has lead in fundraising in Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
- 3:42am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Scott Walker raises nearly $474,000 in last half of 2012.