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.