POLITICS
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin responds to Governor Walker's budget.
Presented by Robert Burke, Chair Libertarian Party Pierce-St Croix In what can best be described as a difference of vision for what governments should and should not be involved in, and for ...
Posted on 3/1/13 at 10:03 AM
WI Teacher Resigns Citing Stress, Health Care, Uncertainty
WATCH VIDEO HERE (first published on WIvoices.org) Stephanie Kline resigned from her position as an 8th grade math teacher at New Richmond Middle School in Wisconsin. Her last day of teaching is June...
Posted on 5/31/12 at 9:52 AM
SOLYNDRA-CHICAGO RATS INFEST THE WHITE HOUSE
Why is the media so surprised at the Solyndra scandal and the White Houses involvement? Only the ignorant would believe that Obama and the Chicago crooks he dragged to Washington with him left all the...
Posted on 9/17/11 at 4:58 PM
'Thanks a million!' the governor says
Gov. Scott Walker reminds me of the central character in an ancient morality play. A hero of great promise succumbs to hubris, exaggerated pride and self-confidence," which leads to his downfall. I'm...
Posted on 3/6/11 at 8:10 PM
Seeking Balance Upside Down
When I was young, I spent as much of my time upside down as I did right side up. My family would often find me standing on my head, legs propped against the kitchen refrigerator, or leaning against t...
Posted on 2/22/11 at 10:56 PM
New Walker budget would borrow a billion; lawmaker wants food stamp recipients to shop more wisely; more state news
Wisconsin NewsGov. Scott Walker’s proposed state budget would borrow over a billion dollars – almost all of it for transportation projects. Also, a Neenah area lawmaker is proposing a program to help food stamp recipients shop more wisely, state unemployment ticked upward slightly last month, plus more state news.
March 15, 2013
Cardinal Dolan likes new pope's humility; city leaders plan for climate change; Kewaunee preps for life after nuke plant; more state news
Milwaukee-area Jesuits are proud to share their special ties with the new leader of the Catholic church. Also, plaintiffs who allege Republicans illegally withheld documents to aid conservative redistricting efforts have been stymied in attempts to uncover computer evidence of same. Plus stories about Wisconsin communities planning for climate change and the tale of an ex-Marine who pulled his gun to capture an alleged abuser.
March 14, 2013
Corps issues permits for Stillwater Bridge; One in five firms plan to add workers; more briefs
Wisconsin NewsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has given its blessing to a new four-lane bridge over the St. Croix River near Hudson. More than one of every five Wisconsin employers plan to add workers from April through June, according to a quarterly survey by Manpower Inc.
March 12, 2013
Administration secretary visits to promote governor’s budget proposal
By Randy Hanson , March 07, 2013
UPDATED: Dive team locates second crash victim; sheriff apologizes for chief's outburst; lost K-9 located; more state news
Wisconsin NewsMembers of the St. Croix EMS dive team have recovered the body of a second man killed in a semi crash early Tuesday. Also, OSHA investigators have begun a probe into a fire at at Tomahawk-area packaging firm that injured a man Tuesday and where five people have died since 2008. Also stories about rhubarb between Gov. Scott Walker and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, a lost police dog and lots of eggs.
March 06, 2013
City hand-counts primary ballots from two aldermanic districts
By Randy Hanson , March 01, 2013
Kriesel gives powerful testimony at EDC banquet
By Doug Stohlberg , February 28, 2013
Senators Baldwin, Johnson split on Hagel confirmation vote; snow blamed for Walworth fatality; tribal gaming revenues down; more state briefs
Wisconsin NewsWisconsin's Senators voted opposite ways on Chuck Hagel's nomination as the nation's new Secretary of Defense. Also, the debate over siting of a new iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin continues today, and heavy snow has snarled travel in the southeastern corner of the state, plus more state briefs.
February 27, 2013
Highland wind developers seek PSC reconsideration; mining bill moving forward; Johnsonville co-founder dead, more state news
Developers of a large wind energy farm near Forest in St. Croix County are asking state officials to change their minds about rejecting it. Also, the Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a bill which paves the way for a new iron ore mine near Ashland, plus stories about new money for job training, the death of Johnsonville Sausages co-founder and a circuit judge who signed a Walker recall petition facing an election challenge.
February 26, 2013
Walker shrugs off White House's characterizations of budget cuts on state; 13-year-old is latest sno-machine victim; no Oscar for Wisconsin producer; more state news
Wisconsin NewsFive days before automatic cuts to federal spending take effect, Gov. Scott Walker says he doesn't expect a big impact for Wisconsinites. Also, the first of three votes that would expand mining in Wisconsin may occur today, and a hearing Wednesday could shape whether individuals and news organizations must pay for certain public records. Plus more state news.
February 25, 2013
Kitty Rhoades appointed secretary of the Department of Health Services
February 22, 2013
Walker to unveil two-year budget plan; Turtle Lake plant will convert wastewater to electricity; More state briefs
Wisconsin NewsGov. Scott Walker will submit his budget proposals for the next two years today when he talks about the highlights in a speech to the Legislature tonight at 7 p.m. One of the country’s largest plants to convert wastewater into electricity is expected to open this summer in northwest Wisconsin.
February 20, 2013
Johnson leads Hudson School Board vote, but loser yet to be determined
In unofficial primary results, the loser is yet to be determined in the Hudson School Board race. Four of five candidates will advance to the April 2 election, but two candidates, Jim Schrock and Matthew Kari, were tied for fourth place in returns reported shortly after 9 p.m.By Doug Stohlberg , February 19, 2013
Roggensack, Fallone declared winners in Supreme Court race
Wisconsin NewsWith virtually all state votes tabulated in the primary election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, incumbent Pat Roggensack and challenger Ed Fallone have been declared winners and will face each other in the April 2 spring election.
By Doug Stohlberg , February 19, 2013
Slim turnout expected in today's primaries; apple growers pleased with harsh winter; Kochs shun power-plant purchase prospects; more state briefs
Less than one of ten registered Wisconsin voters are expected to cast ballots today to choose two finalists for a 10-year seat on the Wiscsonin Supreme Court. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Also, Gov. Walker's proposed expansion of the school voucher system sparked protests in Madison Monday, plus stories about a 43-year-old former Thorp track coach accused of abusing a 17-year student and more Wisconsin briefs.
February 19, 2013
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