Wisconsin Assembly passes bill allowing hunters to wear ‘blaze pink’
Hunters who head out in the woods in Wisconsin could soon be donning bright pink to stay safe. Legislation approved in the state Assembly on Tuesday would add “blaze pink” to the list of approved colors that
Wisconsin lawmakers approve ban for unemployment fraud
Wisconsin residents who get caught intentionally deceiving the state’s unemployment insurance system twice would be banned from receiving benefits for seven years, under a bill approved in the state Assembly on Tuesday. State Rep. Samantha Kerkman (R-Salem),
Speaker Vos calls for return to civility in Wisconsin Assembly (AUDIO)
Inspired by Congressman Paul Ryan’s first speech as Speaker of the House of Representatives, state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) on Tuesday called for a return to civility in his chamber. The request comes after several recent
Wisconsin Assembly passes FoodShare changes
Wisconsin residents receiving FoodShare benefits would need to have their photo placed on their EBT card, could face fraud investigations if they request too many replacement cards, and have unused balances removed from their accounts, under a
Senate will meet Friday on GAB and campaign finance bills
The state Senate will act to dismantle the state’s ethics and elections agency this week, while also taking up changes to Wisconsin’s campaign finance laws. While the legislative session ends tomorrow, the Senate plans to meet in extraordinary
Finance committee to vote on full $350 million for transportation bonding
The Legislature’s budget committee will vote Wednesday on borrowing $350 million to pay for road construction projects over the next two years. “That is the motion that is out there,” said Joint Finance Committee co-chair, state Representative
Beloit police seek hit and run driver
Police in Beloit are seeking the public’s help in finding a hit and run driver. Officers say the driver of a blue car hit a boy on a bicycle in the crosswalk at Madison Road and McKinely
Beloit PFC works to find 40 hours of time for hearings
Finding the 40 hours needed to conduct the hearing may be one of the biggest hurdles facing the Beloit Police and Fire Commission in deciding the fate of Police Chief and Deputy Chief. When they met last
WisDOT increasing speed limit on non-interstates
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is beginning the process of raising the speed limit to 70 mph on some multi-lane, non-interstate freeways. WisDOT crews will start installing signs this week on portions of nine freeways segments totaling
Beloit City Council approves 2016 budget
The Beloit City Council unanimously approves a balanced budget. City Manager Lori Curtis-Luther says she's happy with the process of creating the $97 million spending plan. Under the property tax levy set by the council Monday night the