Assembly approves bills targeting Alzheimer’s and dementia issues
The state Assembly has approved a broad package of legislation aimed at improving the services and care of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The bills include increased funding for respite care programs and expanding education
‘Day without Latinos’ draws 20,000 to Capitol
Madison police estimated the crowd at 20,000, as members of Wisconsin’s Latino community and their supporters rallied at the Capitol, to oppose a pair of Republican authored bills. “We will not stand by, while these anti-Latino, anti-immigrant
TIF agreement could help Data Dimensions expand
A tax incremental financing deal under consideration by the Janesville City Council could create up to 18 jobs by the end of the year, and eventually up to 100. The City’s Economic Development Department is in discussions
Interim Beloit Police Chief thinks Rock County needs a witness protection program
If Interim Beloit Police Chief David Zibolski has his way, Rock will be the only other county other than Milwaukee to have a witness protection program. Zibolski says over the past few months officers investigating violent crimes
State program could help disabled teens in Rock County
The Department of Workforce Development is taking extreme measures in Rock County to get the word out about of a program intended to support the vocation efforts of disabled school aged teens. Wisconsin Promise offers workforce resources
AUDIO: A local school district uses YouTube to promote awareness
A strategy change for the Milton School District’s referendum plans. The Milton School District is turning to YouTube to spread the word about its facility needs. District Spokesman Jerry Schuetz says the first “Tim Talk” is intended
Governor Walker signs bills cutting Planned Parenthood funding
Wisconsin’s Planned Parenthood clinics could lose up to $7.5 million in funding, under a pair of bills signed into law Thursday morning by Governor Scott Walker. One of the bills prohibits the use of Title X federal grant
Rep. Nygren decides against run for Congress
A Republican state lawmaker has decided against running for Congress later this year. State Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette), co-chair of the Legislature’s powerful Joint Finance Committee, said the decision ultimately came down to concerns about the impact
YWCA Rock County benefits from performance of The Vagina Monologues
UW-Rock County and the YWCA Rock County team up for a performance of The Vagina Monologues as part of V-Day. YWCA Director of Communications Beverly Broyles says V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women
Waukesha’s Lake Michigan proposal being scrutinized
There will be plenty of scrutiny for Waukesha’s plan to tap the Great Lakes. Waukesha wants Lake Michigan water because its current well system does not meet federal radium standards on heavy use days. It’s the first