Wisconsin unemployment rate fell to 4 percent in December
Preliminary data for December shows Wisconsin’s unemployment rate has fell to four percent – the lowest it’s been in nearly 16 years. The rate fell a tenth of a point from November, according the figures released by
Assembly Republicans call for tax relief, transportation funding increase
Assembly Republican leaders are calling for $300 million in tax relief, along with a matching increase in transportation funding. GOP leaders say they are unified behind the idea that both can be done, although they did not
Beloit paramedic accused of violating HIPAA
A Beloit paramedic is facing discipline for accessing a patient’s private medical information without proper authorization, and sharing some of that information with other paramedics who were not involved in the patient’s care. In a complaint filed
Pocan hopes to break Trump’s Twitter habit
U.S. Representative Mark Pocan is the only member of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation who will skip Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday. The Madison Democrat cites concerns over Trump’s conflicts of interest, Russian interference in his election, and Trump’s
Brewers add potential closer
The Milwaukee Brewers have reached a deal with free agent right-handed reliever Neftali Feliz on Thursday. The one-year deal is worth a reported $5.35 million and includes additional incentives. Feliz had Tommy John surgery back in 2012
Jansville native takes command at Fort Campbell
Janesville native, and Major General, Andrew Poppas enjoyed a rousing welcome from the troops at Fort Campbell Kentucky Thursday. During his installation as Commanding General, Poppas recognized how the honor was earned by the blood, sacrifice, and
Wolf to stay in Green Bay, Gutekunst still in 49ers GM hunt
Green Bay Packers Director of Football Operations, Eliot Wolf, withdrew his name from consideration for the San Francisco 49ers general manager and has reportedly signed a new deal with the Packers. The Packers increased Wolf’s salary but
Speaker Vos signals resistance to UW tuition cut
A push to cut tuition at University of Wisconsin campuses could face resistance in the state Assembly. Governor Scott Walker said his State of the State Address earlier this month that he wants to include a tuition
Settlement reached with ‘Candy Man’ at Tomah VA
A doctor accused of overprescribing painkillers to patients at the Tomah VA Medical Center has agreed to give up his medical license in Wisconsin. In exchange for surrendering his license and closing his private psychiatric practice in
Report: state revenues higher, spending lower than projected
The state government is taking in more money than expected, while spending less. Wisconsin’s non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau says tax collections will be $455 million higher than projected through the next budget period in mid- 2019. The