Amendment eliminating state treasurer’s office headed to voters
Wisconsin voters will decide next year on whether to eliminate the office of state treasurer. The state Assembly on Thursday gave final approval to a state constitutional amendment that would remove the elected office, which has seen
Assembly approves Project Labor Agreement bill
Legislation that prevents Project Labor Agreements from being required on public works projects is headed to the governor’s desk. The bill received final approval in the Assembly Thursday on a 64-35 vote. State Representative Gary Hebl (D-Sun
School District of Janesville hosts diaper drive
The School District of Janesville joined an effort to ‘Pay it Forward’ and help families in Rock County that may need diapers, clothing, and other supplies for their young families. Student leaders from Craig and Parker High
Cross says budget proposal ‘best in a decade’ for UW System
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross is offering high praise for the governor’s state budget proposal. The governor’s budget proposal includes a $135 million state funding boost for the UW – with part of that aimed
Wisconsin unemployment rate hits 16 year low
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate in January dipped to a 16-year low. The state Department of Workforce Development reports the unemployment rate during January hit 3.9 percent – down from 4.1 percent in December. It’s the lowest level for
More local police consider body cameras
The Town of Beloit may be joining the ranks of police officers in the cities of Janesville, Milton, and Beloit in the use of body cameras. Chief Ron Northrup is currently reviewing the investment. Concerns include how
Kerry plans Manitowoc expansion
A company that makes food flavorings plans to expand its operations in Manitowoc by buying a vacant industrial building. The Kerry group says it plans to buy a plant vacated by Foster Needle, and expand and renovate
Local cheese maker places first at national championship
Wisconsin still appears to be king when it comes to cheese making. Decatur Dairy in Brodhead President Steve Stettler says more than half of the winners in the more than 100 categories at the U.S. Cheese Championships
Manufacturing executive considers run against Congressman Ryan
House Speaker Paul Ryan of Janesville may have some competition next year in the Republican Primary for his First Congressional District seat. Political rival Paul Nehlen says he’s mulling over a second challenge, citing what he describes
State Representative Deb Kolste introduces emergency prescription refill bill
Representative Debra Kolste of Janesville announced Thursday that she has introduced Assembly Bill 125, legislation that will allow pharmacists to extend current prescriptions in the event that the prescribing doctor cannot be reached. Pharmacists would be authorized