Lawmakers announce six public hearings on Wisconsin budget
Members of the public will get a chance to weigh in on Governor Scott Walker’s proposed state budget, during a series of hearings being held around the state this spring. The co-chairs of the Wisconsin Legislature’s budget-writing
Senate committee approves Ross as DOT secretary
Dave Ross has cleared a state Senate Committee on his way to being approved as state transportation secretary. Ross told committee members that the state has over-committed, in scheduling major highway projects, and that the problem with
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against John Doe prosecutors
A federal judge has ruled prosecutors acted properly during the investigation of Governor Scott Walker’s campaign. The conservative group The MacIver Institute had sued Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm and others, saying they violated federal law
Lawmakers propose allowing cities to ban guns on public buses
State lawmakers are hoping to address a recent state Supreme Court ruling, which cleared the way for concealed carry permit holders to bring weapons on buses. The decision released last week was in response to a rule
Beloit City Manager on par to receive 1% raise and 1% bonus
Beloit City Manager Lori Curtis Luther is poised to receive a raise. President David Luebke says the City Council is happy with her performance. Luebke says Monday night the council will consider granting Curtis Luther a one
Janesville police release department costs for Vice Presidential visit
The Janesville police department has had a chance to review, and tally up the costs, of Vice President Mike Pence’s recent visit. Deputy Police Chief Jimmy Holford says, thanks to mutual aid agreements with surrounding law enforcement
Wisconsin Emergency Management to visit Janesville school
Fifth graders at Janesville’s Kennedy Elementary should be better prepared for a disaster after a special visit from the State Department of Emergency Management. Spokesman Tod Pritchard says S.T.E.P. or the Student Tools for Emergency Planning program
State Representative Amy Loudenbeck authors bill promoting in-home healthcare
Representative Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) along with Senator Terry Moulton (R-Chippewa Falls), Representative Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) and Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason) began circulating a bill for co-sponsorship that will advance opportunities for non-emergency health care services to
Unployment rate increases in Rock County
The unemployment rates in Janesville and Beloit are on the rise. The State Department of Workforce Development reports the January unemployment rate for Janesville is up .6% from December and currently rests at 4.6%. The rate for Beloit
Two arrested in Rock County meth investigation
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office makes a couple arrests in a methamphetamine investigation. Officials say the Sheriff’s Office Swat Team, Special Investigations Unit, with assistance from the Department of Criminal investigation Clandestine Lab Team searched a home