Finance committee rejects Scott Walker’s self-insurance plan
Lawmakers at the Capitol reject a provision of Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal. The governor’s proposed switch to a self-insurance plan for state employees received a unanimous thumbs-down by the legislature’s 16 member budget-writing committee. Joint “We
Gabelman won’t seek second term
A conservative Wisconsin state Supreme Court justice is not seeking reelection. Two Democrat-supported candidates have already declared for the seat held by Justice Michael Gabelman, who said Thursday that he won’t seek a second term. A spokesman
Project Mar;a hosts 2nd annual Art Jam
A Rock County organization advocating for awareness of eating disorders via education and better access to care hold’s it’s second annual Art Jam in Milton. Project Mar;a Co-Founder Michael Dorn says the event will run from 5:00
American Transmission Company submits application to PSC for Riverside Transmission Line Project
American Transmission Co. this week submitted an application to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for the 345,000-volt Riverside Transmission Line Project. Project plans include an approximately 4- to 4.5-mile, double-circuit transmission line from a planned new
DNR hosts public hearing on Lake Koshkonong water level order
The public is being asked to weigh in on a proposal to raise Lake Koshkonong by 2.6 between June and September. The Department of Natural Resources’ proposal is the result of a petition and eventual lawsuit from
Beloit police add three new officers
The Beloit Police Department is re-filling its ranks. Three new officers will be given their badges during a pinning ceremony Thursday night in the city hall forum at 6:00 o’clock. The newest officers to join the ranks
Local legislator against constitutional convention
A local legislator is warning against the state calling for a constitutional convention. Democrat Mark Spreitzer of Beloit says this type of convention has never before been attempted. Spreitzer warns a convention could open the door to
Don Granato leaving Hockey Badgers for the NHL (AUDIO)
It’s hard to keep good young hockey players in a program for long and Wisconsin head coach Tony Granato has found out it’s difficult to keep good coaches around very long too. The answer came this week
State reports lowest unemployment rate since 1999
Local employers may be finding it difficult to fill key positions. Forward Janesville President John Beckord says the most recent state unemployment figure of 3.1% has two sides. Beckord says low unemployment may mean more disposable income
The Janesville City Council reconsiders manager evaluation
The Janesville City Council is changing the way it evaluates the city manager. In the past, council members would offer their thoughts in several categories through an individually completed written form, which was considered public record. Now