Wisconsin will develop its own electronic poll books
Voters heading to the polls in future elections could soon have the option of signing electronic poll books. The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Tuesday signed off on a plan that could have the technology available as early
Ryan hoping to kick start tax code reforms
House Speaker Paul Ryan tried on Tuesday to jump start negotiations on reforming the tax code. Billing it as a “once-in-a-generation moment,” the Janesville Republican pitched an ambitious overhaul agenda to the National Association of Manufacturers. Ryan
Study claims prevailing wage repeal could be costly for Wisconsin
A new report argues repealing Wisconsin’s prevailing wage could lower worker’s wages and put a heavier burden on taxpayers. The study by the Midwest Economic Policy Institute claims a full repeal of the prevailing wage would cost
Groups oppose Monroe County frac sand facility
Environmental groups aim to stop a new frac sand processing facility in western Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources last month approved Meteor Timber’s application for an industrial sand processing facility and rail spur. Clean Wisconsin
Four students expelled from School District of Janesville
One less student has been expelled from the Janesville School District this year than at this same time last year. A middle schooler was expelled from school on May 17th for repeated rules violations; a high schooler
Wisconsin home sales bounced back in May
May was a better month for the housing market. The Wisconsin Realtors Association reports that closings climbed by 1.3 percent compared to a year ago. That’s after sales were down almost seven percent in April. David Clark
City of Janesville offers discount attraction tickets
The City of Janesville may allocate tax money to an organization that promotes tourism in the City, but that’s not stopping one department from giving residents an incentive to go on a road trip. The Recreation Division
Beloit International Film Festival hosts outdoor movie sing-along
Visit Beloit is sponsoring Beloit International Film Festival Outdoors & Music at Harry’s Place on Friday, June 30 at Riverside Park, located along Riverside Dr. (Hwy 51) between Portland Ave. and Henry Dr. Music will be provided
Janesville school to be renamed
The Rock River Charter School in Janesville will soon be no more. District spokesman Patrick Gasper says the building in the city’s downtown will be renamed after Bob and Nancy Kimball. Gasper says the Kimball’s rented the
Legislator tours local farms
Times have changed since State Representative Don Vruwink of Milton grew up on the farm. To reacquaint himself, the Democrat toured several area family farms Monday to learn what legislation might help future farmers succeed in agriculture.