Assembly schedules Thursday vote on Foxconn bill
The state Assembly has scheduled a vote for Thursday on a proposed incentive package for Foxconn. Lawmakers will come to the floor at 11:30 a.m. to take up the bill, which includes nearly $3 billion in tax
House Dems call for ouster of three White House advisors
Democrats in Congress want President Donald Trump to fire three top aides. Congressman Mark Pocan of Wisconsin, who serves as co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said the presence of Steve Bannon, Stephen Miller and Sebastian Gorka
1st Congressional District candidate opposes Foxconn incentives
Democratic Congressional Candidate Cathy Myers, who is challenging Speaker Ryan to represent Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, announced her opposition to the $3 billion Foxconn proposal Monday. “We need jobs, but not at this price. The $3 billion
Roth says Assembly action on Foxconn ‘irrelevant’
The President of the Wisconsin state Senate says action in the Assembly this week on a proposed incentive package for Foxconn is “largely irrelevant.” State Sen. Roger Roth (R-Appleton) told WTAQ’s Jerry Bader Show this week that
Department of Workforce Development hosts job fair in Janesville
A Job Fair has been set for Thursday, August 17 between 9 a.m. and noon at the Rock County Job Center, 1900 Center Ave., Janesville, WI. A total of 48 employers have registered to participate, offering a
Beloit City Council member resigns
A long-time member of the Beloit City Council is resigning. After more than 10 years on the Beloit City Council, Sheila Deforest is stepping down to move to California. DeForest’s last meeting will be August 21st. The
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families now on Twitter
The Wisconsin state agency charged with improving the economic and social well-being of Wisconsin’s children, youth and families is now on Twitter. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) Twitter is aimed at providing timely information about
Two suicides stopped at Dane County Jail
Deputies at the Dane County Jail thwarted a pair of inmate suicide attempts by two inmates Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Press releases from the Dane County Sheriff said both inmates survived and are now under
Milton School Board approves referendum
Milton School District voters will have a referendum decision to make at the polls this November. The school board split five-to-one Monday night to ask a $69.9 million dollar question. This follows an unsuccessful $87 million vote
Bar burglary binge may be over in Janesville
A 25-year-old woman is facing more than two-dozen charges after a rash of bar burglaries in Janesville. Police say Amanda M. Rodden-Clawson is facing charges including nine-counts of burglary, seven-counts of theft, and five-counts of criminal damage.