Senate set for Foxconn vote
The Wisconsin state Senate votes Tuesday on the $3 billion Foxconn incentive package. Proponents claim the Foxconn deal could eventually create up to 13,000 jobs. A controversial amendment to the bill, adopted by the Joint Finance
Fitzgerald rules out U.S. Senate run
State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has decided against a run for federal office. The Juneau Republican, who had been considered a possible contender to take on incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin in 2018, released a
Janesville League of Women Voters hosts membership meeting
Members of the public are invited to the Janesville League of Women Voters Membership Meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bodacious Brew 119 N Main Street in Janesville, Wis. Guest speakers Jim Degan,
Green Bay decommissions 9/11 memorial
As communities across the nation stopped this morning to mark the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, one Wisconsin city marked the occasion by decommissioning a memorial to the tragic day. Green Bay’s Parks Committee recently
Equifax data breach highlights need to monitor accounts
A major data breach at one of the firms that tracks the credit of Americans should serve as a reminder for all consumers to monitor their information. Equifax says the data of 143 million U.S. consumers may
Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor earns Big Ten honors
Wisconsin true freshman running back Jonathan Taylor was named Big Ten Conference Co-Offensive Player and Freshman of the Week after rushing for 223 yards and three touchdowns in the Badgers 31-14 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday.
Governor Scott Walker in Japan for trade mission
Governor Scott Walker is visiting with leaders in Japan and South Korea this week. Walker arrived in Tokyo to begin an eight-day trade mission to the region. The goal of the visit is to boost state exports
Wisconsin National Guard members to help with Irma recovery
More than 2,500 members of the Wisconsin National Guard will help with the massive recovery efforts in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The Wisconsin Guard’s mission is expected to include rescuing people who were trapped
Wisconsin National Guard deployed to Florida
More than 2,500 Wisconsin National Guard troops will be heading to Florida to help in the response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Irma. Governor Scott Walker issued Executive Order 254 September 8, which authorized Wisconsin’s adjutant general
Electric cooperative crews to help restore power in Florida
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard aren’t the only ones from the state answering the call for help in Florida following the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. President and CEO of the Wisconsin Electrical Cooperative Association Steve Freese says