Democrats propose ‘Respect Women Act’
Democrats in the state Legislature are proposing a package of bills they say is aimed at protecting the reproductive health rights of women. The proposed ‘Respect Women Act’ includes three bills, which would repeal several state restrictions
Affordable Care Act premiums in Wisconsin expected to climb 36 percent
Wisconsin residents who buy health insurance through the federal exchange could see premiums climb by an average of 36 percent next year. The state Office of the Commissioner of Insurance says the increases are the result of
Humane Society looking for owners of puppy tossed from bridge into Rock River
(Facebook photo) The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin is hoping to find the owners of a puppy that was tossed from the Memorial Bridge in Janesville into the Rock River. According to a Facebook post a fisherman
Center Avenue in Janesville slated for reconstruction in 2026
The State Department of Transportation has programmed design for the reconditioning of Center Avenue between Court Street and Nicolet Street with anticipated construction in 2026 subject to funding approval. Preliminary design for this project will begin in
Town of Beloit plans to file petition to incorporate into village by end of the month
The town of Beloit moves forward with plans to incorporate a portion of it’s land into a new village. Board Chair Diane Greenlee says the town plans to submit a petition with more than enough signatures to
Johnson not taking sides in feud between Corker and Trump
Senator Ron Johnson is not taking a side in the ongoing feud between fellow GOP Senator Bob Corker and President Trump. Corker has painted a picture of a White House in chaos, but Johnson told WTAQ’s Jerry
Clean Wisconsin critical of Clean Power Plan repeal
A state environmental group is joining those critical of the Trump administration’s decision to repeal the Clean Power Plan. The head of the EPA announced this week that he would begin the process of ending the Obama-era
Deputies say pregnant woman overdosed from heroin from Nygren, Gray
Brown County investigators say a 31-year-old pregnant Green Bay woman died of an overdose, and they believe a state lawmaker’s daughter and a man sold her the heroin. Twenty-eight-year-old Cassandra Nygren and 33-year-old Shawn Gray were arrested
Local legislator fights increasing prescription prices
A local state representative is tackling the issue of ever escalating prescription drug prices. Democrat Deb Kolste of Janesville is introducing bills intended to protect consumers. She says a poll conducted earlier this year by the Kaiser
Evansville enjoys development boon
Four new business ventures in Evansville are expected to fit well into the city’s “Smart Growth” plan. Community Development Director Jason Sergeant says new investments reflect efforts by the city to attract a contemporary mixture of retail