Assembly quickly advances tax rebate and holiday bill

A state Assembly committee moved quickly Wednesday to advance legislation that gives parents a tax rebate and creates a state sales tax holiday. Lawmakers held a hearing and then voted along party lines to move the bill

Walker optimistic about getting agenda passed

Governor Scott Walker is optimistic lawmakers will act on several issues he’s identified as top priorities before the legislative session ends next month. Senate Republicans have raised concerns about passing some of Walker’s key proposals, such as

Tickets selling quickly for Forward Janesville event

Forward Janesville Events and Membership Coordinator Carol Engebretsen expects the business membership organization’s upcoming annual dinner to sell out quickly.  Engebretsen says part of the draw this year is keynote speaker, CNBC Special Correspondent Jane Wells.  Engebretsen

Local hospital raises funds for high tech equipment

A local hospital is beginning a fundraising campaign to purchase the latest advancement in technology to detect and prevent breast cancer. Edgerton Hospital Radiology Manager Tammy Stearns says the 3D digital mammogram machine creates images like a

Janesville schools hire new principal

Roosevelt Elementary School in Janesville has a new principal.  The school board Tuesday night approved Stacy Petersen for the job.  Peterson had been principal at Roosevelt from 2009 to 2013, before serving as principal of the Madison

Assembly approves sparsity aid legislation

The state Assembly has passed a bill that will allow some low-spending school districts to raise property taxes without a vote. The legislation passed Tuesday on a 91-2 vote would apply to districts where voters have not

Rock County snowmobile trails close

Hopefully snowmobilers enjoyed their time on the trails.  The Rock County Parks Manager is closing them Wednesday.  Warming temperatures and deteriorating trail conditions are prompting the move.  The trails only opened last Friday in the midst of

Americans fall in men’s hockey opener

The U.S. Men’s Hockey Team jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but collapsed late and fell to Slovenia 3-2 in overtime in Gangneung, South Korea. Slovenia captain Jan Mursak scored the tying goal with 1:37 left in