Wisconsin Committee To Decide Who Will Be On Presidential Primary Ballot
WISCREPORT.COM (12/31/2011) - The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board has issued a reminder that the committee will meet Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 to decide which names will be on Presidential Preference Primary ballots in the Spring. Under recently enacted legislation, Wisconsin’s Presidential Preference Primary was moved from the third Tuesday in February to the first Tuesday in April, to coincide with the spring nonpartisan election. For more, see inside the online pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
Store Closings Will Improve Customer Experience In Remaining Stores
WISCREPORT.COM (12/27/2011) - Sears Holdings recent announcement that it would likely close up to 120 K-Mart and Sears full line stores was based on poor performance during the past few months. Kmart's quarter to date comparable store sales decline reflects decreases in the consumer electronics and apparel categories and lower layaway sales, while Sears Domestic's sales decline was attributed to consumer electronics and home appliances. Sears apparel sales were flat, and Lands End sales in Sears stores was actually up, but by single digits. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Dems Kreitlow Disappointed With Congressman Duffy's Role In D. C. Debacle
WISCREPORT.COM (12/23/2011) - A Wisconsin 7th Congressional District Democrat who is seeking to regain the seat for his party and the people of Wisconsin, voiced disagreement with the current Northern Wisconsin Republican who took over the seat in the last election. Pat Kreitlow says Republican Congressman Scott Duffy put over 3 million Wisconsin families at risk for higher taxes when Duffy voted to leave Washington early instead of voting for the tax reduction extension that would benefit those families. See more inside the online pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
WISCREPORT.COM (12/16/2011) - Just four weeks into the campaign to recall Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker, United Wisconsin has announced that 507,533 people have already signed a petition to recall Scott Walker. The recall effort is hoping to gather another 200,000 signatures on the Recall Scott Walker petition. The 720,277 total is the revised goal. The extra signatures would help insure that the verification process will find the minimum 540,208 signatures, needed to get the recall on election ballots, intact. For more, see inside the internet pages of the original WisconsinReport.com, informing readers since 2001. (read more)...
F B I Considering Closing Wisconsin Offices In Wausau, Kenosha And La Crosse
WISCREPORT.COM (12/14/2011) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is considering closing several offices in Wisconsin. FBI Director Robert Mueller III appeared before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee today. Mueller indicated that an open crack remains in his consideration to close the offices and additional information and input are welcome, when pressed for information by Judiciary Committee member, Wisconsin U.S. Senator Herb Kohl. For more on this story, see inside WisconsinReport.com., informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
2012 Rock Hall Winners: Freddie King, Faces, Nyro, Donovan, Kirschner, Guns, Etc.
WISCREPORT.COM (12/10/2011) - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will induct additional performers and musical luminaries to the already overflowing group of musical greats who have created the music that has made life more bearable for many of us. The 2012 inductees include the Beastie Boys, Donovan, Guns N’ Roses, Laura Nyro, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Small Faces/The Faces, Freddie King, Don Kirshner, Cosimo Matassa, Tom Dowd, and Glyn Johns. The 27th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Cleveland and premiere on HBO in early May. The 2012 ceremony will again be open to the public. See more inside WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
If You're Planning A Trip To The Rose Bowl, Be Careful Of Scams And Schemes
WISCREPORT.COM (12/05/2011) - Over the weekend, the University of Wisconsin Badgers football team victory over Michigan State Spartans won the Badgers the right to head to the Rose Bowl for the second straight year, meaning many Badgers fans will be making travel plans to Pasadena. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) urges consumers to use caution when buying travel packages to guarantee they have a seat at the big game. For more, see inside the online pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
Tommy Thompson Joins Wisconsin Republicans Hoping To Grab U.s. Sen. Kohl Seat
WISCREPORT.COM (12/01/2011) - The race for the Wisconsin U.S. Senate seat tht Herb Kohl is retiring from is continuing on it's way to being a lopsided field in favor of Republican (GOP) candidates. Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson has official announced that he is seeking the job, and at least one other notable GOP candidate is welcoming him to the competition for the position. Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald (R) believes Thompson's entry will result in engaging campaigning from all candidates. For more, see inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
Over 300,000 Recall Walker Petition Signers In Wisconsin During First 12 Days
WISCREPORT.COM (11/28/2011) - Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Mike Tate has confirmed that over 300,000 people have signed the Recall Governor Scott Walker petition. Which is the number also posted today on the UnitedWisconsin.com website. Tate told Ed Schultz on MSNBC that that many signatures were gathered during the first 13 days of the drive to get over 540,000 signatures statewide to force a statewide election to remove and replace the Republican governor. For more see inside the online pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
United Wisconsin Expects To Announce Progress Of Recall Walker Signatures Soon
WISCREPORT.COM (11/28/2011) - While Governor Scott Walker and his supporters have already begun their campaign against Recalling Walker on television and other advertising media, supporters of the Recall Walker effort are actively gathering signatures on petitions to force a vote on the issue. United Wisconsin has posted 10 reasons to Recall Walker on the organization website. For more on the United Wisconsin Top 10 Reasons to Recall Governor Walker, see inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
Credit Card Rates Remain Unchanged Heading Into Christmas Shopping
WISCREPORT.COM (11/25/2011) - Interest rates on new credit card offers remained unchanged as banks took their traditional Thanksgiving break from changing rates, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report. Internet rates range anywhere from a low of 10.73 percent to a high of 24.96 percent, depending on whether a person is a good or bad credit risk. See more inside the online pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett Endorses Tammy Baldwin To Replace U. S. Senator Herb Kohl
WISCREPORT.COM (11/22/2011) - Aditional Endorsements for a Republican and a Democrat running for the Wisconsin U.S. Senator seat Senator Herb Kohl is leaving have been announced. Republican U.S. Senate Candidate and Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald has several top Republican leaders in his corner, while Democrat Tammy Baldwin has been endorsed by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. For more, see inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
Petition Signatures Sought To Force Vote As 58 Percent Favor Wisconsin Gov. Walker Recall
WISCREPORT.COM (11/16/2011) - Recall Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker supporters are out in communities all over Wisconsin gathering signatures for a petition to kick start the recall election process. The We Are Wisconsin Executive Director says there are a thousand reasons why Walker should be replaced and that is what is prompting people to be part of the recall effort. Meanwhile, the Republican Party of Wisconsin has established a website to raise money for Walker to finance the campaign to fight the recall. For more, see inside the online pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
Veterans Day Honors The Fallen And Other Military Heroes Who Have Survived
WISCREPORT.COM (11/11/2011) - Did you know that November 11th has a special meaning, and Veterans Day wasn't always called Veterans Day? Veterans Day is the time set aside to remember and give thanks to veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States for the sacrifices they have made through the years. WisconsinReport.com did some digging and discovered some facts about Veterans Day that you might want to know. Originally published November 10, 2007 by WisconsinReport.com as Veterans Day Has A Special History. To read the whole article, see inside WisconsinReport.com, informing readers since 2001. (read more)...
Senator Lasee Wants Wisconsin Gov. Walker To Return $49 Million To Wash. D. C.
WISCONSINREPORT.COM (11/7/2011) - Wisconsin State Senator Frank Lasee (R-De Pere) is advising Governor Scott Walker to return 49 Million dollars to the federal treasurer. Lasee fears what many have labeled Obamacare regulations might have a detrimental effect on future Wisconsin state budgets. For more dtails, see inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
19 Percent Of Young Adults Live At Home; 7.6 Million Unmarried Couples Live Together
WISCREPORT.COM (11/03/2011) - Between 2005 and 2011, the proportion of young adults living in their parents' home increased, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The percentage of men age 25 to 34 living in the home of their parents rose from 14 percent in 2005 to 19 percent in 2011 and from 8 percent to 10 percent over the period for women. These statistics come from America's Families and Living Arrangements: 2011, a Population Survey providing a look at the socioeconomic characteristics of families and households at the national level.For more details, see inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
Wisconsin Voters Split On Whether Gov. Scott Walker Should Be Recalled
WISCREPORT.COM (10/30/2011) - Fifty-six percent of Wisconsinites disapprove of the way Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is handling his job while 42 percent somewhat or strongly approve. The numbers are similar to six months ago, according to a recent poll. The Wisconsin Policy Research Institute statewide poll also shows that the 605 people polled in the sample are nearly evenly split on whether Governor Walker should be recalled. For more on this story see inside the online pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
Central Wisconsin Ramada Closes Doors Leaving 140 Unemployed
WISCREPORT.COM (10/27/2011) - A Central Wisconsin lodging, eating facility and convention destination that has house numerous business and organization meetings, concerts and exhibitions for years, will be closing Sunday. The Ramada Inn in Stevens Point will close it's doors Sunday, October 30th, which will result in 104 people no longer being employed. The building once housed the popular Holiday Inn and Convention Center, in Stevens Point, until the Holiday Inn moved into a brand new facility on the eastern edge of the city. Holiday Inn is not affected by the Ramada closing. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
March 2012 Film Fest To Generate $150,000 For Area And Raise State Profile
WISCREPORT.COM (10/25/2011) - Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett presented Film Green Bay with a 15,903 dollar Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant for the Green Bay Film Festival to be held March 23-25, 2012. The event is expected to generate an economic impact of almost 150,000 dollars from traveler spending at area hotels, restaurants and stores. The mission of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism is to market the state as the Midwest’s premier travel destination by executing industry-leading marketing programs and establishing strategic partnerships. For more, see the online pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
Wisconsin Senate Passes 2 Jobs Related Bills With Huge Bipartisan Votes
WISCREPORT.COM (10/18/2011) - Wisconsin Senate Republicans and Democrats voted nearly unanimously to pass two job-creation measures, which the leader of the Republican majority says are aimed at improving the state's business climate. Senator Scott Fitzgerald also claims Democrats are in Attack Mode and suggests political rhetoric doesn't create jobs. However, Democrats heavily supported passing the two Senate Bills, suggesting both sides of the political fence may be getting down to the business of passing legislation for the public good rather than just bickering. For more, see inside the pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
The Right Of Wisconsin Citizens To Carry Concealed Guns Starts Nov. 1st
WISCREPORT.COM (10/07/2011) - The office of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walkerr has released a statement regarding the upcoming effective beginning of the Concealed Carry law in the state. It seems emergency rules are being enacted to allow the start of the Concealed Carry legislation to begin as planned on November 1st. For more details about the statement, see inside the online pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
Former Congressman Obey And 3 Others Receive Awards At Stevens Point
WISCREPORT.COM (10/09/2011) - Four University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point alumni and a former United States congressman were honored on Saturday, Oct. 8, as part of a University Awards ceremony. Scott Thomas, 1988 alumnus from Jacksonville, Fla., received the Alumni Service Award; Lucas Allen Buick, 2005 alumnus from Sausalito, Calif., and Ryan Dorshorst, 2006 alumnus from San Francisco, Calif., received the UWSP Trailblazer Award; Tom Nikolai, M.D., 1952 alumnus from Marshfield, received the Lifetime Achievement Award; and former 7th District U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, won the William C. Hansen Distinguished Service Award. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Equipment Manufacturers Happy About White House Action On Exports
WISCREPORT.COM (10/05/2011) - The Wisconsin based Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is commending the President Barack Obama administration for action on export agreements that will benefit workers and companies in the United States. AEM and member companies are happy about the White House taking action on the export agreements for Colombia, Panama and Korea. The White House has transmitted the implementing legislation for the FTAs to Congress. For more, see inside the website pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
Taiwan Will Pay Up To $5.12 Billion For Midwest Soybeans And Corn
WISCREPORT.COM (09/29/2011) - Taiwanese visitors stopped in the Capitol of Wisconsin today to visit Governor Scott Walker and sign a letter of intent to purchase agricultural crops produced by Wisconsin farmers. The delegation is looking at trying to purchase a large amount of soybeans and corn totaling several Billion tons, worth multiple Billions of dollars. For more, see inside the pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
Record 44 Million Dollars Spent On Wisconsin Senate Recall Elections
WISCREPORT.COM (09/20/2011) - A Wisconsin Democracy Campaign analysis of the recent attempts to recall some Republicans and a few Democrats in the Wisconsin Senate indicates that nearly 44 Million Dollars was spent by candidates, political committees and special interest groups during the process. The 34.5 Million spent by all outside groups in the recall elections was more than four times the nearly 8 Million spent by the candidates, three of whom broke previous spending records for a legislative candidate. For more, see inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson Gets Serious About Kohl's Seat
WISCREPORT.COM (09/20/2011) - Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy G. Thompson has filed incorporation papers to begin organizing a campaign and raising contributions for a US Senate race. Darrin Schmitz, a consultant for Thompson, said a formal announcement will be held in the future but the filing will allow the campaign to immediately start building the infrastructure to capture the Senate seat currently held by Senator Herb Kohl. Senator Kohl has announced that he will not seek another U.S. Senate term. For more, see inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com, informing internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
Marquette County Wisconsin Man Sentenced In The Death Of His Baby Son
WISCREPORT.COM (09/15/2011) - A Wisconsin man has been sentenced for causing the death of his six month old son by blunt force trauma. Evidence indicated the tiny baby was shaken. He pleaded no-contest to the charges involving the death of his son. The father is currently serving time for a drug offense. The Wisconsin Department of Justice says the office of the Marquette County District Attorney asked the judge in the reckless homicide case to add the 24 year sentence to the sentence in the drug case. See more details inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com, providing news to readers since 2001. (read more)...
Wisconsin U. S. Senators Urged To Help Keep Funding For Key Juvenile Programs
WISCREPORT.COM (09/13/2011) - Youth, parents, juvenile justice programs and community groups are calling on Senators Kohl and Johnson to ensure adequate federal funding for vital juvenile justice programs and to maintain strong federal standards to protect children in the justice system, promote effective local delinquency prevention efforts, and increase public safety. Wisconsin Parent Advocate Vicky Gunderson says it is important to keep the funding strong to create robust support for the Juvenile Justice Program and Standards. See more inside the website pages of WisconsinReport.com, providing information to internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
Packers Win Opener Over Saints And Rodgers Captured By A Lady Cougar
WISCREPORT.COM (09/08/2011) - Aaron Rodgers throws 3 TDs as the Green Bay Packers outlast Saints 42-34. The Packer defense won the game by stopping the New Orleans Saints at the goal line in the final seconds of the season opener in Green Bay. It was an exciting game, to say the least, but, perhaps, when the dust settles, you, like some of us in this office, are wondering what is going on with Rodgers being wheeled out on a dolly in a TV commercial. The story on that, is online at WisconsinReport.com, providing information to internet readers since 2001. (read more)...
The New Age Of Vending Machines Won't Want You To Feed Them Your Coins
WISCREPORT.COM (08/30/2011) - The days of searching for coins to put into a vending machine are changing, according to the National Automatic Merchandising Association. They say the new age of vending has arrived, and the industry is taking its machines, products and technology on the road to showcase what the new consumer vending experience looks and feels like. The seven city tour for what is being called, The Gratitude Tour, includes Madison, Wisconsin, as well as Boston, New York City, Atlanta, Austin, Texas, Glendale, Arizona and Minneapolis. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Johnsonville Brats Spiritville Offers Chance For Your School To Win $10,000
WISCREPORT.COM (08/24) - Johnsonville Sausage of Wisconsin has announced the launch of Spiritville, an online contest that gives high schools across the country a chance to win $10,000 for their athletic department and also have a cookout with the Johnsonville Big Taste Grill. Through the contest, students, parents and others nationwide are invited to nominate their schools by uploading photos, videos and a description of their high school's pre-game traditions. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Both Democrats Challenged In Aug. 16th Recall Retain Their State Senate Seats
WISCREPORT.COM (08/16/2011) - Wisconsin Democrats Jim Holperin and Wirch have retained their seats in the Wisconsin State Senate today after facing a challenge from two Republicans who hoped to unseat them. The majority of Recall Election voters decided they would rather keep their senators in the 22nd and 12th state senate districts, rather than replace them with Republicans. Holperin beat Tea Party member Kim Simic in the northeastern portion of Wisconsin (Dist 12), while Bob Wirch defeated his challenger, attorney Jonathan Steitz, in the southeastern part of the state (Dist 22). See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Wisconsin Democrats Hope To Hold On As Senate Recall Elections Continue This Week
WISCREPORT.COM (08/15/2011) - Two Democrat State Senators in Wisconsin are facing recall challengers this week, Tuesday, August 16th. Senator Jim Holperin faces Republican Kim Simic in the northeastern District 12, while Senator Bob Wirch hopes to return to his seat after voters choose between him and Republican attorney Jonathan Steitz in Southeast Wisconsin Distric 22. If Democrats win they will still be unable to gain control of the State Senate, but, if Republicans win, they would gain an even larger majority hold on Wisconsin government. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Recall: School Choice Majority Victory; Dems Look To Future Power Shift Wins
WISCREPORT.COM (08/12/2011) - With the eyes of the nation watching August 9th, Wisconsin citizens voted to retain what a pro school voucher group calls the school choice majority in the Wisconsin Senate (Republicans). American Federation for Children (AFC) is cheering the victories of four of 6 Republican State Senators who faced Recall Challengers, following petitions that forced the Recall Votes after the way the GOP legislative majority forced what some are calling sweeping changes to the way of life in the working community. Democrats are looking for the power picture to change in the future. See more inside the pages of WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
Republicans 3, Dems 2, 1 District Waiting For Waukesha County In Wisconsin Recalls
WISCREPORT.COM (08/10/2011) - Three Republicans have won back their seats in the Wisconsin State Senate Recall Races that took place today, August 9th. However, two Republicans in other districts have lost their seats to Democrats who challenged them in the recalls. Results for another race in Senate District 8, which includes part of Waukesha County, may not be decided close enough to call until later this evening or tomorrow. At the last word just before 11:30 PM, Waukesha County is still not in the unofficial totals. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Darling Declared Winner Over Pasch In District 8, Making It Republicans 4, Dems 2
WISCREPORT.COM (08/10/2011) - Four Republicans have won back their seats in the Wisconsin State Senate Recall Races that took place yesterday, August 9th. However, two Republicans in other districts have lost their seats to Democrats who challenged them in the recalls. The latest results now show Republican Alberta Darling the winner in the Milwaukee Suburb, Senate District 8, which includes part of Waukesha County, according to statistics posted by the Associated Press. The AP declared Darling (54 percent) the unofficial winner over Sandy Pasch (46 percent). See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Six Republican Senators Face Recall Elections In Six Wisconsin Districts
WISCREPORT.COM (08/09/2011) - Six Republican State Senators and six Democrats who hope to replace them in six senate districts during the Wisconsin Recall Election today, August 9th, are each hoping, along with their political parties, that they are the victor. The balance of power in the state senate depends heavily on the outcome. Meanwhile, the Government Accountability Board reminds people the requirement to present a Voter Photo I.D. Card does not go into effect until next year. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Dry Cat Food Recalled Due To Potential Health Risk From Salmonella
WISCREPORT.COM (08/02/2011) - Wisconsin and other states around the country are experiencing recalls of cat food that may contain Salmonella. Nestle Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5- and 7-pound bags of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food from a single production run and shipped to customers in 12 states in December 2010. This is being done because some bags of the product have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more details. (read more)...
The We Are Wisconsin P A C Is Working To Defeat Republicans In August Recalls
WISCREPORT.COM (07/29/2011) - With less than two weeks before six critical Wisconsin Republican recall elections, a grassroots network of more than ten thousand volunteers statewide have crossed an historic threshold: more than 1,000,000 targeted voters statewide. The We Are Wisconsin group claims the news from the doors and the phones is the same across the state: Wisconsin families are deeply troubled by the legislative Republicans blind allegiance to Governor Scott Walker and what the group refers to as his extreme agenda. See more inside the pages of WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
Is Republican Senator Hiding From Debating Challenger In Recall Election?
WISCREPORT.COM (07/27/2011) - There is a controversy over debates in the Recall Election that will determine whether a Democrat replaces the current Republican State Senator in the seat representing the Green Bay area. Wisconsin State Senator Rob Cowles (R-Green Bay) is slamming his Democrat challenger, former Brown County Executive Nancy Nusbaum, for what Cowles campaign is calling Nusbaums blatant hypocrisy surrounding debates between the two candidates for the Second Senate District. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Dems Fear G O P Redistricting Will Perpetuate Republican Rule
WISCREPORT.COM (07/20/2011) - The Republican majority in the Wisconsin Assembly has jammed through what are being called partisan legislative redistricting maps. Democrats say it was accomplished under a cloud of secrecy, legal challenges, and criticism from local governments, editorial boards and citizens around the state. Assembly Representative Hintz, a Democrat, says the bill passed on a 57-40 vote as Republicans responded to what he calls overwhelming public backlash to their extreme decisions by rushing through yet another divisive bill aimed at protecting their power. See inside WiscReport.com for more. (read more)...
Will Republican Plan To Redistrict Wisconsin Stack The Deck To Continue As Is?
WISCREPORT.COM (07/19/2011) - By a vote of 19 Republicans to 14 Democrats, the Wisconsin Senate has passed a redistricting plan that is likely to cause some confusion if the State Assembly agrees with the provisions, and may continue things As-Is. The new boundries would split some muicipalities and counties, which is already the case in many areas of the state. However, some of the splits would be different than before, instead of leaving the split where it was placed after the last redistricting. Redistricting normally takes place about every ten years due to population shifts that are discovered in each Census Year. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
New Voter I. D. Card Not Required To Vote In Wisconsin Senate Recall Elections
WISCREPORT.COM (07/14/2011) - Persons who go to their Wisconsin voting place to vote in the upcoming State Senate Recall elections can do so without presenting the new Voter I.D. Card recently enacted by the legislature and Governor Scott Walker. Needing the Voter I.D. card to vote doesn't go into effect until the 2012 Spring Elections and Primaries. However, to vote in the recalls this year voters will need either the Voter Photo I.D. Card or some other form of identification. An additional requirement this year is that the voter must also sign the Voter Poll list. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Real Democrats Win Primaries To Take On Incumbent Senate Republicans In Wisconsin Aug 9th Recall Voting
WISCREPORT.COM (07/13/2011) - The real Wisconsin Democrats were victorious over the fake Democrats in yesterdays Recall Primary in the attempt to remove nine rubber stamp Republicans from seats on the Governor Scott Walker legislature in Madison. The Recall process now continues on to another ballot day, August 9th. On that upcoming day voters will actually be deciding whether they want to return the Republicans to their seats to continue voting the way they have been, or replacing the GOP incumbents with Democrats, changing the balance of power. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Complaints Against Wisconsin Gov. Walker And Ten Campaign Contributors
WISCREPORT.COM (07/07/2011) - The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign filed complaints Wednesday accusing Republican Governor Scott Walker and 10 wealthy contributors of 24 violations of state campaign finance law. The complaints were filed with the state Government Accountability Board which enforces the state’s campaign finance, ethics and lobbying laws. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Women's Rights Groups Want Prosser To Step Down Pending Probe Results
WISCREPORT.COM (07/05/2011) - Womens rights organizations and elected officials across the state have called for Supreme Court Justice David Prosser to take a leave from office until investigations of allegations he assaulted fellow Justice Ann Walsh Bradley are complete. Both the Dane County Sheriffs office and the Judicial Commission are presently conducting inquiries into an choking incident that reportedly took place in the office of Justice Bradley earlier this month. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Wisconsin Gov. Walker Makes Positive And Negative Vetoes On State Budget
WISCREPORT.COM (06/27/2011) - On Sunday, Governor Walker signed into law the 2011-2013 State Budget, which included 50 vetoes. Advocacy groups and editorials around the state encouraged the Governor to veto the most egregious policy changes inserted into the budget with no public hearing or input. While there were a few positive vetoes, such as one the prevented commercial bail bonds from operating in Wisconsin, many of what some people call, attacks on consumer protections, remained. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Senator Lassa Asks Gov. Walker To Okay Wisconsin Rapids Armory Project
WISCREPORT.COM (06/24/2011) - The location of Governor Scott Walker signing the Wisconsin budget has been changed to Fox Valley Metal-Tech, Inc. in Green Bay. Signing is scheduled to take place Sunday at 2 PM (CDT). Governor Walker has been contemplating making some alterations to the budget under the line item veto powers Wisconsin governors have enjoyed utilizing for years. A Central Wisconsin State legislator has asked Walker to do so for a Wisconsin Rapids project. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Many Wonder: Is Pull Out Of 33,000 Troops Enough In Current U. S. Situation?
WISCREPORT.COM (06/23/2011) - Not unlike Wisconsin residents from all parts of the state, Wisconsin representatives in the U.S. Congress, Democrat and Republican, also have mixed feelings about President Obama's announced withdrawl of troops from Afghanistan. The pullout of 33,000 troops by next summer will still find the remaining troop level to be higher than many would like to see. Troop deaths, cost of the war, the economy back home, and government pocket book woes are all playing a part in the drawdown. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
July 12th Recall Primary Ballot Names Told For 6 Wisconsin Districts And 48th Special
WISCREPORT.COM (06/18/2011) - The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board has officially declared that primaries will be held July 12th in each of the State Senate Recall Election districts, not full recall voting. The full recall election has been moved to August 9th due to the need for primaries. The July 12th Recall Primary has been called by the board because there were more than one challenger seeking the Democratic Party nomination that were approved by the board in each of the districts involved. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Mayors To Vote On Telling Obama To End Afghanistan War To Spend On Creating Jobs
WISCREPORT.COM (06/17/2011) - The nation's mayors, led by Conference President and Burnsville, Minnesota Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, have announced the introduction of a resolution, calling to end the Afghanistan War and re-direct spending for job creation. On Monday, the final day of the 4 day meeting, the U.S. Conference of Mayors will vote on the Afghanistan resolution, as well as release an employment report for 363 metro areas, published in conjunction with Global Insight. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Wisconsin Supreme Court: State Lawmakers Not Subject To Open Meetings Law
WISCREPORT.COM (06/15/2011) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the State Legislature acted within the rules of the legislature and did not need to follow the Wisconsin Open Meetings Law during the process which resulted in passing legislation affecting Collective Bargaining in Wisconsin. As a result, during its ruling the Supreme Court Ruling also declared that Dane County Judge Sumi overstepped her boundry by stopping enactment of the Collective Bargaining bill. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
G O P Dirty Tricks Charged By Candidate Hoping To Replace Sen. Harsdorf In Wisconsin Recalls
WISCREPORT.COM (06/07/2010) - One of the Democrats running to replace Wisconsin State Senator Sheila Harsdorf (Republican) in the Western Wisconsin area that Harsdorf represents, is crying foul play. Teacher Shelly Moore suspects the GOP is not playing fair in the recall election involving lawmakers that many constituents want to replace in the State Legislature. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
U W - Stevens Point Hires Al Thompson As Student Affairs Vice Chancellor
WISCREPORT.COM (06/06/2011) - The dean of Student Life and associate vice president for Student Affairs at Eastern Washington University has been named the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Al S. Thompson Jr. previously directed programs at UW-Platteville and UW-La Crosse for a total of 20 years. Al Thompson will begin his new role on July 18. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Does Civil War Feel Inside Walker Residence Reflect July 12th Wisconsin Recall Elections?
WISCREPORT.COM (06/03/2011) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and his wife are adding the look and feel of the Civil War to the Executive Residence. More than 91,000 Wisconsin citizens fought in the Civil War. Many people remember the not too distant past when several thousand more Wisconsin citizens than fought in the Civil War, marched on Madison to protest controversial changes Governor Walker and his fellow elected Republicans want to bring about. The situation has prompted recall requests and what amounts to a civil but not so violent war of sorts. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
U. S. Big Lots Corporate Adding Canadian Liquidation World Firm
WISCREPORT.COM (05/31/2011) - Big Lots, Inc. of Columbus, Ohio, with stores in Wisconsin and 47 other states, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase all of the outstanding stock of Liquidation World Inc. of Brantford, Ontario, Canada. This is the first expansion of Big Lots retail operations outside of the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, the Big Lots company would, subject to closing conditions and approval by the shareholders of Liquidation World, acquire all outstanding shares of Liquidation World for $0.06 per share, or approximately $1.8 million. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Judge Sumi Says Republican Lawmakers Failed To Comply With Open Meetings Law
WISCREPORT.COM (05/26/2011) - After hearing evidence, a Madison, Wisconsin judge has ruled that the Anti-Collective Bargaining Law passed by the Republican controlled Wisconsin legislature is null and void. Dane County Judge Maryann Sumi says Republican lawmakers violated the state's open meetings law in rushing the legislation through at the height of the Capitol protests. Sumi ruled the evidence was clear and convincing that a conference committee failed to comply with the law. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Influential Songwriter Bob Dylan, A Product Of Minnesota, Is 70 Years Wise
WISCREPORT.COM (05/24/2011) - One of the most revered musical artists of the 20th Century who has roots in the Wisconsin - Minnesota area, Bob Dylan, is celebrating a birthday today (May 24th). As rock and roll legend Bob Dylan celebrates turning 70, Copia, the groundbreaking social eReading platform and web site, is honoring the event with a gift to fans of the American Icon. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Prosser Remains Wisconsin Supreme Court Victor Following Statewide Recount
WISCREPORT.COM (05/21/2011) - Saturday, May 21st may feel like the end of the world for Joanne Kloppenburg and her supporters. The unofficial Wisconsin Supreme Court Recount totals show that incumbent David Prosser has indeed won the court seat after a fierce battle between the two. Unofficial recount totals show Prosser won by 7,006 votes, following the final recount results in from all of Waukesha County. Both candidates each picked up a few more votes in Waukesha County than were included in totals from that county before the recount. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Wisconsin Voter Photo I D Card Passage Both Praised And Damned
WISCREPORT.COM (05/20/2011) - The Voter ID law passed by the Wisconsin legislature is being both praised and damned. Governor Walker and Senator Fitzgerald applauded the legislation as a great idea, while opponents are either suggesting it suppresses the rights of people to vote, and is especially hurtful to the poor, handicapped, and elderly, while others go so far as to say it reminds them of what is called, Jim Crow laws, of the past. For more on this story, see inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Update: Prosser Pulls Ahead Of Kloppenburg As Recount Nears End
WISCREPORT.COM (05/20/2011) - As of mid-day Friday, incumbent David Prosser has pulled ahead of Joanne Kloppenburg in the Wisconsin Supreme Court recount still ongoing in the state. So far, counties have recounted 1,490,741 votes, which is approximately 99 percent of the original votes cast in the State Supreme Court race. At this point in the recount, Prosser has 3,409 votes more than Kloppenburg. The recount also lists 1,740 write-in votes for someone other than the candidates. For more, see inside WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Recount Update: 2,029 Between Candidates At 99 Percent
WISCREPORT.COM (05/19/2011) - With about 99 percent of the votes in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election votes recounted, JoAnne Kloppenburg's lead is dwindling down to just 2,029 votes separating her from incumbent David Prosser. Government Accountability Board recount results as of mid-morning today indicate all counties and part of the controversial results in Waukesha County have been recounted. The only thing that remains to be counted is about half of the Waukesha County votes. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Kloppenburg Leads Prosser In Wisconsin Supreme Court Recount
WISCREPORT.COM (05/18/2011) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court election recount unofficial results as of mid-morning May 18th show JoAnne Kloppenburg ahead of incumbent David Prosser by 9,111 votes. As of 9:45 a.m., 3,531 Reporting Units have reported results, which have been reviewed by Government Accountability Board (G.A.B.) staff. That is approximately 98 percent of the 3,602 total Reporting Units. For more on the recount, see inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Recount At 98 Percent And Nearing Conclusion
WISCREPORT.COM (05/17/2011) - Unofficial Wisconsin Supreme Court election recount results as of today, show approximately 98 percent of 3,602 total reporting units in Wisconsin have been recounted. So far, counties have recounted 1,450,833 votes, which is approximately 97 percent of the orginal votes cast in the State Supreme Court race. The next Government Accountability Board update on the progress of the recount is expected by mid-day Wednesday, May 18, 2011. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Does Faith In Wisconsin Elections Need To Be Restored? G O P Voter I D Law Says Yes
WISCREPORT.COM (05/12/2011) - Now that Republicans are in control of both the Wisconsin Assembly and State Senate, Wisconsin will likely have a Photo ID requirement in order to vote in place before too long. The Assembly passed AB-7 60-35 and Senate Republicans are expected to follow the Assembly GOP lead by doing the same, making it possible for Governor Scott Walker to sign it into law. Architects of the law are saying it will restore faith in Wisconsin elections, but opponents say this bill is not the answer. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Manpower Says It Has A Role In Reducing Unemployment In U S A
WISCREPORT.COM (05/7/2011) - ManpowerGroup, the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, is working to design more comprehensive solutions in securing displaced talent for hard-to-fill positions, as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the overall April unemployment rate rose to 9 percent and 268,000 private sector jobs were created during the month. Although unemployment levels are improving in key world regions, Manpower claims companies continue to lack access to individuals with the right skills. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Spouses, Lovers, Rivals, Employers, Law Should Need Court Order To Track Mobile Users
WISCREPORT.COM (04/26/2011) - In light of recent revelations in the news about some mobile devices tracking the whereabouts of users, a Wisconsin lawmaker is concerned about the privacy rights of iPhone and iPad users. State Assembly Representative Frederick Kessler of Milwaukee doesn't think disgruntled spouses, lovers, business rivals, employers, and law enforcement should have access to the information without a court order, See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
G A B Says Charges About Senator Kapanke By Dems Chair Tate Not Valid
WISCREPORT.COM (04/22/2011) - The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board (GAB) has cleared state Senator Dan Kapanke of false allegations brought on by Wisconsin Democrat Party Chairman Mike Tate, regarding the La Crosse Loggers and improvements made to Copeland Park. In an April 7, 2011, letter sent to Senator Kapanke through his attorney, the GAB concluded that improvements made to Copeland Park did not warrant further investigation. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Kloppenburg Supreme Court Recount On While Prosser Campaign Calls It Frivolous
WISCREPORT.COM (04/21/2011) - The attention remains on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race that developed into a referendum of sorts over the so-called anti-union actions of the new governor and his elected Republican friends in the capitol. Now that the state canvassing is finished, Supreme Court seat challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg has asked for a recount, which a Supreme Court incumbent Prosser spokesperson calls, frivolous. There is plenty of debate by people throughout the state about the campaign, voting, possible discrepencies and the recount. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Prosser Seems Winner As G. A. B. Accepts Waukesha County Board Of Canvassers Report
WISCREPORT.COM (04/19/2011) - The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board investigation is continuing, however, the preliminary G.A.B. report indicates that they have accepted the numbers certified by the Waukesha County board of canvassers in the Supreme Court race. Meanwhile, the incumbent Supreme Court candidate, david Prosser has declared victory, and has suggested there should be no further need for a recount, since it appears he has indeed been declared the winner of the April election. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
U W - Madison Is Number Six On The Latest Playboy Top 10 List Of Party Schools
WISCREPORT.COM (04/18/2011) - The capital city of Wisconsin is not only gaining more and more public attention around the country and the world for recent protesting, and a visit by former Republican Vice Presidnential candidate Sarah Palin to a Tea Party event, it is now being acclaimed for another event. The University of Wisconsin - Madison has again made it onto the Playboy Magazine Top 10 Party Schools list. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
House U.s. Budget Passed Ends Medicare As We Know It, But Senate Plan Could Save It
WISCREPORT.COM (04/15/2011) - On what would normally be the final day of filing income tax returns, the United States House passed it's version of a U.S. budget that could cut about $6 Trillion over a period of years. The Republican controlled House plan includes cuts to social safety net programs. It remains to be seen if all of the budget cuts remain intact as the Democrat controlled U.S. Senate is working on its own plan, and the political ideology and rhetoric continues. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Wisconsin Exports $1.3 Billion To China; Debate On Worth Of Walker's First 100 Days
WISCREPORT.COM (04/12/2011) - China is currently Wisconsin’s 3rd highest trade export destination after Canada and Mexico. Ten years ago it was 13th. Last year, Wisconsin sold $1.3 billion worth of products to China, about 6.7 percent of all Wisconsin exports. Governor Scott Walker is hoping to continue the Wisconsin relationship with China, and met with a representative of China today. Meanwhile, there are differing opinions about the First 100 Days of Governor Walker.See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Rep. Baldwin Asks U. S. Attorney General To Look Into Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
WISCREPORT.COM (04/09/2011) - Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder asking for a federal investigation into the questionable handling of vote records in Waukesha County. Baldwin tells Holder in the letter that her constituents have contacted her expressing serious doubt the Supreme Court election was a free and fair one. Meanwhile, the Kloppenburg for Justice Committee has requested election documents from Brookfield, WI and Waukesha County under Wisconsin Open Records laws. See story inside WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
14,000 Wisconsin Supreme Court Votes In Brookfield Not Reported Earlier
WISCREPORT.COM (04/08/2011) - The statewide canvass currently underway in 72 counties has provided several swings back and forth in the vote totals for the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. But a revelation announced yesterday afternoon in Waukesha County, where they say they found 14,000 votes that were accidentaly not reported, may be a game changer. The Kloppenburg campaign manager wants documentation of the discrepancy. Meanwhile, the county Dems Vice Chair is satisfied. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
It Took $3.5 Million And Gov. Walker Controversy To Get 1.5 Million Votes
WISCREPORT.COM (04/06/2011) - Special interest groups have spent more than 3.5 million dollars on TV ads for or against candidates Prosser and Kloppenburg in the 2011 Wisconsin Supreme Court election. The high amount broke the previous Wisconsin record for television spending by non-candidate groups, according to data released Tuesday by the Brennan Center for Justice. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Kloppenburg Appears To Be The Winner In Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
WISCREPORT.COM (04/06/2011) - It is not close to being official yet, but, it appears that Assistant Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg may be the preliminary results victor in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. A Milwaukee television station is saying the when the results of the Jefferson County precinct at Lake Mills is added to the state-wide total, Kloppenburg wins over incumbent David Prosser by about 200 votes out of a total of nearly 1.5 million votes. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Wisconsin Good Samaritan Giving Shoes To Nigerian Boy Sparked Samaritan's Feet Idea
WISCREPORT.COM (04/05/2011) - A Good Samaritan from Wisconsin who gave a 9-year old boy in Nigeria a pair of shoes is credited with starting an idea that has led Buick to recently contribute 3,000 pairs of shoes and socks to an organization called Samaritans Feet. The organization founder, former University of North Dakota basketball player Emmanuel Ohonme was that 9-year old Nigerian boy. The charity is supported by the NCAA. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Wisconsin Congressman Petri Is Cheering Aviation House Passage
WISCREPORT.COM (04/01/2011) - U.S. House of Representatives Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Tom Petri (R-WI) is cheering passage of the FFA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 (HR658). H.R. 658 was passed in the House by a vote of 223 to 196. The Senate approved a different FAA reauthorization bill in February. The two proposals will have to be negotiated to produce a final bill for the President's signature. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
It's Judge Sumi Vs. G O P: Battle For Power Continues In Wisconsin
WISCREPORT.COM (03/30/2011) - Dane County Judge Maryanne Sumi is upset that elected Wisconsin Republicans have disobeyed what she intended in her original Act 10 (Anti-Collective Bargaining Law) restraint order, and said as much in her ruling Tuesday, March 29th. The GOP disagrees and have voiced their displeasure with, what they call, a leftist judge trying to act as the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett Pleased With Gov. Walker Application For Rail Funds
WISCREPORT.COM (03/29/2011) - Wisconsin is applying for 150 million dollars in high speed rail funds from the federal government. The money will provide upgrades to the Hiawatha line, which provided service between Milwaukee and Chicago to more than 800,000 passengers last year. Walker's former opponent in the race for the Governor's office, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is all for the project. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Usual Low Turnout Could Happen For Wisconsin Spring Election April 5th
WISCREPORT.COM (03/28/2011) - There is a possibility many Wisconsin voters will place marks on ballots next week in the Supreme Court election to show Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker his recent actions are not appreciated. However, the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board is predicting voter turnout of a low 20 percent for the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 5. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Congress Told Don't Cut Research Funds; Cancer Kills 1,500 Everyday
WISCREPORT.COM (03/25/2011) - The American Cancer Society is urging the U.S. Congress to listen to the results of a recent poll that shows that 77 percent of Americans oppose cuts to research and 76 percent oppose cuts to prevention. A Wisconsin spokesperson says research is key to finding a cure for Cancer. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Anti Candidate Website Calls Her Poison; Supporters Say She's Best Choice April 5th
WISCREPORT.COM (03/11/2011) - Assistant Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg, who is hoping to replace incumbent Justice David Prosser on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, has become the darling of the anti-Governor Scott Walker movement in the April 5th election. Ads claim Prosser will be a rubber stamp for the Walker agenda, while a website suggests Kloppenburg is Poison. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Wisconsin People, Government And Business Benefits From Health Act
WISCREPORT.COM (03/21/2011) - It's been one year since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act by the U.S. Congress. In Wisconsin, the Act means reducing costs for seniors and strengthening Medicare, and lowering costs for businesses. The Act also offers new coverage options, improves the quality of coverage, and provides flexibility and resources to the state. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more details. (read more)...
Worry Over Changes To Medicaid Programs And Real Reasons Behind Budget Repair Bill
WISCREPORT.COM (03/12/2011) - AARP Wisconsin is disappointed that the budget repair bill signed by Governor Walker gives the Department of Health Services increased power to make drastic changes to Medicaid programs with very little oversight by the state legislature. Meanwhile, a Wausau, WI Democrat Assembly Representative is finding fault with Governor Walker saying passing a bill that he claimed was 'non-fiscal' in nature was responsible for saving 1,500 jobs. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Study Says Tea Party And Wisc. Unions Have Same Core Values
WISCREPORT.COM (03/09/2011) - InsightsLab, the research arm of Sam Adams Alliance (SAM), has released a new study showing that both Tea Partiers and a segment of union protesters in Madison, Wisconsin, share similar core values. SAM Executive Director Yvonne Ralsky says the study is significant because it shows where the Tea Partiers and unions can meet in the middle and find common ground. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Judge Albert Says It's Ok To Limit Protester Access To Wisconsin State Building
WISCREPORT.COM (03/04/2011) - The Wisconsin Department of Administration says a court order allowed the security force at the State Capitol Building to remove overnight protesters from the building last night. People have been protesting Gov. Walker attempts to limit public worker bargaining rights while also giving them what amounts to pay cuts to fix a State Budget expense excess. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
State Treasurer Disagrees With Gov. Walker Proposal To Gut The Constitutional Office
WISCREPORT.COM (03/03/2011) - The State Treasurer of Wisconsin says he wants to be party to eliminating the office he holds, but, he thinks people should be able to determine if that constitutional office is eliminated, not to gut it through the budget process. He says Gov. Scott Walker wants to move two key areas of responsibility to the Office of Administration. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Deep Emotions Boil Over Gov. Walker Biennium Budget Proposals
WISCREPORT.COM (03/02/2011) - The reaction to the next Wisconsin biennial budget proposed by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is bringing more deeply emotions to the surface. Republicans in Madison say the biennial budget will drastically curb spending and reduce the structural deficit. However, Democrats are fearful many measures in the proposed budget will cause irreparable damage to working families and will shift more power to corporations and businesses. One of the things opponents worry about is the validity of the University of Wisconsin system under the terms of the proposed budget. More inside WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
Morning Joe: What's Wrong With People Coming Together To Negotiate?
WISCREPORT.COM (02/28/2011) - The weekend again found thousands of demonstrators in Madison, Wisconsin to continue protests against what protesters believe is an unfair attitude by newly elected Governor Scott Walker. There were estimates again in the 70,000 range as protesters often wondered, where is the national media. Even some of the people in the media wondered why media coverage seemed to dry up during the weekend efforts. Conservative Joe Scarborough of Morning Joe on MSNBC wondered aloud, indicating he thinks the governor might be going too far. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Republicans Pass Anti Collective Bargaining Bill Before Assembly Dems Can Finish Votes
WISCREPORT.COM (02/25/2011) - Wisconsin Assembly Republicans passed Assembly Bill 11 in the middle of the night before half of the Assembly Democrats had a chance to cast votes. The bill includes taking away Collective Bargaining from public employees, which is the object of disagreement between the two political bodys. Polls show public sentiment is in favor of allowing Collective Bargaining, but Gov. Walker and fellow Republicans have been sticking to their notion that it needs to be removed. The issue is not yet over, since the Senate has to approve, but, cannot act until Democrats return to the floor from Illinois. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Governor And Lawmakers Should Step Back For Common Future
WISCREPORT.COM (02/24/2011) - The faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Library and Information Studies has issued a letter to Governor Scott Walker (R-WI) and the State Legislature about the loss of Collective Bargaining. The group opposes the abolition of most Collective Bargaining rights by the Budget Repair Bill now being pushed through the Wisconsin Legislature by newly elected Governor Walker and Republicans in the Assembly and Senate. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Local Government Leaders Urge Lawmakers Not To Take Away Collective Bargaining
WISCREPORT.COM (02/24/2011) - About 300 elected officials from county, town, village and city governments, as well as school board supervisors and mayors throughout Wisconsin have issued an open letter to Governor Scott Walker and Republican legislators. The open letter says the officials respectfully urge the governor, senators and assembly representatives to reconsider and delete the proposal in the Budget Repair Bill to severely restrict the collective bargaining process between local governmental bodies and their employees. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Republican Govs Assn Supports Gov. Walker Stand In Wisconsin
WISCREPORT.COM (02/23/2011) - Some Republican Governors around the United States of America are urging their own form of solidarity behind fellow GOP Governor Scott Walker. The Republican Governors Association (RGA) is sponsoring a website suggesting it is a great idea to Stand With Scott in the battle of wills going on in the State of Wisconsin. RGA Chairman Rick Perry sees the Walker fight with Democrats, public workers, unions, and supporters, as a defining moment for the Conservative movement. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Gov. Walker Tv Address Tonight; Lawmakers Like Peaceful Protests
WISCREPORT.COM (02/22/2011) - The demonstrations of peaceful protesters in the state capital at Madison, Wisconsin have been a welcome change from some of the violent pictures of recent foreign demonstrations of people seeking regime changes in the mid-east. The two sides are still far apart in the controversy over what new Governor Scott Walker wants to do to get the budget in line with available funds. Gov. Walker will address the issues tonight via WisEye TV at 6 pm CST. WisEye is also making the feed available to interested stations or networks. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Budget Repair Bill Not Up For Negotiation Say Gov. Walker And Senate Leader
WISCREPORT.COM (02/21/2011) - The Majority Leader of Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate says he has enough votes to pass the Budget Repair Bill that has caused 14 Senate Democrats to skip the state and take up refuge in neighboring Illinois. Senator Scott Fitzgerald says the bill is ready to go and is in final passage form. He expects it will easily pass with 19 GOP votes, but he is waiting for the 14 Dems to return to Madison and take their seats in the Senate chamber so the final vote can be taken. However, he says the bill will remain intact. See more inside WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
Democrats Upset About Perceived Republican Plan To Harm Unions
WISCREPORT.COM (02/19/2011) - State Senator Julie Lassa of Stevens Point, WI says the true agenda of newly elected Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is now clear. Lassa is one of the Fab-14 Democrats who went to Illinois to slow down the process of what is being called an attempt to break unions in the state. She says public employees have offered to make concessions, but, Walker refused to accept them unless he is also able to take away the right of workers to have a say in their future through the collective bargaining process. More inside WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
WISCREPORT.COM (02/17/2011) - A man born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, who went on to become Portage County District Attorney, a State Senator for Central Wisconsin, followed by 20 years on the State Supreme Court bench, has died two weeks short of his 70th birthday. Former Supreme Court Justice Bill Bablitch passed away at his winter home in Hawaii. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Wisc. Assembly Democrats Support Workers And Families
WISCREPORT.COM (02/17/2011) - Assembly Democrats entered the Assembly floor this morning wearing orange t-shirts reading Assembly Democrats FIGHTING FOR WORKING FAMILIES! Assembly Democratic Minority Leader Peter Barca says they joined together in support of working families, to send, what he calls, a powerful message to Governor Scott Walker. Barca also urges demonstrators in Madison and elsewhere to continue their peaceful protest over what Walker and Republicans are attempting. For more, see inside WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
Committee Democrats Disappear Before Trojan Horse Budget Repair Vote
WISCREPORT.COM (02/17/2011) - The Wisconsin Joint Committee On Finance reportedly took a vote and approved the so-called Budget Repair Bill, which Representative Mark Pocan (D-Madison) is calling a Trojan Horse. At this writing its not known if that is accurate because Republicans hold a 19-14 majority, but they need at least one Democrat to be present before taking a vote on the bill, and the Associated Press says as ever-growing throngs of protesters filled the Capitol for a third day, the 14 Democrats disappeared from the Capitol, whereabouts unknown. See inside WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
WISCREPORT.COM (02/15/2011) - The illness of a 6 year old Wisconsin cat has been declared to be the first confirmed case of the H1N1 influenza virus in a United States pet since January of 2010. The American Veterinary Medical Association has announced that laboratory tests have confirmed the feline was sick with the flu that caused a scare among the human population not too long ago. The cat may have caught the disease from its owner who had symptoms before the cat became ill. The feline was euthanized after it failed to respond to treatment. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Sen. Lassa Wants Public Hearings On Gov. Walker Budget Proposals
WISCREPORT.COM (02/12/2011) - Workers and Democrats in Madison are calling parts of the new Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker budget request, Job Killing Proposals, while Republicans and other proponents say Walker is taking a necessary stance for the times. State Senator Julie Lassa (D-St.Point) is calling on the Republican leadership not to ramrod the budget through before legislators and the public have an opportunity to know what is in the proposal. She wants public hearings before the vote. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
WISCREPORT.COM (02/04/2011) - The Wisconsin Tea Party is happy with the recent State of the State speech of newly elected Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, according to a spokesperson for Wisconsin Tea Party Patriots (WTTP). WTTP State Coordinator Michael Hintze of Brookfield, Wisconsin is congratulating Governor Walker on the tone, tenor and content of his first State of the State speech on Tuesday, February 1st. However, WTTP and other special interest groups, for and against, will be watching to see what Governor Walker and State Politicians do. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
N F I B Determined To Overturn Health Law In Its Entirety
WISCREPORT.COM (02/01/2011) - A Florida judge ruling the federal health care law unconstitional is not the end of the story. Wisconsin congressional representative Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis) says she is confident the reform that took nearly two years to push through Congress will survive. Wisconsin U.S. Congressman Reid Ribble (R-Wis) is not so sure. He says some kind of reform is needed, but, making it mandatory to buy insurance is not the right way to go, and the NFIB agrees. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Better Than Rest Of Nation
WISCREPORT.COM (01/26/2011) - The latest figures show unemployment was down slightly last month and down in Wisconsin last month from the same month last year. 227,700 workers were without jobs at the end of 2010, compared to 258,200 at Christmas time the year before. December, 2010 figures from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development indicate a 7.5 percent unemployment rate, compared to 9.4 percent in the nation. New Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says he is willing to work with President Obama, if possible, to make the job picture even better in the state. For more, see inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
Prez Obama To Visit Wisconsin After State Of The Union Address
WISCREPORT.COM (01/24/2011) - On Wednesday, January 26, President Obama will travel to Manitowoc, WI, as part of his White House to Main Street Tour. Before he heads for Wisconsin, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union address to Congress Tuesday night at 8 pm CST. Following the President's speech, networks will air the Republican version of their assessment of the Union. The Republican side will be delivered by Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Democrats chair Mike Tate hopes Ryan will not advocate slashing Medicare and Medicaid and endanger retirement investments of millions of Americans. Read more inside WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
WISCREPORT.COM (01/20/2011) - The U.S. House of Representatives Republicans made good on promises to constituents in the last election cycle, by passing a bill to repeal the health care reforms by a vote of 245 to 189. U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) says he voted against what he calls Republican efforts to increase the debt by 230 billion, repeal critical patient rights, and give powerful health insurance companies back control of health care decisions. Congressman Ron Petri (R-WI), who voted for repeal, says a new approach to the health care situation is needed. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
WISCREPORT.COM (01/15/2011) - Betty White is at it again. The successful internet campaign of fans to get Betty White to host Saturday Night Live has now given way to well-wishers of a different kind. The Hot In Cleveland co-star is the subject of fans flocking to the Hot In Cleveland Facebook page to wish the Golden Girl a happy 89th birthday. Betty White turns another golden age January 17th. It could be argued that White will turn 89 years young. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
Conservative Viguerie Among Gabrielle Giffords Well Wishers
WISCREPORT.COM (01/12/2011) - The husband of Arizona U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has extended what he refers to as heartfelt gratitude to the outpouring of support from the people of Arizona and the nation since the shooting of his wife last weekend. The well-wishers include thousands of individuals, as well as the National League of Cities, National Alliance of Mental Illness, United Steelworkers, Council on American-Islamic Relations, the Jewish Federations of North America, United Space Alliance and Conservative HQ Chairman Richard Viguerie. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
WISCREPORT.COM (01/10/2011) - As the accused assailant of critically wounded Arizona Congressional Democrat Gabrielle Gibbons was preparing to be officially charged, Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker was ordering flags to be flown at half staff today. Jared Loughner, 22, is charged with one count of attempted assassination of a member of Congress, two counts of killing an employee of the federal government and two counts of attempting to kill a federal employee. For more, see inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com. (read more)...
WISCREPORT.COM (01/03/2011) - The 45th Governor of the State of Wisconsin has been sworn in. Republican Scott Walker has officially taken over the reigns of the Governor's office from Democrat James Doyle. Walker says he will be governor of not just one party over the other, or the governor of one part of the state over another. Governor Walker says he will be the servant of and for everyone in Wisconsin. See inside the internet pages of WisconsinReport.com for more. (read more)...
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