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Milwaukee Has State's Highest Insurance Premiums

December 20, 2012 - 3:17pm

A new report says the Milwaukee area has the most expensive health insurance premiums in the state, while Madison remains the cheapest.

Citizen Action of Wisconsin prepared the report. State Rep. Jon Richards of Milwaukee says seeing his city claim the top spot should have the whole state concerned, "When...

Gun Stores See More Business; Some Weapons Removed

December 20, 2012 - 3:13pm

Gun stores in Wisconsin are doing a brisk business this week. Some dealers say there's no doubt the tragic shootings in Connecticut are at least partly responsible.

As the calls for increased gun control legislation have mounted since the Newtown school shooting last Friday, the number of customers at gun store...

Wisconsin Gets Millions In Healthcare Bonus Money

December 20, 2012 - 3:09pm

Wisconsin is one of 23 states being rewarded by the federal government for providing healthcare to low income kids. The state is receiving what could amount to a $32 million dollar bonus.

Advocacy groups are calling on the governor to use the bonus money to shore up BadgerCare and Medicaid. The...

Storm Closes UW-Madison Thursday

December 19, 2012 - 6:07pm

UW-Madison officials have closed the campus to all but essential functions on Thursday. There will be no in-person final exams. Also, Governor Scott Walker has declared a state of emergency -- all ahead of a major winter storm that begins tonight.

Heavy snowfall is expected in much of the state...

Wisconsin Democrats To Introduce Gun Bills

December 19, 2012 - 2:40pm

Several Democratic state lawmakers say they'll introduce bills that would ban assault rifles and so-called "maximum damage" bullets in Wisconsin to prevent shootings like the one in Newtown, Connecticut. But Gov. Scott Walker says the state should focus on improving Wisconsin's mental health system.

The semi-automatic rifle carried by the shooter...

Groups Ask Senator Johnson For Immigration Reform

December 19, 2012 - 2:35pm

About 40 supporters of undocumented workers and immigration reform held a rally outside the Milwaukee office of Sen. Ron Johnson Tuesday.

The rally came on International Migrants Day, as declared by the United Nations. A UN statement issued Tuesday said whole sectors of the economy depend on migrant workers, and migrant...

Walker Willing To Look At Gun Control, Mental Health Issues

December 19, 2012 - 2:32pm

Governor Scott Walker says he's willing to look at a number of issues regarding gun control and mental health. It comes after Friday's shooting in Newtown, Connecticut and two mass shooting's earlier this year in Wisconsin.

Gov. Walker says there are a number of things that need to be looked at...

Groups Fight For Medicaid, Medicare

December 19, 2012 - 2:30pm

Wisconsinites opposed to cuts in Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security made the rounds again Tuesday to the state's Congressional delegation on Capitol Hill. A small group from Wisconsin Jobs Now and Citizen Action also met with the Milwaukee staff of Democratic Sen. Herb Kohl. Group spokesperson Robin Squire says the...

Mixed Reviews Of Ballast Regulations' First Year

December 19, 2012 - 2:17pm

The first year requiring international ships to have a permit before entering Wisconsin waters went well according to the DNR. But others say changes are needed before there's truly smooth sailing for international freighters, or salties.

Three hundred water quality permits have been issued and 70 vessels inspected. DNR Water Quality...

GAB Says Ending Same-Day Registration Could Lead To Lawsuits

December 19, 2012 - 2:06pm

Wisconsin's elections agency says ending same-day registration could leave the state vulnerable to more lawsuits.

A recent report by the Government Accountability Board said ending same-day registration would cost the state $5 million. At its first board meeting to discuss the findings, board staff also said the switch could open...

November Lake Cargo Numbers Better, But Sluggish

December 19, 2012 - 1:43pm

A steady year for cargo on the Great Lakes is winding down to a tired finish. Domestic shipping numbers are down 4% from a year ago.

Last month picked up from the Superstorm Sandy-addled October, but that was expected. Compare Great Lakes domestic cargo from last month to a year...

Watershed Stormwater Permit Now In Place

December 19, 2012 - 1:08pm

Wisconsin's first stormwater pollution permit that covers an entire watershed is now in place.

Eleven municipalities along the Menominee River in southeastern Wisconsin have agreed to abide by one of the few watershed-based stormwater permits in the U.S.. Nancy Frank is with the non-profit Southeastern Wisconsin Watershed Trust-- or Sweetwater. Frank...

Green Bay Shelter Remembers Those Who've Died On The Streets

December 19, 2012 - 1:00pm

As much of Wisconsin braces itself for the first major snowfall of the year, a Green Bay homeless shelter is hosting a memorial service for people who died on the streets. The annual service is scheduled for the shortest day of the year.

St. John the Evangelist is a temporary...

Walker Says Changes Coming To WEDC

December 19, 2012 - 12:46pm

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation board of directors met in Eau Claire Tuesday to discuss an audit that found a number of issues in the year-old public-private agency.

Governor Scott Walker chairs the WEDC board and is meeting with other members to figure out how to improve the agency. A private...

Major Snowstorm Bears Down On Wisconsin

December 19, 2012 - 8:13am

Snow will fall on all of Wisconsin between tonight and Thursday evening, with a swath of southern Wisconsin forecast to receive around 16 inches. The National Weather Service has issued blizzard and winter storm warnings for the southern half of the state, with counties farther north under a winter...

Audit Outlines Big Problems at WEDC

December 18, 2012 - 5:03pm

A new audit says bad accounting, short staffing and poor record keeping led to a variety of troubles at the state's new quasi-private economic development agency.

The audit by a private firm found that at the startup of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the agency was focused on new economic development...

Palermo's Employees See Some Change--Want More

December 18, 2012 - 4:46pm

Workers at a Wisconsin pizza maker that's the focus of a labor dispute say they've seen some positive changes. But the unionization battle at the Palermo's plant in Milwaukee seems likely to continue into next year.

The union-organizing efforts at Palermo's have drawn national attention, for the high number of immigrant...

Standards Proposed For Dealing With Some Dementia Sufferers

December 18, 2012 - 4:15pm

A legislative committee has drafted a bill that will standardize the process for detaining and treating someone suffering from dementia if they pose a risk to themselves or the public.

If approved, the bill will close a gap in state law created by a 2010 state Supreme Court ruling. The ruling...

Realtors Call November Home Sales Robust

December 18, 2012 - 4:09pm

It's been a robust November for Wisconsin's real estate market. That's according to the head of the state's Realtors association.

Wisconsin's realtors helped sell nearly 25-percent more homes this November compared to last year.

The president and CEO of the Wisconsin Realtors Association says the median price dipped a bit, down two-percent...

Connecticut Shooting On Wisconsin's Minds

December 18, 2012 - 4:00pm

Friday's school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut was on the forefront of students', teachers', and administrators' minds across Wisconsin Monday.

Most children across Wisconsin had a typical school day. But many administrators cleared their days, setting aside time to meet with school leaders, revisit safety protocol, and reassure concerned parents.

Joe Gothard is...

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Milwaukee Has State's Highest Insurance Premiums

Gun Stores See More Business; Some Weapons Removed

Wisconsin Gets Millions In Healthcare Bonus Money

Storm Closes UW-Madison Thursday

Wisconsin Democrats To Introduce Gun Bills

Groups Ask Senator Johnson For Immigration Reform

Walker Willing To Look At Gun Control, Mental Health Issues

Groups Fight For Medicaid, Medicare

Mixed Reviews Of Ballast Regulations' First Year

GAB Says Ending Same-Day Registration Could Lead To Lawsuits

November Lake Cargo Numbers Better, But Sluggish

Watershed Stormwater Permit Now In Place

Green Bay Shelter Remembers Those Who've Died On The Streets

Walker Says Changes Coming To WEDC

Major Snowstorm Bears Down On Wisconsin

Audit Outlines Big Problems at WEDC

Palermo's Employees See Some Change--Want More

Standards Proposed For Dealing With Some Dementia Sufferers

Realtors Call November Home Sales Robust

Connecticut Shooting On Wisconsin's Minds

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