GOVERNMENT
Marty not happy with 'cone of silence' attitude
Minnesotas best-known open-government legislator says a federal group now agrees that state leaders cone of silence is not good. Sen. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, said the non-partisan Center for Publi...
Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:28 PM
Governor Walker to Face Recall Election
(first published on wivoices.org) 1.5 tons - total weight of the paper petitions delivered by truck today 16,700 - average number of people who signed every day for 60 days 20,000 - numb...
Posted on 1/17/12 at 3:07 PM
Thanks for nothing shutdown...
Thanks to the Minnesota shutdown, there were no races at Canterbury Park over the Fourth of July. Lucky for us, training hours and the backside is still open. No races meant no spectacular fireworks ...
Posted on 7/6/11 at 9:48 PM
Q&A on the Food Safety Bill
Sen. Al Franken's office has released a Q&A regarding some of the specifics in the Senate's version of the Food Safety Act, which was approved on Tuesday. The information follows: S. 510: Frequen...
Posted on 12/1/10 at 1:47 PM
Stillwater ends Lumberjack Days
Area News-- A popular summer festival has come to an end. By a unanimous vote, the Stillwater City Council voted to end the Lumberjack Days Festival.
February 22, 2012
Afternoon State News Briefs: Sparta pastor in court for alledgedly molesting 16 year old girl.
Wisconsin News-- Authorities said a pastor from Sparta was due in Monroe County court today, for allegedly molesting a 16-year-old girl.
February 22, 2012
Morning News Briefs: Poll shows Obama would easily defeat any Republican challenger
-- An independent poll shows that President Obama would easily defeat any of his four Republican challengers in Wisconsin.
February 22, 2012
Judges tweak Minnesota congressional districts
-- Minnesota’s best-known U.S. House member will seek re-election in a district where she does not live and its top-ranking federal representative will run in slightly less friendly territory after a five-judge panel on Tuesday redrew congressional district lines.
By Don Davis , February 22, 2012
Lettere from Rep. Danou: Strong ethics in Government needed
By Rep. Chris Danou , February 21, 2012
Letter from Sen. Vinehout: Wetlands and Jobs: Do we have to choose one?
By Sen. Kathleen Vinehout , February 21, 2012
Afternoon News Brief - Sheboygan man arrested for making bombs
Wisconsin News-- A Sheboygan County man has been arrested, after authorities found evidence that bombs were being made at his home in Waldo.
February 21, 2012
New county policy clears another hurdle
By Jason Schulte , February 21, 2012
State Government and Political News: Primary Day first to feature new voter ID law
-- It's primary Election Day -- and the process has taken center-stage over the people who are running. That's because it's the first Election Day under the new photo ID law passed by state Legislature last year.
February 21, 2012
Minnesota Legislature Roundup: Politicans await redistricting announcement
-- The most important day of the 2012 Minnesota legislative session, for some at least, could be Tuesday.
By Don Davis , February 20, 2012
Sen. Schultz wants changes to mining bill or it won't get past state Senate
-- Senate Republican Dale Schultz of Richland Center – who has said he would vote no to the current package – said he would work with other lawmakers all weekend to come up with a more moderate bill that all sides can support. He expects it to be ready sometime next week.
February 17, 2012
Unknowns face Pierce County highway unit after Martell shop blaze
By Bill Kirk , February 17, 2012
Minnesota House OKs laying off teachers based on performance
-- School officials could lay off teachers based on their effectiveness rather than just how long they have taught under a bill Minnesota representatives approved 68-61 Thursday.
By Don Davis , February 17, 2012
Government and Political News: Mining takes center stage at the State Capitol
-- Mining will take center stage at the State Capitol today, when the Legislature’s Finance Committee holds a public hearing on a bill aimed at creating a new iron ore mine near Hurley.
February 17, 2012
Ryan of Janesville has "no clue" about willingness to be vice-presidential running mate
Wisconsin News-- House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan of Janesville said today he has quote, "no clue" whether he'd be willing to be a Republican vice-presidential running mate this year.
February 16, 2012
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