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Archive of Wisconsin on Monday May 05, 2008
Budget blow off?
Are legislative leaders and the governor serious, about fixing the state budget? With some observers suggesting most of the problems with the state's $527 million shortfall will be pushed off until after the November elections, state Rep. Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) expects lawmakers will be presented with a fix sooner, rather than later. Read More
Ground broken on Institutes for Discovery
State officials and major donors break ground on the new Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. Read More
Should underage GIs drink?
An attempt to lower the drinking age for members of the military in Wisconsin. A state legislator wants to lower the drinking age to 19 or members of the military. Read More
Guards use sick days to inflate salary
October 2006 was a busy month for one Green Bay Correctional Institution sergeant. Read More
Lawmakers back I-94 plan
Expanding I-94 from six lanes to eight is an essential part of helping the Racine and Kenosha area grow and will provide needed jobs now, state Reps. Cory Mason and Robert Turner, both Racine Democrats, said Friday. Read More
Better pay luring UW chancellors
Has the University of Wisconsin System become a farm team for university leadership? Read More
Libraries offer boost for state economy
Wisconsin's public library system contributes more to the state economy than many people may suspect. Read More
State-sanctioned killing of mute swans shelved
Two weeks after the state-sponsored killing of 14 mute swans riled area residents, a state official said the program has been halted indefinitely. Read More
Photo ID may be required for state's boaters
All Wisconsin boaters may be required to carry photo identification as federal officials consider tighter security of the nation's more than 17 million small vessels. Read More
Oh say, is that banner made in the U.S.A.?
Lawmakers in 10 states have taken steps to require that American flags bought with state funds be manufactured in this country. While not all the legislation has passed, one state’s new law even bans the sale of foreign-made American flags in that state. Read More
Government officials get input on Great Lakes levels study
MUSKEGON, Mich. -- Government officials gathering public input on a massive Great Lakes water levels study were told during a meeting in Michigan to tread lightly when tinkering with the lakes. Read More
Midwest avoids brunt of economic slowdown
For at least a year, economists have warned that a Midwestern slowdown may be on the way. But month after month, quarter after quarter, key indicators have remained positive. Read More
Strapped governments revive pension bonds
Pension bonds are making a comeback, as states and cities from Alaska to Philadelphia bet they can use the proceeds to help fill deficits in their retirement funds and still generate a higher return than what they pay in interest. Read More
States' welfare caseloads starting to rise
WASHINGTON - State welfare rolls, which declined for more than a decade after a 1996 overhaul of the nation's cash-assistance program, are beginning to rise, due in part to the struggling economy. Read More
WORTH NOTING: Voters' guide promotes phone sex
An Oregon voters’ guide lists a very wrong number. California’s governor insults rural legislators. And Pennsylvania considers selling wine in vending machines. In case you missed those stories this week, “Worth Noting” fills you in. Read More
Parents turn to states for autism help
(UPDATED 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday May 1) One of the toughest problems facing autism patients, their families and policymakers is paying for treatment. Families are increasingly relying on states to help them cope with the financial, medical and educational needs. Read More
Fairness of death-penalty panels questioned
Death-penalty supporters are raising questions about the fairness of state commissions charged with studying how capital punishment is carried out in Maryland and Tennessee, claiming the panels will issue reports that ignore their views. Read More
Seeds of social issues dot 2008 elections
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Legislators prod Congress on Medicaid, Real ID
As some states tumble into what they fear is a recession, state lawmakers from across the country are pushing Congress for relief from impending federal rules that would force states to pick up more Medicaid costs and spend billions to make drivers’ licenses more secure. Read More |
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