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Archive of Wisconsin on Tuesday May 06, 2008
State leads in prison drug gap
More than 25 years after the Reagan administration declared America's war on drugs, two studies published Monday conclude that the battle has been pitched largely in African-American communities and that African-Americans bear a disproportionate brunt of its collateral damage. Read More
No exceptions -- Wisconsin lobbyists cannot donate to a fundraiser for a legislative aide with cancer
State regulators agreed Monday not to make an exception to a state law barring lobbyists from giving gifts to legislative employees, even when the gifts involve contributing to a fundraiser for a legislative aide with cancer. Read More
UW safety program criticized
A highly touted program to walk University of Wisconsin-Madison students home safely has been understaffed while services are in high demand after a student's murder, employees say. Read More
Commerce -- New rule saves money and lives
Certain multi family buildings being constructed must now have sprinklers installed. Tony Hozeny, Communications Director with the WI Commerce Department, says any new multi family dwellings with eight or more units must have a sprinklers. Read More
Calling attention to Wisconsin emu industry
Did you know it's emu week in Wisconsin? Did you even know Wisconsin had a significant emu population? Read More
Will states fix 2012 primary process?
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Gypsy moths on the rise
The spring of 2008 is shaping up to be a bad year for gypsy moths in parts of eastern Wisconsin. Read More
Iowans warned about measles, cases confirmed in Illinois, Wisconsin
State public health officials say the risk for measles is "high" in Iowa as there have been confirmed cases of measles in Wisconsin and Illinois. Dr. Patricia Quinlisk, medical director for the Iowa Department of Public Health, says measles is a highly contagious disease. Read More
Food prices on a roll
Americans may be getting another helping of food inflation, thanks to higher prices for chicken and pork. 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
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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