GOVERNMENT
Doyle: Wisconsin firms to get aid for retiree benefits
Jim Doyle says more than 50 Wisconsin companies will receive funding under the national health care reform law to continue providing insurance to retirees.By The Associated Press , September 02, 2010
Federal government could help pay for early retirement benefits
Fifty-three public and private employers in Wisconsin are in line for federal money to help pay for early retirement benefits.By Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio , September 01, 2010
As politicians fight, businesses wait for a ‘go’ sign
Economists and business owners say they’ve never seen anything like it: The Bush tax cuts are expiring, health care reform is confusing, deficits are exploding, cap-and-trade is looming – and political leaders are too busy fighting among themselves to offer any reliable vision of the future.By By Joe Taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , August 30, 2010
School bookkeeper placed on leave after son questions superintendent’s use of district vehicle
NEVIS, Minn. – A school district bookkeeper here says she was placed on “leave” last week after her son questioned the local superintendent’s use of a district vehicle in southern Minnesota on Aug. 21.By By Jean Ruzicka, Forum Communications Co. , August 30, 2010
Veterans walk the country in support of Constitutional amendment
Two Vietnam veterans are walking across Dane County to rally support for a new amendment to the U.S. Constitution.By Gil Halsted, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 30, 2010
State treasurer primary includes three Republicans
There are three Republicans vying for the office of state treasurer in the September primary election.By Gil Halsted, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 30, 2010
Republicans aim for majority leader’s job
By Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 30, 2010
Wisconsin state agencies taking furloughs Friday
A number of Wisconsin state agencies will be closed on Friday for furloughs, making it a four-day weekend given the Labor Day holiday.August 30, 2010
Feingold seeks return to office, responsible government spending
U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., could be seen strolling down Ogden Avenue in Superior late Friday afternoon.
By Shelley Nelson , August 29, 2010
GOP candidates take stand in Superior
Scott Walker, Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor was in Superior Saturday to talk about the city’s importance to the state.
By John Kolstad, For the Superior Telegram , August 29, 2010
HUD rewards state for offsetting costs of future disasters
By Brian Bull, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 27, 2010
Railroad legislation gets mixed response
Freight railroads would get additional tax credits under a bill in Congress.By Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 27, 2010
WTA President: State budget deficit can be reduced
By Steve Roisum, Wisconsin Public Radio , August 27, 2010
Little signs equal big headache on highways
One sign of spring is the start of the rummage sale season. Small hand-made or store-bought signs announcing neighborhood garage sales may be a handy way to direct bargain hunters to a sale, but if they’re placed within a highway right of way, they’re considered an illegal sign and are subject to removal by highway maintenance crews. People who post the signs are also subject to a $10 forfeiture.August 27, 2010
Grants help wild river
MINONG – Gov. Jim Doyle on Wednesday announced more than $3.97 million in funding to protect some of Wisconsin’s unique natural areas for public use and help create the Totogatic Wild Rivers Project. The governor made the announcement as part his eighth annual Up North tour.August 27, 2010
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