GOVERNMENT
Top DNR job remains in governor's control: State Assembly comes up short in attempt to override Doyle's veto 
MADISON -- Gov. Jim Doyle won a major victory on Tuesday when the Assembly failed to override his veto of a bill that would have weakened the governor's control over the Department of Natural Resources.
By By Lee Bergquist/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , February 28, 2010
County Board approves extra furlough days
Amid concerns over patient care at the Mental Health Complex and animal care at the zoo, the Milwaukee County Board on Thursday adopted County Executive Scott Walker's plan to add 10 unpaid furlough days for about 1,500 union employees.
By By Steve Schultze/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , February 28, 2010
Assembly passes big-box retailer drug bill
Big-box retailers would be able to offer more prescription drugs for $4 a month, under a bill the Assembly passed Thursday.
By By Patrick Marley/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , February 27, 2010
Van Hollen drafting legislation to tighten DNA collection law
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said Thursday his office is drafting legislation to clarify state law to say that felons who have served their sentences are still obligated to submit a DNA sample.
By By Ben Poston/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , February 27, 2010
Campaign finance may become a local government matter
MADISON – Local governments in Wisconsin would be able to set up election boards to regulate the amount of money candidates spend in campaigns, under a bill that passed a key committee Thursday.
By Kirk Carapezza, Wisconsin Public Radio , February 26, 2010
Senate approves basic health insurance plan
MADISON – State Senators have approved a state-run insurance program for nearly 30,000 residents who missed a chance to sign up for an expansion of Medicaid in Wisconsin.
By Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio , February 26, 2010
Senate adopts e-signatures for criminal complaints
Wisconsin law enforcement efforts can meet 21st Century challenges with the help of a bill passed by the Wisconsin Senate, according to state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen.
February 25, 2010
Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs plan to make it easier to expunge crimes
The Wisconsin Bar Association wants the state Supreme Court to grant judges broader powers to expunge court records.
By Gil Halsted, Wisconsin Public Radio , February 25, 2010
Delegates work to wrap up 25th lobbying effort
Superior Days events continue today with legislative visits, an evening reception and a meeting with Gov. Jim Doyle.
February 24, 2010
U.S. Senate approves tax breaks for new hires
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill aimed at boosting job growth by giving tax breaks to businesses that hire the unemployed.
By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Writer , February 24, 2010
Bill protects Barron family against penalty for good deed
MADISON – Bob and Karen Schauf might have learned there is some truth to the proverb that no good deed goes unpunished.
February 24, 2010
DNR northern headquarters goes green
Northern Wisconsin citizens soon will have a new, cost-effective Department of Natural Resources headquarters featuring international green energy standards such as an under-the-floor air system, native construction materials of wood and quarry stone and three conference areas available for public use.
February 24, 2010
Organizations spend millions to lobby Capitol
MADISON – No one spent more than teachers when it came to lobbying in Madison last year, according to a report released Monday by the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board.
By Superior Telegram , February 24, 2010
Northlanders hit the streets at the Capitol
Douglas County officials hits the pavement in Madison on Monday afternoon to begin addressing issues of concern to northern Wisconsin.
February 23, 2010
‘Windchill’s Law’ gets public hearing
A nine-month-old colt from Douglas County made national news when he was rescued in bitterly cold weather two years ago.
February 22, 2010
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