What would it mean for state prisons if unions win the Act 10 legal ...
Dec 19, 2024 · Amidst a staffing crisis that worsened living conditions in Wisconsin prisons, the state gave corrections officers a large raise.. The number of vacant positions for correctional officers and sergeants across adult institutions has declined over 20% from a peak of 35%. But there’s still a struggle with working conditions, former correctional officer Joe Verdegan said.
Gov. Evers names NOAA official as new DNR secretary
Dec 23, 2024 · Gov. Tony Evers named NOAA Chief of Staff Dr. Karen Hyun as the next secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Madison Police Chief Barnes named to Seattle job
Dec 20, 2024 · Just days after he was thrust into the national spotlight following the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School that killed two people, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes was announced as the new chief of the Seattle Police Department.
Environmental group criticizes We Energies utility rate hikes
Nov 13, 2024 · Environmental groups are decrying increases in We Energies utility rates for customers in Wisconsin, and reliance on fossil fuels.
State agency again makes record contribution to school libraries …
Dec 19, 2024 · Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski and state Treasurer John Lieber present a large check to educators to represent the $70 million disbursement from the Common School Fund to public school libraries across state.
Trump attorneys, campaign operative make initial appearance in …
Dec 12, 2024 · Two former attorneys and a campaign staff member for President-elect Donald Trump made their initial appearance in Dane County Circuit Court Thursday in the felony cases against them for their roles in hatching the scheme to cast false Electoral College votes for Trump following the 2020 election.
Assembly leadership fills out Joint Finance Committee for next …
Dec 19, 2024 · Assembly leaders have announced their appointments to the influential Joint Finance Committee for next session. The 16-member committee is responsible for writing the state’s two-year budget and reviewing state appropriations and revenues. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced last week that Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) will continue to serve as co-chair of the committee […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question enforcing 1849 law as …
Nov 11, 2024 · Several of the Wisconsin Supreme Court liberal justices appeared opposed to the enforcement of a 174-year old law when it comes to abortion during oral arguments Monday in a high-profile case meant to clarify law in the state.
Wisconsin’s annual financial report records $4.5 billion budget …
Dec 21, 2024 · Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday that Wisconsin’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which is published by the Department of Administration, recorded a $4.5 billion positive balance in the state’s general fund at the end of the 2023-24 fiscal year.. In addition to the general fund, the state’s Budget Stabilization Fund — or …
Bureau of Prisons suspends operations at a minimum-security …
Dec 6, 2024 · The Federal Bureau of Prisons is closing a women’s prison and other facilities “after years of abuse and decay,” the Associated Press has reported.The bureau is suspending operations at a minimum-security satellite camp in Wisconsin.