Published: February 24, 2010
Tags: Decker, DNR, Walker
Justices hear arguments over Wis. court records
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s legal association told the state Supreme Court on Wednesday that judges need broader powers to expunge court records because the records are too easily accessible online and can be abused.
Currently, judges can expunge juvenile records and records of offenders under age 25 who committed [...]
Published: January 29, 2010
Tags: Decker
Mega Millions, Powerball to cross-sell tickets
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — No need to cross state lines to get the big-jackpot lotto tickets. Dozens of states will begin selling both Mega Millions and Powerball tickets on Sunday, moving the U.S. a step closer to having a national lottery.
By the time all the states sign on to [...]
By SCOTT BAUER
Associated Press Writer
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s economy hit rock bottom in 2009, with unemployment reaching 26-year highs and the state budget facing its deepest hole ever.
There are signs that 2010 won’t be as bad.
Even so, dealing with the economy and trying to find ways to put more people back to work is [...]
Published: December 17, 2009
Tags: Building Commission, Decker, Department of Administration, Department of Motor Vehicles, Helbach, Hill Farms, Kreitlow, Nelson, Risser, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, WisDOT
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By Paul Snyder
State Building Commission members and Department of Administration staff on Wednesday celebrated the 51 years of commission service by state Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison.
With Gov. Jim Doyle in Copenhagen for an international global warming summit, Risser served as chairman of Wednesday’s Building Commission meeting, his final one as a member.
Senate Majority Leader Russ [...]
No Asian carp found yet in Ill. fish kill
CHICAGO (AP) — No Asian carp were spotted Thursday in a Chicago canal during a massive fish kill aimed at trying to keep the giant fish from reaching the Great Lakes, officials said.
Environmental officials said the lack of Asian carp may suggest the voracious fish hasn’t reached [...]
Published: December 2, 2009
Tags: Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin, Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin Inc., Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin, bill, Boullion, Decker, Kaufert, Kreitlow, membership, Mielke, Risser, Sheridan, state Building Commission
By Paul Snyder
A bill that would increase the number of state Building Commission members is facing criticism that more representation further frays the group’s commitment to checking politics at the door.
“Historically, the Building Commission has stayed out of politics and partisanship — until this year when (Democrats) have steamrolled us on every single issue,” said [...]
Published: November 30, 2009
Tags: Building Commission, Decker, Kaufert, Sheridan, Sweeney
By Paul Snyder
Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker, D-Schofield, and Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan, D-Janesville, have introduced a bill to add two more members to the state’s Building Commission.
According to Sheridan’s spokeswoman, Rebekah Sweeney, Sheridan said the bill is a result of both lawmakers deciding the commission needs more representation.
But state Rep. Dean Kaufert, R-Neenah, who [...]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — If Wisconsin and Minnesota lawmakers can reach agreement on a tax reciprocity dispute lawmakers in Wisconsin may call a special session to enact the deal.
A spokeswoman for Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker said talks are ongoing but Decker is committed to calling the Senate into session if a deal can [...]
By TODD RICHMOND
Assoicated Press Writer
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed a bill Friday that would strip governors of their power to appoint the Department of Natural Resources secretary and give it to a citizen board instead.
The bill’s supporters immediately called on state lawmakers to override the veto. A successful override takes a two-thirds [...]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The leader of the Wisconsin state Senate says he doesn’t think there’s enough votes in the Legislature to override an expected veto of a bill changing who names the secretary of the Department of Natural Resources.
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker of Weston made the prediction Thursday.
Gov. Jim Doyle has repeatedly [...]
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