Go pack go: Packers win rule reversal 

Published: February 2, 2011
Tags: Buechel, Capitol, David Hansen, Debra Alton, lighting, moratorium, Packers, Risser, SCERB, Scott Walker, State Capitol and Executive Residence Board, Super Bowl

By James Briggs When Gov. Scott Walker asked for the state Capitol dome to be lit in green and gold in honor of the Green Bay Packers, it seemed like a simple enough request. Many cities illuminate landmark buildings — the Empire State Building in New York City, for instance — to recognize sports accomplishments. [...]

Dome repair revives Capitol money debate

Paul Snyder paul.snyder@dailyreporter.com The monetary evidence keeps undermining lawmakers and architects who want the Legislature to set aside a pot of money specifically for maintenance and repair work at the state Capitol building. “I’ve said for years there should be a segregated fund,” said state Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison. “But it’s never obtained legislative support. [...]