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WI VOICES 2011 Interview Summary
(first published on wivoices.org) Hundreds of thousands of protestors have descended on the Capitol in Madison, WI in the last year. Tens of thousands of volunteers have mobilized petition drives, me...
Posted on 1/17/12 at 4:07 PM
Knudson expects some increase in state aid for schools
Gov. Scott Walker’s budget calls for no increase in state aid, but Republican legislators, especially in rural areas with declining enrollments, have heard from school administrators who say they need an increase in aid to avoid drastic cuts for their schools.
By Randy Hanson , May 15, 2013
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Bill limiting junk-food purchases with food stamps passes Assembly; Heroin use spikes in mid-Wisconsin; more state news
Wisconsin NewsThe state Assembly has voted to make Wisconsin the first state to force food stamp recipients to spend most of their benefits on healthy food. Marathon County sheriff’s official Gary Schneck said heroin use in the Wausau area has jumped rapidly in the last three years, and it started when drug-makers added time-release coatings to painkillers like OxyContin to cut down on their abuse.
May 08, 2013
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Knudson announces listening sessions, encourages constituent input and discussion
State Assemblyman Dean Knudson (R-Hudson) announced that he will hold three listening sessions in the 30th Assembly District. A member of the budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance, Knudson said he looks forward to hearing his constituents’ concerns and ideas regarding the many issues facing Wisconsin.
May 03, 2013
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Pain or gain, the bar crawl cometh
The news of a River Falls Bar Crawl -- about to happen for the fourth year in a row -- climbed to a higher profile as people mentioned in recent public meetings that neither the city nor the chamber host, organize or sanction the event.
The event happens noon-7 p.m. Saturday, April 13, along Main Street. It involves about 15 downtown businesses including 12 bars.
By Debbie Griffin , April 08, 2013
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Rep. Petryk announces in-district office hours
MADISON -- Assemblyman Warren Petryk (R-Eleva) will hold in-district office hours on the following Mondays: April 8, 15 and 22.
April 05, 2013
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Two council incumbents defeated; Martell write-in wins for chairman
Randy Kusilek and David Reese were knocked off the River Falls City Council in Tuesday’s spring election. Katie Chaffee, former mayor of River Falls, edged Reese for the District 3 council spot, with 232 votes to Reese’s 186. Kusilek was beaten by Diane Odeen for council at-large, 688-532.
By Phil Pfuehler , April 03, 2013
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Dan Pearson elected Troy chair
Based on unofficial results Daniel Pearson has been elected chair in the town of Troy. Pearson defeated David Hense 333-157.
April 02, 2013
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Town of River Falls: Treasurer's race contested
In the town of River Falls the treasurer position is up for grabs.
March 28, 2013
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