State News

Wed, February 22, 2012

Redistricting lawsuit heads to trial

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAU) – A federal court said late this afternoon that Wisconsin legislative Republicans would not consider re-drawing the state-and-congressional districts they approved last ...

Wed, February 22, 2012

Poll: Thompson favored over Baldwin in U.S. Senate race

MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - A new poll says Democrat Tammy Baldwin has the edge in becoming Wisconsin's next U.S. senator -- unless Tommy Thompson's ...

Wed, February 22, 2012

Poll: Wisconsinites split on Gov. Walker's job performance

MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - A new poll shows that Wisconsinites are split on whether Governor Scott Walker's doing a good job.

The Marquette Law School ...

Wed, February 22, 2012

Senate passes new abortion requirements bill

MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin senators have approved a bill that puts more requirements on doctors before they perform abortions.

Democrats blocked a vote on ...

Wed, February 22, 2012

State Hispanic group approves of GOP redistricting plan

MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - Not all of Wisconsin’s Hispanics are up in arms about the new state legislative districts drafted and approved by Republicans last ...

Wed, February 22, 2012

OSHA cites Milk Specialties Company plant for August blaze

FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ) - Federal officials have recommended a $70,000 fine against a Fond du Lac plant that turns cheese whey into ...

Wed, February 22, 2012

GOP won't consider re-draw of redistricting; testimony begins Thursday

MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - A federal court said late Wednesday afternoon that Wisconsin legislative Republicans would not consider re-drawing the state and congressional districts they approved ...

Wed, February 22, 2012

Residents split on Walker's performance

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAU) – A new poll shows that Wisconsinites are split on whether Governor Scott Walker's doing a good job.

The Marquette Law ...

Wed, February 22, 2012

New wetlands-construction rules approved

MADISON (WSAU) Wisconsin is one step away from relaxing its restrictions in building on wetlands. The Assembly passed the G-O-P measure on a voice ...

Wed, February 22, 2012

Milwaukee group gets $56M in federal loans to start health insurance co-op

MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - A Milwaukee community organizing coalition is getting $56 million in federal loans to start a non-profit health insurance co-op.

Common Ground is ...