WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE
Lawsuit filed over musical instrument ban in protests at Wisconsin Capitol 
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in Madison seeks to stop the state Department of Administration from banning musical instruments used in protests in the Capitol building.
By Mike Simonson , May 06, 2012
Organizer reports progress in Jauch recall effort
Although she won’t give out specific numbers, the organizer of the Recall Bob Jauch Committee says “we’re on task” with getting enough signatures to hold an election.
By Kevin Murphy , April 26, 2012
In nearly half-year since law took effect, Wisconsin has issued 100,000 concealed carry permits
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said no problems have been reported since the law went into effect six months ago, refuting arguments made by “doomsday people” concerned about legalizing the carrying of concealed weapons.
By Associated Press report , April 20, 2012
Wisconsin GOP lines up 'fake Democrats' to ensure recall primaries
The Wisconsin GOP has lined up six fake Democrats to run in upcoming recall elections targeting Gov. Scott Walker and five other Republicans.
By Associated Press report , April 04, 2012
Senator's view: Mining reform discussions continue
SEN. BOB JAUCH: Immediately after adjournment of the Legislative session, I sent Gov. Scott Walker a letter encouraging him to create a bipartisan panel that would bring legislators to the table to achieve consensus on the controversial mining reform legislation.
By Sen. Bob Jauch , April 01, 2012
Democratic Wisconsin state senator who survived recall won't seek re-election
Democratic state Sen. Jim Holperin of Eagle River, Wis., says he will not seek re-election this year, further shaking up the question over which party will control the state Senate for the next two years.
By Associated Press report , March 23, 2012
Judges rule that two Wisconsin election districts must be redrawn
Wisconsin lawmakers will have to redraw voting maps for two Milwaukee districts because their first effort unfairly weakened Hispanic voting rights, a panel of federal judges ruled Thursday.
By Associated Press report , March 22, 2012
Conservatives launch recall against Wisconsin Rep. Jauch
Conservatives launched recall efforts Monday against two state senators, including Bob Jauch of Poplar, who opposed a bill that would have helped a Florida company open a huge iron mine in Wisconsin’s north woods, saying the duo cost the state jobs.
By Todd Richmond , March 20, 2012
Gogebic Taconite withdraws Wisconsin mining license
The company that proposed opening a $1.5 billion iron mine in Ashland and Iron counties is taking a first step in making good on its threat to withdraw from Wisconsin.
By Mike Simonson , March 20, 2012
Wisconsin GOP senator resigns to deal with health issues in family
Wisconsin state Sen. Pam Galloway says she's resigning to deal with health issues in her family.
By Associated Press report , March 16, 2012
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