WEDA News Clips

News Clips

Economic Development

Improve Wisconsin's economic prospects (opinion): La Crosse Tribune, July 10, 2002. Wisconsin needs a comprehensive economic development plan.

Selfishness plagues corporations (opinion): Manitowoc Herald Times, July 9, 2002. Greed is not good.

Student loan rates drop to all-time low: Fond du Lac Reporter, July 8, 2002. Lowest in the history of the federal student loan program.

Wisconsin Politics

Jensen, Foti face primary rivals: Madison Capital Times, July 10, 2002. Challengers among 399 total candidates.

Governor's assurances helped pass budget repair bill: Wisconsin State Journal, July 10, 2002. Corralled just enough votes to get the bill passed 50-47.

McCallum has 12 opponents in crowded governor race: Green Bay Press-Gazette, July 10, 2002. Interest in the governor's race runs high this year.

Many Fox Valley candidates face election contests: Appleton Post-Crescent, July 10, 2002. Races set for Sept. 10 primary, Nov. 5 election.

Budget bill puts cities in a pinch: Appleton Post-Crescent, July 10, 2002. Largest cities could lose more than $31 million in 2004.

Lippert saw no choice: Marshfield News Herald, July 10, 2002. Legislator hates budget, but thought it was lesser of 2 evils.

The Legislature cast its vote, now we'll cast ours (opinion): Appleton Post-Crescent, July 10, 2002. F, as in flunk, fail, fool, farce and fantasy. Future? Frightening.

State budget plan will squeeze Janesville: Janesville Gazette, July 10, 2002. Would lose about 8 percent of its state shared revenues in 2004--about $500,000.

Governor's promises win final passage of budget fix: Janesville Gazette, July 10, 2002. It would not raise taxes or cut aid to local governments this year.

Hotly contested races expected for control of two area Assembly districts: Janesville Gazette, July 10, 2002. Wide-open primary battle anticipated in 43rd Assembly District.

Voting along party lines: Green Bay News-Chronicle, July 10, 2002. One analyst said the split party line vote shows Wisconsin 'is not a democracy anymore'.

Budget bill could cost state's largest cities $30 million: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 9, 2002. Shared revenue cuts would lower payments to municipalities in '04.

Budget deficit concerns Barrett: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, July 9, 2002. Worried about the budget woes he'll inherit if he takes the state's top job next year.

State budget process a mess: Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, July 9, 2002. It's time for a new budget process.

Legislators avoid tough budget choices (opinion): Marshfield News Herald, July 9, 2002. Veto the turkey, Gov. McCallum.

Barrett hopes TV commercials will win him western Wisconsin votes: La Crosse Tribune, July 9, 2002. "These ads reflect the fresh start I want to bring to the state."

Budget bill effects felt across state: Appleton Post-Crescent, July 9, 2002. The bill now heads to Gov. Scott McCallum.

High court asked to review caucus cases: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 9, 2002. 4th District Court of Appeals said it was uncertain whether it had jurisdiction.

Energy

Ethanol permit proceeds: Oshkosh Northwestern, July 10, 2002. Awaiting final air assessment.

Xcel Energy files for electric rate decrease: Phillips Bee, July 10, 2002. costs less than originally forecast due to milder weather, lower costs for purchased power and higher availability.

Energy plant construction plans revamped: Daily Reporter, July 9, 2002. Calls for the construction of three new coal power plants and two new natural gas power plants.

Plan adapted to appease power groups: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 9, 2002. Utility agrees to accept lower return.

Environment

Wisconsin senators divided on Yucca Mountain vote: Green Bay Press-Gazette, July 10, 2002. Senate OKs Nevada nuclear-waste storage site.

Education

Tuition increases planned across state: Oshkosh Northwestern, July 9, 2002. In-state to rise 8 percent, out-of-state jumps 12.6 percent.

Health

SeniorCare offers elderly drug aid (opinion): Green Bay Press-Gazette, July 10, 2002. The plan, although far from perfect, is a step in the right direction.

Transportation

Budget bill could require 10 lanes for I-94: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 10, 2002. Waukesha Co. Exec. has asked McCallum to veto the freeway-widening mandate.

Lower blood-alcohol limit backed (opinion): Daily Reporter, July 3, 2002. Federal highway funding loss could have serious impact on the state's already aging infrastructure and transportation systems.

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