Tuesday March 3, 2015 - Updated 2:11pm

Budget

1:13pm

DWD Sec. Newson. Testimony on the 2015-17 Biennial Budget Bill.

1:06pm

DNR. Sec. Stepp. Joint Finance budget testimony.

1:04pm

UW System. Cross, UWEC Chancellor ask Joint Finance to approve authority, dedicated funding stream and to help reduce cut.

10:00am

Joint Finance Committee Democrats. Day two of GOP budget crisis briefings.

9:34am

AG Schimel. Prepared testimony on state budget.

8:50am

Wisconsin Wetlands Association. Asks legislators to reconsider Walker cuts to natural resources science, technical support, and education.

5:05am

Sen. Taylor. Walker budget wrong for Wisconsin.

5:04am

Rep. Hintz. Presses DOA secretary on budget, "scoop and toss" delay of debt payments.

5:03am

Rep. Taylor. JFC begins briefings on "crisis budget."

5:02am

Sen. Erpenbach. Insufficient staffing and forced overtime at correctional institutions.

1:56pm

WEAU. UW president asks committee to reduce $300M cut.

1:42pm

Wisconsin State Journal. Cathy Stepp tells panel DNR may sell naming rights to state parks.

1:11pm

Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Scott Walker's public school funding, voucher plans go to panel.

12:12pm

AP. Democrats grill DNR secretary over budget proposals.

10:35am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp defends Scott Walker's changes to advisory board.

10:26am

Chippewa Herald. Critics question proposed WEDC, WHEDA merger in Scott Walker's budget.

9:06am

NBC 15. Students plan sit-in during UW budget briefing.

4:57am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker budget gives governor more control over hiring.

4:54am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Key legislator calls on Bucks ownership to boost arena contribution.

4:42am

Fond du Lac Reporter. Committee starts Wisconsin budget revision process with briefings.

Legislative

2:11pm

MN Rep. Garofalo. Minnesota Jobs Committee chair working to bring businesses from Wisconsin to Minnesota.

2:07pm

Assembly Labor Committee Democrats. Call for opportunity to amend divisive "Right to Work" bill in Assembly Labor Committee.

9:21am

Rep. Sargent. Wisconsin citizens oppose wage theft bill.

5:08am

Rep. Barca. Statement on "Right to Work" heading to full Assembly.

5:07am

Rep. Shankland. Statement on Assembly hearing on "Right to Work."

5:00am

Sen. LeMahieu. Column: Support for Right to Work legislation.

2:00pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Legislator rejects UW economist's report disputing benefits of right-to-work laws.

6:05am

Wisconsin State Journal. Scott Walker signals support for eliminating 48-hour waiting period for handgun purchases.

5:47am

Reuters. Wisconsin representatives take up right-to-work bill.

5:43am

Wisconsin Radio Network. Legislative committee to vote on 70 mph speed limit.

5:41am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Fitzgerald. on highway workers: Too 'cozy' with management.

4:56am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Bernier drafts budget amendment to give Amish smoke alarm exemption.

4:51am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Union members speak out against right-to-work in Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Journal.

State Agencies

1:53pm

DNR. Weekly news.

1:39pm

Wisconsin Lottery. Sheboygan man is $100,000 raffle winner.

12:31pm

DATCP. Nomination period open for ginseng marketing board.

4:47am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State troopers who protect governor given $4-an-hour raises. Appleton Post Crescent.

4:41am

Milwaukee Business Journal. State historic tax credit awards climb to $41.7M, including $34M in Milwaukee.

Economy/Business

5:06am

WJFW. Devastation, joy in Iron County upon scrapping of mine plans; some contend mine possible in future.

4:44am

WISN. Wisconsin sand mining is big business, but health effects questioned.

Statewide

1:53pm

Wisconsin Technology Council. Tips on successfully exporting Wisconsin products, services theme of March 12 WIN-Milwaukee luncheon.

11:34am

Wisconsin Law Enforcment Museum of Valor. Janesville Police Association becomes major contributor.

Courts

1:48pm

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. And Wisconsin Reporter challenge Jefferson County Sheriff's redaction policy.

11:28am

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Parents join lawsuit to stop discrimination by public schools.

8:54am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. State v. Eddie Lee Anthony.

8:53am

District I Court of Appeals. Mary C. Oden v. City of Milwaukee.

8:52am

District I Court of Appeals. Advanced Waste Services v. United Milwaukee Scrap.

6:01am

The Hill. Court weighs future of independent redistricting.

Education

12:03pm

UW-River Falls. Biology Department testing a regional sustainable beekeeping model.

11:17am

UW-Stout. Two apparel students learn from a day with Target designers.

4:58am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. As questions swirl around voucher programs, schools rush to apply.

Local

10:24am

City of Madison. More people in Dane County getting measles immunization.

9:32am

Dane County Market. Pending condo sales. Pending home sales. Active MLS listings.  Months of inventory.

9:01am

Public Policy Forum. Report sheds light on possible bus system improvements.

Congress

9:59am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Joins bipartisan effort to boost Wisconsin nursing programs.

5:56am

Peace Action Wisconsin. Urges Wisconsin legislators to support diplomacy with Iran.

Politics

8:56am

Daley for State Supreme Court. Launches first ad in state Supreme Court race.

11:40am

USA Today. Feingold's return to Wisconsin could signal Senate bid.

4:52am

CNN. Scott Walker plots South Carolina blitz.

Monday March 2, 2015

Governor

5:20am

Gov. Walker. Announces administrative appointments.

5:11am

One Wisconsin Now. Wrong for Wisconsin right to work advocates get exlusive access on Gov. Walker's European vacation.

Budget

6:03pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Abrahamson. Budget remarks before the Joint Committee on Finance.

5:01pm

DOC Sec. Wall. Budget testimony to Joint Finance Committee.

4:01pm

DOA Sec. Huebsch. Testimony at JFC Agency Briefing.

3:57pm

Rep. Kolste. Rock County legislators to hold bipartisan budget listening session.

12:38pm

Joint Finance Committee Democrats. Agency testimony begins on Gov. Walker's $2.2 billion deficit plan.

5:38am

Milwaukee Business Journal. State budgets $2.8 million in first year to cover Milwaukee arena bonding issue: Fiscal Bureau.

5:24am

Racine Journal Times. Editorial: On state debt, Walker kicks the can down the road.

5:01am

Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Advocates: Walker's budget could hurt programs for disabled.

4:52am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Walker wants to end funding for renewable energy program.

Legislative

4:46pm

U.S. Rep. Pocan. Registers opposition to Right-to-Work bill in Wisconsin Assembly.

4:07pm

Rep. Sargent. Column: Taking care of Wisconsin families.

4:07pm

Rep. Weatherston. Column: Long-term care for the long term.

3:48pm

Center for Media and Democracy. Testimony before the Assembly Committee on Labor (AB-61).

12:07pm

League of Conservation Voters. Conservation NOW: March 2, 2015.

11:27am

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Submits testimony for right to work hearing.

9:41am

Dane County Exec. Parisi. Newly released report from UW-Madison and UW Extension show right to work states have lower incomes.

1:21pm

WHBY. Leaders want Fox Cities right-to-work hearing.

1:02pm

Chippewa Herald. One ejected from Wisconsin state Assembly hearing 'right-to-work.'

12:55pm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Assembly take up union bill with passage likely this week.

8:52am

Reuters. Right-to-work legislation advances in Wisconsin statehouse.

5:35am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Some schools would be able to start school year earlier under new bill.

5:29am

Beloit Daily News. Assembly eyes Right to Work.

5:25am

Wausau Daily Herald. Local union members dismayed by right-to-work bill.

4:34am

Wisconsin State Journal. Labor groups bring pasion, if not much hope, to rally at Capitol.

State Agencies

2:23pm

DWD. To launch enhanced Re-employment Services System.

1:09pm

Wisconsin Lottery. Powerball, Mega Millions, Badger 5 winning tickets sold over weekend.

1:05pm

DWD. Lt. Governor highlights innovative Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training program at Schuette, Inc.

12:49pm

DATCP. Consumers got a fair shake at Wisconsin businesses in 2014.

12:44pm

DATCP. Keep Your Kids Safe newsletter - March 2015.

10:33am

DPI. 98 private schools register for Wisconsin Parental Choice Program.

10:32am

DPI. 20 schools plan to participate in Racine voucher program.

10:30am

DPI. 122 schools plan to participate in Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

3:06pm

WKOW. Speakers's office yet to review of governor's security detail got raise.

5:39am

Duluth News Tribune. Minnesota, Wisconsin ponder tax reciprocity renewal.

Economy/Business

4:10pm

Boardman & Clark. Employment law update - March 2015.

5:17am

Clean Wisconsin. Statement on Gogebic Taconite closing Wisconsin operation.

5:02am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. $1 power plant sale could cost We Energies customers $200 million.

4:38am

Minnepolis Star-Tribune. Mining company closing Wisconsin office, says future investment 'unfeasible at this time.' Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Duluth News Tribune.

Statewide

12:39pm

Wisconsin Farmers Union. Red Cedar Watershed Conference to explore ties between farming, water quality.

12:06pm

Wisconsin Innovation Awards. Awards nominations now open.

11:54am

Wisconsin Technology Council. American Family's Gunder to deliver keynote at March 23 Wisconsin Tech Summit.

9:44am

Wisconsin Bankers Association. Wisconsin bankers united under one association.

5:08am

Arts Wisconsin. A conversation: Milwaukee's creative economy and 21st century success - Thursday, March 12.

5:35am

Chippewa Herald. Number of small farms in Wisconsin counties continues to drop.

5:23am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Editorial: State, nation must find alternatives to gasoline tax.

Courts

4:04pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Wisconsin selected for statewide initiative to expand evidence-based practices in criminal justice system.

10:05am

Bloomberg. Obamacare's survival hangs on four words at U.S. high court: Q&A.

Education

10:34am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin black suspension rates highest in U.S. for high schools.

Local

1:31pm

Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Milwaukee County Jail 2014 inspection report finds no violations of administrative code. Report.

11:10am

Janesville Gazette. Editorial: No simple solution for GM plant.

5:18am

Milwaukee County Sheriff Clarke. Deputies arrest 6 drunken drivers in Operation Drive Sober.

5:15am

National Committee for Amish Religious Freedom. Amish family with very young children facing wintertime eviction (placard) from home by county.

Congress

4:46pm

U.S. Sen. Johnson. Senators introduce resolution honoring Nemtsov, calling for action.

5:19am

U.S. Rep. Ribble. Votes, again, to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Federal Agencies

12:40pm

U.S. DVA. Innovative Madison VA program will expand to six other VA hospitals.

5:33am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Gun rights advocates bristle at proposed ban on type of armor-piercing bullet.

Politics

4:48pm

DNR. Did Scott Walker say he's no longer Wisconsin's governor?

12:59pm

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Walker accuses obama of ignoring alarm bells on Isreal.

4:55am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Behind Scott Walker's claim of doing what he says, a record of dropping bombshells.

4:51am

Wall Street Journal. Scott Walker confronts doubts about his grasp of foreigh policy.

4:48am

Bloomberg. Will Scott Walker's comparison of ISIS and union protesters matter?

4:44am

Christian Science Monitor. Can Scott Walker ride union-busting to the White House?

4:43am

The Hill. Walker: I have changed my mind on immigration. Appleton Post Crescent.

4:39am

ABC News. Wisconsin's Walker Adjusts to rigor of presidential politics.