Legislators

Many other states already do what a Wisconsin committee will consider today - have legislators name temporary replacements should something happen to them in a disaster. The Assembly's homeland security panel will vote on a bill to make legislators name 3-7 possible replacements...

The electric utility for northeast Wisconsin says a state panel overstepped its bounds by making the firm lobby legislators for a renewable energy mandate. A document which sets new electric rates for Wisconsin Public Service of Green Bay also said the utility should support a plan...

More taxes aren't the answer. Spending must be cut, say local lawmakers as the Legislature and Gov. Jim Doyle's administration tackle a biennial budget deficit projected at $652 million. Since last week, Wisconsin legislative leaders and Doyle's administration have started discussions...