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Dems reach out for college student vote
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Democrats are reaching out to college-aged voters, ahead of the June 5th recall elections.
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05/15/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Local govs can ban concealed weapons at polls
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State election officials say local governments can ban concealed weapons at polling sites.
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05/15/12
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by Kristen Durst
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Workforce training conference in Janesville
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Some business owners in the state have complained they can't find qualified workers to operate technical equipment. Finding workers with basic skills can also be a challenge. A training conference in Janesville Tuesday (5/15) will focus on improving employee literacy, along with math and computer knowledge.
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05/15/12
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by Shamane Mills
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Contract Firefighters leave Northwestern Wisconsin's blowdown area
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Green-up has come a little earlier than usual in northwestern Wisconsin's blowdown area, so back up firefighting planes and crews have left the area.
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05/15/12
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by Mike Simonson
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Pregnant smokers continue to be health concern
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The percentage of expectant mothers in Wisconsin who smoke is lower than is was 20 years ago but it hasn't dropped as much in recent years. It remains higher than the national average.
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05/15/12
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by Shamane Mills
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'Dropkick Murphys' mock Fitzgerald for using their music in campaign
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Some of the music used at this weekend's GOP convention in Green Bay is creating a stir. In this case, the politics of the musicians and the candidate didn't match.
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05/15/12
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by Shamane Mills
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Barrett details more budget plans
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Democratic candidate for governor Tom Barrett is talking more about his state budget plans. Republican incumbent Scott Walker has been asking for details.
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05/15/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Dems want GAB to dislose info about Walker defense fund
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The Wisconsin Democratic Party wants a state panel to disclose some details about Gov. Walker's legal defense fund. And, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says Walker has been stonewalling on the issue.
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05/15/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Central Wisconsin city embraces cultural diversity
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Over the weekend, thousands of people attended a central Wisconsin festival promoting racial and cultural diversity. The turnout demonstrates both changing demographics and changing attitudes.
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Walker reaffirms goal of 250,000 jobs at GOP convention
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With his recall election just a few weeks away, Gov. Scott Walker is doubling down on his promise to help the private sector create 250,000 jobs. The governor is a long way from the mark.
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05/14/12
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by Shawn Johnson
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Prison reform groups call for shift towards treatment and diversion
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A coalition of prison reform groups are hoping to shift state prison spending from incarceration to more treatment and diversion programs.
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05/14/12
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by Gilman Halsted
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Walker 'divide and conquer' video impact questionable
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Democrat Tom Barrett is criticizing Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker over a video, in which Walker says he wants to divide and conquer labor unions.
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Loch Ness Monster artist comes forward
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The mystery over who put a Loch Ness Monster statue in an Eau Claire river has been solved.
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State GOP convention unable to decide on endorsement among US Senate candidates
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GOP delegates at the Republican State Convention over the weekend could not agree to endorse any of the four Republicans running for U.S. Senate. More surprising was the showing by former Gov. Tommy Thompson.
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College graduates entering uneasy job market
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Thousands of students will be graduating from Wisconsin colleges over the next several weeks. Although the job market isn't exactly prosperous, it could be getting better.
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05/14/12
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by Maureen McCollum
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Voter registration efforts at African-American churches
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Voter registration efforts for the June 5th recall election are underway, including at African-American churches in Milwaukee.
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05/14/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Recall of Jauch suspended, Jauch calls group disreputable
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The effort to recall State Sen. Bob Jauch has stopped, at least for now. The announcement comes one week short of the deadline to get signatures to trigger an election.
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05/14/12
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by Mike Simonson
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Rhinelander walkout students will not be suspended
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School administrators at Rhinelander High School say that students who walked out of class on Wednesday (5/9) to protest teacher layoffs will be given detention for their actions, but they will not be suspended.
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05/14/12
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by Kristen Durst
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Youth ATV injuries alarm doctors
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The children's hospital in Madison is reminding parents and kids about all terrain vehicle safety. Over the course of two months, five children were taken to the emergency room because of injuries occurring while riding ATVs.
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05/14/12
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by Shamane Mills
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Barrett visits Walker's neighborhood
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Democrat Tom Barrett chatted with neighbors of Republican Scott Walker today (5/11), as part of the recall election contest between the two candidates.
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05/11/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Republicans press Barrett on budget strategy
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Republicans are pressing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett to explain how he would have balanced the budget if he'd been elected in 2010.
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05/11/12
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by Shawn Johnson
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PSC approves transmission project and route
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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has approved a major power transmission project and chosen the route the transmission lines will take.
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05/11/12
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by Maureen McCollum
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Gov candidates weigh in on DNR story
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The candidates for governor are weighing in on a recent report that political appointees of Gov. Scott Walker went easy on a business that was spreading potentially dangerous levels of human waste on farm fields.
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05/11/12
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by Shawn Johnson
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UW Madison gets federal contract to produce isotope
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A private, nonprofit research institute on the UW Madison campus has signed a $20 million deal with the U.S. Department of Energy. The Morgridge Institute will oversee production of an isotope that's used in common medical tests, but is in short supply.
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US Postal Service cuts hours across state
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The U.S. Postal Service is reducing hours at nearly 400 post offices in Wisconsin. The reductions are aimed at keeping small, rural post offices open.
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Q&A about documentary film, "Haulin' Ass"
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Director's Cut Radio returns with Trevor Velin, the maker of the 2010 documentary film "Haulin' Ass", about the sport of pack burro racing. Joining Trevor is pack burro racing competitor Roger Pedretti of La Crosse. They spoke with WPR's Terry Bell.
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State warns those on BadgerCare of premium increases
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This week Wisconsin is sending out notices to those on BadgerCare telling them about increased premiums the federal government recently approved.
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05/10/12
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by Shamane Mills
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Attorney granted immunity in John Doe investigation
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An attorney who has done work for Democrats has been granted criminal immunity in an ongoing investigation involving former aides to Gov. Scott Walker.
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05/10/12
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by Shawn Johnson
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Great Lakes region mining rush concerns environmental groups
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The National Wildlife Federation says there's a mining rush about to hit the Upper Great Lakes region. It also says mining regulations aren't up to date to deal with it.
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05/10/12
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by Mike Simonson
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Losing Dems join Barrett for unity event
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The Democrats that Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett defeated in Tuesday's (5/9)
gubernatorial recall primary joined him Wednesday (5/10) for a unity event.
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05/10/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Walker surprised by primary turnout
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Gov. Scott Walker said earlier Wednesday that he was surprised by the strong Republican turnout in Tuesday's primary election.
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05/10/12
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by Kristen Durst
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Some Wisconsin apple growers expect a smaller harvest this year
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Wisconsin apple growers are still assessing damage after their trees blossomed early this spring, then were exposed to several nights of below freezing temperatures.
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Walker promotes tax credit for manufacturers
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Gov. Walker toured a Dane County manufacturing plant Wednesday (5/9) and criticized his Democratic opponent for questioning whether a new tax credit for manufacturers will produce jobs.
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05/10/12
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by Shamane Mills
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Barrett to borrow a few ideas from defeated Democratic rivals
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Governor candidate Tom Barrett says he'll borrow some ideas from the three other Democrats he defeated in this week's recall primary.
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05/10/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Hydro electric company decides against Mississippi River projects
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A hydroelectric company has decided to abandon its projects on the upper Mississippi River along Wisconsin.
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05/10/12
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by Maureen McCollum
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The Green Bay School District says testing irregularities are limited
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The Green Bay Area School District has wrapped up an investigation into the handling of state tests at an elementary school. In a report to the state Department of Public Instruction the District says it will increase security on test materials.
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Very high voter turnout for recall primaries
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Turnout for the recall primary last night made history. More than 1.3 million votes were cast, which is about 30 percent turnout. That's the highest turnout for a partisan primary in Wisconsin in 60 years.
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05/10/12
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by Kristen Durst
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Lehman wins 21st St. Senate district recall primary
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In southeast Wisconsin, Democrat John Lehman easily won his recall primary with 68-percent of the vote.
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Feds say they can speed up on carp options
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The Obama Administration says it will speed up, on offering recommendations for long-term ways to keep Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes. But others remain skeptical about the federal promises.
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05/09/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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A Wisconsin city re-thinks its sex offender residency policy
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The Green Bay City Council may re-consider its policy restricting where registered sex offenders can live. Proponents of the change say it would help police keep better track of offenders.
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DNR to ban baiting and feeding deer in part of northern Wisconsin
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The DNR will begin a ban on baiting and feeding deer starting this week in four far northwestern Wisconsin counties. They hope it will stop the spread of newly-discovered Chronic Wasting Disease there.
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05/09/12
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by Mike Simonson
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Compas wins 13th St. Senate district recall primary
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Professional photographer Lori Compas easily won her primary race in the 13th state Senate district and will go on to face Senate Republican Leader Scott Fitzgerald in the June 5th recall election.
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05/09/12
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by Gilman Halsted
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Dexter wins 23rd St. Senate recall primary
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Kristen Dexter of Eau Claire has won the 23rd state Senate Recall primary and now faces Republican Terry Moulton. The June 5th election won't be the first time the two have faced each other on the ballot.
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Barrett and Walker set for rematch
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It's official--the June 5th recall election will be a rematch of 2010. Democratic voters yesterday chose Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to be their party's nominee in next month's historic recall contest against Republican Governor Scott Walker.
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05/09/12
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by Shawn Johnson
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Walker easily wins recall primary
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Governor Scott Walker cruised to an easy victory in Tuesday's (5/8) recall primary.
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05/09/12
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by Noah Ovshinsky
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Seidel Wins 29th St. Senate district primary
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Democrat Donna Seidel won her primary battle Tuesday (5/8) against protest candidate James Buckley, and is now setting her sites on her general election opponent.
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Barrett wins Democratic gubernatorial primary
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has won the Democratic primary in the governor's recall race, setting up a rematch with Republican incumbent Scott Walker. Wednesday (5/9) morning, Democrats will try to project unity behind Barrett.
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05/09/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Kraft Foods to pay state fine for underweight meat packages
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Kraft Foods has to pay the state of Wisconsin the maximum fine for selling packages of meat that featured false amounts on the label.
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Genocide survivor's message resonates with Hmong community
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A survivor of the genocide in Cambodia brought her story to central Wisconsin last night. The message of the best-selling author is resonating with the area's Hmong community.
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Abbotsford man buys factory, saves 61 jobs
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A rural central Wisconsin man is being hailed as a hero for keeping the factory he worked at from shutting down, and putting 61 people out of work.
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Marshfield clinic to open dental center in Black River Falls
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A northern Wisconsin medical group has plans to open a dental center in the western part of the state next summer. The center will help meet a huge demand for care among some groups.
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New "health literacy" classes in Dane County
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Some new health literacy classes in Dane County are aimed at helping people who don't speak English well, or at all, understand their doctor's orders.
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05/08/12
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by Shamane Mills
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New law bars absentee voters from changing vote in person later
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A new law being enforced for the first time in Tuesday's election will bar people who voted absentee from changing their vote in person. One clerk is warning that it could have unintended consequences.
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05/08/12
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by Shawn Johnson
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New Walker-appointed criminal justice council set to begin work
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A new Criminal Justice Council appointed by Gov. Scott Walker will hold its first public listening session Tuesday in Eau Claire. The council is looking for ideas on how to increase the efficiency of law enforcement, the courts, and the prison system.
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05/08/12
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by Gilman Halsted
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Test suggests CWD deer wasn't from southern Wisconsin
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A DNA test suggests the deer found with chronic wasting disease near Shell Lake in Washburn County wasn't a transplant from southern Wisconsin.
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Barrett campaigns in Kenosha on last day before primary
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On the last day of campaigning for candidates running in Tuesday's recall primaries. Democratic candidate for governor Tom Barrett spent part of the day Kenosha.
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GAB talks about today's recall primaries
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The polls opened at seven this morning, for the primaries in the recall elections targeting Gov. Walker and other Republican officeholders.
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05/08/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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It'll be a Walker-Barrett rematch on June 5th
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is the projected winner of Tuesday's recall primary election for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Barrett has defeated three Democrats and one Republican running as a "fake" Democrat. Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk finished second, and urged Democrats to unite behind Barrett. In a statement, she said, "Tomorrow, I will join Tom and the other candidates in this primary to renew our commitment to taking our government back."
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05/08/12
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by Michael Leland
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Fitzgerald recall challenger must first win primary
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A political newcomer seeking to unseat the Republican leader of the State Senate faces a recall primary Tuesday against one of the GOP's fake Democrats.
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05/07/12
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by Shawn Johnson
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Barrett and Falk compete for labor votes
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Democratic candidates for governor Tom Barrett and Kathleen Falk are making late bids for labor votes, ahead of Tuesday's (5/8) recall primary.
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05/07/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Democratic Assemblyman Louis Molepske won't run for re-election
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A central Wisconsin Democrat has announced he won't seek re-election after serving ten years in the state Assembly. But he doesn't think the party will have any trouble hanging onto his seat.
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Saying
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The state Department of Veterans Affairs hosted busloads of World War II veterans in Green Bay on Friday. (5/4) They were met by service members wearing uniforms from the 1940's. Vets who participated say they appreciate the public's gratitude.
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Superior VA clinic to begin expansion this week
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The largest Veterans Administration outpatient clinic in northwestern Wisconsin is going to get even bigger, starting this week. It's gearing up to serve the growing number of veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq.
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05/07/12
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by Mike Simonson
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Two female candidates running for top state office
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There currently are two female governors in the country. They serve in North Carolina and Washington state. Neither is seeking reelection in 2012. Supporters of Kathleen Falk say she could fill that void if elected governor of Wisconsin.
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05/07/12
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by Shamane Mills
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21st Senate district likely to be a rematch of 2010
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The Senate recall election in Wisconsin's 21st District will likely be a rematch of the 2010 contest.
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DNR questions article about septic hauler
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The DNR Secretary has made the unusual move of issuing a Sunday (5/6) night press release accusing a newspaper of sensationalizing a story.
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05/07/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Protest candidate says he's running for real
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A so-called protest candidate picked by the Republican Party says he's seriously running for state Senate. James Engel of Fall Creek believes he's a better choice than Republican Sen. Terry Moulton.
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Western and eastern Wisconsin clean up from severe weather
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Severe weather moved across much of Wisconsin overnight Wednesday. State emergency management officials say there may be more to come.
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Ribble says 2012 farm bill will make big cuts
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Ribble is among many lawmakers who questioned whether the Farm Bill will pass in 2012. That's causing concerns that some of the current Farm Bill programs will expire in September.
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Lawsuit challenges state's ban of musical instruments in Capitol building
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A federal lawsuit filed this week seeks to stop the state Department of Administration from banning musical instruments used in protests in the Capitol building.
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05/04/12
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by Mike Simonson
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Barrett sees positives of new fundraising and poll numbers
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett says new fundraising and poll numbers bode well for him with the general recall election about a month away.
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05/04/12
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by Shawn Johnson
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UW-Madison to offer dual degree in law and public health
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Only a handful of universities in the U.S. offer a dual degree in law and public health. This fall, UW-Madison will train students in both programs simultaneously.
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05/04/12
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by Shamane Mills
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23rd State Senate recall primary: Dexter vs. Engel
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In western Wisconsin's 23rdSenate District recall primary, a familiar face is up against a political newcomer running as a protest candidate.
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GOP Senate candidates differ on who best to take on Baldwin
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The four Republican U.S. Senate candidates have some differences over what it takes to defeat likely Democratic nominee Tammy Baldwin.
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05/04/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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More aggressive Barrett hopes to win Tuesday's primary
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is trying to keep the focus on Scott Walker, ahead of next Tuesday's Democratic primary in the gubernatorial recall election.
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05/04/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Three Wisconsin Democrats hope to unseat Lt Gov Kleefisch
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There are three Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor on the ballot for next Tuesday's recall election primary. But only two of them really want the job.
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05/04/12
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by Gilman Halsted
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Western and eastern Wisconsin clean up from severe weather
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Severe weather moved across much of Wisconsin overnight Wednesday. State emergency management officials say there may be more to come.
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Democrats' last debate before the recall primary
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Most of the Democrats running for governor showed a reluctance to raising the state's sales tax to pay for schools in a Friday night debate broadcast by Wisconsin Public Radio and Television.
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05/04/12
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by Shawn Johnson
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Candidate profile: Kathleen Falk
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We continue our series today on candidates in the Democratic primary for governor with a look at Kathleen Falk. Falk is favored by most unions in this race though not necessarily by Democratic P
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05/03/12
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by Shawn Johnson
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Latest MU poll shows Barrett leading Falk; Walker and Barrett tied
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The latest Marquette University poll on the gubernatorial recall election shows Scott Walker and Tom Barrett in a dead heat. It also shows Barrett continuing to lead Kathleen Falk and other Democrats ahead of next Tuesday's Democratic primary.
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05/03/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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29th Senate recall primary pits Assembly leader against protest candidate
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Two candidates are on Tuesday's (5/8) Democratic Party primary ballot in the recall election for the 29th state Senate District the assistant minority leader of the state assembly, and a protest candidate who doesn't live in the district.
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La Crosse native to compete in Warrior Games
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A La Crosse native is one of the hundreds of athletes competing in this year's Warrior Games, a competition for wounded soldiers and veterans.
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05/03/12
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by Maureen McCollum
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Dems press Walker to explain legal defense fund
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Democrats are pressing Gov. Scott Walker to explain why he's spending money on a legal defense fund if he's not the target of a sweeping John Doe investigation.
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05/03/12
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by Shawn Johnson
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State warns those on BadgerCare of premium increases
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This week Wisconsin is sending out notices to those on BadgerCare telling them about increased premiums the federal government recently approved.
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05/03/12
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by Shamane Mills
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Judicial Commission attorney preparing response to Prosser
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The legal wrangling between State Supreme Court Justice David Prosser and the Judicial Commission isn't over yet. The Commission's attorney says he'll respond soon to Prosser's claim that the commission doesn't have the authority to investigate the physical confrontation between Prosser and fellow Justice Anne Walsh Bradley. Gilman Halsted reports.
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05/02/12
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by Gilman Halsted
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Congressman Kind discusses student debt at UW La Crosse
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A possible rise in student interest rates this summer is causing concern on at least one campus here in Wisconsin. Students in La Crosse met with Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind yesterday to discuss the issue. Maureen McCollum reports.
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05/02/12
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by Maureen McCollum
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Community health centers get $16 million in federal grants
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Community health centers in Wisconsin are getting 16 million dollars in federal grants . Officials say the money will enable the centers to see more patients in under-served areas. Shamane Mills reports.
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05/02/12
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by Shamane Mills
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EPA says more wisconsin counties in ozone compliance
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The EPA says more Wisconsin counties meet 2008 standards for ground-level ozone pollution, or smog. Chuck Quirmbach reports.
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05/01/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Ashland Industries strikers cross own picket line
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Some union strikers have crossed their own picket line and gone back to work at Ashland Industries. Mike Simonson reports.
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05/01/12
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by Mike Simonson
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Neumann faith healing case may go to St. Supreme Court
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Appellate judges are asking the Wisconsin State Supreme Court to hear the so called "prayer death case", in which a Wausau area couple was found guilty for not seeking medical help for their critically ill daughter. Glen Moberg looks at the legal arguments.
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Walker raises two-thirds of campaign money from out-of-state
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Governor Scott Walker raised two-thirds of his campaign money from outside Wisconsin in his most recent report filed with the state's election agency. Shawn Johnson reports.
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05/01/12
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by Shawn Johnson
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Falk and Barrett square off over public education
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Democratic candidate for Governor Kathleen Falk says she has some differences with fellow contender Tom Barrett on the issue of public education. Chuck Quirmbach reports.
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05/01/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Falk says DNR secretary should be fired
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Gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Falk is calling on Governor Scott Walker to fire the current secretary of the Department of Natural Resources. Gilman Halsted reports.
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05/01/12
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by Gilman Halsted
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Emergency burning restrictions still in effect
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Despite recent rain, fire danger level is at high for the northwestern Wisconsin timber blowdown area in Burnett, Douglas, Polk and Washburn counties. Kristen Vake has the story.
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Herb Kohl campaigns across state with Tom Barrett
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Retiring United State's Senator Herb Kohl hit the campaign trail with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett yesterday. Rich Kremer reports from Eau Claire.
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05/01/12
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by Rich Kremer
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Prosser files detailed denial of misconduct allegations
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In a court filing late yesterday State Supreme Court Justice David Prosser gave a detailed denial of the allegations of misconduct filed against him by the state Judicial Commission. Gilman Halsted reports.
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05/01/12
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by Gilman Halsted
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Groups call for stronger pipeline regs in Wisconsin
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Environmental groups say Wisconsin and some other Midwest states are lagging in their regulation of underground pipelines. Chuck Quirmbach reports.
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05/01/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Profile: Doug La Follette
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This week we're hearing about the four Democrats running to face Governor Walker in next month's recall election. Today, Doug La Follette, an environmentalist and one-time state senator who became Secretary of State, an office where powers were diminished under two Republican governors. Shamane Mills reports.
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05/01/12
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by Shamane Mills
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Walker announces Transform Milwaukee plan; Dems question timing
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Governor Scott Walker has announced a one-hundred million dollar economic development plan for Milwaukee, but refuses to call it a "stimulus" effort. Democrats say the timing of the announcement is political. Chuck Quirmbach reports.
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05/01/12
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by Chuck Quirmbach
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Settlement reached in Stevens Point mall lawsuit
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The city of Stevens Point has reached a settlement with the former owner of its struggling downtown mall. As Glen Moberg reports, today's agreement clears the way for an ambitious redevelopment plan.
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La Follette says as Governor he'd return powers to other st. offices
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Secretary of State Doug La Follette says if he's elected Governor he'll return some of the office's powers to other Boards and officials. Shawn Johnson reports.
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05/01/12
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by Shawn Johnson
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Cleanup work on the Fox River is set to move ahead
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A federal judge's ruling means clean up work on the Fox River will continue this summer. The decisions follows a dispute between two paper companies. It was the latest in years of court fights, and a local environmental activist fears it won't be the last. Patty Murray reports.
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