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(August 2002) NEWS ARCHIVES 8/31/02 – Dems Say They Can Do Better On CWD (Madison) Chronic Wasting Disease has become a political football for the candidates in the Wisconsin Governor's race. And some scientists say that political debate is hurting the effort to fight the spread of the disease in the state's deer herd. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:59 8/30/02 – Feingold: No Iraq War Without Congress Support (Undated) Any attack on Iraq by the United States without Congressional approval would be unconstitutional. That from U-S Senator Russ Feingold. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 1:27 8/30/02 – Baseball Strike Could Boost Minor League Teams (Undated) The threatened major league baseball strike could mean a boon to Wisconsin's four minor and summer league baseball teams. Joe Hartdke reports. running time 4:31 8/30/02 – GOP & Doyle Spat Over Illegal Campaigning (Madison) Supporters of Jim Doyle are firing back at Republicans who are trying to show that those working for Doyle may have done campaign work when they shouldn't have. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:31 8/30/02 – Powerline Opposition Waning (Superior) There's a possible crack in the dam of solidarity to oppose the Duluth-to-Wausau transmission line. Wednesday night, a Washburn County committee voted to allow Minnesota Power crews to begin surveying county-owned land. Mike Simonson has the story from Superior. running time 1:33 8/29/02 – Election Board Sidesteps Controversy (Undated) The state Elections Board will learn more about the legislative caucus scandal. But the board has avoided dropping what some critics call a political bombshell. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:04 8/29/02 – Victims Can be Anonymous at Voting Booth (Undated) Advocates of domestic violence victims are hoping more individuals will take advantage of anonymous voting in the upcoming elections. Jennifer Garrett reports. running time 1:28 8/29/02 – Lawsuit Settlement Makes Homes Safer (Undated) A lawsuit settlement may make homes in Western Wisconsin safer. The state has settled with X-Cel Energy over emissions violations at the French Island incinerator. LaCrosse County officials say the settlement may supply the money needed for a household hazardous waste disposal program. Steve Roisum has more. running time 1:38 8/28/02 – Ethics Dominate Democratic Candidate Forum (Undated) Two the Democrats running governor continue to battle over ethics issues. Attorney General James Doyle released information that he hopes will deflect criticsm from Milwaukee Congressmember Tom Barrett. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:58 8/28/02 – Crandon Mine Owners Want Decision Soon (Undated) Mining opponents say they're optimistic that the state will soon cut a deal to buy out the controversial Crandon mine. And the president of Nicolet Minerals says he wants negotiations to start soon. Gil Halsted has more. running time 1:38 8/28/02 – 500 Paper Mill Workers Out of Work (Undated) The slow economy is being blamed for the lay-off of 500 workers in several Wisconsin paper mills. Helsinki-based Stora Enso says it's shutting down several paper machines effective the first of the year. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 1:40 8/28/02 – Disinfectant Spray Keeps CWD At Bay (Marshfield) Health officials are concerned about the safety of lab workers and meat processors who may be handling tissue infected with Chronic Wasting Disease. Researchers in Wisconsin say a common disinfectant may provide a weapon to protect them. Melba Lara has more. running time 1:39 8/28/02 – Retail Stores On WI Highways? (Madison) Surcharges at water parks and restaurants in heavy tourism areas could be in Wisconsin's future. So could retail stores along the interstate. Lawmakers are looking at those proposals as they continue examining spending at every state agency. They are looking for ways to curb an expected two-billion-dollar budget deficit. Frederica Freyberg has more. running time 1:45 8/27/02 – Milwaukee Steps Up Battle Against West Nile (Undated) The West Nile virus is on the march across the country and the state. There are new cases in horses, including one in Dane County. And so now, some cities, like Milwaukee, are fighting back. More from Frederica Freyberg. running time 1:24 8/27/02 – Numbers of WI People Jailed Going Down (Undated) Almost 100-thousand Wisconsin citizens were jailed, paroled, or on probation at the end of last year. State officials say the Wisconsin numbers reflect a national trend. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:20 8/27/02 – Moore: Dems Should Leave Chvala Alone (Milwaukee) A leading state senate Democrat warns her party's gubernatorial hopefuls are playing into Republican hands. Milwaukee Senator Gwen Moore says some candidates should stop criticizing senate majority leader Chuck Chvala. Chuck Quirmbach has the story. running time 2:22 8/26/02 – Crashes, Ejections Up Sharply (Statewide) For the first time, state transportation officials have compiled a list of traffic crashes in which people were ejected. The report reveals a troubling trend this year -- an unusually high number of people have died as a result be being thrown out of their vehicle. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time 1:15 8/26/02 – Bush Wants Embryos Adopted (Undated) A public awareness campaign will soon begin in Wisconsin and nationwide to urge couples to adopt unwanted embryos. Melba Lara reports. running time 1:20 8/24/02 – Doyle and Barrett Trade Accusations (Undated) The two Democratic candidates for governor came out swinging over the capitol caucus scandal as the week ended. Congressmember Tom Barrett wants to know if Attorney General Jim Doyle has a conflict of interest. Frederica Freyberg has more. running time 1:53 8/24/02 – Board Named to Investigate Sex Abuse Charges (LaCrosse) A 6 member review board that will respond to allegations of sexual abuse has been named in the Catholic Diocese of LaCrosse. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:01 8/24/02 – Some Schools Ignore Later Start Date (Statewide) Summer vacation continues for many school students. But a few districts are starting earlier than a new state law allows. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:15 8/21/02 – Democratic Candidates For Governor Face Off in Debate (Statewide) Attorney General Jim Doyle, U.S. Representative Tom Barrett and Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk talked about the state budget deficit, education and the gubernatorial race in a recent debate. Running Time 59:00 8/23/02 – UW Budget Could Lead to Fewer Students, Higher Costs (Undated) University of Wisconsin officials may have to raise tuition and reduce enrollment in order to maintain quality. That's the warning given to UW Regents, who passed a new 2003 budget. Frederica Freyberg has more. running time 2:10 8/23/02 – Brown County Head Says 'English Only' Offensive (Green Bay) The Brown County Board has over-ridden a veto. Earlier this week County Executive Nancy Nusbaum rejected a measure that would "affirm English as the language of government in Brown County." The board's action Tuesday will likely put an end to the debate on english. But Nusbaum says the area's immigrant population still feels slighted. Patty Murray has more. running time 1:10 8/23/02 – WI Has Fewer Unqualified Teachers Than Rest of U.S. (Undated) Unlike the rest of the country, Wisconsin has few instructors teaching in areas where they are not certified. Still, a looming teacher shortage could cause future problems. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:45 8/22/02 – Amber Alert System Coming to WI (Undated) As soon as this fall, Wisconsin should have its own AMBER alert system up and running. The emergency broadcasts issue state-wide alerts for abducted children. Frederica Freyberg has details. running time 2:10 8/22/02 – Whole Foods Grills Union Workers (Undated) Former Workers from the Madison Whole Foods Store faced tough questioning from company attorneys at a hearing before the National Labor Relations Board. The company claims union organizers violated labor laws during a union election campaign at the Madison store in July. Gil Halsted has more. running time 1:30 8/22/02 – Wausau Casino Could Bring $40 million (Wausau) Estimates show a proposed casino in Wausau could bring in 40-million dollars to the Ho-Chunk tribe. Shamane Mills reports on talks between city and tribal officials. running time 1:28 8/22/02 – Russians Look to Wisconsin for Treatment Ideas (Undated) Russian experts working in drug use prevention programs are in Wisconsin looking to collaborate on treatment programs. Officials say they've made progress since they began their first drug and alcohol prevention programs in 1992. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:33 8/21/02 – Chvala Comes Clean on George Petitions (Undated) State Senator Chuck Chvala says he paid for the signature challenge that removed fellow Senator Gary George from the gubernatorial ballot. Frederica Freyberg has more. running time 1:05 8/21/02 – Democrats Want Attention Back on Issues (Madison) The 3 democrats still in the race for governor are hoping that the latest revelation in the Gary George controversy will return focus to them and the issues. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:40 8/21/02 – State Ethics Board Responds to Critics (Madison) Under heavy fire over the caucus scandal, the State Ethics Board responded today. Frederica Freyberg has more. running time 1:45 8/20/02 – Shared Revenue Program Working (Undated) A new report shows the state's Shared Revenue program is doing what it was set up to do. Under the program, municipalities get money from the state. It's used to provide an array of services. One of the study's authors says Wisconsin faces a philosophical decision -- whether or not poor communities deserve the same services available in richer areas. Patty Murray has more. running time 1:36 8/20/02 – Court Closes Appeals (Madison) The state Supreme Court voted today to open arguments related to the legislative caucus scandal. Attorneys wanted to keep the September 18 arguments private and briefs sealed. Frederica Freyberg has more. running time 1:25 8/19/02 – Death of Horse Raises Health Concerns (Undated) Now that a horse has likely died from the West Nile Virus in southeastern Wisconsin, health officials are even more concerned that residents take preventive measures. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time 1:00 8/19/02 – University Stops Use of Vans (Superior) Concerns for student safety have led to the University of Wisconsin to stop using large vans. Mike Simonson reports that these vehicles are often used by sports and academic groups. running time 1:28 8/19/02 – Debate Over Modified Foods Labelling (Undated) Voters in Oregon this fall will vote on a food labelling policy that could have an impact on famers in Wisconsin. Gil Halsted reports. running time 3:07 8/19/02 – Democrats Square Off in TV Debate (Statewide) The Democratic race for Governor may heat up later this week. The three remaining candidates on the ballot will meet for their first state-wide televised debate. Sponsors say the debate will let candidates go beyond style and give voters an idea of where they stand on issues. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:10 8/17/02 – Vets Tout Alternatives to Middle East Oil (Statewide) Some 300 veterans are gathering in Duluth this weekend to examine ways to avoid conflict in the middle east. Topping the agenda is alternatives to oil. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 1:22 8/17/02 – Hunters Asked Not to Shy Away From Hunt (Statewide) Wisconsin has a seemingly unlimited population of deer this year. The hunting group Whitetails Unlimited says that's not a "good thing." A coalition of groups wants hunters to go in search of deer this fall. If hunters stay home the groups say the state's economy could suffer and Chronic Wasting Disease could spread. Patty Murray has more. running time 1:39 8/16/02 – Tests Trouble School Officials (Undated) School officials are scrambling to learn how to administer new tests to fourth and eighth grade students this fall. Mary Jo Wagner has more on a requirement to test how well students communicate with others. running time 5:04 8/16/02 – Planners Won't Fight Governor (Undated) There are no plans to fight Governor McCallum's decision this week to dissolve the Dane County Regional Planning Commission later this year. But the agency's director says he has a lot of questions. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:30 8/16/02 – Finding A Dentist In The Future Could Be Tough (Undated) You've probably heard that the number of nurses is dwindling. But that's not the only shortage in the health care profession. A third of Wisconsin's dentists are expected to retire in the next decade. And a coalition of community groups is concerned this will mean even less access for rural and poor patients. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:37 8/16/02 – Rally Against Possible Attacks To Iraq (Undated) Peace groups are starting to rally against talk Bush administration may attack Iraq to overthrow president Saddam Hussein. Sandra Harris prepared this report. running time 1:39 8/16/02 – Parking Problems Pit La Crosse Campus Vs. City (La Crosse) Parking on UW Campuses is often a dificult issue. In La Crosse, a parking crunch has the city at odds with UW-La Crosse. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:41 8/16/02 – Private Lab Plans To Test for CWD (Milwaukee) A private lab in Milwaukee plans to test deer for Chronic Wasting Disease during this fall's hunting season. But federal officials say the lab isn't certified and the results may not be reliable Gil Halsted has more. running time 1:54 8/15/02 – Bush Talks Economics, Raises Funds in WI (Undated) President Bush in Wisconsin today reassured people about his economic and defense policies. He also refreshed the campaign coffers of Republican Governor Scott McCallum. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:49 8/15/02 – Trash to Treasure on College Moving Day (Undated) With school about to begin, the "big move" begins on many university campuses throughout the state. This year UW-Madison is trying to encourage students to donate their extra belongings to charitable organizations. Mike Rhee reports. running time 2:03 8/14/02 – Prevention Efforts Target Child Abduction (Undated) Your next trip to the supermarket could be a chance to learn how to prevent your child from being abducted. Terry Bell explains. running time 1:14 8/14/02 – President Won't Approve CWD Funding (Milwaukee) President Bush says he won't realease 18 million dolars in emergency funding to fight chronic waisting disease. Governor Scott McCallum says he understands why the funds were cut. But during the president's visit to Milwuakee he plans to continue push for federal aid to fight the disease. Gil Halsted reports. running time 2:57 8/14/02 – ALF-CIO Touts Health Plan (Madison) Better health care at a cheaper cost with almost universal coverage. That's what the state's largest union is promising under a new plan which would cover every private and public worker, along with their families. The proposal was one of several solutions offered at a legislative hearing focusing on health care costs. Shamane Mills Reports. running time 2:16 8/14/02 – Adams County Residents Don't Want Slaughterhouse (Adams) A group of central Wisconsin residents opposed to a proposed, huge, slaughterhouse operation have new ammunition. A report released lists dangerous health violations by 3 Wisconsin meat factories. Melba Lara reports. running time 1:34 8/14/02 – President Is In Wisconsin Again (Undated) President Bush is back to Wisconsin today. He'll be raising money for Governor Scott McCallum and traing to raise hopes about the national economy. Chuk Quimbach reports. running time 1:49 8/14/02 – George Still Sounds A Condidate For Senator (Undated) State Senator Gary George spoke to a public meeting today for the first time since being knocked off the ballot in the Governor's race. The Milwaukee Democrat says he still hopes to get back on the ballot. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:59 8/13/02 – Lawmakers Discuss Privacy (Madison) Legislators are trying to figure out rules for what information should be public and what should be kept secret. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:19 8/13/02 – Wisconsin Sites Make Bird List (Undated) Six sites in Wisconsin have made a list of important American bird areas. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:30 8/13/02 – Abduction Education at Supermarkets (Undated) Your next trip to the supermarket could be a chance to learn how to prevent your child from being abducted. Terry Bell explains. running time 1:14 8/13/02 – Enzyme Helps Control Weight (Madison) Eat all you want -- of anything you want -- and never gain weight. That's the potential impact of new research by University of Wisconsin scientists. Melba Lara has more. running time 1:15 8/12/02 – New CWD Test In The Making (Undated) Researchers from the UW veterinary lab are looking for a quicker and easier way to test deer for Chronic Wasting disease. Gil Halsted reports. running time 2:38 8/12/02 – Colombian Explosions Rock Wisconsin (Undated) A recent wave of deadly explosions in Colombia is rattling nerves in Wisconsin. Colombians here are increasingly concerned about the safety of their families back home. Melba Lara reports. running time 1:23 8/12/02 – HMO's Open For Review (Statewide) People who disagree with decisions made by their H-M-O's now have recourse. Wisconsin's Independent Review Program became available in June. Un-biased medical experts will decide whether or not a patient should get certain types of treatments. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:23 8/11/02 – Guinea Pigs Seek Homes (Undated) An RV carrying 91 guinea pigs in search of new homes made a stop in Wisconsin this weekend. Gil Halsted has more. running time 3:34 8/09/02 – French Say "Thanks" To Yank Vets (Undated) The French Government continues its effort to say thanks to Wisconsin veterans who fought in World War Two. Saturday in Eau Claire, French officials host the last of five "thank you" events. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time :58 8/09/02 – Nagasaki Protest Held at WI Navy Site (Undated) Anti nuclear protesters are camped out at the Navy's ELF antenna site in northern Wisconsin. They're commemorating the 57th anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki. Gil Halsted has more. running time 1:33 8/09/02 – Grants to Combat West Nile For WI? (Milwaukee) Former Govenror Tommy Thompson is inviting Wisconsin to compete for a federal grant to fight the West Nile virus. But Governor Scott McCallum says Wisconsin appears to be a longshot for the money. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:51 8/08/02 – Debate Grows Over New Hospital (Undated) Critics say plans for a new 100 bed hospital in Central Wisconsin will drive up health care costs there. But the people who the hospital will serve say it will spur economic growth in their community. Gil Halsted reports. running time 2:29 8/08/02 – Efficiency the Focus of DePere Gathering (Undated) Members of the "Governor's Task Force on State and Local Government" are meeting in De Pere this week. The group is trying to find ways governments can become more efficient by working together. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:12 8/08/02 – Wisconsin's Stalking Laws Need Strengthening (Undated) Those working to end domestic violence say progress is being made and dollars saved. Shamane Mills explains. running time 1:49 8/08/02 – WI Cities Drop in Business Ranking (Undated) Two years ago, Forbes magazine ranked Wisconsin as good state to locate a company or job, two years leator, the economy has slowed, battering the manufacturing sector and Wisconsin metro areas aren't looking as attractive as they aonce did. John Wanamaker reports. running time 3:39 8/08/02 – CWD Tests Show No Spread to Humans (Madison) There's some encouraging news this week from a conference on Chronic Wasting Disease in Colorado. Scientists attending the conference say there's still no solid evidence the disease can spread to cattle or humans. Gil Halsted has more. running time 1:41 8/08/02 – Purple Bus Tour Promotes Cancer Research (Green Bay) A campaign to demand more money from Congress for cancer research makes a stop in Wisconsin next week. Melba Lara reports. running time 1:28 8/08/02 – Candidates Debate Health Care (Madison) The Madison area's three Congressional hopefulls all agree that prescription drugs can be too expensive. But they disagree on what to do about it. Jennifer Garrett reports. running time 2:09 8/07/02 – Speeding Tickets More Costly (Statewide) Speeding tickets just got more expensive. A provision in the state budget repair bill increases fees for Court Support Services by 30-percent. That means it will also be more costly to file for divorce and to bring a civil suit before a judge. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:35 8/07/02 – Congressional Pay Raises Draw Fire (LaCrosse) U.S. Senator Russ Feingold says he'll try to force a senate vote on an automatic congressional pay increase. One Wisconsin Congressional representative agrees that a pay increase at this time is wrong, but he doubts Feingold will be successful. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:49 8/07/02 – WI Beauty Queen Is Disabled Activist (Menasha) A woman from Wisconsin's Fox River Valley is now a national advocate for people with disabilities. Terry Bell has more. running time :51 8/07/02 – State: Dangerous Toy Chests Should Be Changed (Statewide) The state's consumer protection division is warning parents to make sure they don't have dangerous cedar chests or footlockers in their homes. The alert comes after 3 girls in central Wisconsin apparently suffocated after being locked in a cedar chest. Melba Lara reports. running time 1:29 8/07/02 – Energy Company Looks to Improve Efficiency (Statewide) Some occasional adversaries are teaming up to look for ways to boost energy efficiency in Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:07 8/06/02 – Public Can Weigh In on Rail Plan (Statewide) You can try to steer the debate over the future of Wisconsin rail transportation during a statewide videoconference. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:51 8/06/02 – Officials Worry About CWD Transmission in Humans (Statewide) Recent occurrences of a fatal brain disease in Wisconsin hunters have Dane County officials worried about a possible link to Chronic Wasting Disease. That's why they're asking the State Department of Health and Family Services to start recording instances of the human illness. Jennifer Garrett reports. running time 1:23 8/06/02 – Anti-Abortion Groups Applaud President Bush (Statewide) Groups opposing abortion are cheering action taken by President Bush. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:23 8/05/02 – SeniorCare Bursting With Applications (Statewide) Wisconsin's prescription drug assistance program for senior citizens doesn't start for another month, but already there's a rush for applications. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 1:36 8/05/02 – Task Force: Improve Financial Know-How (Statewide) It's been six months since the Governor formed a task force on improving young people's knowledge of money matters. The task force on financial education is now out with it's reccomendations. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:21 8/05/02 – Crowded Dorms Await New Students (Statewide) There aren't enough beds in college residence halls throughout the state. With enrollments on the rise, university officials are coming up with creative ways to handle the campus housing crunch. Jennifer Garrett reports. running time 1:39 8/05/02 – Boy Scout Contributions Could Be Dropped (Statewide) A court has ruled that Connecticut can drop the Boy Scouts from a state charity campaign. The issues and reasoning in the decision have caught they eye of some in Wisconsin. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:40 8/05/02 – Public Voice Wanted in New Park Plans (Statewide) The DNR is gearing up to open Wisconsin's first new state forest in 30 years. At the same time it's planning what to do with a new 2-thousand acre park. Both sites are in Northeastern Wisconsin. The DNR will hold meetings this week so the public can say what activities and facilities they'd like on the public land. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:22 8/03/02 – Legislation Started To Help Missing Children (Undated) A spate of recent abductions, including a Milwaukee girl missing since May, is prompting legislation to help find missing children quickly. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:26 8/03/02 – Superior Restaurant Sued Again (Undated) A lawsuit charging a Superior restaurant with discrimination for not honoring a tribal ID has been filed a second time. This action comes less than three weeks after US District Court Judge Barbara Crabb dismissed the case against Applebee’s. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 1:30 8/03/02 – Security in La Crosse Will Carry Guns During School (Undated) Security at UW La Crosse have spent the summer getting ready to carry guns this school year. They'll be the 8th UW campus where security forces carry weapons full time. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:38 8/02/02 – Pipe Could Help Clean Lake (Undated) Five thousand feet of pipe may help get pesky pollutant out of a well-known Southern Wisconsin lake. The DNR has laid pipe line at the batton of Devils' Lake, to try reduce a chemical that triggers algae grwth and swimmers' ithch. Chuck Quimbarch reports. running time 2:02 8/02/02 – UW Collects War Stories (Undated) There's a sense of urgency to record the stories of World War Two and Korean War veterans. One project underway at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is focusing on American Indian veterans. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time 2:34 8/02/02 – Officials Are Investigating Deaths, CWD Link (Undated) State officials are investigating the deaths of three men that may have been caused by eating venison tainted with Chronic Wasting Disease. All three died of brain aliments similar to the one that now threatens the state's deer herd. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:51 8/02/02 – Veto For Change In W-2 (Undated) Some say welfare recipients are not getting money they should. But there's disagreement over how to fix that. And because of a veto, it won't be happening soon. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:03 8/02/02 – Burke's Case May Go On (Undated) No delay ordered in the case of State Senator Brian Burke, who was in court. A Dane County judge heard arguments on motions to temporarily stop the criminal prosecution. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:15 8/01/02 – Demand for Homeless Aid Increases (Undated) The Salvation Army in La Crosse has issued one of its most urgent appeals in recent years. It comes as demand for service that help the homeless statewide. Sandra Harris Reports. running time 1:42 8/01/02 – Jadin Won't Seek Third Term (Undated) Green Bay Mayor Paul Jadin won't seek a third term next spring. Jadin says he'd love to keep his job, but that he must keep a promise he made in 1995. Patty Murray has more. running time 1:14 8/01/02 – Toxic Clay Could Make Children Sick (Undated) Playing with clay might make your children sick. A new report claims some modeling clays contain toxic chemicals that can lead to a host of medical problems. Jennifer Garrett reports. running time 1:42 8/01/02 – Spread Of Chronic Wasting Disease In State (Undated) The spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in the state's deer herd could have an impact on a tradtional method of tanning deer hides. Gil Halsted explains. running time 1:42 8/01/02 – High Attorney's Bills Hurt Budget (Undated) The State Assembly's own budget is in the red. Legislative leaders have approved cost-cutting measures to fill a 2-million dollar operating deficit. Meanwhile, the minority party in the Assembly held a hearing trying to figure who's to blame. Shamane Mills reports. running time 2:24 8/01/02 – Controversial Appointment In Madison Catholic Diocese (Undated) Advocates for sex abuse victims say they're outraged by the appointment of a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice to the board enforcing new rules on sex abuse in the Madison Catholic Diocese. Terry Bell explains why. running time 1:41 8/01/02 – Wisconsin's Representatives Visit Afghanistan (Undated) Two of Wisconsin's U-S Representatives will visit Afghanistan in August. Mark Green and Paul Ryan are going to meet with soldiers. They'll also talk to local leaders to assess progress in the "war on terrorism." Patty Murray reports. running time 1:32 8/01/02 – Author Says More CWD Testing Needed (Undated) The author of "Mad Cow U-S-A" says Wisconsin needs to test more deer around the entire state for chronic wasting disease. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 1:29 8/01/02 – Democrats Differ on Gary George Departure (Undated) The three remaining democrats in the govermentor's race have differing reactions to the apparent departament of state senator Gary George. The Sate Senator Board voted to take George off the primary ellections ballot. Saying the senator did not have enough valid signature on his nominations papers. Chuck Quirmbach. running time 2:09 8/01/02 – George Is Off Primary Ballot (Undated) The Wisconsin Elections Board has voted to remove state senator Gary George from the ballot for the democrat gubernatorial brimery in September. It's unclear if George will appeal the decision in court., or the mount a write-in campaing. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:00 8/01/02 – Corporate Fraud Laws Should Be Enforced, Not Ignored (Undated) Congressmember Tammy Baldwin wants to make sure new federal laws cracking down on corporate fraud will be enforced and not ignored. Shamane Mill reports. running time 1:56 8/01/02 – Corporate Fraud Laws Should Be Enforced, Not Ignored (Undated) Congressmember Tammy Baldwin wants to make sure new federal laws cracking down on corporate fraud will be enforced and not ignored. Shamane Mill reports. running time 1:56 The State Capitol Report for August 2002 August 14, 2002 - President Bush Touts Economic Stimulus in WI For More, See Our News Story Archives For: If you have comments about Wisconsin Public Radio News,
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