(Milwaukee) A Democratic lawmaker says Governor Doyle may be able to save the state some money by looking into the subsidies granted to Wisconsin businesses. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(Madison) Democrats were unsuccessful in forcing a vote on state employee contracts in the Republican-controlled state senate earlier this week. Thursday, they struck out on a similar resolution in the Assembly. Shamane Mills reports.

(Undated) The number of premature babies is up in Wisconsin and around the country. Scientists don't know why. But a new program looks to raise public awareness and help reverse the trend. Melba Lara reports.

(Undated) A battle is brewing over a proposed change in the way La Crosse County is governed. A referendum in April may decide the issue. Sandra Harris reports.

(Undated) The Bush administration hopes a new report on acid rain will eat away at opposition to a presidential plan called the "Clear skies initiative." But the Wisconsin D-N-R still doesn't care for the proposal. Chuck Quirmbach has the story.

(Madison) Wisconsin's budget director is warning of deeper spending cuts and more layoffs than the state has ever seen. That word one day before Governor Doyle's budget repair bill is introduced to a special session of the legislature. The bill aims to stem an immediate defecit emergency in the state. At the same time, Governor Doyle is announcing first steps to trim spending in his own office. Frederica Freyberg with more.

(Undated) This week, President Bush proposed a ban on human cloning. The legislature may find itself debating that issue later this year. Mike Simonson reports one democratic lawmaker wants to outlaw making what he calls "designer people".

(Green Bay) Green Bay wants bowhunters to shoot excess deer in city parks. City officials say the deer population has gotten out of hand in some areas. And they feel bowhunting is the safest way to kill the deer. Patty Murray reports.

(Madison) Those molested by priests are telling state legislators to make changes in proposed laws preventing sexual abuse. Shamane Mills reports.

(Undated) Most Wisconsin taxpayers are eligible to file their state income tax returns for free electronically for the first time. But what many may not know is all Wisconsin residents may file their federal returns electronically absolutely free this year. Sandra Harris reports.

(Madison) While President Bush was making his case for war against Iraq last night, more than a thousand people gathered in Madison to oppose the war. The event at the Orpheum Theatre, featured music, dramatic readings and a public pledge to resist the war. Gil Halsted prepared this report.

(Madison) The three candidates running for state Supreme Court got some hardball questions on Tuesday at a forum held by the Dane County Bar Association. Benson Gardner has more.

(Madison) More than 30,000 employees waiting for word on whether their contracts will be approved got some word from Governor Jim Doyle on Tuesday. The governor says he will fund the pay raises in his budget. Frederica Freyberg reports.

(Madison) Wisconsin is graduating more students than ever for health care jobs. But industry officials say even with the increases, it won't be enough to meet the demand for nurses and pharmacists. Melba Lara reports.

(Manitowoc) A manufacturing era may be coming to an end in Manitowoc. The Mirro Company says it plans to close its factory there by the end of the year. If the plant closes it will shut the door on the city's long history of making aluminum products. Patty Murray reports.

(Milwaukee) The first and only Latino state legislator wants to become the first non-Anglo mayor of Wisconsin's largest city. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

(Oak Creek) A site that could become the nation's sixth largest coal-fired power plant is starting to get a closer review from two state agencies. On Monday, people living near the WE Energies plant in suburban Milwaukee told the state some of their concerns. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

1/28/03 – No New Prosecutor in Senator's Criminal Case

(Madison) A Dane County judge refused on Monday to disqualify the Milwaukee County district attorney from the case against Senator Chuck Chvala. Chvala is charged with 20 felony counts -- including extortion -- for his alleged role in shaking down lobbyists in exchange for action on legislation. Frederica Freyberg reports.

1/28/03 – Computer Attack Hits Wisconsin

(Statewide) A computer attack that has struck the internet has also hit computers in Wisconsin. Melba Lara reports.

1/28/03 – Cold Weather Prevents Oil Spill Spread

(Superior) One of the largest oil spills in Superior is being cleaned up under a watchful government eye. Mike Simonson reports that cold weather is playing its part to protect the environment.

1/28/03 – Some Call For Full Public Funding of Judicial Races

(Undated) There's a new effort to reduce the influence of money on politics. As alleged campaign wrongdoing by top state legislators unfolds in court, those whose job it is to uphold the law want to protect themselves from appearance of scandal. Shamane Mills reports.

1/27/03 – UW Campuses Ready to Track Foreign Students

(La Crosse) University of Wisconsin campuses are gearing up for a new electronic tracking system to monitor foreign students. Many will meet the January 30th deadline, but officials say it hasn't been easy. Sandra Harris reports.

1/27/03 – Madison Students Back from Israel

(Madison) A group of U-W Madison students just back from a trip to Israel say they found hope for peace there. But as Gil Halsted reports, they also found fear the impending war with Iraq.

1/27/03 – Northern Governor's Office is Closed

(Superior) The northern governor's office is closed, but new Governor Jim Doyle says that's only temporary. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

1/27/03 – Women in Black Stand Silently for Peace

(Eau Claire) A group of women who oppose a war in Iraq draw attention to themselves by dressing in black and carrying signs that advocate peace. But others say the protesters are hurting the morale of those in the military. Mary Jo Wagner has more.

1/27/03 – More Students Spend January in the Classroom

(Oshkosh) More students at U-W Oshkosh are foregoing a long winter break. Instead they've signed up for fall interim classes. The classes fit 14 weeks worth of material into just three weeks. The school suspects students want to save money by taking advantage of a tuition quirk. Patty Murray reports.

1/25/03 – Doyle: Education Cuts Coming

(Madison) Governor Jim Doyle says Wisconsin's public school system will have to share in some of the pain of cutting the state budget. A school board leader says that could lead to larger class sizes. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

1/25/03 – Opponents Want Crandon Mine on State List

(Madison) The Department of Natural Resources has released a list of more than 200 natural areas in the state that need protection from development over the next 50 years. But opponents of the proposed Crandon mine want the list expanded to include the mine site. Gil Halsted reports.

1/25/03 – Budget Cuts Coming to Anti-Tobacco Groups

(Madison) Despite warnings that state budget cuts could be widespread and deep, some organizations are nevertheless surprised to take a financial hit. Shamane Mills reports.

1/23/03 – Ban on Feeding Deer Opposed

(Madison) State wildlife managers want the current ban on baiting and feeding deer to stay in place to prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. But two members of the Natural Resources Board say hunters want the ban lifted in areas where tests show the disease is not present. Gil Halsted reports.

1/23/03 – GOP Senate Leaders Consider Worker Contracts

(Madison) The thorny issue of whether to approve state worker contracts got a hearing yesterday at the state capitol. This time Republicans in the state senate tried to deal with the issue of spending tens of millions of dollars on employee pay hikes in the midst of a budget crisis. Frederica Freyberg reports.

1/23/03 – Lambeau Field Naming Rights Considered

(Green Bay) The City of Green Bay will look into selling the naming rights to Lambeau Field. Corporate Sponsorship of the stadium could help retire a special sales tax that's paying for a renovation project there. The City may also look into getting things like an official softdrink to help offset possible losses in state shared revenue. Patty Murray reports.

1/22/03 – Red Cliff Tribe Aims for Local Radio Station

(Superior) The Red Cliff Tribe hopes to launch a low-power radio station later this year. The plan is to broadcast community news and cultural programs. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

1/22/03 – Study Claims Milwaukee Isn't So Segregated

(Milwaukee) Some civil rights groups are attacking a new study that claims Milwaukee is not as racially segregated as many social scientists say it is. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

1/22/03 – State Aid for Cities Falls Short

(Statewide) Wisconsin communities banking on a certain amount of state aid find out that it isn't as much as thought. Shamane Mills reports.

1/22/03 – Changes in Road Plan Could Save Billions

(Milwaukee) Milwaukee's mayor and some environmental groups say state taxpayers can save nearly one billion dollars, if major road building projects are changed. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

1/22/03 – Cong. Baldwin Urged to Oppose War

(Madison) More than 2,000 constituents of Tammy Baldwin have signed a petition against unilateral war with Iraq, something the Democratic representative has voted against and urged President Bush not to do. The visit to her Madison office was one of many made by anti-war protestors to congressional members around the country. Shamane Mills reports.

1/21/03 – Study: "White Sounding" Names Help Job Search

(Undated) A new study finds it helps to have a white-sounding first name when looking for work. A corporate diversity consultant says the study shows the need to educate those making hiring decisions. Melba Lara reports.

1/20/03 – State Wants More to Sign Up for Pesticide Registry

(Statewide) The state is encouraging people to sign up for a list --so they can be told when commercial pesticide sprayers will be working in their neighborhood. The Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection stresses that the pesticide registry is much different than the state's new "do not call" list. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

1/20/03 – Credit Union Finds Diversity Pays

(Undated) Latin Americans make up the fastest growing group of people in Dane County. There was an attempt there last year to create a Spanish-speaking credit union. That effort failed, but Latinos are getting better financial services because of it. Terry Bell explains.

1/20/03 – Indian Burial Land Could Become UW Property

(Undated) An old U-S Coast Guard station at the end of a peninsula dividing Lake Superior from the Superior Harbor may land in the lap of the University of Wisconsin. As Mike Simonson reports, this land is sensitive in more ways than one.

1/18/03 – Anti War Protests Here and DC

(Undated) A few cities in Wisconsin will see anti-war rallies Saturday as groups try to link local efforts to a major demonstration planned for Washington D.C. Sponsors of the events say it's justified to mention Iraq during a time when some people are honoring Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

1/18/03 – Plan Offered to Save GB Public TV Studio

(Undated) A Green Bay area community group has a tentative plan to keep a public television production studio open. Last year Wisconsin Public T-V announced plans to close its Green Bay operation. But the new plan could keep the facility open through a mix of public and private money. Patty Murray reports.

1/18/03 – Cong. Kind Removed From Ag Committee

(Undated) Wisconsin's only representative on the House Agriculture Committee was forced to step down this week. Mary Jo Wagner has more.

1/17/03 – Public Intervener May Be Coming Back

(Undated) A bill to bring back the state public intervenor will be introduced this month. Environmental advocates have been pushing for the measure. But it may have a tough time reaching the governor's desk. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

1/17/03 – Lawmakers Want Control Over Gaming Compacts

(Undated) A state legislator wants the Senate and State Assembly to have the final word on approving tribal gaming compacts. But the new Secretary of the Department of Administration disagrees. Gil Halsted reports.

1/17/03 - Pay-to-Play Proposal on Fast-Track

(Madison) A single piece of reform legislation is getting fast-track treatment in the assembly. Sponsors of the 'pay-to-play' proposal expect to introduce it the first week of the floor session in two weeks. Frederica Freyberg has details.

1/16/03 – Judge Refuses to Dismiss Caucus Charges

(Madison) A Dane County Judge late Wednesday ruled there is enough evidence to put two state lawmakers and a former legislative aid on trial for felony misconduct in office. The ruling came after a preliminary hearing in the criminal case against republican representatives Scott Jensen Assembly Majority leader, Steve Foti and former Foti aid Sherry Shultz. They are charged with using state time and offices for campaign purposes. Frederica Freyberg reports.

1/16/03 – Court Looks at Effort to Jail Child Molesters

(Madison) The Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide whether a state effort to imprison repeat child molesters is constitutional. Benson Gardner reports.

1/16/03 – Graft Costs Taxpayers Millions

(Madison) The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign says state residents are paying the price of expensive political races. In a new report the Campaign says each taxpayer forks over 12-hundred dollars a year. The group calls it a "graft tax." Its members say Wisconsin needs Campaign Finance Reform to clean up the mess. Patty Murray reports.

1/16/03 – Anti-War Protestors Going to Washington

(La crosse) Busloads of people from Wisconsin and Minnesota are joining anti-war protestors from around the country in Washington, DC, Saturday. Sandra Harris reports.

1/16/03 – "John Muir" Wins in California

(Undated) A man who portrays naturalist John Muir has been elected to a county board in California and is getting some national publicity. The real Muir grew up in Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach has details.

1/15/03 – Hunting, Fishing Fees Going Up

(Statewide) Governor Doyle has told his new Transportation Secretary he doesn't want the auto license renewal fee to go up. But another fee could go up: Department of Natural Resource officials will ask for a boost in hunting and fishing license fees. Shamane Mills reports.

1/15/03 – First Day of Jensen, Foti Preliminary Hearing

(Statewide) The preliminary hearing in the case against state representative Scott Jensen, Steve Foti and former aide Sherry Shultz started Tuesday in Dane County Court. After the hearing, the judge will decide whether there's enough evidence to bind the three over for trial. They are charged with felonies for alleged illegal campaiging on state time. Frederica Freyberg reports.

1/15/03 – No Pac Money Pledge for State Supreme Race

(Statewide) One state Supreme Court candidate is challenging the others not to accept any money from political action committees. However, the challenge may be not be enough in itself to keep special interest money out of the campaign. Benson Gardner reports.

1/15/03 – Miller Brewing Leadership Shakeup

(Milwaukee) A South African will take over leadership of Milwaukee-based Miller Brewing. An industry analyst says the change in top management at the beer maker has been expected for some time. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

1/14/03 – Smaller Households Hurt Environment

(Statewide) A new global study looks at environmental damage caused by the increasing number of households and the decline in average household population. Census numbers for Wisconsin show the state is in line with the trends. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

1/14/03 – U.S. Patriot Act Puts Librarians in a Bind

(Undated) Libraries are struggling with how to balance privacy and compliance with the new U.S. Patriot Act. Sandra Harris has more.

1/14/03 – Great Lakes Health in Jeopardy

(Undated) A four year study on the health of the Great Lakes is halfway finished. The biggest threat is private and commercial development along its shorelines and Lake Michigan is among the hardest hit. Mike SImonson reports from Superior.

1/14/03 – Doyle Appoints New Regents

(Undated) After purging the University of Wisconsin board of Regents of past governors' appointees, Governor Jim Doyle today named five new regents to the board. Frederica Freyberg has details.

1/14/03 – Anorexia Study Aims to Stop Bone Loss

(Undated) Adolescent girls with anorexia often experience a number of serious medical complications. One of those complications is weak, brittle bones. A new study will examine if birth control pills can stop bone loss in girls with the eating disorder. Melba Lara reports.

1/13/03 – Environmentalists Want Diverse Ideas

(Undated) Environmental groups are pushing for more diversity of thought on the state Natural Resources and Agriculture Boards. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

1/13/03 – Shipping Season Flourishes on Great Lakes

(Superior) The locks at Sault Saint Marie Michigan are set to close this week, ending most of Great Lakes traffic until late March. The season is ending with a flourish after a slow start. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

1/13/03 – More Americans Go Online for Medical Advice

(Statewide) A national survey shows more Americans are going online for health information and that they expect reliable results. A Wisconsin physician says that's generally the case, but not always. Shamane Mills reports.

1/13/03 – 'Voice Casting' Sounds Like Telemarketing

(La Crosse) A new form of telemarketing doesn't involve ringing your telephone. It's called voice casting. A spokesperson with the company that developed it says it allows clients to reach more people in less time, without forcing potential customers to get up and answer the phone. But is this brand of telemarketing legal in Wisconsin? Steve Roisum reports.

1/11/03 – Senator Seeks End to Federal Death Penalty

(Milwaukee) As more people are pardoned off of death row in Illinois, Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold is preparing another attempt to halt the federal death penalty and encourage states to stop executing people. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

1/11/03 – Judge Rejects Jensen, Foti Motions

(Madison) A Dane County Judge has rejected motions to dismiss the felony charges against two Assembly Republicans and a former aide in the ongoing caucus scandal. Scott Jensen and Stephen Foti are charged with using their legislative staff to raise money for their re-election campaigns. Gil Halsted reports.

1/11/03 – Green Bay TV Workers to Appeal Layoffs

(Green Bay) The head of the University of Wisconsin Extension System says the rules were followed when Wisconsin Public Television laid off workers at its Green Bay studio last year. Terry Bell has more.

1/10/03 – Doyle, Legislative Leaders Meet

(Madison) In the first of what they say will be many more, Governor Jim Doyle today met with legislative leadership. They talked process not policy but still agreed on important matters. Frederica Freyberg reports.

1/10/03 – Ellis: Plan Helps Schools, Cuts Costs

(Madison) Republican state Senator Mike Ellis says his new school financing formula will give every student in the state an equal chance to succeed without raising new taxes. The Ellis plan was one of five approaches to changing the public school funding formula presented at a statewide teleconference today/yesterday. Gil Halsted reports.

1/10/03 – Higginbotham Enters Court Race

(Madison) The third person running for an open state Supreme Court seat finally made a formal announcement today. His candidacy has been known for a while but this was the first time he spoke to the media about his campaign. Benson Gardner reports.

1/9/03 – 3 Candidates for State Supreme Court Seat

(Statewide) There will be three people on the ballot in the primary race for state Supreme Court next month. Tuesday was the deadline for candidates to file the necessary papers. Benson Gardner has this quick look at the election.

1/9/03 – Doyle Names Commerce Chief

(Statewide) Governor Jim Doyle has nominated a 32 year-old Milwaukee attorney to head the state Commerce Department. The Governor says state efforts to develop business can be strong, but must be streamlined. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

1/9/03 – Madison Mayoral Candidates Meet in Forum

(Statewide) Aid to local governments was one of many issues that helped propel Jim Doyle into the governor's office and may have pushed Scott McCallum out. And now shared revenue is again playing a role in a big political race: that of Madison mayor. Shamane Mills reports.

1/9/03 – GOP Furor Over Appointee Rejections

(Statewide) Republicans leaders say they're angry and insulted by the way Governor Jim Doyle has made some appointment decisions. Doyle yanked nearly 130 republican appointees to boards and commissions that hadn't been confirmed by the formerly democrat-controlled state senate. Frederica Freyberg has more on this story.

1/8/03 – WI Democrats: Bush Tax Plan Mostly Helps Rich

(Washington, DC) Most of the economic stimulus plan unveiled by President Bush this week will have to go through the House Ways and Means Committee. Two Wisconsin members of that panel have differing views of the plan. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

1/8/03 – Doyle Wants More Budget Cuts

(Madison) Governor Jim Doyle is telling cabinet members to start from scratch with budget requests because the ones submitted by the previous administration are too high. Shamane Mills reports.

1/8/03 – Replaced Appointees are Unhappy

(Madison) Governor Jim Doyle is replacing 127 political appointees named by former governors Tommy Thompson and Scott McCallum. He is within his rights, but some of those appointees say he's making a mistake. Terry Bell reports.

1/8/03 – DNR to Allow Deer Baiting

(Madison) The Natural Resources Board has approved an emergency rule that allows landowners to use bait to hunt deer in the area where Chronic Wasting Disease was discovered. State wildlife managers say the measure should help in the effort to kill at least 10,000 more deer in the Mount Horeb area. Gil Halsted has more.

1/8/03 – Thin Ice Danger in Northern Wisconsin

(Superior) Drowning deaths around the state are being blamed on the unusually warm temperatures. As Mike Simonson reports from Superior, officials are saying this is more than just the usual January thaw.

1/8/03 – Fox River Cleanup Plan Called Incomplete

(Green Bay) There's a final plan on getting rid of contaminants in part of the Fox River. It was released by the State DNR and the EPA. The so-called "Record of Decision" only addresses two of the least contaminated sections of the river. That has environmentalists crying foul. Patty Murray has more.

1/7/03 – Aurora Lowers Health Care Prices

(Statewide) One of the biggest health care systems in Wisconsin does something no other hospital has: promise to limit increases. And while the move has softened the complaints of some critics, observers say it alone won't solve the issue of skyrocketing health costs. Shamane Mills reports.

1/7/03 – Inauguration Comments Anger Anti-Abortion Groups

(Madison) One of the few controversial portions of Governor Jim Doyle's inauguration speech dealt with stem cell research. Chuck Quirmbach reports.