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(June 2002) NEWS ARCHIVES 6/28/02 – Seniors Warned of Care Scam Senior citizens will now be able to sign up for SeniorCare, Wisconsin's new prescription drug program for low-income seniors. But state officials are warning seniors to be wary of salespeople offering to help with the signup. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time :58 6/27/02 – Public TV Gets Funding (Green Bay) Public television programs will continue to be produced in Green Bay. Wisconsin Public Television originally planned to shut the studio down and move its resources to Madison. But an agreement announced today ensures TV production at U-W Green Bay will survive for at least another two years. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:43 6/27/02 – Pledge Under Review (Statewide) Although the decision is now on hold, the controversial court ruling involving the phrase "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance has renewed focus on the purpose of the pledge. However, opponents predict the decision will be reversed. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:47 6/27/02 – Wisconsin Adopts New Pollution Rules (Madison) New rules on the non-point surce water pollution will soon go into affect in Winconsin. John Powell has more. running time 1:10 6/27/02 – Budget Repair Bill Near Completion (Madison) The legislature's conference committee on the budget repair bills is down to a few items of disagreement. One is campaing finance reform, as John Powell reports. running time 1:18 6/26/02 – Burke Faces Felony Charges (Madison) State Senator Brian Burke faces 18 felony charges. The former attorney general candidate dropped out that race after his Capitol office was searched as part of a John Doe criminal investigation. Two people who worked on Burke's staff also face misdemeanor charges and fines. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:44 6/26/02 – Mentally Ill Teens Separated (Madison) Kids being treated for mental illness need separate quarters when they're done with school for the day. That's according to advocates. Teenage patients at the Mendota Mental Health Institute near Madison were separated after an accusation of sexual contact this weekend. Terry Bell has more. running time 1:10 6/26/02 – Future of Amtrak Undecided (Undated) Amtrak officials say they'll wait the Fourth of July to decide what happens to the passenger rail sarvice in the United States. Opinions vary on the impact of an Amtrak shutdown on communities in the upper midwest. Sandra Harris reports. running time 2:00 6/25/02 – Campaign Finance Reform Gets Another Look (Madison) With no agreement in sight on the state's biggest financial problem, legislators decided to tackle campaign finance reform. The solution to that proved as elusive as solving the billion-dollar deficit. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:44 6/25/02 – Gypsy Moths Persist in Wisconsin (Statewide) Wisconsin officials say they now know they can't eradicate the Gypsy Moth. The fight is instead becoming an effort to slow the westward movement of the insect that can defoliate forests. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:34 6/25/02 – State Quarter Designs Submitted (Statewide) The public's top three choices for a state quarter are on their way to the U.S. Mint. Governor McCallum submitted designs which reflect public opinion. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:01 6/25/02 – Up and Coming Country Artist Stops in WI (Undated) Tift Merritt has been knocking around the country music scene for about four years, but the 27-year-old Texas native is still a relative unknown. Merritt will perform in Milwaukee tonight after stopping in Middleton this past weekend. Her style has been called a mix of "early Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Bonnie Raitt". NPR's David Schulman has this profile. running time 3:15 6/24/02 – Gov Candidates Discuss Renewable Energy (Custer) Five candidates for governor are promising to increase the amount of renewable energy Wisconsin produces. They all made their very different pledges of support for green power at a candidate forum at the Renewable Energy Fair in Custer this weekend. Gil Halsted reports. running time 2:57 6/24/02 – Lawmaker Wants Student Community Corps (Madison) Community service is usually done now by teens for one of two reasons: they want to, or have to, because of court order. In the future, there could be a third possibility: it's a prerequisite for a high school diploma. Shamane Mills has more. running time 1:00 6/24/02 – Upgrading Navy Communications Under Fire (Superior) The United States Navy wants to upgrade its submarine communications base in northern Wisconsin's Chequamegon National Forest. But opponents want a full-blown environmental investigation before the Navy moves ahead. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 1:30 6/22/02 – Feingold Fights Radio Consolidation (Washington, DC) Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold says increasing consolidation in the ownership of radio stations is hurting consumers. He's introducing legislation before the end of the month to end what he calls anti-competititve practices. Gil Halsted reports. running time 2:00 6/21/02 – Environmentalists Try To Sink Repair Bill Items (Milwaukee) Environmental groups are calling on Governor McCalllum to veto a high-profile wetlands issue from the state budget repair bill. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:32 6/21/02 – Committee Makes More Budget Cuts (Madison) Seeking to maintain budget momentum from earlier this week, legislators agree on more items. But big, controversial cuts to the UW and local governments aren't among them. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:19 6/21/02 – Education Secretary Touts Bush Charter Plan (Milwaukee) Education Secretary Rod Paige promoted the Bush Administration's educational agenda, during a visit to Milwaukee. Paige spoke at a National Charter School Convention. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:05 6/21/02 – Should State Buy Land of Controversial Mine? (Madison) A coalition of tribal governments and environmental groups wants the state to buy the controversial Crandon Mine and manage the land as a conservation area. Governor Scott McCallum say he's intrigued with the idea. Gil Halsted has more. running time 1:13 6/21/02 – Minority Health Will Be Priority (Madison) Next week is minority health week in Wisconsin. The state and federal governments hope to eliminate disparities in health care by 2010. John Powell has more. running time 1:15 6/20/02 – Paper Company Pays For Damages (Green Bay) A paper company has a deal to compensate the public for damage it has done to the environment around the Fox River. Georgia Pacific will donate land to the state. It will pay millions more for habitat restoration projects. State and Federal Environmental Officials say it's a good deal. Some environmentalists think the polluter is getting off easy. Patty Murray has more. running time 2:02 6/20/02 – Green Bay Diocese Faces Public (Green Bay) Bishop Robert Banks of the Green Bay Diocese says no one has contacted him about testifying before a Grand Jury in Massachusetts regarding the church scandal. He is also unveiling a new church policy. He says it will bar anyone who ever abused a child from serving the public. Patty Murray reports. running time 2:00 6/20/02 – Thompson Picks Running Mate (Madison) Libertarian candidate for governor Ed Thompson has selected a running mate -- Democratic state legislator Marty Reynolds of Ladysmith. John Powell reports. running time 1:40 6/20/02 – Minority Health Week Begins (Madison) Next week is Minority Health Week in Wisconsin. The state and federal hope to eliminate disparities in health care by 2010. John Powell has more. running time 1:05 6/20/02 – Feingold: Free TV for Candidates (Statewide) Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold plans to introduce a bill that would require TV and radio stations to give political candidates free air time during election campaigns. The plan has strong support from campaign finance reform advocates, but broadcasters say they'll fight it. Gil Halsted has more. running time 1:47 6/20/02 – Task Force Will Meet for ID Theft (Madison) A state task force on identity theft will hold it's first meeting. John Powell has more. running time 1:29 6/19/02 – Sports Museum In First Stages (Madison) Wisconsin could get a sports museum. The state building commission approved a grant of $110,000 for a feasibility study as John Powell reports. running time 1:27 6/20/02 – UW Officials, Students Anxious Over Budget Delay (Superior) The budget conference committee will meet again to try to hash out a budget solution. The committee made lots of progress on Tuesday, but didn't reach an agreement on the University of Wisconsin System funding. Mike Simonson reports that many UW officials are getting antsy. running time 1:24 6/19/02 – Native American Artists in Spotlight (Milwaukee) Wisconsin will be a hotbed of Native American music this year. The nominees for the Native American Music Awards were announced in Milwaukee and the award presentations will be held there this September. Chuck Quirmbach has more on the growth in the Native music genre. running time 2:04 6/19/02 – Herbicide Debate Pits Growers Vs. State (Milwaukee) Corn growers and chemical companies are pressuring the state to allow the use of a controversial corn herbicide. You can weigh in with your thoughts on the issue over the next few days. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:02 6/19/02 – Some State Auditors Get the Axe (Madison) The legislature's conference committee on the budget repair bill has moved closer to agreement after approving hundreds of items Tuesday. Among those items: saving some of the state's tax auditors. John Powell reports. running time 1:30 6/19/02 – Ethanol Jobs at Risk in WI (Madison) The state's ethanol production is under the microscope as lawmakers try to balance the state's budget. The legislature's budget repair conference committee has agreed on a large number of item, but some of the biggest and most important remain to be negotiated. John Powell has more. running time 1:36 6/18/02 – Homeland Security Chief Reassures Mayors (Madison) The nation's homeland security chief assured local officials they won't be left out of the loop when there are credible terrorist threats. Tom Ridge spoke at the U-S Conference of Mayors. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:11 6/18/02 – Assembly Speaker Leaves Committee Tackling Budget (Madison) Now that the top Republican has stepped away from budget negotiations, there are calls for his democratic counterpart, Chuck Chvala, to do the same. Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen quit the legislature's conference committee in hopes his departure will get negotiations off dead center. He will be replaced by Representative John Gard of Peshtigo. Republican Senate Minority Leader Mary Panzer hopes Democrats will now pressure their leader to leave the committee. But a spokesperson for Chvala told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the Democratic leader won't quit the conference committee. Meantime, Wisconsin Rapids Democrat Marlin Schneider says regardless of who's on the committee, tight finances make it hard to fix the budget. After meeting for more than two months the committee still has more than 300 party differences on how to fix the billion-dollar gap in the budget. 6/17/02 – Can School Boards and Superintendents Get Along? (Milwaukee) The announced retirement of Milwaukee's school superintendent is the latest example of a school administrator not getting along with the local school board. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:35 6/17/02 – Mayors Mingle with Protestors (Madison) About 100 protestors faced off with an equal number of state troopers outside the U-W Memorial Union in Madison Sunday. The troopers were there to keep protesters from disrupting a private party for the 200 mayors attending the U-S Mayor's conference. But as Gil Halsted reports, some of the mayors came out to mingle with the protestors. running time 1:48 6/17/02 – Affordable Housing Tops Mayors' Agenda (Madison) The nation's mayors are calling for more federal funds to create affordable housing in their cities. More than 200 mayors debated the issue at the U-S Conference of Mayor's meeting in Madison. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:40 6/17/02 – Judge Sends Madison Man Back to Afghanistan (Madison) A man in his early twenties is appealing a court order which would send him back to Afghanistan. He was born in Afghanistan but has lived in Wisconsin since he was one. Benson Gardner reports.. running time 1:40 6/17/02 – State Wants to Reverse Falling Milk Production (Eau Claire) Milk production in Wisconsin is dropping at an alarming rate - and that hurts cheese production. The state wants to reverse the trend by making farm loans. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time 1:10 6/14/02 – Madison Prepares for US Mayors (Madison) Security will be tight in downtown Madison this weekend as more than 200 mayors from the country's largest cities arrive for the U.S. Conference of Mayor's. The security of the nation's cities is one of the major topics the Mayor's will discuss. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:12 6/14/02 – Al Sharpton Defends Conference Protests (Madison) Activist Al Sharpton spoke at the first rally protesting the national Mayor's Conference meeting in Madison. John Powell has more. running time 1:35 6/13/02 – Soldier Training Facility Opens (La Crosse) A new facility at Fort McCoy will train soldiers to operate in close quarter situations that could be valuable in dealing with terrorism in a city. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:38 6/13/02 – Deer Kill Off to Slow Start (Madison) Hunters are making slow but steady progress in their effort to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease in the state's wild deer herd. Landowners with special permits have killed almost two hundred deer this week in a 360 square mile area in southwestern Wisconsin. Gil Halsted has this update. running time 2:22 6/13/02 – Bounty For Fake ID's (Waukesha) Bartenders and liquor store clerks in Waukesha County have an added incentive for confiscating fake IDs. They aren't just protecting their liquor licenses. They are also getting paid. Jennifer Garrett reports. running time 1:49 6/13/02 – Researchers Focus on Infants, Cystic Fibrosis (Madison) Wisconsin researchers have found a way to detect the earliest signs of a respiratory infection in people with cystic fibrosis. This will help doctors catch the infection before it turns into a deadly form of the disease. Melba Lara reports. running time 1:11 6/13/02 – Programs Shunt Girls to 'Women's Work' (La Crosse) A women's group questions whether high school vocational programs push girls into fields like cosmetology and child care, while boys learn higher-paying skills. But those familiar with the high school programs say that is not the case. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:41 6/12/02 – Lawmakers Fund Forestry (Madison) The state forestry division will not have to close its doors at the end of the month. A legislative committee has provided the money to continue the division, as John Powell reports. <> running time 1:37 6/12/02 – Supreme Court Decision Disappoints Disabled (Statewide) Wisconsin advocates for people with disabilities are disappointed with a decision from the United States Supreme Court this week. But businesses in the state will probably like it. The court says employers can refuse a job to someone with a disability, if there's evidence the job would endanger the person's health. Benson Gardner has more. running time 1:45 6/11/02 – Fire Danger Down (Superior) After a spring that refused to green things up caused a dicey fire situation across the state, the spring fire danger across Wisconsin has finally ended. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 1:02 6/11/02 – Madison Tops in Drawing 'Creative Class' (Madison) It takes creative people to make a great city. So says one economist who has some unorthodox conclusions about economic development. At least one Wisconsin city is already doing a great job in his book. Benson Gardner has more. running time 1:49 6/11/02 – Puzzling Syndrome Afflicts 10% of Women (Madison) One out of 10 women have a poorly understood but complex medical condition which affects their fertility. As Melba Lara reports, Wisconsin women with the syndrome are looking to raise awareness about the disease. running time 1:15 6/10/02 – Possibilities for Lt. Governor Large (Madison) State Democrats have two very different candidates for Lieutenant Governor to choose from. John Powell has more. running time 1:45 6/10/02 – Religious Monument Stirs Controversy (La Crosse) The Freedom from Religion Foundation will file suit against the city of La Crosse. The organization will attempt to get the city to remove a Ten Commandments monument from Cameron Park. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:33 6/9/02 – Feingold Defends ABM Treaty (Madison) Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold will introduce a resolution condemning the Bush administration's decision to abrogate the anti-ballistic missle treaty. John Powell reports. running time 1:28 6/9/02 – Gore Berates President At Convention (Madison) Former Vice-President Al Gore told Wisconsin democrats that President Bush is playing politics with the war on terrorism. John Powell has more. running time 1:12 6/8/02 – Annual Bird Survey Begins (Chequmegon) Bird watchers will head into the woods this weekend. It's the 16th annual Bird Survey in the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest. Patty Murray has more. running time 1:16 6/8/02 – Democrats Covet Governor's Seat (Madison) Democrats across the country have their sights set on winning back the Wisconsin governor's office. Some of the most prominent Democrats in the country will try to inspire the party's faithful in Madison this weekend. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:30 6/7/02 – Candidates Request Power Line Change (Madison) It's time to re-open the debate on the need for a high voltage transmission line that would run from Duluth to Wausau. That's the position three candidates for governor took at a forum on energy policy. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:41 6/7/02 – UW Regents Approve New Budget (Milwaukee) UW Regents have okayed a new operating budget for the university that reflects some of the state's budget woes. But students and parents still don't know how much tuition will go up this fall. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:59 6/7/02 – Blacksmiths Conference Reflects Times (La Crosse) Blacksmiths from across the world are in La Crosse this week to take part in the Annual Artist-Blacksmiths Association of North America Conference. As Steve Roisom reports, a craft once thought irrelevant continues to change to meet the times. running time 2:55 6/7/02 – Wisconsin Veterans Hospitals Restructured (Undated) The restructuring of Veterans Administration services won’t affect Wisconsin Veterans hospitals. That’s because they’ve already been through the process. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:08 6/6/02 – Effort to Wipe Out CWD Begins (Undated) The first stage in a massive effort to wipe out 15,000 deer in southwestern Wisconsin begins just before dawn this Saturday. More than 500 local landowners have permits to shoot deer in the area as part of the effort to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:43 6/6/02 – Medical Marijuana Rally To Occur In Madison (Madison) Activists in over four dozen cities around the country are staging rallies to encourage lawmakers to legalize the use of medical marijuana. Never one to shy away from a protest, Madison will also host a demonstration. Jennifer Garrett reports. running time 1:43 6/6/02 – Mining Company Faces Environmental Review (Undated) The Nicolet Minerals Company may face another set back in its effort to win state approval for a zinc and copper mine in Northern Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources says the company still hasn't complied with the what's known as the Mining Moratorium law. Gil Halsted explains. running time 1:55 6/6/02 – Taxpayer's Alliance Examines Use of Sales Taxes (Madison) The Wisconsin Taxpayer's Alliance says some counties have used their sales tax to reduce property taxes, and some haven't. John Powell has more. running time 1:29 6/6/02 – Reynolds Announces Retirement (Madison) A veteran state lawmaker has announced his retirement. Democratic Representative Marty Reynolds of Ladysmith says he's frustrated and embarassed by what's happening in Madison. John Powell reports. running time 1:22 6/5/02 – Manufacturers Anticipate Upturn (Milwaukee) The manufacturing sector may be on the rebound this spring, and Governor McCallum says he wants to help the sector grow. But a business consultant says many small to medium sized companies must make several changes to stay alive. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:44 6/5/02 – Telecommunications Faces Re-Regulation (Madison) Regulation of telecommunications is part of the debate over the state budget repair bill. John Powell has more. running time 1:15 6/4/02 – Neighbors Promote Safe Lawns (Madison) Robert Frost said good fences make good neighbors. If the fences could keep the crabgrass and creeping charlie at bay, a lot of homeowners would agree. But other Madison residents think nothing is more neighborly than a lawn sprinkled with dandelions. Jennifer Garrett reports. running time 3:04 6/4/02 – Latinos Face Homebuying Challenges (Madison) Getting a home loan is hard enough. Getting a home loan with several cultural and language barriers in your way can be even harder. Terry Bell reports on a special homebuyers' seminar aimed at bringing lenders together with latino customers. running time 1:07 6/4/02 – Thompson's Sister Sings Praises (Milwaukee) A sibling of Ed Thompson is heartily endorsing his Libertarian Party bid for governor. But it's not Tommy Thompson singing Ed's praises. It's their sister Julianne. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:36 6/4/02 – Government Ethics Reform Begins (Madison) It's time for the Governor's Task Force on Ethics Reform to finally roll up its sleeves. The panel held its first official meeting recently. As Terry Bell reports, the members have a lot of work to do, and not much time to do it. running time 1:08 6/4/02 – Thompson Elects Campaign Leader (Milwaukee) Ed Thompson has recruited a leader of the Milwaukee County Executive recall effort to help with Thompson's gubernatorial campaign. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:30 6/4/02 – La Crosse Officials Oppose Developers (La Crosse) A Western Wisconsin city is at odds with developers over a proposed flood control project. La Crosse city officials may condemn land that isn't within the city limits. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:43 6/4/02 – Gubernatorial Candidate Allies With Farmers (Milwaukee) Wisconsin Congress member Tom Barrett says if he's elected governor, state government will do more to help farmers. John Davis has more. running time 1:41 6/4/02 – Arboretum Fights Garlic Mustard (Madison) After a long chilly spring, native wildflowers are in bloom at the University of Wisconsin Arboretum in Madison. But the native plants there are under threat from an invasive, non-native species. To counter that threat the arboretum has enlisted the help of a group of intrepid weed warriors. Gil Halsted reports. running time 2:34 6/4/02 – Southern Farmers Launch Ad Campaign (Madison) Organic farmers in southern Wisconsin have launched a new advertising campaign. The goal is to promote locally and sustainably grown food. The centre piece of the effort is the new farm fresh atlas. Gil Halsted has more. running time 1:53 6/4/02 – Beloit Proposes Graffiti Program (Beloit) The Beloit City Council will soon get a proposal to wipe out graffiti. It, like the Milwaukee program it's modeled after, would ban the sale of spray paint to minors. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:53 6/3/02 – GOP Says Skip Work to Help Party (Milwaukee) Wisconsin Republicans hope to increase turnout in this fall's elections. In fact, one G-O-P leader is telling party activists to take election day off from work and help Republican voters get to the polls. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:03 6/3/02 – Lawton Announces Lt. Governor Bid (Madison) The woman who ran for lieutenant governor as a Democrat in 1988 will be running again this year. Barbara Lawton will challenge state senator Kevin Shibilski in a Democratic primary race for the number two spot in the 2002 Governor's race. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:10 6/3/02 – GOP Activists Worry About Caucus Scandal (Milwaukee) State lawmakers and Governor McCallum are still getting pressure to stop taxpayer funding of legal bills in the legislative caucus controversy. The issue was very familiar to some taxpayers at the State G-O-P convention over the weekend. Chuck Quirmbach reports. reports. running time 2:03 6/3/02 – Insurance Co-Op Helps Business (Lacrosse) Health care cooperatives have been around for a while in Wisconsin, but one in LaCrosse hopes to influence both health care and health care costs. running time 1:57 6/3/02 – Lake Levels and Profits Rising (Undated) Three years of low water levels on the Great Lakes are almost over. Above normal rain and snowfall have the lakes closer to normal. That translates into higher profits for lake carriers. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 1:11 6/1/02 – Budget Problems Continue (Madison) Efforts to balance the state budget encounter another obstacle today as a petition to replace the heads of the Budget Conference Committee circulates among lawmakers. John Powell reports. running time 1:30 6/1/02 – Governor McCallum Says He Can Win in November (Milwaukee) State Republicans are gathering in Green Bay for the State GOP Convention this weekend. Republican leaders say keeping control of the Governor's office is their top electoral goal this year. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:59 6/1/02 – Washington Answers Wisconsin's Call for Help in Fighting CWD (Madison) Wisconsin will be better equipped to test for Chronic Wasting Disease, and other contageous animal ailments. The federal government announced plans for increased funding Friday. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:30 The State Capitol Report for June 2002 June 28, 2002 - John Powell retires, reflects on Capitol reporting June 27, 2002 - New Water Runoff Pollution rules June 26, 2002 - Brian Burke Charged in caucus scandal June 25, 2002 - Tobacco Industry's Lobbying Efforts June 19, 2002 - Analysis of Leftover Budget Items June 18, 2002 - Budget Committee Reaches Over 200 Agreements June 13, 2002 - Joint Finance Could Take Over Budget Process June 12, 2002 - Consolidating Municipal Government June 11, 2002 - Governor Wants Action on Budget Bill June 5, 2002 - County Sales Tax & Property Taxes June 4, 2002 - Forestry Funding Saved For More, See Our News Story Archives For: May 2002 | April 2002 | March 2002 | February 2002 | January 2002 If you have comments about Wisconsin Public Radio News,
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