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(July 2002) NEWS ARCHIVES 7/31/02 – AIDS Ride Ends (Undated) It's the end of the road for a popular fund-raiser for AIDS research in Wisconsin. The last "Heartland AIDS Ride" from the Twin Cities to Chicago wrapped up for the final time last weekend. Terry Bell has more. running time 1:08 7/31/02 – Teams Survey Airports (Undated) Transportation security administration teams are evaluation several Wisconsin airports this week. They're evaluating what equipment and procedures are needed to improve safety at U.S. airports. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:30 7/31/02 – Wisconsin and Brazil Forge Business Ties (Milwaukee) Brazil's Ambassador to the United States will be talking business in Milwaukee. Wisconsin companies exported nearly 170-million dollars worth of goods and services to Brazil last year. That makes the South American country the State's 13th largest export customer. And some business experts think there's more room for growth. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:35 7/31/02 – Report Examines Transportation (Milwaukee) Several Wisconsin transportation projects and proposals are on a national list for being environmentally friendly or unfriendly. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:55 7/30/02 – Radio Ads Attack McCallum "Coins" (Milwaukee) A Democrat hopes to cast Scott McCallum as a poor leader for the state. It's part of an ad campaign critical of the governor's use of coins bearing his likeness. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:45 7/30/02 – Massive Ad Campaign Ahead (Madison) A government watchdog group predicts an "air war" of tv and radio campaign ads paid for by special interest groups. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:31 7/30/02 – Insurance Pool Helps Small Business (Statewide) The recently-signed "Budget Repair Bill" includes money to set up a health insurance purchasing pool. Supporters say the pool will make coverage more affordable for businesses and farmers. Patty Murray has more. running time 1:33 7/30/02 – Lawmakers Look at Next State Deficit (Madison) A pending election combined with another looming budget shortfall are pushing lawmakers to review of government spending. Republicans will begin going over state agency budgets with a fine-tooth comb. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:32 7/30/02 – Critics Blast Asbestos Lawsuits (Madison) Around the country, more people are suing companies for not taking proper precautions when using asbestos. But a group of Wisconsin businesses says the lawsuits have to be curtailed. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:47 7/30/02 – Fairs Guard Against Ecoli (Statewide) The Wisconsin State Fair and dozens of county fairs all over Wisconsin are taking precautions to avoid outbreaks of e-coli bacteria. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:15 7/29/02 – English Classes Popular (Undated) When the Brown County Board recently adopted a measure endorsing the English language, some minorities viewed it as a slap in the face. Northeastern Wisconsin's minority population has increased nearly tenfold in the last ten years. Most of the newcomers don't speak English right away, but many of them want to learn. Problem is, there aren't enough people willing to teach them. Patty Murray recently visited the Literacy Council of Brown County. running time 5:04 7/29/02 – Nurse Imports Draws Criticism (Undated) With too much work and too few nurses coming down the pipeline, some Wisconsin hospitals are looking to India to fill open positions. But critics question whether imported nurses are the answer to staffing shortages. Jennifer Garrett reports. running time 1:44 7/29/02 – Sister City Visit Inspires Students (Undated) A group of Wisconsin students will get a chance to learn about a different culture in a visit to Japan as part of a sister city program. As Mike Simonson reports, the students plan to give a little bit of Americana back to the hosts. running time 1:41 7/25/02 – Special Exemptions In Budget (Undated)It looks like a special exemption for a company to build on wetlands will be vetoed from the state budget repair bill. Ashley Furniture had sought to build on protected land, but is now planning to expand operations in another state. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:44 7/25/02 – Deadlier On Wisconsin's Highways (Undated) It's been a deadlier-than-usual year on Wisconsin highways. State transportation officials say they'll urge drivers to slow down. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:12 7/25/02 – Trumpeter Swans Could Return To Wisconsin (Undated) Efforts to re-introduce the trumpeter swan in Wisconsin are exceeding expectations. In fact, the Department of Natural Resources is trying to find out if the swan population can now grow on its own. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 1:37 7/24/02 – Questions Over Police Brutality (Milwaukee) Black and hispanic lawmakers from Milwaukee are raising more questions about a police officer's rough treatment of a suspect. In particular, they want to know why a videotape of the incident was released four months after the altercation occured. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:19 7/24/02 – Possible Ban on Snakeheads (Undated) Stores that sell live fish may lose one of their high profile products. The federal government is proposing a ban on the importing and interstate distribution of snakeheads. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:42 7/22/02 – Agriculture Agents Under Fire (Undated) For many decades , U-W Extension agriculture agents have given advice on farming issues across the state. But critics say lately, some ag agents are becoming advocates -- especially for so-called factory farms. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:01 7/20/02 – Company Challenges Whole Foods Union Vote (Madison) The Texas based Whole Foods corporation is challenging the results of a union election held in Madison. Workers at the organic grocery chain's Madison outlet voted in favor of unionizing last Friday. But the company says the election was unfair. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:24 7/19/02 – Unique Manure Lawsuit Settlement (Milwaukee) A large manure spill last winter could help a private group protect a Wisconsin River. Chuck Quirmbach reports on what some are calling an unusual pollution settlement. running time 1:24 7/18/02 – Milwaukee Police Accused of Brutality (Milwaukee) Civil rights groups are gearing up for a fight over a Milwaukee police video. The tape shows a white officer beating an African-american suspect. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:28 7/18/02 – Attorney General Asks For Vetoes (Madison) The top law officer of the state says campaign finance reforms have to go. Attorney General James Doyle wants the governor to veto the entire bill which he and others consider unconstitutional. Shamane Mills reports. running time :57 7/18/02 – CWD Source Narrowed Down (Undated) The state is closing in on the likely source of Chronic Wasting disease that now threatens the state's deer herd. Investigators have narrowed it down to three possible sources. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:43 7/18/02 – Candidate's Signatures Reviewed (Madison) Those running for governor are watching and waiting to see whether Democratic candidate Gary George will be knocked out of the race. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:08 7/18/02 – Nuclear Plant Repairs Need Payment (Undated) The Citizens Utility Board and the State Public Service Commission have had some bitter fights in recent months. The latest battle, to be fought in court, is over who should pay for repairs to the Kewaunee nuclear power plant. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:59 7/17/02 – La Crosse's Residents Fight Over Monument (La Crosse) Those who want to keep a ten commandnents monument in a La Crosse Park say the city concil isn't listening to constituents. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:24 7/17/02 – Attorneys Can't Own Piece of Law Firm (Undated) Lawyers in Wisconsin are divided over a proposal that would allow non-attorneys to own a portion of law firms. Critics say recent business scandals are raising doubts about the idea. John Davis reports. running time 1:45 7/17/02 – Working Women In Wisconsin Move Up (Undated) Wisconsin state government wants to give a pat on the back to people, businesses, and groups that are helping women move up in the working world. Nominations for the Department of Workforce Development's "Diamond Awards" are being sought. Women in Wisconsin still seem to need all the encouragement they can get in helping cut through the proverbial "glass ceiling". Terry Bell reports. running time 1:45 7/17/02 – Legislators Now Solving Health Care Costs (Madison) Legislators who just finished dealing with the state budget crisis are now looking to solve the problem of rising health care costs. An Assembly committee heard from insurance companies, doctors, employers and others on what they think is driving up costs. Shamane Mills reports. running time 2:23 7/17/02 – Chinese Artist Comes To Wisconsin (Undated) A Chinese painter who was persecuted for a form of exercise she practices came to Wisconsin recently. She showed her work in the state capitol to bring attention to her fellow Falun Gong practitioners in China. Benson Gardner has more. running time 4:50 7/16/02 – Republican Party Targets Jensen (Milwaukee) The State Republican Party is trying to knock a Republican off this September's election ballot. The party's target is a would-be challenger to Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:37 7/15/02 – Public Will Decide Paper Company Deal (Undated) It's time for the public to comment on a deal between the state and a paper company. Last month the DNR announced an agreement with Georgia Pacific. The company would pay about 14-point-five million dollars to repair the damaged environment around the Fox River. Some critics say the public needs more than 30 days to comment on the agreement. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:21 7/15/02 – Reading Scores Drop (Undated) A slight drop in third grade reading scores doesn't have top education officials concerned. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:24 7/15/02 – Professionals Gather for Health Conference (Undated) Thousands of health care professionals and the public will be gathering in central Wisconsin this week. They're taking part in a conference that looks at ways to combine traditional and complimentary medicine. Melba Lara reports. running time 1:05 7/15/02 – Commission Looks to Improve Historic Sites (Madison) A state commission looking at ways to maintain and improve nine sites owned by the Wisconsin Historical Society is out with an equal number of reccomendations. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:04 7/15/02 – State Issues Venison Guidelines (Undated) The food safety divison of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture has published a new set of guidelines for processing venison. The goal is to reaasure hunters that despite the out break of Chronic Wasting Disease in the state's deer herd, it's still possible to eat venison, if you take the right precautions. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:40 7/15/02 – Black Candidate Strives for Election (Madison) A conservative Republican candidate who wants to be Wisconsin's first Black congressional member is taking another shot at the first woman this state sent to Congress, who also made her mark as the first openly lesbian member. Shamane Mills reports on Tammy Baldwin's 2nd district challenger Ron Greer. running time 1:30 7/15/02 – Candidate Suggests Budget Fix (Madison) State budgets would be decided more quickly and tax exemptions put under the microscope if one candidate for governor has his way. Today Tom Barrett proposed a plan to deal with the state's current and future financial problems. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:20 7/15/02 – Protesters Receive Jail Sentence (Undated) Two Wisconsin people who protested at a military training school will spend six months in federal prison. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:41 7/15/02 – Town of Madison Fights Threats (Madison) With a little help from a neighboring municipality, The Town of Madison could thwart a City of Madison attempt to annex the small community. Jennifer Garrett reports. running time 1:16 7/15/02 – Residents Put Recreation Back in School (La Crosse) Wisconsin school districts faced with tight budgets have for several years cut back on so-called frills like recreational activities to protect educational programs. The La Crosse school district is no exception, but some local residents are stepping forward to do something about it. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:39 7/12/02 – Dairy Farmers Protest Fast Track (Undated) Western Wisconsin dairy farmers are urging their U.S. representative to resist a call for Fast Track trade legislation. The farmers say free trade agreements without congressional debate will hurt U.S. dairy farmers. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:39 7/12/02 – Court Upholds State's Psychiatric Choices (Madison) The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld a law that expands the state's ability to force someone to take psychiatric drugs. Benson Gardner has more. running time 1:46 7/12/02 – Legislators Pursue Partial Veto (Madison) There's an antidote to what some call "the poison pill" of campaign finance reform. Those hoping to reduce the cost -- and sometimes mean tone of political races -- want a partial veto. It involves controversial legislation that critics say was a long time in coming. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:09 7/12/02 – Applebee's Faces Suit (Superior) A lawsuit charging a Superior restaurant with discrimination for not honoring a tribal I-D has been dismissed. U-S District Court Judge Barbara Crabb ruled that there wasn't enough evidence. Mike Simonson reports that this isn't the end of this case. running time 1:00 7/12/02 – Controversy Over Nominations (Undated) Wisconsin election law faces a challenge. Some people aren't happy with a requirement that makes people who help candidates collect nomination signatures live in that candidate's district. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:57 7/11/02 – Bush Against Corruption In Corporations (Undated) President Bush is vowing to end the days of cooking the books at American Corporations. He's promising tough action against corporate cheaters. Patty Murray spoke with an accounting professor who says the government already has the power to crack down on corruption but not enough money for enforcement. Patty Murray reports. running time 2:00 7/11/02 – Lack Of Interest In Elections (Undated) An analysis done by a good government group shows nearly half the incumbants have no one running against them. The filing deadline for nomination papers was yesterday. Mike McCabe of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign says the low lack of interest is somewhat surprising, considering the high opportunity to get into office. Challengers get a boost from redistricting and incumbants may find themselves tarnished by a campaign fundraising scandal. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:16 7/11/02 – Dispute Over Attorney Fees There's a move to end a court battle over who should pay for legal fees of state lawmakers and staff accused of illegal activity on the job. Common Cause wants a summary judgement. The watchdog group sued seven months ago to stop state reimbursement in a criminal caucus probe. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:42 7/11/02 – Asian Carp Is A Problem In Lake Michigan A fish that can grow to four feet long and weigh more than 100-pounds is threatening to invade the Great Lakes. The International Joint Commission wants the U-S government to stop the spread of Asian Carp from the Mississippi River. Mike Simonson has the story. running time 2:41 7/11/02 – Police Discriminate Against Latinos (Undated) Latino groups say police in south-central wisconsin are unfairly stopping minority drivers and asking questions they shouldn't. The accusation of racial profiling comes after two Hispanics in Sauk Prairie went back to Mexico under the threat of deportation.The city of Madison also released data on traffic stops. These are the latest developments in a long-simmering issue of racial profiling which heated up after last fall's terrorist attacks. Police, lawmakers and lawyers are still debating whether certain motorists are harassed because of race; and if so, what to do about it. Shamane Mills reports. running time 4:44 7/11/02 – Well-Being of Children Is More Important (Undated) The Wisconsin Supreme Court sent a message today that children's well-being is more important than the rights of unfit parents. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:42 7/10/02 – Many Candidates Running for Public Office (Undated) The filing deadline for political office didn't bring out as many candidates as the last time the Governor's office was up for grabs. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:33 7/10/02 – Supreme Court Looks At Errors (Undated) Mistakes made in court can often lead to new trials. Two state Supreme Court cases decided may clarify which mistakes justify new trials and which are harmless. Benson Gardner has more. running time 1:36 7/10/02 – Elections Office Swamped at Deadline (Undated) Candidates for state and federal office rushed to get their nomination papers into the state elections board filing deadline a veteran legislator from Milwuakee did not join the crowd, and instead says he's stepping down at the end of the current term. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:28 7/10/02 – All-Stars Troubled Night (Milwuakee) Some are calling it another black eye for baseball. Major league commissioner Bud Selig pulled the plug on last night's All Star Game leaving the American and National League teams in a 7 to 7 tie. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:35 7/9/02 – Budget Adjustment Draws Concern (Undated) County and city leaders around Wisconsin are busy digesting the Budget Adjustment act recently passed by the Legislature. Soon, local officials will begin planning next year's budgets. Some say they can't trust the shared revenue figures coming from the state. There are also concerns that the state could discourage the consolidation of services. Patty Murray reports. running time 2:02 7/9/02 – Budget Bill Criticized (Undated) At least two Wisconsin special interest groups believe that part of the campaign finance reform package passed along with the state budget is unconstitutional. Steve Roisum reports. running time 1:18 7/9/02 – Law Enforcement Wins Rights (Undated) The Wisconsin Supreme Court sided with law enforcement in two cases involving searching people's belongings. Benson Gardner has more. running time 1:45 7/9/02 – Budget Repair Bill Passes With Dispute (Madison) They say you can't please everyone, and the state budget repair bill is a good example. It passed both houses of the legislature, but only by a total of four votes. Lawmakers from both major parties complain the package is only a band-aid that does little to address Wisconsin's long-term budget problems. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:48 7/8/02 – New Governor Ads Released (Undated) One of the Democrats running for Governor is unveiling his TV ads. Tom Barrett will be running "folksy" ads aimed at appealing to people outside of his Southeastern Wisconsin Congressional district. He's also using the air time to take a few swipes at lawmakers in Madison. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:35 7/8/02 – Tobacco Money Decision Angers Nurses (Undated) State lawmakers have voted to use Wisconsin's entire tobacco settlement to help close the state budget deficit. This has angered a number of health advocates. One group of nurses plans to make that decision an issue in the November election. Melba Lara reports. running time 1:29 7/8/02 – Deer Hunt Starts (Undated) Up to three times as many sharpshooters will be out this weekend as the state continues efforts to control the spread of a fatal deer disease. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:43 7/8/02 – UW Tuition Increased (Undated) The cost of a University of Wisconsin education just got higher. More so for some than others. The Board of Regents approved tution increases. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:41 7/8/02 – Brewers Receive Fan Support (Milwaukee) Milwaukee Brewers fans are growing tired of the team's losing season, but that isn't stopping them from showing their support at Miller Park. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 3:53 7/8/02 – Business Trust Wanes (Undated) Corporate scandals are getting a lot of attention these days. Enron's alleged accounting fraud and Martha Stewart's questionable stock sale have investors wondering who to trust. But American business has dealt with similar situations many times before. Patty Murray spoke with a historian who says those who ignore the past are doomed to repeat its mistakes. running time 2:24 7/5/02 – Flag Promotes Peace (LaCrosse) World peace has to start somewhere, according to a LaCrosse area man. He hopes his peace flag will help toward that effort. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:42 7/5/02 – Court Rules Against Fired Woman (Madison) The Wisconsin Supreme Court decided this week it can't help a woman who may have been fired in retaliation for her police officer husband doing his job. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:43 7/4/02 – Rangers Warn of WI Fire Dangers (Statewide) It was a wet spring, but recent hot weather has dried out Wisconsin's forests. The state Department of Natural Resources is warning people headed for holiday camping trips. Rangers say fireworks don't mix with the forest. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:33 7/3/02 – Bush Comes to Wisconsin (Milwaukee) President Bush is expected to praise Wisconsin's welfare to work program, when he speake in Milwaukee this morning. The president will tour a large Milwaukee Church that runs a Faith-Based work initiative. Health and Human secretary Tommy Thompson will join the president. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:54 7/3/02 – Seniors Sign Up for Drug Plan (Milwaukee) More than 17-hundred senior citizens in Wisconsin started signing up, for a prescription drug plan that begins in September. The move comes amid a national debate over rising drug prices and who will help poor seniors foot the bill. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:06 7/3/02 – Prison Opening Delayed (Undated) A state senator is upset over another delay for the opening of a private prison in western Wisconsin. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:02 7/3/02 – Deficit Spending Could Be Illegal (Undated) An item in Wisconsin budget will make it illegal for lawmakers to go into deficit spending. If approved, the measure won't go into effect until 2005. Supporters say it will take at least that long for the legislature to agree on spending cuts that could total more than 2-point-eight-billion dollars. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:50 7/3/02 – Housing for Disabled (Undated) Wisconsin counties are going to have to do a little more than they thought to find housing for people with developmental disabilities. That's the result of a decision from the Wisconsin Supreme Court today. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:34 7/2/02 – Court Orders University to Release Records (Madison) The University of Wisconsin system lost a fight before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The court ordered the UW to produce records which will reveal the school's affirmative action policy. University officials argued the records would violate students' privacy. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:45 7/2/02 – New Heat Warnings In Place (Undated) The National Weather Service has a new way of forecasting prolonged heat waves. The "mean heat index" can predict hot spells as much as a week in advance. People who look after the elderly say the new index will help them plan ways to avoid weather related illnesses. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:36 7/2/02 – Town Threatened By City Budget (Madison) A Dane county town that doesn't want to be swallowed up by the city of Madison is pleading its case with the Governor, residents and the press. Town of Madison officials held a news conference to protest a crucial budget item which threatens the town's existence. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:46 7/2/02 – Bad Schools Kept Secret (Undated) 113 public schools in Wisconsin have failed to meet academic standards for the last two years. Trouble is, almost no one knows which schools they are. Terry Bell reports. running time :53 7/1/02 – Burke Appears in Court (Madison) The first legislator to be charged in fallout from the capitol caucus scandal appeared in Dane County court for his initial appearance. But his lawyer argued Senator Brian Burke is exempt from arrest. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:26 7/1/02 – Forest Service Prepares for Rainbow Family (Undated) National forest service rangers are trying to keep order at a huge gathering of the Rainbow Family in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. As many as 25,000 people are expected for what's known as the Annual North American Gathering of the Tribes. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:44 7/1/02 – Representative Focuses on Terror (Green Bay) Mark Green wants to serve another term in the US House of Representatives. Green represents Northeastern Wisconsin's Eighth Congressional District. He says fighting terrorism and domestic crime are his top priorities. Patty Murray has more. running time 1:10 7/1/02 – Downtown Keeps Growing (La Crosse) La Crosse just won a major national award for downtown revitalization -- but city officials aren't resting on their laurels. They hope to use a state program to make downtown even more vital. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:43 The State Capitol Report for July 2002 July 31, 2002 - Democrat Gary George Removed from Primary Ballot July 2, 2002 - President Bush Visits Milwaukee For More, See Our News Story Archives For:
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