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(November 2002) NEWS ARCHIVES 11/30/02 – Bush Wants to Clean Harbors (Undated) President Bush this week approved the idea of spending $250 million on cleaning Great Lakes harbors. But before Wisconsin sees any of that money several things must happen. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:51 11/29/02 – Public Wants Museum Funding to Continue (Green Bay) The state's budget deficit may adversely affect funding for museums and other cultural organizations. Many of Wisconsin's museums are partially publicly funded. But counties and cities are facing budget cuts that could trickle down to non-essential services. The relationship between Brown County and its Neville Public Museum is a case in point. Patty Murray has more. running time 4:36 11/29/02 – "No Shopping Day" Held (Madison) On this biggest shopping day of the year, one small group in Wisconsin is encouraging people to think twice about their consumer habits. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:09 11/29/02 – Anti-Zebra Mussel Program Working (La Crosse) Wisconsin's new program to prevent the spread of exotic species in lakes is small. But a Department of Natural Resources official says it looks promising. running time 1:39 11/28/02 – Rural Barron Leads Diversity Effort (Barron) An influx of Somalian immigrants jolted a small rural community in northern Wisconsin. And community leaders in Barron say they quickly learned to deal with cultural differences and some racism. Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time 4:52 11/28/02 – Lawmaker says Sell Mansion to Close Gap (Madison) Everything's on the table as Wisconsin tries to balance the budget. One state senator is suggesting governor-elect Jim Doyle sell the governor's mansion in Madison. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 1:09 11/28/02 – Cow Friendly Meter Readings (Green Bay) Wisconsin Public Service says its new Automated Meter Reading system doesn't hurt cows. The utility has released the results of an independent study that shows the system doesn't contribute to stray voltage. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:29 11/27/02 – Doyle Holds Listening Sessions (Statewide) Governor-elect James Doyle is asking the people of Wisconsin for their ideas on how to reduce the state's budget deficit. Doyle made a three-city sweep of the state Tuesday asking for citizen input. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 1:12 11/27/02 – Hazardous Toys List Out (Statewide) The annual list of toys considered hazardous to children is out. But toy manufacturers question the motives behind the list. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:30 11/27/02 – Identity Theft Hits WI Residents (Statewide) We still don't know how many people from Wisconsin may have been victimized in what's being called the nation's largest identity theft ring. In the meantime, people are being advised to take some steps to protect their sensitive information. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:19 11/27/02 – Deer Carcasses on Ice (Statewide) Disposing of deer carcasses is one of the most costly aspects of Wisconsin's current fight against Chronic Wasting Disease. In the eradication zone, where officials know the disease exists, thousands of carcasses are being stored in refrigerated trailers. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:33 11/26/02 – Balance State Budget with Pension Money? (Madison) An idea to stop paying into the state pension fund to help offset the budget deficit is getting play. It's an idea people who oversee the fund would like to bench. Especially because they're already likely to go to court over a similar raid of employee benefits put into law this summer. Frederica Freyberg has more. running time 1:33 11/26/02 – Lawmaker Wants Unlimited Hunting Permits (Statewide) Concerns over sick deer and fewer hunters have a state lawmaker calling for no time limit on buying permits. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:26 11/26/02 – Officials Call for Sewage Improvement Plan (La Crosse) The state of Wisconsin says it’s time for a program to improve miles and miles of sewage collection pipes in the state. The idea is to prevent sewage from getting into surface waters. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:46 11/26/02 – Mylar In, Latex Out, for Hospital Balloons (Statewide) A number of Wisconsin hospitals are moving to reduce latex in their facilities. As part of that effort, they're asking visitors not to bring balloons to patients. Melba Lara has more. running time 1:51 11/26/02 – Cities Turn to Self-Insurance (Green Bay) Local governments are changing the way they get insurance coverage. Private insurers are dropping their municipal clients for a number of reasons...including the threatof terrorism. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:28 11/25/02 – New Treatment Helps Angina Sufferers (Madison) A new medical treatment is dramatically improving the lives of some of the sickest heart patients in Wisconsin. Melba Lara reports. running time 4:20 Click here for more information about EECP. 11/25/02 – Documentary Highlights WI Ojibwe (Eau Claire) A six-part television documentary of Ojibwe history started this month on public television stations around the country. The Emmy-nominated series includes some UW-Eau Claire American Indian professors. Tonight Wisconsin viewers can see the episode titled "Doing Things the Right Way". Mary Jo Wagner has more. running time 1:40 11/25/02 – Idling Ban Considered in Madison (Madison) Tonight, Madison's environment committee takes another look at a proposal that would ban extended car idling. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:53 11/25/02 – Power Companies Pull Out of Controversial Project (Madison) The two power companies building the Duluth to Wausau high-voltage transmission line are pulling out as owners of the controversial project. Instead, the American Transmission Company is proposing that it take over ownership. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 1:25 11/25/02 – KKK Rally Draws Counter Protestors (Milwaukee) A white supremacist rally in Milwaukee may help foster some racial unity. That’s according to some people who took part in a counter-demonstration against the supremacists yesterday. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:44 11/28/02 – CWD Testing Escalates (Madison) Hunters have donated more than 32,000 deer heads so far this week for the state's chronic wasting disease testing program. That's created a lot of work for CWD technicians. Reporter Gil Halsted visited a procesing center near the town of Black Earth just thirty miles west of Madison and filed this report. running time 4:32 11/23/02 – Deer License Sales are Down (Madison) Wisconsin's regular deer season starts Saturday morning. As we all know, however, this year's hunt is anything but regular. Chronic wasting disease threatens not only the herd, but deer hunting as we know it in this state. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 3:37 11/23/02 – Teach-In at UW-Madison Over Nepal Conflict (Madison) An eight-year long guerilla war in the mountain kingdom of Nepal is heating up. A teach-in on the causes of the war, and the needs of its victims takes place on the U-W Madison campus this Sunday. Gil Halsted reports. running time 2:37 11/22/02 – KKK Rally Will Draw Opposition (Milwaukee) A white supremacist rally and a counter-demonstration are still on for in Milwaukee. Local law enforcement says it's ready for the events. But recent Wisconsin history suggests the protests will not be completely peaceful. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:57 11/22/02 – Higher Taxes or Major Cuts? (Madison) There are a lot of different projections for the state's budget defecit over the next bienium. All of them bad. Governor-elect Doyle puts it in the four-billion dollar range. The Revenue department adjusts for growth and puts the number at $2.6 billion. As Frederica Freyberg reports, the ranking co-chair of a special fiscal management committee knows only too well what the numbers mean. running time 2:55 11/22/02 – Burning Buildings at Badger Ammo (Baraboo) The Army plans to burn down as many 200 buildings contaminated with nitro glycerin at the old Badger Ammunition plant near Baraboo. But a citizens group says the plan poses a serious air pollution threat. Gil Halsted reports. running time 2:00 11/22/02 – G-B Bishop Denies Accusations (Green Bay) Green Bay Bishop Robert Banks is denying allegations that he overlooked an accused Priest's pedophilia. The incident occured when Banks was a top aide to Boston's Cardinal Bernard Law. Patty Murray has more. running time 1:22 11/22/02 – UW Students Best in Loan Payback (Madison) U-W Madison graduates lead the Big Ten in paying back certain federal student loans. It's the third straight year that's happened. Terry Bell asked the school's financial aid director why U-W grads are doing such a good job paying back their Perkins Loans. running time 1:05 11/21/02 – Doyle: Revenue Estimates Too Low (Madison) Revenue estimates are too high and the predicted budget deficit too low. That from Governor elect Jim Doyle, who says Wisconsin could really be as much as $4.3 Billion in the hole. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:05 11/21/02 – Inmates Charged for Jail Stay (La Crosse) Some Wisconsin counties are finding it pays to charge inmates for their time in a jail cell. The number of counties trying the idea is increasing. Sandra Harris reports. running time 2:00 11/21/02 – Campaign Ads Boost TV Station Budgets (Statewide) In this last campaign, candidates for political office spent more than 12-and-a-half million dollars in television advertising in Wisconsin's three biggest T-V markets. Advocates for "good government" say the new numbers are further proof that T-V is playing a corrupting role in the system. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:31 11/21/02 – Critics Gather to Discuss W-2 (Undated) Some critics of the state's Welfare to Work system will gather for a panel discussion tonight. It could be a preview of some debate next year at the State Capitol. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:57 11/20/02 – WI Libraries Caught in Internet Battle (Milwaukee) Eighty-three percent of Wisconsin's public libraries do not use special software to block pornography. There is a federal law requiring internet filters; but it's been blocked by court battles. Shamane Mills reports how a final decision on the matter is expected next year when the U-S Supreme Court rules on the Children's Internet Protection Act. running time 3:39 11/20/02 – Mother Sues in Mob Beating Case (Milwaukee) A civil lawsuit seeking financial damages has been filed in Milwaukee's so called "mob beating" case. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:37 11/20/02 – Court: Damage Caps Can't Apply to Past Cases (Madison) The family who successfully pushed for higher damage awards in wrongful death suits won't benefit from the law they helped pass. Shamane Mills reports how a cap on damage awards can't be applied to past cases as some legislators intended. running time 1:20 11/20/02 – UW Cancer Treatment Helps Women (Madison) A promising treatment developed at the University of Wisconsin is helping women with breast cancer. The technology cuts down the time required for radiation treatments from 7 weeks to one. Melba Lara has more. running time 1:23 11/19/02 – Judge: Recount Can Continue (Sheboygan) A Republican legislator has lost his attempt to halt a recount in a race that helped give the G-O-P control of the State Senate. Chuck Quirmbach has more on a federal court ruling in Milwaukee. reports. running time 1:43 11/19/02 – Doyle to Fill Patronage Jobs? (Madison) With a new in-coming governor, there will be many new appointees to cabinet positions in addition to appointments made to agencies and boards. But governor-elect Jim Doyle has the opportunity, if he takes it, to sweep out additional republican appointees nominated but never confirmed. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 2:36 11/19/02 – "Nuisance Housing" Plan Gets Support (La Crosse) Some property owners and city council members in La Crosse are wary of a proposal that would declare some properties nuisances, but a police official says a similar plan to rid the city of Appleton of drug houses is working. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:53 11/19/02 – Great Lakes Threatened by Carp (Superior) Emergency money has been approved to keep what Great Lakes experts think could be an ecology-killer out of Lake Michigan. Mike Simonson reports on measures to stop the Asian Carp. running time 1:31 11/18/02 – Jobs Outlook in WI Weaker Than Nation (Undated) A jobs forecast for Wisconsin is weaker than for much of the rest of the nation. Chuck Quirmbach has more on the Manpower, Inc., survey out today. running time 1:31 11/18/02 – Meteor Storm Begins Tonight (Undated) If the skies above Wisconsin stay clear tonight star gazers have the chance to see a dramatic light show. In fact astronomers predict that the biggest meteor storm of the century will occur early tomorrow morning. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:51 11/18/02 – New Construction Makes 'Mold-Free' Buildings (Madison) Construction materials and techniques could have saved some headaches for people in many schools around Wisconsin. A new office building and warehouse in DeForest is being built to fight mold. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:10 11/16/02 – "Shamed" Landlord Gets to Work (Milwaukee) A large sign criticizing a Milwaukee landlord came down this afternoon Friday after the man began the process of fixing a condemned house. Milwaukee is one of just a few cities in the country that have begun to publicly shame troublesome building owners. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 2:01 11/16/02 – Recount Continues in Sheboygan (Sheboygan) Despite a last minute attempt to stop it, the recount in the 9th senate district is underway. Democratic incumbent senator Jim Baumgart lost the election by 20 votes and asked for the recount. His challenger Republican senator-elect, representative Joe Liebham, tried to challenge the process. Frederica Freyberg has details. running time 2:36 11/16/02 – Lawsuits Forcing Radiologists Out (Madison) Health experts warn a looming crisis in the mammography field could have a major impact on women. Melba Lara reports. running time 1:04 11/16/02 – Hundreds from WI Protest Army School (Ft. Benning) Organizers predict 300 people from Wisconsin will travel to Fort Benning Georgia this weekend for the annual protest against the Army's School of the America's. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:38 11/15/02 – State High Court Hears Gun Case (Madison) It's gone all the way to the high court before. But this time, in two cases heard Thursday, Wisconsin will be looking for some clarification on the rights of citizens to carry concealed guns. Frederica Freyberg reports from the Supreme Court. running time 3:36 11/15/02 – Activists Want Federal Protection for No. WI (Statewide) Some people who want federal wilderness protection for more parts of northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan are spreading the word. They're taking their case to southern Wisconsin audiences. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:49 11/15/02 – Car Registrations Fees Could Go Higher (Statewide) The price you pay to register your car could double in the future. Shamane Millls reports. running time 1:30 11/15/02 – Hunters Wants Quick Test for CWD (Statewide) Hunters in Colorado are using a quick inexpenxsive test for chronic wasting disease. Wisconsin officials say the test isn't approved for use in the state yet on white tailed deer. But a private lab in Milwaukee is using a similar test and offering hunters results within two to three weeks. Gil Halsted reports. running time 2:01 11/14/02 – Organizers: Many Sign Recall Petitions (Madison) The recall drive aimed at Democratic state senator Chuck Chvala is moving full steam ahead. The organizer of the effort says he'll have enough signatures well ahead of the December deadline. Frederica Freyberg has details. running time 1:32 11/14/02 – Janitors Protest UW-M Work Conditions (Milwaukee) About 50 protestors marched into the outer office of UW-Milwaukee's Chancellor today as part of a campaign against work rules for some campus janitors. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:49 11/14/02 – Bishops Maintain Zero Tolerance (Milwaukee) Catholic bishops have okayed a revised policy regarding priests accused of sexually abusing minors. Church authorities say it maintains zero tolerance while protecting the rights of clergy. Critics say the new policy protects offenders. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:39 11/14/02 – Green Bay Public Television Layoffs Appealed (Green Bay) Four people laid off from their jobs at Wisconsin Public Television earlier this year are appealing their terminations. Among other things, they say they weren't given enough advance notice. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:23 11/13/02 – New Legislative Leaders Chosen (Madison) It's a kinder, gentler day at the state capitol. Both houses of the assembly have elected leaders for the upcoming session. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 1:24 11/13/02 – Report: Civic Journalism Working (Madison) Wisconsin-based research shows that news organizations are doing an effective job in helping their communities solve problems. But "Civic Journalism" still has its critics. Terry Bell reports. running time 1:29 11/13/02 – Regional Amber Alert in La Crosse (La Crosse) The region around La Crosse now has the state's first publicly broadcast Amber alert plan ready to go. With it, police can immediately broadcast details of child kidnappings to the general public. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:26 11/13/02 – Abortion Supports Wary of Supreme Court Nominees (Madison) A leading abortion rights supporter is in Wisconsin, raising concerns about who Republicans will nominate for the next U-S Supreme Court Justice. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:27 11/13/02 – Program Helps Pregnant Moms Quit Smoking (Madison) A pilot program which helps women in Wisconsin quit smoking if they're pregnant will soon expand statewide. Melba Lara reports. running time 1:28 11/12/02 – Time for Campaign Finance Reform (Madison) Now is the time to strike with campaign finance reform. That's according to backers of a newly crafted measure who say real reform needs to come quickly on the heels of a hugely expensive race for governor. And they say criminal charges involving legislative campaign money only highlight the need. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 2:27 11/12/02 – Power Lines Costs Up Sharply (Superior) The estimated cost of the proposed Duluth to Wausau high-power transmission line has nearly doubled. Even so, the American Transmission Company's Board of Directors has voted unanimously to continue the project. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. running time 2:01 11/12/02 – Abortion Takes Center in Political Changes (Statewide) Both sides in the abortion debate are claiming victory at the outcome of last week's elections. Abortion Rights advocates expect Governor Elect Jim Doyle to veto legislation aimed at restricting abortion. But groups that oppose abortion say their allies now control both houses of the legislature and Congress. Patty Murray reports. running time 1:29 11/11/02 – Wisconsin Vets Disagree on Iraq War (Eau Claire) Wisconsin veterans of war don't always agree on whether the United States should use force in another country. The United Nations Security Council's unanimous vote on Iraq is a case in point. It leaves the U.S. free to attack Iraq if it fails to cooperate with arms inspectors. Today is Veterans' Day and Mary Jo Wagner talked with two veterans about the war. running time 1:19 11/11/02 – Madison Church uses Solar Power (Madison) Investing in solar energy is a matter of faith for members of a Madison church. The congregation held a special ceremony Sunday to dedicated a new solar panel. Gil Halsted reports. running time 1:42 11/11/02 – Who Should Enact Smoking Bans? (West Bend) Limits on smoking in restaurants are becoming more common. But there's disagreement on whether the dining establishment or government should be the one laying down the rules on lighting up. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:52 11/08/02 – Big Energy Users Want Help with Utilities (Statewide) Some big users of energy are hoping the Doyle Administration will crack down on some electric utilities. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:44 11/07/02 – Activists Look for Changes with Doyle (Madison) Groups that supported Democrat James Doyle in the Governor's race are shaping their agendas for the next few months. For example, environmental activists want some new people in charge of state agencies and want certain issues on the table. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:42 11/07/02 – High Court Considers Stray Voltage (Madison) The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering whether farmers and others can sue utilities if stray voltage is below accepted levels of harm. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:30 11/07/02 – Recount Likely in 9th District Race (Sheboygan) The struggle for control of the Wisconsin State Senate came down to the wire Tuesday night. One of the most closely watched races was the 9th district. Republican challenger Joe Leibham was eventually declared the winner, but by a very small margin. And the loser of the race will ask for a recount. Patty Murray has more. running time 1:24 11/07/02 – Fate of Transmission Line to Be Decided Friday (Superior) The fate of the Duluth to Wausau trransmission line will be decided this Friday. The American Transmission Company's Board of Directors will decide whether to re-file its application with the Public Service Commission or kill the controversial high-powered line. Maria Maciocci reports. running time 1:34 11/07/02 – State Supreme Court Considers Referendum Case (Madison) Some people who took their village to court over expensive construction projects went to the Wisconsin Supreme Court Wednesday (W). The case involves the age-old American tension between direct democracy and representative democracy. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:26 11/06/02 – Doyle Wins, Promises to Put People First (Statewide) Attorney General Jim Doyle has won the governor's race. Doyle says the focus of his next four years is putting people first. Doyle says his election is a mandate to clean up government and restore pride in Wisconsin. Frederica Freyberg has more. running time 2:00 11/06/02 – GOP Deserters Help Doyle Win (Statewide) James Doyle’s victory in the governor's race is partly due to strong support from traditional democratic areas. But Doyle can also thank some erosion among the Republicans. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:54 11/05/02 – Voters Handle Redistricting Well (Statewide) Today is the biggest election since the latest round of redistricting in Wisconsin. But for the most part, voting appears to be going very smoothly. Terry Bell has more. running time :40 11/05/02 – Teens Work the Polls (Madison) If you went to vote you may have seen a new demographic at the polling place. A new program this year trains and hires high school students to work the polls. Frederica Freyberg went to such an election site in Madison. running time 1:40 11/05/02 – CWD Lab Certified, Running (Madison) Wisconsin's first officially certified lab for testing deer brains for Chronic Wasting Disease is up and running. Technicians at the lab in Madison have begun processing hundreds of tissue samples from deer killed during the recent T-zone hunt. Gil Halsted has more. running time 1:30 11/05/02 – Poll Watchers Eye WI Elections (Milwaukee) Voting snafus in the 2000 presidential election have prompted poll watchers to ensure a clean election this year. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:36 11/05/02 – Police Blame Out-of-Towners for Melee (Madison) Madison police are assessing whether they could have done anything different to prevent an unsponsored Halloween party downtown from getting out of control. Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:37 11/05/02 – 3 Strikes Law Under the Microscope (Statewide) The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday about a "3 strikes and you're out" law from California. It's possible the court's decision in the matter could affect the counterpart law in Wisconsin. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:33 11/04/02 – McCallum, Doyle Make Last Minute Push (Statewide) The most expensive, most negative campaign for Wisconsin governor is nearly over. The two major-party candidates are spending the last hours before election day criss-crossing the state. Frederic Freyberg reports. running time 1:57 11/04/02 – Republicans Worry About GOP & Environment (Milwaukee) Democrats often accuse Republicans of being soft on environmental protection. Now, a Republican group with roots in the Midwest is also contending the G-O-P is a pale shade of green. Chuck Quirmbach reports. running time 1:43 11/04/02 – American Won't Be Deported to Afghanistan (Madison) Prosecutors have agreed to help a Wisconsin man who was facing deportation to Afghanistan. He was convicted of selling marijuana four years ago. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:27 11/04/02 – LAX Voters Consider Protest Vote (La Crosse) Writer and humorist Mark Twain could get some votes in next tuesday’s congressional election in western wisconsin's 3rd district. Sandra Harris reports. running time 1:19 11/04/02 – Anti-Gay Leaflets Spark Outrage in Race (Madison) Hundreds of angry callers have phoned Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin's office expressing outrage over a campaign mailer supporting her challenger. The campaign post-cards came from an anti-gay group in Washington. Frederica Freyberg reports. running time 1:39 11/01/02 – Herbicide Linked to Frog Deformities (Undated) Lab results showing frog deformities linked to chemicals have now been illustrated in the wild. And it's heating up a debate over the danger of a popular herbicide . Shamane Mills reports. running time 1:50 11/01/02 – Caucus Scandal shapes D.A. Race (Madison) Local district attorney races are normally thought to be mostly a local matter. But thanks to the caucus scandal in state government, the race for Dane County District Attorney has taken on larger overtones. Benson Gardner reports. running time 1:43 11/01/02 – "Do Not Call" Confusion (Madison) More than 700-thousand people have signed up for the state's "Do Not Call List." The list is designed to stop annoying telemarketing calls. But some people have recently asked to be REMOVED from the list. They say the list is stopping important calls from getting through. But as Patty Murray reports, the state says the list isn't to blame. running time 1:13 The State Capitol Report for November 2002 November 20, 2002 -- Budget Estimates Project $2.6 Billion Deficit
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