10/4/03 – Women Urged To Quit

The state is stepping up its efforts to keep women from smoking or stop them if they already have the habit. Shamane Mills reports.

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10/4/03 – Bush Campaigns In Milwaukee

President Bush spoke in Milwaukee on Friday---sounding upbeat themes about the economy...and aggressive themes about the war against Iraq. The President's re-election campaign also took in close to one million dollars. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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10/3/03 – Ads Critical of Bush

(Undated) Environmental groups have launched a new television ad in Wisconsin to coincide with President Bush's visit to Milwaukee Friday. Chuck Quirmach reports.

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10/3/03 – Simple Tax System

(Undated) A simpler sales tax system would make it easier for companies that do business in several states to collect sales taxes. That's the reason a western Wisconsin lawmaker is co-author of legislation introduced Thursday. Mary Jo Wagner has more.

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10/3/03 – Governor Recall?

(Undated) It's too early to recall Governor Jim Doyle, but some say they are willing to wait and try to do just that. Sandra Harris reports.

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10/3/03 – Smoke Insurance

(Madison) As the cost of health care expands, what's covered often shrinks. But there's pressure on Wisconsin insurance carriers to ADD a benefit for smokers that's predicted to save money and lives. Shamane Mills reports.

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10/2/03 – Republicans Seek to Undo Veto

(Madison) Republicans hope to pass a bill that will undo one of Governor Jim Doyle's vetos. It would restore legislative oversight for all land purchases through the state stewardship fund. Gil Halsted reports.

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10/2/03 – Dramatic Testimony Against Power Line

(Solon Springs)The four year battle to build a large transmission line from Duluth to Wausau continues as home owners squared off against business interests at a public hearing in Solon Springs Wednesday. Mike Simonson reports.

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10/2/03 – Punative Damages Tougher to Get

(Madison) Families in Wisconsin who lose adult children to alleged medical malpractice cannot sue for wrongful death. Eight lawmakers have introduced a bill to change that. Frederica Freyberg reports.

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10/1/03 – Punative Damages Tougher to Get

(Milwaukee) A lawyer for three workers killed in the Miller Park roof disaster says a court ruling on Tuesday will make it hard for any person to win *punitive* damages in Wisconsin personal injury disputes. A state Appellate court has thrown out a 94 million dollar punitive damage award in the Milwaukee stadium case. Chuck Quirmbach reports. .

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10/1/03 – Ativists Defend Gay Marriage

(Madison) Gay rights activists from across the state came to the Capitol Tuesday. Some 200 people came to lobby lawmakers. They're advocating for same-sex marriage and benefits and speaking out AGAINST the so-called "defense of marriage" act. Frederica Freyberg reports..

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9/30/03 – "Sister Cities" Work to Limit Chemical Weapons

(Undated) Two Wisconsin cities are helping their Russian "Sister Cities" clamp down on chemical weapons stockpiles. The weapons are left-overs from the cold war. Volunteers from Appleton and LaCrosse are trying to stabilize life in the former Soviet Union and keep the weapons from getting into the wrong hands. The issue is the focus of an international conference this week in Appleton. Patty Murray has more..

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10/1/03 – City/County Health Merger Pending

(Madison) The City of Madison and Dane County have reached agreement on a partial merger of their health departments. Similar efforts are underway in other parts of the state as local governments look for cheaper and more effective ways to deliver services. Gil Halsted reports.

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10/1/03 – PSC Hearing

(Superior) For the second time in three years, the state Public Service Commission will hear from the public about what they think of the proposed Duluth-to-Wausau transmission line. But as Mike Simonson reports from Superior, this time there are differences. .

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9/30/03 – Oppositon to Expanded State Forests

(Undated) A plan to expand state forest lands is running into opposition from county officials in northern Wisconsin. But some in the area say county leaders are on the wrong side of the debate. Gil Halsted has more.

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9/30/03 – EPA Boss Vote Pending

(Milwaukee) A U-S Senate committee may vote this week on whether to confirm Utah Governor Mike Leavitt as head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Wisconsin Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold are officially still neutral on Leavitt's nomination. But some people who know Leavitt well have strong opinions of him. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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9/30/03 – Flying "Ace" Widow Laid to Rest

(Superior) The widow of America's "Ace of Aces" Richard Bong of Poplar will be put to rest today. Marjorie Bong Drucker lived long enough to see a legacy for her and her husband come to reality in Superior. Mike Simonson has the story.

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9/30/03 – Lower Drunk Driving Limit

(Madison) As of the stroke of midnight Monday, Wisconsin has a new LOWER drunk driving limit. The point-oh-eight limit law is now in effect. But we're told no special enforcements are planned. Frederica Freyberg reports.

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9/30/03 – More Money for New Companies

(Madison) Last year, only two states had fewer new companies than Wisconsin; we ranked third from the BOTTOM in emerging businesses. Some blame lack of startup funds; lawmakers and the governor are working on ways to increase venture capital. Shamane Mills reports. .

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9/27/03 – Preserving Small Town Culture

(Port Wing) You may or may not have heard of Port Wing. It's a small town like many other small towns in Wisconsin. Mike Simonson has the first part of a weekly series about efforts to preserve cultures in Wisconsin, with a look at Port Wing's 45th annual Fish Boil, an event that typifies this way of life.

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9/27/03 – California Computer Recycling Criticized

(Eau Claire) Wisconsin is one of many states trying to make computer manufacturers responsible for recycling their obsolete machines. Many have been watching to see what California lawmakers did. Mary Jo Wagner has more.

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9/27/03 – Outlaw Fish

(Superior) The feds want to make the Bighead Carp an outlaw fish. The U-S Fish and Wildlife Service is looking into putting the four-foot flying fish -- that is threatening the Great Lakes -- on the list of "injurious species". Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

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9/27/03 – Bush Camp Confident

(Brookfield) President George W. Bush will hold a fundraiser in Milwaukee next Friday. The chairperson of Mister Bush's Wisconsin campaign predicts the President will carry Wisconsin in next year's election. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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9/27/03 – Wage War?

(Madison) New developments in efforts to make Madison the first city in the state to raise the minimum wage. Shamane Mills reports.

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Back to the Top

The State Capitol Report

Tuesday, September 23 2003

(Milwaukee) A battle over the fate of federal planning dollars is shaping up in the state legislature.

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Governor Scott McCallum's State of the State Address

(Madison) Governor Scott McCallum is making another push to sell lawmakers his plan to end state aid for local governments.

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3/30/02 – Dems Attack Gov's Short Plane Hops

(Madison) During his first year in office, Governor Scott McCallum flew more than 54 thousand miles on state aircraft. Democrats say he's wasting money. John Powell reports.

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3/30/02 – Kenosha Girl May Go Back To Soviet Union

(Kenosha) A Kenosha family trying to help a teenager from the former Soviet Republic of Turkemenstan realize her dreams is running out of time to keep the girl in the United States. David Cole reports.

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3/30/02 – WPS Blames More Security for Rate Increase

(Green Bay) Electricity and natural gas bills may be going up for customers of Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. Green Bay-based W-P-S is asking the state to approve a rate increase. The company says September's terrorist attacks are partly to blame. Patty Murray has more.

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3/30/02 – Dems Attack Gov's Short Plane Hops

(Madison) A few state lawmakers are willing to consider cuts in state budget items that have been immune so far, including school aids. John Powell has more.

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3/29/02 – WI Poll Finds Patriotism High

(Statewide) The latest Badger Poll sheds light on the debate over what schools should teach. Shamane Mills reports.

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3/29/02 – Lawmakers Oppose Cuts to Water Quality Department

(Undated) State senators oppose cutting the budget of the Department of Natural Resources Water Quality Division. John Powell has more.

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3/15/02 – Proposed End to Free Libraries Angers Supporters

(Statewide) The Republican plan to make up a state budget deficit would allow Wisconsin communities faced with the loss of shared revenue to opt out of some state mandates to save money. It also repeals a requirement that all library programs and materials be provided at no cost to the public. Sandra Harris reports.

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3/15/02 – Dental Care for Poor Difficult to Get

(Statewide) For Wisconsin's poor, getting dental care is a difficult and frustrating process. And, as Melba Lara reports, for dentists who want to help those patients, low reimbursements and time-consuming paperwork make treating the poor a lose-lose proposition.

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3/15/02 – Lawmakers Says Relaxed Rules for Reformulated Gas Are Needed

(Milwaukee) Environmentalists oppose a plan that would loosen requirements for using reformulated gas in southeastern Wisconsin. But the Wisconsin Congressmember behind the proposal says states need flexibility in enforcing the use of what are known as boutique fuels to prevent sudden spikes in gas prices. Gil Halsted reports.

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3/15/02 – Milwaukee Redistricting Upsets City Supporters

(Milwaukee) Supporters of a plan to keep two Congressional districts in Milwaukee are sharpening their legal arguments even though their cause lost in the Legislature this week. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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3/15/02 - Study Looks at Breast Cancer and Exercise Benefits

(Madison) Women with breast cancer may be able to improve their healing and feel better if they exercise. Melba Lara reports.

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3/14/02 – WI Could Have Dozens of Extremist Groups

(Statewide) An expert on extremist groups says many potential terrorist threats to the United States could come from within the country. At least a dozen such groups are located in Wisconsin. Steve Roisum reports.

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3/13/02 – Grant to Help Poor Get Dental Care

(Statewide) More low-income people in Wisconsin would get access to dental care, under a new, $2 million grant. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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3/13/02 – DNR Looks for Deer Hunt Volunteers

(Madison ) The Department of Natural Resources is recruiting landowners in the Mount Horeb area to kill 500 deer over the next few weeks. It's part of the DNR's effort to find out how many deer in the area may have contracted chronic wasting disease. Gil Halsted reports.

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3/13/02 – Lake Superior Could Get Underwater Power Line

(Superior ) An Ontario utility is proposing to lay a high-voltage cable along the bottom of Lake Superior. This would not only set a precedent, but it is raising eyebrows of some environmental groups. Mike Simonson has the story from Superior.

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3/13/02 – Eye Drops Could Replace Patches for Lazy Eye Disorder

(Milwaukee) Children who struggle with a "lazy eye" may be able to use drops to treat the disorder rather than having to rely on patches. That's the finding of a new study by researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Melba Lara reports.

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3/13/02 - New Tests on Badger Plant Contamination

(Baraboo) Recent water testing at the former Badger Army Ammunition plant near Baraboo has turned up some low levels of contaminants. But officials say there is no threat to people drinking local ground water. Terry Bell reports.

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3/12/02 - PCB Discussions Continue

(Milwaukee) Over the past three years, officials have been working to forge new rules to deal with PCBs. No concensus has yet been reached. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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3/12/02 - Divorcing Families Have New Way to Navigate Process

(Madison) Lawyers are using a new method to negotiate divorces. The "collaborative law" model is growing in popularity, but detractors say it may not be for everyone. Benson Gardner reports.

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3/12/02 - Families Want Equality When Loved Ones Die

(Madison) Wrongful death claims in Wisconsin don't cover some family members, and advocates for a change in the state law say that's unfair. John Powell reports.

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3/11/02 - Fights Heats Up Over State Budget Cuts

(Madison) The state budget repair package moves to the full State Assembly this week. A top Democrat says he'll try to fight several of the budget changes okayed by Assembly Republicans over the weekend. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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3/11/02 - Communities Increasingly Battle Geese

(Madison) A lot of geese are becoming urban guests that won't leave. Many communities around Wisconsin are trying to get the migratory birds to move on. Shamane Mills reports how Madison is now considering taking action to control geese. reports.

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3/11/02 - Doctors Find Depression Strikes Many New Mothers

(Eau Claire) The effect of post-partum depression is center stage at the murder trial of Andrea Yates, the Houston mother who drowned her five children. But this problem isn't really new. In fact, officials at an Eau Claire hospital decided a couple years ago to screen new moms for signs of the problem associated with childbirth. Mary Jo Wagner has more.

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3/11/02 - Tribal Cleanup Targets Trailers

(Green Bay) The Mobile Home industry is helping a Wisconsin Indian tribe clean up dilapidated trailers. The Menominee Indians are demolishing ten abandoned trailers, and recycling whatever they can. Tribal officials say it will make the reservation more attractive and safer. Patty Murray has more.

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McCallum Stands By His Budget Proposal

(Madison) Governor Scott McCallum is making another push to sell lawmakers his plan to end state aid for local governments.

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3/13/02 – Eye Drops Could Replace Patches for Lazy Eye Disorder

(Milwaukee) Children who struggle with a "lazy eye" may be able to use drops to treat the disorder rather than having to rely on patches. That's the finding of a new study by researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Melba Lara reports.

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3/13/02 - New Tests on Badger Plant Contamination

(Baraboo) Recent water testing at the former Badger Army Ammunition plant near Baraboo has turned up some low levels of contaminants. But officials say there is no threat to people drinking local ground water. Terry Bell reports.

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3/12/02 - PCB Discussions Continue

(Milwaukee) Over the past three years, officials have been working to forge new rules to deal with PCBs. No concensus has yet been reached. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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3/12/02 - Divorcing Families Have New Way to Navigate Process

(Madison) Lawyers are using a new method to negotiate divorces. The "collaborative law" model is growing in popularity, but detractors say it may not be for everyone. Benson Gardner reports.

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3/12/02 - Families Want Equality When Loved Ones Die

(Madison) Wrongful death claims in Wisconsin don't cover some family members, and advocates for a change in the state law say that's unfair. John Powell reports.

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3/11/02 - Fights Heats Up Over State Budget Cuts

(Madison) The state budget repair package moves to the full State Assembly this week. A top Democrat says he'll try to fight several of the budget changes okayed by Assembly Republicans over the weekend. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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3/11/02 - Communities Increasingly Battle Geese

(Madison) A lot of geese are becoming urban guests that won't leave. Many communities around Wisconsin are trying to get the migratory birds to move on. Shamane Mills reports how Madison is now considering taking action to control geese. reports.

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3/11/02 - Doctors Find Depression Strikes Many New Mothers

(Eau Claire) The effect of post-partum depression is center stage at the murder trial of Andrea Yates, the Houston mother who drowned her five children. But this problem isn't really new. In fact, officials at an Eau Claire hospital decided a couple years ago to screen new moms for signs of the problem associated with childbirth. Mary Jo Wagner has more.

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3/11/02 - Tribal Cleanup Targets Trailers

(Green Bay) The Mobile Home industry is helping a Wisconsin Indian tribe clean up dilapidated trailers. The Menominee Indians are demolishing ten abandoned trailers, and recycling whatever they can. Tribal officials say it will make the reservation more attractive and safer. Patty Murray has more.

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3/09/02 - Governor Defends Personal Use of State Planes

(Undated) Governor Scott McCallum defends his family's use of state airplanes. He says the public wants him to be with his family. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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3/09/02 - Equal Care for Women Won't Include Contraception

(Undated) The Assembly has passed a resolution calling for equal treatment of women in health care. But the resolution does not call for requiring health insurance to cover contraceptives. John Powell has more.

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3/09/02 - Supermax Agreement Approved

(Undated) A Federal judge in Madison has approved a first of its kind agreement between state prison officials and inmates at Wisconsin's Supermax prison. The agreement settles all but one issue in a class action lawusit brought by Supermax prisoners 18 months ago. Gil Halsted reports.

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3/08/02 - Potential McCallum Challenger Says He Won't Run

(Green Bay) The Mayor of Green Bay says he will not run for Governor. Paul Jadin was considering an independent run because he didn't like Governor Scott McCallum's plan to phase out state aid to local governments. But now Jadin says McCallum's plan has no chance in the legislature. Patty Murray has more.

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3/08/02 - Emergency Sled is Saved

(Superior) It looks like Ashland will get its search and rescue windsled afterall. Targeted last month by the Bush Administration as a prime example of wasteful spending, the budget office threatened to rescind money for the Ice Angel windsled. Mike Simonson has the story from Superior.

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3/08/02 - Assisted Living Gets Hearing from High Court

(Madison) Around Wisconsin, people with developmental disabilities are on long waiting lists to get out of institutions and into assisted-living in their communities. But county governments have trouble paying for assisted-living services. The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments in a case from a county that's refused to pay at all. Some say people with disabilities may be left in the lurch. Benson Gardner reports.

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3/08/02 - Dems Want to Dump Lawmaker from Lt. Gov Race

(Madison) Democratic Senator Kevin Shibilski joined all the Republicans on the legislature's Joint Finance committee in passing a budget repair bill. Now some democrats Shibilski's candidacy for Lt. Governor. John Powell has more.

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3/08/02 - Help for Online Gambling Addiction

(Madison) Online gambling is claiming more and more addicts. Now a conference is looking at ways to help people who are hooked on internet gambling.

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3/08/02 - Community Health Centers At Risk

(Statewide) The state's budget problems shouldn't be solved on the backs of the poor and elderly. That's the argument of advocates who are denouncing health care cuts approved by the legislature's budget committee. Melba Lara reports.

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3/07/02 - Milk From Cloned Cows Could Help Industry

(Statewide) Milk production is big business in the upper Midwest. Now the president of a Wisconsin biotech company is milking a herd of cloned cows that he says could give the Great Lakes dairy industry a boost. But there are still questions about the health of cloned cows and whether the milk they produce is safe for human consumption. Gil Halsted reports.

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3/07/02 - Biz Groups Wants Insurance Pool

(Statewide) The legislature is getting ready to debate a provision that would let small employers band together to get a better rate on health insurance. The program has undergone a number of changes since last summer when it was approved by lawmakers...but vetoed by Governor Scott McCallum. Patty Murray has more.

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3/07/02 - Sex Offender Wants Supreme Court to Release Him

(Madison) Another sex offender wants the Wisconsin Supreme Court to order his release, claiming the state's sexual predator law is unconstutional. The court heard arguments in the matter today (yesterday/Tuesday). Benson Gardner reports.

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3/07/02 - President To Honor U-W Stout

(Eau Claire) More than 50 people from the Menomonie area are in Washington this week to pick up a national award from President Bush. UW-Stout is the first university in the country to receive the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award. Mary Jo Wagner has more.

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3/07/02 - Groups Seek Agreement on Pollution Runoff Rules

(Madison) Environmentalists and farm groups will meet this week, in hopes of finding a compromise on a major rule package targeting non-point pollution. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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3/06/02 - Pledge of Allegiance Back in Spotlight

(Madison) Post-terrorism concerns about patriotic displays in schools continue. Illinois is joining Wisconsin in considering changes to laws requiring the Pledge of Allegiance in schools. Shamane Mills reports.

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3/06/02 - State High Court Looks at Retaliatory Firing

(Madison) A woman is claiming her boss fired her because of actions taken by her police officer husband. The officer helped arrest the boss's wife for drunk driving. The Wisconsin Supreme Court will consider the case involving a grocery store in Western Wisconsin. Benson Gardner reports.

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3/06/02 - Rally Held to Support Conceal Carry

(Madison) More than 200 people rallied at the state Capitol to lobby state senators in favor of a bill to allow state residents to carry concealed guns. John Powell has more.

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3/05/02 - Legislator Wants to Toughen Insanity Plea

(Madison) A state lawmaker says defense attorneys and their clients are too quick to use the insanity plea in high profile cases. Representative Scott Suder wants the state to enact a "guilty but mentally ill" plea. Sandra Harris reports.

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3/05/02 - Call to Support Family Farms

(Madison) Promoting family farms is the goal of a bill in the state legislature supported by a variety of groups. John Powell has more.

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3/05/02 - Dems Support Gaming Compacts

(Madison) All four of the Democratic candidates for governor say if elected they'll approve extending the length of tribal gaming compacts. The four, along with Green Party candidiate Jim Young, made that pledge at a tribal candidate forum in Madison. Gil Halsted reports.

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3/05/02 - Advocates Call for Mental Health Parity

(Madison) Mental health advocacy groups are demanding the Assembly vote on a bill that would expand insurance coverage for mental illness. Melba Lara reports.

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3/02/02 – Chronic Wasting Found in Deer

(Statewide) Chronic wasting disease has shown up in Wisconsin Deer. It's the first time the disease has shown up East of the Mississippi river. Even though c-w-d is related to "mad cow" disease state health and wildlife officials say there is no risk to humans or livestock. Patty Murray has more.

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3/02/02 – Funding Saved For Public Defenders

(Madison) The legislature's joint finance committee has appropriated eleven million dollars to make sure criminal defendants are represented by attorneys. John Powell has more.

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3/02/02 – Western WI Town Dealt Separation Setback

(Madison) A court has dealt the town of Campbell a blow----but the city of La Crosse’s neighbor will continue to fight to maintain its independence. The town has engaged in a more than five-year battle to keep from being swallowed up by the city. Sandra Harris reports.

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3/01/02 – Governor Wants to Boost State Power Supplies

(Madison) Governor McCallum is backing several plans to increase the state's energy supply. McCallum spoke Friday at an energy forum in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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3/01/02 - Early Retirement Stalled

(Madison) Some lawmakers say offering government employees early retirement could help solve the state budget deficit. John Powell has more.

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3/01/02 - Stem Cell Debate Gets Closer Look

(Madison)The national debate over the ethics of using embryos to create cures for disease usually centers on the potential personhood of the embryo. But this week in Madison it was the role of women and the eggs they contribute for research that took center stage in a debate on stem cell ethics sposnored by the University. Gil Halsted reports.

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3/01/02 - Questions Remain Over Judges and Elections

(Milwaukee) Wisconsin judges who want to run for a non-judicial office before their bench term is up will have to wait longer for guidance from the State Supreme Court. The state court has refused, for now, to hear a case involving a Milwaukee judge. But the case may go back to the justices soon. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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2/28/02 - UW Campuses Look to Arm Their Police

(Madison) University of Wisconsin campuses in La Crosse and Platteville are considering giving guns to their security officers. Whether or not to arm campus cops has been a long-running debate throughout Wisconsin for years. Terry Bell reports.

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2/28/02 - High Court Curbs Questions About Victims' Past

(Madison) The state Supreme Court has overturned rulings in two cases involving the sexual assault of young children. In both cases, defendants sought wider latitude in discussing the past sexual behavior of victims. Benson Gardner reports.

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2/27/02 - State Takes a Closer Look at Lead Paint

(Madison) State health inspectors are getting trained to spot lead paint problems under new rules which go into effect in March. Shamane Mills reports.

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2/27/02 - Western Wisconsin Bluffs To Be Saved

(LaCrosse) A unique project to save bluffs in western Wisconsin has made its first major purchase. The blufflands protection program pairs a nonprofit land trust and the city of La Crosse. Sandra Harris reports.

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2/27/02 - Lawmaker Wants to End Free Housing for Top U-W Officials

(Madison) A Central Wisconsin lawmaker says there are too many perks for some high ranking University of Wisconsin officials. Critics counter that the benefits are required for the job. Melba Lara reports.

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2/26/02 - Superior Area Citizen-Lobbists Head for Madison

(Superior) The largest ever contingent of citizen-lobbyists will be in Madison this week as part of the 17th annual "Superior days". But they won't be arriving with hat in hand. As Mike Simonson reports, this delegation has a plan that it'll take to every state legislator.

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2/26/02 - Holocaust Payouts Can Continue

(Green Bay) Holocaust survivors or their heirs will have more time to collect un-paid insurance. An International Commission that was set up to administer the money says a new list of potential claimants has surfaced...so beneficiaries will now have until the end of September to review the information. Patty Murray reports.

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2/26/02 - Lawmaker Denounces Housing, Cars for UW Officials

(Madison) A central Wisconsin lawmaker plans to step up his attacks on what he says are too many perks for some high ranking University of Wisconsin officials. Melba Lara reports.

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2/26/02 - Ten Commandments Supporters Dealt a Setback

(LaCrosse) A U.S. Supreme Court decision to ignore a separation of church and state issue could have repercussions in Wisconsin. Sandra Harris reports.

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2/26/02 - Crime Wave Tied to Prescription Drug

(Madison) Addicts have robbed a number of Wisconsin drugstores this year looking to steal a powerful prescription painkiller which produces a heroin-like high. Law enforcement officials warn abuse of the drug is spreading. Melba Lara reports.

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2/25/02 - Job Report Portends More Hires

(Statewide) Jobs may be slightly easier to find in Wisconsin over the next three months. That's according to a hiring survey being released today. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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2/25/02 - Home Mortgage Program Could Help Menominee Tribe

(Green Bay) Members of the Menominee Indian tribe are eligible for a new federal program that makes buying a house more affordable. People living on reservations have had trouble getting loans from traditional lenders because the land is held in trust and can't be used as collateral. The Menominee say the new program will mean more affordable housing on tribal lands. Patty Murray reports.

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2/25/02 - Workers Fired For Computer Usage at Work

(Ashland) Two Ashland County employees have been fired for allegedly doing personal work on county computers. The county is among many in Wisconsin that doesn't allow personal business on computers. Mike Simonson has the story.

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2/25/02 - Anti-Porn Campaign Begins in Central WI

(Marshfield) Pornography opponents in Marshfield have launched a billboard campign aimed at discouraging young men from becoming sex addicts. Organizers of the campaign also hope the new signs will help build public support for new zoning restrictions for adult book stores. Gil Halsted has more.

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2/23/02 - Public Hearing Draws More Opposition to Budget Plan

(LaCrosse) Educators and students led off testimony at a final public hearing held by senate Democrats on the Governor's budget repair plan. While the governor says he's sparing education, they say planned cuts and a levy freeze are a threat. The hearing in LaCrosse was sponsored by senate budget committee members in response to proposed budget cuts for state and local government. Sandra Harris has more.

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2/23/02 - Increased Deaths Alarm WI Gulf War Vets

(Undated) Gulf War Veterans from Wisconsin are alarmed by new death rates just released by the government. Terry Bell reports.

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2/23/02 - Birkie Race Is On After Storm Brings Snow

(Superior) Skiers from around the world will be competing Saturday in the American Birkebeiner nordic cross-country ski race. Mike Simonson reports that for awhile this week, they weren't sure they'd be able to get the race in.

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2/22/02 - Online Charter School Draws Home Schoolers

(Madison) Right now there are around 21-thousand home-schooled children in Wisconsin. Organizers of an new "on-line" charter school hope to draw some of them with free teaching materials and computer equipment. Under the state's "open enrollment" option - parents around the state have until Friday, February 22, to sign up their children up for the Lake Mills-based school. Mary Jo Wagner reports.

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2/22/02 - Controversial Milwaukee County Official Steps Down

(Milwaukee) Milwaukee County Executive Tom Ament ended weeks of rumors and has announced he's stepping down. Leaders of a recall effort against Ament say they'll now focus their attention on recalling some county supervisors and downsizing county government. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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2/22/02 - Student Radio On the Air After Years of Legal Battles

(Madison) As of today, UW-Madison will no longer be the nation's largest university without a student radio station. Shamane Mills reports.

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2/22/02 - Mayors Speak Out Against Proposed Budget Cuts

(Madison) Wisconsin mayors have proposed their own solution to the state budget deficit, and accuse Governor Scott McCallum of betraying them and their constituents. John Powell has more.

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2/21/02 - WI Oneida Nix Multi-Million Dollar Offer

(Undated) The Wisconsin Oneida tribe have rejected a $500 million settlement for thousands of acres of the tribes' ancestral land in New York state. Tribal attorneys in Wisconsin say the deal struck last week by the New York branch of the tribe is unacceptable because it includes only money and no land. Gil Halsted has more.

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2/21/02 - Sports Agents Get Legislative Scrutiny

(Madison) The Assembly may soon consider a bill to regulate sports agents. John Powell has more.

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2/21/02 - Clinic Closings Draw Criticism

(LaCrosse) A Democratic candidate for governor is critical of Governor Scott McCallum’s plan to end all state funding for 14 community health centers. Sandra Harris reports.

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2/21/02 - Lawmaker's Fundraising Raises Eye Brows

(Milwaukee) One of the candidates running for Wisconsin's top law enforcement job is facing speculation he may be raising campaign money illegally. Terry Bell reports.

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2/20/02 - School Voucher Battle Focuses on Washington

(Milwaukee) The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided not to revisit its 1998 decision upholding school vouchers in Milwaukee. In fact, the Court has voted five-to-nothing that a motion asking the justices to vacate the earlier school choice ruling was "frivolous" and "untimely." Now, the focus on the voucher issue shifts to Washington. School voucher supporters and critics from Wisconsin are paying close attention to a U-S Supreme Court case on the constitutionality of a school choice program in Cleveland, Ohio. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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2/19/02 - Anti-Porn Campaign Begins in Central WI

(Marshfield) Pornography opponents in Marshfield have launched a billboard campign aimed at discouraging young men from becoming sex addicts. Organizers of the campaign also hope the new signs will help build public support for new zoning restrictions for adult book stores. Gil Halsted has more.

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2/19/02 - Republican Enters A.G. Race

(Green Bay) Another candidate is joining the race for Wisconsin Attorney General. The Outagamie County District Attorney officially announced his candidacy Monday. So far he is the only Republican in the running. Two Democrats are vying for the position as well. Patty Murray reports.

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2/19/02 - W2 Under Fire for Not Serving Disabled

Two civil rights groups have filed a federal complaint against the W-2, Welfare-to-Work program. The A-C-L-U and N-double-A-C-P say W-2 doesn't serve the disabled... and may discriminate on the basis of race. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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2/18/02 - Hmong Marriage Raises Questions

(Madison) A lawsuit headed for the state Supreme Court could invalidate thousands of traditional Hmong marriages. The case involves an auto insurance claim by the children of a Hmong woman killed in a car accident in Manitowoc. Gil Halsted has the details.

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2/15/02 - At Risk Boarding School Under Consideration

(Madison) A new study recommends creating a special residential school in Milwaukee for students who are most at risk of dropping out. John Powell has more.

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2/15/02 - Survey Finds Public Questions Money to Judicial Campaigns

A survey released by a new good-government campaign says the public is very skeptical about the supposed impartial nature of courts around the country...and is ready for reforms. And the campaign, launched yesterday by many legal and political groups, has some ideas handy. Benson Gardner has more.

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2/15/02 - Condemnation Action Makes Some Homeless

(LaCrosse) Officials recently condemned unsafe buildings here but that action left dozens of people homeless and with nowhere to go. City leaders say they want to help. Sandra Harris reports.

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2/14/02 - Local Officials Give Guv Cold Shoulder

(Superior) Governor Scott McCallum took his message of revolutionizing the state budget by ending shared revenue with local governments on the road this week. Mike Simonson reports on the chilly reception he received from local government officials in Superior.

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2/14/02 - Green Bay Mayor Considers Running for Governor

(Green Bay) Scott McCallum's plan to end state aid to local governments may lead another politican to challenge him for the governor's job. Green Bay Mayor Paul Jadin says the idea to fix the budget deficit by phasing out shared revenue is making him take a serious look at challenging the Republican incumbent. Patty Murray reports.

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2/14/02 - Raw Milk Buyers Worry State Officials

(Undated) The state is trying to shut down the opportunity for people to get raw milk from two dairy farms. Mary Jo Wagner has more.

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2/14/02 - Study Says Tribes Should Give More Money

(Milwaukee) A new study says Wisconsin Indian tribes aren't giving the state a fair share of their casino revenues. The study sponsored by a Milwaukee-based think tank says tribes should more than triple the current 24 million dollars they pay the state. But tribes say the study ignores the millions of dollars the casinos pay to local governments and charities. Gil Halsted reports.

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2/14/02 - Proposed Abortion Limits Draw Fire

(Madison) The Assembly is considering a bill that would prevent tax money from going to organizations providing or promotion abortion. John Powell reports.

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2/13/02 - WI Unemployed Get Extra State Help

(Madison) Governor Scott McCallum has signed an extension of unemployment benefits for Wisconsin workers. McCallum says the extension comes as the state economy is rebounding. John Powell has more.

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2/13/02 - Trial of War Criminal Could Affect Milwaukee Community

(Milwaukee) A Wisconsin lawyer of Serbian descent worries that a war crimes trial in Europe could affect the thousands of Serbians who live here. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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2/13/02 - Groups Push for Women's Rights

(Madison) Women's groups are organizing a telephone campaign for Valentine's Day in support of the International Women's Convention. John Powell has more.

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2/13/02 - State High Court Looks at Potential Jurors

(Madison) The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a case that could broaden the definition of who can serve on a jury. Benson Gardner has more.

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2/13/02 - Study Investigates Crash Injuries

(LaCrosse) La Crosse County is one of 14 in the state to receive a 25-thousand dollar state Department of Transportation Safe Community grant. The grants are designed to reduce accident injuries. Sandra Harris reports.

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2/12/02 - Listening Sessions Begin Over Governor's Budget Cutting Plan

(Undated) Governor Scott McCallum's plan to phase out shared revenue continues to draw fire. State Democrats are sponsoring a series of "listening sessions" to gague support for the Governor's proposal to plug a budget deficit. Patty Murray attended a session in Kaukauna and has this report.

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2/12/02 - Health Insurance Appeals At Risk

(Undated) People might lose a new tool to question their health insurance companies, depending on the outcome of a case before the United States Supreme Court. When insurance companies refuse to cover treatments, Wisconsin is ready to have independent experts review those decisions to see if they're ethical. But that program could get nipped in the bud. Benson Gardner has more.

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2/12/02 - Nude Club Patrons Get a Break

(Janesville) Videotaping of patrons at a nude club in Janesville has stopped. But the action is still generating controversy. Terry Bell reports.

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2/12/02 - New Guidelines Protect WI Waters

(Statewide A new set of regulations to protect rivers and and lakes from agricultural run off will get a final vote by the state Ag Board. The new rules are winning praise from environmental groups. Gil Halsted reports.

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2/11/02 - Freshman Classes Filling Up Fast

(Statewide) Freshman enrollment at two of Wisconsin’s more popular campuses has already ended for students wanting to attend school this Fall. An admissions official says the dates are among the earliest in recent years and a trend that’s expected to continue. Sandra Harris reports.

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2/11/02 - Closer Look at a Controversial Milwaukee Charter School Applicant

(Milwaukee) A controversial school is trying for at least the third time to be in Milwaukee's taxpayer-funded school voucher program. The leader of the school has changed his name but not some of his ideas. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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2/11/02 - Push For Domestic Partner Benefits Stalled

(Madison) Teaching Assistants at U-W say they are being stonewalled by the state as they try to become the first university employee union to provide health benefits for domestic partners. However, state officials argue the budget deficit means the state can't afford to increase benefits for anyone right now. Melba Lara reports.

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2/11/02 - President Bush Launches Health Care Initiative Here

(Milwaukee) President Bush wants to increase health care access for the more Americans. Wisconsin Public Radio's Chuck Quirmbach talks with Melba Lara about the proposed initiative.

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2/9/02 - Weather Radios Help Tornado Stricken Areas

(Superior) Four more national weather service weather radio transmitters have gone on line in Wisconsin and one community will get free weather radios as part of the deal. Mike Simonson has the story from Superior.

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2/9/02 - Construction of Major Door County Interchange Could be In Doubt

(Door County) The State Department of Transportation plans to build a two-and-a-half million dollar interchange on Highway 57, leading to Door County. Highway officials say the improvements will make the road safer. But some people in Door County worry that the long-term plan to extend a four lane road further North will change the flavor of the popular vacation spot. Patty Murray has more.

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2/9/02 -UW Doctors May Have Found Transplant Treatment Breakthrough

(Madison) Patients who receive organ transplants may soon need fewer of the powerful -- yet sometimes harmful -- drugs which prevent rejection. As Melba Lara reports, new research at the University of Wisconsin could revolutionize treatments for people who get transplants. .

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2/8/02 - WI Peace Corp Alum Worry About Expansion

(Madison) President Bush's plan to double the size of the Peace Corps is getting strong support from Wisconsin Peace Corps alumni. But the support is mixed with some skepticism about whether the current leadership of the forty year old agency can handle the growth. Gil Halsted reports.

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2/8/02 - Milwaukee Exec Recall Could Land in Court

(Milwaukee) There are more developments in the recall case involving Milwaukee County Executive Tom Ament. The developments involve the State Elections Board, a former Republican legislator, and a fundraising appeal. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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2/8/02 - Caucus Scandal Leads to Name Calling

(Madison) Members of the state Assembly engaged in some name calling over investigations of the use of employees for campaigning on state time. John Powell has more.

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2/8/02 - Some Worry Mad Cow Prevention Could Go Too Far

(Eau Claire) The federal government is considering new rules to prevent mad cow disease in this country…but Wisconsin's state veterinarian says the proposed rules may be excessive. Mary Jo Wagner has more. (runs 1:47)


2/7/02 - Saving Sled Called "Pork" by President

(Ashland) A northern Wisconsin rescue vehicle has been singled out as an example of pork barrel spending in the federal budget. But locals say the Bush administration is wrong. Mike Simonson reports from Superior. (runs 1:37)


2/7/02 - Choice Schools Under Scrutiny

(Madison) The number of private schools that want in on the taxpayer-funded Milwaukee School Choice program is up about twenty percent. Some of the schools are controversial ...and voucher critics say the state should be more aggressive in reviewing the applications. Chuck Quirmbach reports. (runs 1:51)


2/7/02 - Tribes Want to Extend Gaming Agreements

(Madison) Eight Wisconsin Indian tribes have joined forces to lobby the governor's office to expand the length of tribal gaming compacts. Gil Halsted has more. (runs 1:38)


2/7/02 - Olympic Curlers Have Strong WI Connection

(Eau Claire) For only the second time in history, curling is an official medal sport at the U.S. Olympics this month. Wisconsin has more curlers than any other state, around four thousand. The state can also brag about being home to some members of both the women and men's U.S. Olympic teams. Mary Jo Wagner talked with the men's U.S. Olympic curling team at a tournament in Eau Claire. (runs 5:11)


2/7/02 - Program to Help Disabled May Force Many to Wait for Help

(Statewide) A new federal program is designed to help social security beneficiaries with disabilities get work. State officials supports the "Ticket to Work" program, but it may force waiting lists to start growing again. Sandra Harris reports. (runs 1:55)


2/7/02 - WI Supreme Court Considers Law Banning Lewd Materials

(Madison) The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments today on whether the state's law prohibiting people from showing lewd material to minors is constitutional. Benson Gardner reports. (runs 1:40)


2/6/02 - Interchange Construction Could Disrupt Business

(Milwaukee) Finding enough money may be the biggest challenge to the state's plan to rebuild Milwaukee's Marquette interchange. But how to ease traffic during construction and not harm businesses will be another major task. Chuck Quirmbach reports. (runs 1:59)


2/6/02 - Critics Charge Taxes Will be Hiked to Pay for Milwaukee Highway

(Milwaukee) Governor Scott McCallum says he doesn't expect to have to raise transportation taxes to pay for a major highway rebuilding in downtown Milwaukee. But critics say that's misleading. Chuck Quirmbach reports. (runs 2:36)


2/6/02 - Latest Hate Crime Highlights Anti-Gay Attacks in Madison

(Madison) Madison police are investigating what they believe is a anti-gay hate crime at a church. Last year Madison led the state in the number of reported hate crimes, with 3-quarters of them against gays. Shamane Mills reports. (runs 1:38)


2/6/02 - Controversial Anti-Drug Ad Called Misleading

(Undated) A new multi-million dollar White House anti-drug campaign linking the drug trade with terrorism is getting mixed reactions. Human rights activists say the ads are misleading and won't discourage teens from using drugs. Gil Halsted Reports. (runs 2:20)


2/6/02 - WI Supreme Court Gets Redistricting Request

(Madison) The Wisconsin Supreme Court is trying to decide whether to solve the state's redistricting problem if politicians can't reach agreement. Benson Gardner reports. (runs 1:40)


2/5/02 - Survey Finds Many Pregnant Wisconsin Women Smoke

(Undated) A new national report on children's health finds a significant decline in the number of women smoking during pregnancy. And nationally the teen preganancy rate is also dropping. But Wisconsin is lagging behind the national average especially in Mlwaukee. Gil Halsted Reports (runs 2:00).


2/5/02 - Eating Disorder Leads to Housing Discrimination

(Madison) The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering whether an eating disorder qualified as a disability. Benson Gardner reports

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2/5/02 - Clean Power Plants Sought for Wisconsin

(Madison) Some lawmakers are introducing a bill to limit pollution from old, coal-burning power plants. John Powell has more. (runs 1:41)


2/4/02 - Tougher Consumer Protections Needed in Recalls

(Green Bay) Fifteen-thousand products are recalled each year, but many of them are still being used. The former head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission says the recall system is riddled with loopholes. Patty Murray reports. (runs 1:23)


2/4/02 - Highway Naming Battle Heats Up in the Assembly

(Superior) A battle over which civil rights activist's name should grace the Northern Wisconsin Highway that the Ku Klux Klan adopted has taken a turn in the state assembly. Mike Simonson reports. (runs 1:42)


2/2/02 - State Street Remodeling Could be on Hold

(Madison) State Street in Madison may not get a makeover after all. At least that's what some Madison officials believe may be the result of the governor's proposed cuts in aid to cities. Shamane Mills reports. (runs 1:12)


2/2/02 - State High Court Looks Closer at Sex Predator Designation

(Madison) The Wisconsin Supreme Court will look at Wisconsin's law to keep sexual predators out of the community after they have served their prison sentence. Benson Gardner reports. (runs 1:39)


2/1/02 - WI Gov Race Could Be Most Expensive Ever

(Madison) The race for governor this year is likely to be the most expensive campaign in state history. John Powell has more (runs 1:36)



2/1/02 - Gel Candle Warning Under Scrutiny

(Madison) An email is circulating warning people not to buy gel candles. Benson Gardner has more. (runs 1:40)


2/1/02 - Fetus Name Change Creates Controversy

(Madison) The Bush Administration says it will help states pay for more poor women's prenatal care, but the plan involves changing the legal name of a fetus to "unborn child". Shamane Mills reports. (runs 1:50)


1/31/02 - Researchers Look for "Heart Attack Genes"

(Milwaukee) Wisconin medical researchers are much closer to knowing what genetic material may increase your risk of a heart attack. Chuck Quirmbach reports. (runs 1:50)


1/31/02 - Children of Alzheimer's Patients May Hold Clues to Prevention

(Madison) Tracking the children of people with Alzheimers may help find a way to prevent the disease. Melba Lara reports. (runs 1:38)


1/31/02 - Poison Prevention Line Gets Revamp

(Milwaukee) Wisconsin is part of a new national hotline for poison emergencies. Chuck Quirmbach reports. (runs 2:09)


1/31/02 - Court May End Perrier Plans

(Undated) Opponents of a proposed Perrier bottling plant say a court ruling handed down Wednesday could be the final death knell for the company's plans to build a water bottling plant in Adams county. Gil Halsted has more. (runs 1:40)


1/30/02 - WI Congressmembers Single Out Enron Woes from State of the Union

(Washington, DC) Democrats and Republicans are backing President George Bush by agreeing that the implosion of Enron Corporation should spur changes in pension plans and 401(k)s that would give people more control over investments and greater protection against corporate mismanagement.

Green Bay Republican Mark Green says the president is moving in the right direction to help the public.

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1/30/02 - Controversial Powerline Dealt Setback

(Douglas County) A Douglas County forestry committee has succeeded in stopping Minnesota Power from taking soil samples along the route for the proposed Duluth-to-Wausau transmission line. Mike Simonson has the story. (runs 1:33)


1/30/02 - Realtors Claim to Want to Help Consumers More

(Statewide) The Wisconsin Realtors Association is proposing legislation that it says would help consumers make home buying decisions. Patty Murray reports. (runs 1:42)


1/30/02 - Critics Want Prescription Drug Plan to Go Further

(Washington, DC) When President Bush delivered his State of the Union address, senior citizens and Wisconsin lawmakers were listening for his plan to help the elderly pay for prescription drugs via Medicare. Melba Lara reports. (runs 1:30)


01/30/02 - WI Arts Groups Tout Their Importance to the State

(LaCrosse) Arts groups in Wisconsin are promoting their importance to state tourism via a series of public meetings across the state. Sandra Harris has more. (runs 1:35)


1/29/02 - WI Republicans Want to Revamp Dairy Pricing

(Washington, DC) Republican Wisconsin congress members Mark Green and Paul Ryan want to revive a milk pricing proposal and do away with the Northeast Dairy Compact once and for all. Patty Murray has more. (runs 2:00)


1/28/02 - Door County Recall Effort Underway

(Sturgeon Bay) - There is heated political debate brewing in Door County. Patty Murray reports on a recall drive that aims to replace most of the county's supervisors. (runs 4:01)


1/28/02 - Democratic Candidates for Governor Outline Environmental Plans

(Stevens Point) - Five candidates for governor got a chance to tout their environmental plans at a forum sponsored by the Wisconsin Stewardship Network. Gil Halsted reports. (runs 4:00)


1/28/02 - Warm Winter Hurting Northern Wisconsin Tourism

(Superior) - Unseasonably warm weather is pushing many tourism businesses to the financial edge, according to State tourism Secretary Moose Speros. Mike Simonson reports. (runs 1:39)


1/28/02 - Railroad Chief Wants Improved Safety at Crossings

(Madison) - State Railroad Commissioner Rodney Kreunen wants to put yield signs at every railroad crossing. John Powell reports. (runs 1:00)


Governor Scott McCallum Unveils Budget Reform Proposal

(Madison)- Governor Scott McCallum announced details of his budget repair plan. Critics say they'll have budget cutting proposals of their own.

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The State Capitol Report

Monday, March 18, 2002 -- Tribal Gaming

Monday, March 11, 2002 -- UW Spat

Friday, March 8, 2002 -- Dead Bills

Wednesday, March 6, 2002 -- Legislature Budget

Tuesday, March 5, 2002 -- SuperMax

Monday, March 4, 2002 -- Family Farms

Friday, March 1, 2002 -- Towns Reps Provide Budget Plan

Thursday, February 28, 2002 -- Campaign Finance Reform

Wednesday, February 27, 2002 -- Budget & Joint Finance

Monday, February 25, 2002 -- Education Reform

Friday, February 22, 2002 -- Mayors Angry at the Governor

Thursday, February 21, 2002 -- Ashley Furniture

Wednesday, February 20, 2002 -- Capitol Security

Tuesday, February 19, 2002 -- Mining Hearing

Monday, February 18, 2002 -- Education Costs & Student Performance

Friday, February 15, 2002 -- Banning Freebies for Doctors

Thursday, February 14, 2002 -- Campaign Financing & Election Board

Wednesday, February 13, 2002 -- Public Hearing on Budget Repair Bill

Tuesday, February 12, 2002 -- Mental Health Insurance Coverage

Monday, February 11, 2002 -- Campaign Finance Reform

Friday, February 8, 2002 -- Teens, Smoking & State Dollars

Thursday, February 7, 2002 -- Lawmakers Upset over UW Administrator Salaries

Wednesday, February 6, 2002 -- County Officials Oppose Aid Cuts

Tuesday, February 5, 2002 -- Wage Lein Bill Would Favor Workers

Monday, February 4, 2002 -- National Anthem and Ritalin in Schools

Friday, February 1, 2002 -- Tobacco Money and the Budget

Thursday, January 31, 2002 -- Rallies for Budget

Wednesday, January 30, 2002 -- Taxes & the State Budget

Tuesday, January 29, 2002 -- Budget Repair

Monday, January 28, 2002 -- Spending Cuts Statistics

Friday, January 25, 2002 -- Stem Cells



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