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This Week In Congress - May 21, 2014

May 21, 2014 - 3:15pm

USA Today Congressional Correspondent Susan Davis fills in for Paul Singer for this week's update on happenings in Congress.

GM Recalls More Cars: Where Does The Company Go From Here?

May 21, 2014 - 3:06pm

General Motors is recalling more cars this week, setting a new company record for recalls in a year. An auto industry analyst talks about the vehicles affected, and what's next for the embattled automaker.

Marquette Poll Finds Burke, Walker Tied At 46 Percent

May 21, 2014 - 5:00pm

After trailing Gov. Scott Walker in the polls for months, Democratic challenger Mary Burke has finally surged forward into a tie with the governor thanks to support from women and younger people.

It's Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week

May 21, 2014 - 4:50pm

Emerald ash borer is now in 20 counties in Wisconsin. This week is dedicated to understanding the damage that the borer can cause to trees around the state.

Slowing The Spread Of Emerald Ash Borer In Wisconsin

May 21, 2014 - 4:50pm

The emerald ash borer (EAB) is spreading through Wisconsin, and federal, state, and local government officials are looking to slow it down — in part by recruiting citizen help during Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week. Brian Kuhn, the director of the Plant Industry Bureau in the Wisconsin Department of Agriculturem...

The Future Of High-Tech Medicine

May 21, 2014 - 4:00pm

Our guest futurist joins us to talk about the latest in high-tech medicine, from a diagnostic pill to the next horizon of health robotics.

Wausau Mall Owners Give City May 31 Deadline For Economic Assistance

May 21, 2014 - 3:30pm

The owner of the troubled Wausau Center Mall has given the city a deadline of May 31 to commit to an economic assistance plan.

Professor Says Young People Have Lost Hope

May 21, 2014 - 2:00pm

Six years ago, Barack Obama ran a presidential campaign that projected themes of “hope” and “change,” galvanizing young people in numbers not seen since the mid-1990s. But in the years since, young people in Europe and the U.S. have seemed to be remarkably passive and uninvolved in civic life, despite...

Advocate: Majority Of Wisconsin Wetlands Are Privately Owned

May 21, 2014 - 11:45am

Of Wisconsin’s remaining wetlands, the majority are located on private property and many landowners are unaware of it, according to a local wetlands advocate. Katie Beilfuss, outreach programs director at Wisconsin Wetlands Association, said that this lack of awareness means that caring for these wetlands aren't just the government's responsibility...

Consumers Buying More Goods Directly From Farmers In Wisconsin

May 21, 2014 - 11:45am

Consumers are increasingly buying produce, dairy, and meat directly from Wisconsin farmers, at least part of which is linked to the rise of the local food movement.

GTAC Will Continue Drilling In Penokees Over Summer

May 21, 2014 - 11:15am

Gogebic Taconite, the company that has proposed to construct an open pit iron ore mine in the Penokee Hills, says it will drill more bore holes and water monitoring wells there this summer.

Disinviting Event Speakers A Sign Of Polarized Times, Expert Says

May 21, 2014 - 7:00am

If it seems like politics is getting more and more infused in daily life, it’s because it might be. Mike Wagner , an assistant professor in the school of journalism and mass communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said that he believes political feelings are beginning to creep...

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This Week In Congress - May 21, 2014

GM Recalls More Cars: Where Does The Company Go From Here?

Marquette Poll Finds Burke, Walker Tied At 46 Percent

It's Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week

Slowing The Spread Of Emerald Ash Borer In Wisconsin

The Future Of High-Tech Medicine

Wausau Mall Owners Give City May 31 Deadline For Economic Assistance

Professor Says Young People Have Lost Hope

Advocate: Majority Of Wisconsin Wetlands Are Privately Owned

Consumers Buying More Goods Directly From Farmers In Wisconsin

GTAC Will Continue Drilling In Penokees Over Summer

Disinviting Event Speakers A Sign Of Polarized Times, Expert Says

Demand Rises For Home Health Care Workers

DOT Will Pay $13M In Milwaukee Zoo Interchange Lawsuit Settlement

UW-Milwaukee Graduate's Short Film Will Screen At Cannes

Photographer Shares Images Of Penokee Hills In New Book

What To Watch For In Today's Primary Elections

UW System President Says He'll Seek Major Increase In Financial Aid

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