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Recall effort garners enough signatures to target Sen. Hopper

April 7, 2011 - 12:00am

State senator Randy Hopper is the second Republican lawmaker to have recall papers filed against him. Organizers delivered petitions to the Government Accountability Board today. But the senator's campaign is alleging fraud. Patty Murray reports.

Soglin to serve third term as Madison Mayor

April 6, 2011 - 12:00am

Madison's former mayor Paul Soglin defeated two term incumbent mayor Dave Cieslewicz last night by only about 700 votes. Kristen Durst reports.

DWD says it's hard to determine how governor's job creation goal is faring

April 6, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin’s Secretary of Workforce Development says it’s too early to tell if Governor Walker’s plan to create 250,000 jobs in his first term in office is on schedule. Maureen McCollum reports.

Post-election result discussed with political scientist

April 6, 2011 - 12:00am

WPR's Terry Bell talks about the election night returns with UW-La Crosse's Joe Heim.

Wisconsin Dems pleased with majority of election outcome

April 6, 2011 - 12:00am

State Democrats are happy about the results of several county executive elections around Wisconsin last night. That includes Chris Abele easily defeating Republican state Representative Jeff Stone in Milwaukee County. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Candidate field winnowed down for Huebsch's successor

April 6, 2011 - 12:00am

The field is set for a special election next month in western Wisconsin, to fill the Assembly seat vacated by current state Department of Administration Secretary Mike Huebsch. Maureen McCollum has more on last night’s primary results.

Parcel of land to be returned to Native Americans

April 6, 2011 - 12:00am

After almost a century, a Lake Superior band of Chippewa is just weeks away from getting part of their tribal home back. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

County officials weigh pros and cons of sand mining spike

April 6, 2011 - 12:00am

Three counties in western Wisconsin are trying to figure out how to deal with an anticipated jump in controversial sand mining operations. Rich Kremer reports.

Renovation plans likely to be sped up following Halverson's re-election

April 6, 2011 - 12:00am

Andrew Halverson won a second term as mayor of the city of Stevens Point last night. As Glen Moberg reports, the win puts redevelopment of the city's downtown on a fast track.

Tight race yields new Madison mayor

April 6, 2011 - 12:00am

Madison's former mayor Paul Soglin defeated two term incumbent mayor Dave Cieslewicz last night, by only about 700 votes. Kristen Durst reports.

Votes from tight supreme court race still being counted

April 6, 2011 - 12:00am

The closest Supreme Court race in Wisconsin history is still undecided. Fewer than 600 votes divide the two candidates. Gil Halsted reports.

Governor signs budget legislation

April 6, 2011 - 12:00am

A bill designed to help Wisconsin balance the books for this year is now law. The budget repair bill originally contained elements that sparked huge protests at the state Capitol building. Shamane Mills reports.

Tight race among high court candidates still up in the air

April 6, 2011 - 12:00am

The closest Supreme Court race in Wisconsin history is still undecided. Fewer than 600 votes divide the two candidates. Gil Halsted reports.

Ranking officer shares concerns over war, returning soldiers

April 5, 2011 - 12:00am

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Michael Mullen was in Wisconsin today. He says pullback of military operations in Afghanistan will begin later this year. But he says he's concerned about the ongoing death toll overseas, and the status of veterans in the U.S. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Pierce County Democrats invest heavily in Harsdorf recall efforts

April 5, 2011 - 12:00am

A committee to recall Republican State Senator Sheila Harsdorf has raised and spent more money than any other recall effort in the state. Rich Kremer reports.

Online networking transforms business and marketing

April 5, 2011 - 12:00am

Business networking is an old idea. Social networking is a new one. But the two worlds are melding together rapidly on the internet, and businesses that don't have a presence on Facebook or Twitter risk getting left behind. Stephen Woessner, who helps businesspeople at the Small Business Development Center at...

Governor Walker says reducing phosphorus pollution in state waters can wait a couple years

April 5, 2011 - 12:00am

The Walker Administration wants a two-year delay in rules aimed at reducing phosphorus pollution in Wisconsin waters. That's a change from a budget proposal Governor Walker made a few weeks ago, but still one disappointing to environmental groups. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Jackson speaks at Capitol rally to commemorate King, encourage voters

April 5, 2011 - 12:00am

Opponents of Governor Walker's plan to eliminate most bargaining rights for public employee unions say protest rallies at the state Capitol will continue until the plan is dead. More than a thousand protesters turned out for a rally yesterday to hear Reverend Jesse Jackson speak. Gil Halsted was there.

Business briefing hosts debate over merits of buying local, creating jobs

April 5, 2011 - 12:00am

The new Secretary of the Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection says cutting red tape is one of his top goals in carrying out the governor's budget plans for his department. Gil Halsted reports.

Technology sector largely upbeat over economy

April 5, 2011 - 12:00am

A new survey shows economic optimism amongst Wisconsin's technology executives. Patty Murray has more on a poll that shows most think the state's economy is on the mend.

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Recall effort garners enough signatures to target Sen. Hopper

Soglin to serve third term as Madison Mayor

DWD says it's hard to determine how governor's job creation goal is faring

Post-election result discussed with political scientist

Wisconsin Dems pleased with majority of election outcome

Candidate field winnowed down for Huebsch's successor

Parcel of land to be returned to Native Americans

County officials weigh pros and cons of sand mining spike

Renovation plans likely to be sped up following Halverson's re-election

Tight race yields new Madison mayor

Votes from tight supreme court race still being counted

Governor signs budget legislation

Tight race among high court candidates still up in the air

Ranking officer shares concerns over war, returning soldiers

Pierce County Democrats invest heavily in Harsdorf recall efforts

Online networking transforms business and marketing

Governor Walker says reducing phosphorus pollution in state waters can wait a couple years

Jackson speaks at Capitol rally to commemorate King, encourage voters

Business briefing hosts debate over merits of buying local, creating jobs

Technology sector largely upbeat over economy

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