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Baldwin criticizes bill that limits EPA's regulatory powers

March 16, 2011 - 12:00am

A House committee has passed a bill that would limit the EPA's ability to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Chuck Quirmbach reports that yesterday's vote came over the objections of Wisconsin Representative Tammy Baldwin.

Labor relations improve in Racine following budget adjustment debate

March 15, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Walker’s actions in Madison seem to have actually improved labor relations in the Racine Unified School District. Dave Cole reports..

No smoking law appears to benefit worker's health

March 15, 2011 - 12:00am

A large, statewide sampling of bartender's health before and after the smoking ban confirms earlier findings: less secondhand smoke means workers breather easier. Shamane Mills reports.

Fears over nuclear problems in Japan spike interest in certain pills

March 15, 2011 - 12:00am

The nuclear power plant accident in Japan has dramatically increased demand for iodine pills countering radiation exposure. Even a Wisconsin pharmacy is getting requests. Shamane Mills reports.

More federal money for prairie potholes and wetlands near Lake Michigan

March 15, 2011 - 12:00am

Two Wisconsin projects that protect wetlands and wildlife are getting a financial boost from the federal government and local partners. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

No further spread of CWD outside known area

March 15, 2011 - 12:00am

The deer-killing chronic wasting disease (CWD) remains contained in Wisconsin. No new cases were found in the past year outside the state’s CWD management zone in south central Wisconsin. Mike Simonson reports.

Wisconsin lawmakers work to address tensions, move on with legislation

March 15, 2011 - 12:00am

Republicans leaders of the state Senate say they won't prevent their 14 Democratic colleagues from voting in committee. As Shawn Johnson reports... it's a step back from a stand Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald took earlier when he said Democrats were still in contempt.

Capitol access hearing delayed

March 15, 2011 - 12:00am

The court battle over public access to the state Capitol has been postponed until late May. That's when a Dane County judge will hold a hearing on a permanent injunction to lift current restrictions on access to the building. Gil Halsted reports.

UW-Superior students work on earthquake relief efforts

March 15, 2011 - 12:00am

Students at the University of Wisconsin in Superior are joining with Red Cross and True North AmeriCorps workers to gather donations and organize relief efforts for the people of Japan. Jim Leino reports.

Wausau bus service will stay in place

March 15, 2011 - 12:00am

The Wausau regional bus service has been saved from a shutdown that was threatened by Governor Walker's budget repair plan. As Glen Moberg reports, the agreement saves federal money that was contingent on the bus drivers keeping their collective bargaining rights.

Walker criticizes rush to approve union contracts ahead of his legislation

March 15, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker made an appearance in Wausau today, and took issue with a number of local governments that are rushing to ratify contracts with their unions before his budget repair plan becomes law. Glen Moberg reports.

Recall efforts to be extra expense

March 15, 2011 - 12:00am

The head of the state Goverment Accountability Board says his agency may ask for more time and money to deal with the flood of recall petitions that are likely to flow into his office. Shawn Johnson reports.

SeniorCare faces possible changes

March 15, 2011 - 12:00am

Initial hopes were that the popular SeniorCare program would not change under Governor Walker's proposed budget. A closer look indicates otherwise. Shamane Mills reports.

A push for more inspections of nuclear power plants

March 15, 2011 - 12:00am

The nuclear power problems in Japan are prompting debate over nuclear safety in the U.S.
Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Senator Darling to promote budget legislation, grapple with recall effort

March 14, 2011 - 12:00am

One of the key shapers of the proposed state budget in the next few months will also be trying to fend off a recall drive. Chuck Quirmbach reports on the double task ahead for suburban Milwaukee Republican Senator Alberta Darling.

Student leaders, administrators, clash over student fees at UW Stevens Point

March 14, 2011 - 12:00am

A long simmering dispute over student fees at UW Stevens Point is heating up, with leaders of the student senate now threatening the chancellor with a vote of no confidence. Glen Moberg reports.

Some school districts rush to approve contracts ahead of new legislation

March 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Some school districts in Wisconsin are rushing to extend teacher and other workers contracts, before Governor Walker's law taking away most collective bargaining rights for public workers officially takes effect. Kristen Durst reports.

Day of Action event observed across state

March 14, 2011 - 12:00am

More than a dozen different rallies across Wisconsin were part of a "Day of Action" yesterday. The gatherings were organized by Wisconsin Wave, a group that opposes corporate interests in politics. Shamane Mills reports.

Rallies see largest crowds yet, as well as return of 14 Democratic senators

March 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Madison police estimate that between 85,000 and 100,000 people gathered on the State Capitol Square yesterday, making the rally the largest since protests began about a month ago. As Shawn Johnson reports, the crowd welcomed home the 14 Democratic state Senators who left Wisconsin to try to hold up a...

Governor, protesters, both show for same event, different reasons

March 13, 2011 - 12:00am

While as many as 100,000 people rallied in Madison yesterday against the new law ending most collective bargaining rights for public employee unions, about 2,000 gathered in the Lake Superior community of Washburn. Mike Simonson reports.

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Baldwin criticizes bill that limits EPA's regulatory powers

Labor relations improve in Racine following budget adjustment debate

No smoking law appears to benefit worker's health

Fears over nuclear problems in Japan spike interest in certain pills

More federal money for prairie potholes and wetlands near Lake Michigan

No further spread of CWD outside known area

Wisconsin lawmakers work to address tensions, move on with legislation

Capitol access hearing delayed

UW-Superior students work on earthquake relief efforts

Wausau bus service will stay in place

Walker criticizes rush to approve union contracts ahead of his legislation

Recall efforts to be extra expense

SeniorCare faces possible changes

A push for more inspections of nuclear power plants

Senator Darling to promote budget legislation, grapple with recall effort

Student leaders, administrators, clash over student fees at UW Stevens Point

Some school districts rush to approve contracts ahead of new legislation

Day of Action event observed across state

Rallies see largest crowds yet, as well as return of 14 Democratic senators

Governor, protesters, both show for same event, different reasons

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