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Dems challenge legality of governor's meeting with GOP consultant

March 17, 2011 - 12:00am

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has filed a complaint with the Government Accountability Board alleging Governor Scott Walker held an illegal meeting with a prominent Republican pollster. Shawn Johnson reports.

Governor and Democrats spar over effects of budget plan for schools, faculty

March 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker is defending his education budget as a plan that lets schools avoid teacher layoffs even as Democrats are attacking it as an assult on Wisconsin values. Shawn Johnson reports.

Anti-Walker demonstrators target M & I

March 16, 2011 - 12:00am

About two dozen protesters gathered outside the central office of Wisconsin's largest bank yesterday. They raised concerns about the federal bailout of banks, and the state budget repair bill controversy. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Judge handling challenge to budget repair legislation says process won't be rushed

March 16, 2011 - 12:00am

The judge in a case challenging Wisconsin's new collective bargaining law says she won't issue a quick decision in the case. Shawn Johnson reports...

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.

Sen. Cullen proposes bill to end quorum requirement

March 16, 2011 - 12:00am

One of the 14 Democratic state Senators who left Wisconsin to hold up a vote on the Governor's collective bargaining bill says he'll introduce a constitutional amendment to make sure it never happens again. Shawn Johnson reports.

Push to recall GOP backers of Walker's legislation renewed at union event

March 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Recall efforts against three central Wisconsin Republicans were given a boost last night at a big rally that featured one of their Democratic colleagues. Glen Moberg reports.

Corrections program cut in latest budget plan

March 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Scott Walker's proposed budget for the state prison system rolls back a key program that many believed would both save money and reduce the prison population. Gil Halsted reports.

New emissions limits may affect local plant operations

March 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Newly-proposed national limits on mercury and toxic emissions from coal-fired power
plants could affect several plants in Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Recent disasters could hurt Wisconsin companies' ties with Japan

March 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Japan is one of Wisconsin's largest consumers for exports. But there's concern as to how much the recent devastation could affect Wisconsin businesses. Teresa Shipley has more.

Study shows asthma-prevention strategies for urban kids

March 16, 2011 - 12:00am

A nationwide study led by a UW-Madison doctor shows a new way to stop seasonal asthma attacks for some of the hardest-to-treat cases, namely kids in urban areas. Shamane Mills 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.

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.

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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

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.

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Dems challenge legality of governor's meeting with GOP consultant

Governor and Democrats spar over effects of budget plan for schools, faculty

Anti-Walker demonstrators target M & I

Judge handling challenge to budget repair legislation says process won't be rushed

Baldwin criticizes bill that limits EPA's regulatory powers

Sen. Cullen proposes bill to end quorum requirement

Push to recall GOP backers of Walker's legislation renewed at union event

Corrections program cut in latest budget plan

New emissions limits may affect local plant operations

Recent disasters could hurt Wisconsin companies' ties with Japan

Study shows asthma-prevention strategies for urban kids

No smoking law appears to benefit worker's health

Walker criticizes rush to approve union contracts ahead of his legislation

A push for more inspections of nuclear power plants

Recall efforts to be extra expense

SeniorCare faces possible changes

Labor relations improve in Racine following budget adjustment debate

Fears over nuclear problems in Japan spike interest in certain pills

No further spread of CWD outside known area

More federal money for prairie potholes and wetlands near Lake Michigan

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