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Veteran representatives want changes in budget plan

April 26, 2011 - 12:00am

The state board of Veterans Affairs wants changes in several items in Governor Walker's proposed state budget. The board passed resolutions yesterday to change or drop three provisions that affect veterans. Gil Halsted reports.

Bipartisan backlash forms over governor's potential powers to cut vacant state jobs

April 26, 2011 - 12:00am

The legislature's budget committee has voted against giving Governor Scott Walker's administration the power to unilaterally eliminate vacant state jobs. Shawn Johnson reports.

Legislators gather comments on budget items

April 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Nine state lawmakers held an unofficial listening session in La Crosse yesterday, giving residents the opportunity to express their opinions about the state budget. Maureen McCollum reports.

Recount ready to kick off for contentious high court contest

April 26, 2011 - 12:00am

The recount of Wisconsin's Supreme Court race will begin tomorrow and is supposed to be finished by May 9th. But as Shawn Johnson reports, the state's election agency could ask for more time if it's needed.

Lawmakers may try passing collective bargaining bill in 2011-2013 budget

April 26, 2011 - 12:00am

The co-chairs of the legislature’s powerful budget committee say lawmakers could pass the Governor Walker’s collective bargaining bill again if the original version remains held up in court. Shawn Johnson reports

Statewide recount comes with questions, complaints over process

April 26, 2011 - 12:00am

County clerks and canvassing boards will begin the recount of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election Wednesday. To ready counties, the Government Accountability Board held a teleconference with all 72 county clerks. Laura Podgornik sat in with Douglas County officials and has this report.

Early education programs' growth in jeopardy because of planned budget cuts

April 26, 2011 - 12:00am

A new national report gives Wisconsin a high ranking for the percentage of toddlers enrolled in its four-year old kindergarten program. But funding issues may limit any future growth, as Brian Bull reports.

DNR Board to take up water withdrawal regulations

April 26, 2011 - 12:00am

This week, the DNR Board may approve the first water withdrawal permit system in Wisconsin, under the Great Lakes Water Resources Compact. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Eau Claire law enforcement officials warn of online scheme

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Police in Eau Claire have confiscated more than $700,000 worth of fake checks and money orders. Rich Kremer reports it’s tied to an elaborate scam targeted at people selling items online.

Bill aims to end practice of documenting race/ethnicity of pulled-over drivers

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Republican state legislators are moving ahead with a plan to repeal a law passed in 2009 that was seen as a first step in preventing racial profiling by police and sheriff's deputies. Gil Halsted reports.

Woman with multiple sclerosis to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

The Bayfield woman who became the first person with MS to summit Mount Everest two years ago is going to tackle Mount Kilimanjaro this summer with a group of people who also have MS and Parkinson’s disease. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

Tech colleges brace for budget cuts

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Wisconsin's technical colleges are arguing that Governor Scott Walker's proposal to cut nearly $72,000,000 from their system is counterproductive to his goal of creating 250,000 jobs. Kristen Durst reports.

Governor forms task force to boost reading levels among state's children

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Reading scores indicate Wisconsin students are falling behind those in many other states. Shamane Mills reports on today's initial meeting of Governor Walker's 'Read to Lead' task force.

Ryan's budget plans inspire ads from conservative and liberal groups

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Congressman Paul Ryan's controversial "Path to Prosperity" federal budget plan is triggering spending on advertisements supporting -- and blasting -- the Wisconsin Representative. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Kreitlow announces Congressional bid

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Former state Senator Pat Kreitlow -- a Democrat from Chippewa Falls -- is running for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th District against freshman Republican Sean Duffy. Glen Moberg reports.

Despite increasingly negative tone, former Justice Wilcox supports high court elections

April 25, 2011 - 12:00am

A retired state Supreme Court justice says he still supports electing justices, even though judicial campaigns have gotten uglier since he left the bench. Shawn Johnson reports.

Democrats file complaint against group's mailings against candidate

April 22, 2011 - 12:00am

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has filed a criminal complaint against a Brookfield group for allegedly distributing misinformation about a candidate in the 94th Assembly District. Steve Roisum reports.

GAB resolves complaint against Kapanke

April 22, 2011 - 12:00am

The Government Accountability Board has cleared state Senator Dan Kapanke of allegations of money laundering. Steve Roisum reports.

Older population to contend with changes to SeniorCare program

April 22, 2011 - 12:00am

A central Wisconsin county administrator says he's worried about proposed administrative changes to the state's SeniorCare program, which he believes could cause the elderly to lose coverage. Glen Moberg reports.

Poll: broad support for wind energy, local regulation

April 22, 2011 - 12:00am

The Wisconsin Public Radio St. Norbert College survey shows broad support for wind power. And most respondents say decisions about wind farms should be left at the local level. Patty Murray reports.

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Veteran representatives want changes in budget plan

Bipartisan backlash forms over governor's potential powers to cut vacant state jobs

Legislators gather comments on budget items

Recount ready to kick off for contentious high court contest

Lawmakers may try passing collective bargaining bill in 2011-2013 budget

Statewide recount comes with questions, complaints over process

Early education programs' growth in jeopardy because of planned budget cuts

DNR Board to take up water withdrawal regulations

Eau Claire law enforcement officials warn of online scheme

Bill aims to end practice of documenting race/ethnicity of pulled-over drivers

Woman with multiple sclerosis to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

Tech colleges brace for budget cuts

Governor forms task force to boost reading levels among state's children

Ryan's budget plans inspire ads from conservative and liberal groups

Kreitlow announces Congressional bid

Despite increasingly negative tone, former Justice Wilcox supports high court elections

Democrats file complaint against group's mailings against candidate

GAB resolves complaint against Kapanke

Older population to contend with changes to SeniorCare program

Poll: broad support for wind energy, local regulation

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