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Lawmakers take a rain check on rainy day fund

April 15, 2011 - 12:00am

A plan that would establish a constitutionally-protected rainy day fund for Wisconsin's state budget remains on hold in the state Assembly. Shawn Johnson reports.

Program that helps gun violence victims faces potential budget cut

April 15, 2011 - 12:00am

One of the social service programs that could be facing federal and state budget cuts is an effort in Milwaukee that helps crime victims and their families. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Funding boost helps crime victims track perpetrators

April 15, 2011 - 12:00am

Like most state agencies the Department of Corrections budget will have a smaller budget next year . But DOC secretary Gary Hamblin is happy about one program that will be getting a boost in funding. Gil Halsted reports on the expanded VINE program.

Disagreement arises from collective bargaining lawsuit

April 14, 2011 - 12:00am

A Dane County judge heard arguments yesterday in another lawsuit challenging Governor Scott Walker's collective bargaining plan. As Shawn Johnson reports, this one alleges lawmakers violated the state constitution when they passed the bill.

Sumi says Dane County lacks authority regarding collective bargaining lawsuit

April 14, 2011 - 12:00am

A Dane County Circuit Court judge has dismissed one of the lawsuits against the governor's collective bargaining plan. But as Shawn Johnson reports, the law remains on hold while the court weighs another case.

Sumi: Dane County lacks power to progress with collective bargaining lawsuit

April 14, 2011 - 12:00am

A circuit court judge has dismissed one of the lawsuits challenging Governor Scott Walker's collective bargaining plan. But as Gil Halsted reports, the controversial law remains on hold while the court weighs another case.

Sexual minority abuse allegations include Wisconsin

April 14, 2011 - 12:00am

A detention facility in Kenosha County allegedly mistreated a transgendered immigration detainee. That's according to civil rights lawyers, who have filed a national complaint that claims abuse of sexual minorities at thirteen U.S. sites. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Lock and dam near Alma temporarily closed, impacts commercial traffic

April 14, 2011 - 12:00am

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily shut down some locks and dams on the Mississippi River. Maureen McCollum reports on how this will affect the river shipping industry.

Funding issues cause schools to drop SAGE program

April 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Dozens of schools in Wisconsin have dropped out of a statewide program aimed at keeping class sizes down. Rich Kremer reports school officials blame inadequate funding for the trend.

DNR: e-waste law successful, but many residents still unaware of recycling sites

April 14, 2011 - 12:00am

A new report from the DNR looks at how much electronic waste was recycled in Wisconsin last year. The document also says some people still don't know where to take their old televisions and other "e-junk." Chuck Quirmbach has the story.

Merrill man survives tornado on his daughter's birthday

April 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Residents in the city of Merrill are cleaning up and trying to rebuild their lives following Sunday's devastating tornado. As Glen Moberg reports, one family that lost everything has found a reason to be thankful.

Farmers voice opposition to Walker's proposed budget

April 13, 2011 - 12:00am

The Legislature's budget-writing Joint Finance Committee held its last public hearing in Neenah today. The committee is taking testimony on Governor Scott Walker's proposed two-year budget. Members heard from farmers who are concerned about land preservation. Patty Murray reports.

After contentious debate, legislators advance sick leave bill to Walker

April 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Republican state lawmakers have sent a bill to the Governor's desk that would overturn a Milwaukee ordinance that requires all employers to grant workers paid sick leave. Shawn Johnson reports.

La Crosse County may see moderate floods with storm ahead

April 13, 2011 - 12:00am

The Mississippi River is expected to start cresting on Friday, ending months of concerns that heavy snowfall up north would lead to major flooding downstream in Wisconsin. Steve Roisum reports.

Debate over high capacity wells' effects on Lake Beulah heard in high court case

April 13, 2011 - 12:00am

A case argued before the state Supreme Court today could set a precedent for how the state regulates high capacity wells that may damage lake levels or water quality. Gil Halsted reports.

AAA rep talks about how gas price spike changes consumers' fuel-buying behaviors

April 13, 2011 - 12:00am

The price of gasoline appears to have risen to the point where Americans are cutting back on buying gas. While the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded closes in on $4.00 a gallon, gas sales went down 3.6-percent last week.

AAA spokesperson Pam Moen speaks...

U.S. commerce secretary declines comment on Milwaukee sick leave

April 13, 2011 - 12:00am

If Wisconsin shuts down local requirements for paid sick leave, at least one Obama administration cabinet member doesn't appear willing to ride in with a national sick leave law. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Funding concerns over SeniorCare fire up backers

April 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Groups supporting SeniorCare announced a statewide petition today to save the popular prescription drug program. Shamane Mills reports.

Native American tribes troubled by prospect of mining projects

April 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Yesterday in Madison, a representative for the state’s eleven federally-recognized tribes urged lawmakers to strongly consider the impact of a proposed mining project in northern Wisconsin. Brian Bull reports on the seventh annual State of the Tribes Address.

Drilling near Lake Beulah raises environmental concerns

April 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Two related cases closely watched by lake lovers go before the Wisconsin Supreme Court today. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

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Lawmakers take a rain check on rainy day fund

Program that helps gun violence victims faces potential budget cut

Funding boost helps crime victims track perpetrators

Disagreement arises from collective bargaining lawsuit

Sumi says Dane County lacks authority regarding collective bargaining lawsuit

Sumi: Dane County lacks power to progress with collective bargaining lawsuit

Sexual minority abuse allegations include Wisconsin

Lock and dam near Alma temporarily closed, impacts commercial traffic

Funding issues cause schools to drop SAGE program

DNR: e-waste law successful, but many residents still unaware of recycling sites

Merrill man survives tornado on his daughter's birthday

Farmers voice opposition to Walker's proposed budget

After contentious debate, legislators advance sick leave bill to Walker

La Crosse County may see moderate floods with storm ahead

Debate over high capacity wells' effects on Lake Beulah heard in high court case

AAA rep talks about how gas price spike changes consumers' fuel-buying behaviors

U.S. commerce secretary declines comment on Milwaukee sick leave

Funding concerns over SeniorCare fire up backers

Native American tribes troubled by prospect of mining projects

Drilling near Lake Beulah raises environmental concerns

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