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Debate over vouchers centers on economic class and eligibility

May 6, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Walker says he's willing to compromise with state lawmakers who might not want to let wealthy families into the Milwaukee school voucher program. But a creator of the taxpayer-funded system says it should be just for low-income households. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

First-year students present personal accounts

May 6, 2011 - 12:00am

Radio pieces by 19 UW-Madison freshmen sharing their stories of identity -- styled after NPR's "This American Life" program -- are being presented this weekend. WPR's Terry Bell talked with Erica Halverson and Mard Pedone, a professor and a student involved with "The Identity Project".

Recounts move along, but not without questions and disputes

May 6, 2011 - 12:00am

The recount in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race may take some extra time. Also, the campaign of challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg is raising questions about the recount process. Chuck Quirmbach has this update.

Effort to fight invasive weeds could set groundwork for other lakes

May 6, 2011 - 12:00am

The Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are finishing up on a three-year treatment of invasive plants at a lake in Eau Claire. Rich Kremer reports that if successful, the emerging science can be used to treat hundreds of other lakes in the state.

Signing of bill negates 2008 ordinance

May 5, 2011 - 12:00am

Governor Walker has signed the bill which blocks Milwaukee's paid-sick leave ordinance that voters passed by a two-to-one margin three years ago. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Wolf advocates troubled by possible delisting

May 5, 2011 - 12:00am

Wolf protection groups remain concerned about a proposal to take the grey wolf off the endangered species list in the Western Great Lakes region, including Wisconsin. Chuck Quirmbach reports the issue is headed for a public hearing later this month in Ashland.

Author uses personal experiences with abuse in latest work

May 5, 2011 - 12:00am

A best-selling Wisconsin fiction writer is now sharing details of her own troubled past to help the victims of child abuse and domestic violence. As Glen Moberg reports, Sandra Kring achieved literary success by rewriting her own life story.

Lawmakers approve expansion of school voucher program

May 5, 2011 - 12:00am

The legislature's budget committee has approved an expansion of Milwaukee's private school voucher program. Shawn Johnson reports.

GOP lawmakers move to eliminate earned release program

May 5, 2011 - 12:00am

Republican legislators are moving ahead with plans to end a program that allows non-violent offenders to earn an early release from prison by completing rehabilitation programs. A hearing on a bill to repeal the program takes place today. Gil Halsted reports.

Feds plan to reduce

May 5, 2011 - 12:00am

Dozens of properties in Wisconsin currently owned by the federal government could be sold or demolished. Officials say they're trying to cut costs by shedding some real estate. Teresa Shipley reports.

Lawmakers work to hasten advancement of mining projects

May 5, 2011 - 12:00am

A bill that would dramatically speed up Wisconsin's mining permitting process is being considered by two Republican legislators. Right now the process takes two to seven years. The new legislation would reduce it to 300 days. Mike Simonson reports from Superior.

Potential deregulation of phone industry spurs debate

May 5, 2011 - 12:00am

Phone companies told a state Senate panel yesterday that a plan to deregulate their industry was long overdue and would embrace new technology. But critics called the plan a corporate giveaway that goes far beyond similar efforts in neighboring states. Shawn Johnson reports...

Immigration issue weighs on celebrants' minds

May 5, 2011 - 12:00am

Many Mexican-Americans today are celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The holiday commemorates an 1862 war victory in Mexico, but has also become a celebration of Mexican culture in the U.S. However, as Chuck Quirmbach reports, the immigration debate continues to put a damper on some of the festivities.

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Debate over vouchers centers on economic class and eligibility

First-year students present personal accounts

Recounts move along, but not without questions and disputes

Effort to fight invasive weeds could set groundwork for other lakes

Signing of bill negates 2008 ordinance

Wolf advocates troubled by possible delisting

Author uses personal experiences with abuse in latest work

Lawmakers approve expansion of school voucher program

GOP lawmakers move to eliminate earned release program

Feds plan to reduce

Lawmakers work to hasten advancement of mining projects

Potential deregulation of phone industry spurs debate

Immigration issue weighs on celebrants' minds

High court reviews cases that could change standards for sexually violent offenders

Lawmakers vote to eliminate RTAs

Harsdorf gets challenger in recall race

Special election sees Democrat take Walker appointee’s district

Representative Duffy returns from Afghanistan visit

Study: government aid helped keep people out of poverty

Report predicts cities will have less revenue

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