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The state has released another $2 million for the Department of Natural Resources to combat Chronic Wasting Disease. The Joint Finance Committee approved the money, but not without some harsh words for the Department. Frederica Freyberg has more.

Court to Determine Who Pays for Cleanup

October 9, 2002 - 12:00am

Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls went before the Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday). At issue are 11 sites the company contaminated, which made the Superfund list for bad environmental problems. The company has already cleaned them up. At issue is who has to pay for that cleanup Johnson Controls or its insurance company...

Protestors Stake Out Sen. Kohl's Office

October 9, 2002 - 12:00am

Anti-war activists staged sit-ins at U.S. Senator Herb Kohl's offices across the state today. In Madison they vowed to stay put until the senator states he will vote no to war with Iraq.
Frederica Freyberg reports.

Cuts in Domestic Abuse Prevention Grants

October 9, 2002 - 12:00am

Women's advocates say cutbacks in county government could have a devastating effect on their programs. Sandra Harris reports.

Ladysmith Returning to Normal

October 9, 2002 - 12:00am

A month after a tornado devastated part of the northern Wisconsin community of Ladysmith, progress is being made there. But as Mike Simonson reports, the winter months loom as another challenge.

Deadbeat Dad Can't Have More Kids

October 8, 2002 - 12:00am

The nation's highest court has refused to hear a case involving a Wisconsin father of nine who didn't pay child support. So a lower court ruling stands. It would put David Oakley in prison if he has more kids he can't afford. Shamane Mills reports.

Peace Activists Rally Against War

October 8, 2002 - 12:00am

A coalition of Peace groups in Madison will hold a series of teach-in's, sit in's and rallys this week to mark the first anniversary of the U-S war in Afghanistan. At a news conference in the state capitol organizers also spoke out against plans for a U-S war on Iraq...

McCallum, Doyle Court Business

October 8, 2002 - 12:00am

Gubernatorial candidates Scott McCallum and James Doyle spent part of the day trying to win over some of Wisconsin's most powerful business leaders. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Great Lakes Governors Races Competitve

October 8, 2002 - 12:00am

Wisconsin isn't the only Midwest state with a competitive race for governor this year. Political analysts say that come January, there may be as many as five new governors in the Great Lakes region. That amount of change could affect environmental policy. Chuck Quirmbach reports.

Calls Flood Congressional Offices About Iraq

October 8, 2002 - 12:00am

People in Wisconsin are calling their members of Congress about a possible war in Iraq. Most people who call, write, or email are opposed to war. But that might not reflect the general population of Wisconsin. Benson Gardner has more.

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Lawmakers Release CWD Funds

Court to Determine Who Pays for Cleanup

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Cuts in Domestic Abuse Prevention Grants

Ladysmith Returning to Normal

Deadbeat Dad Can't Have More Kids

Peace Activists Rally Against War

McCallum, Doyle Court Business

Great Lakes Governors Races Competitve

Calls Flood Congressional Offices About Iraq

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