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Week In Washington - August 2, 2017

August 2, 2017 - 3:05pm

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In our weekly recap of national politics, we look at President Trump's involvement in crafting a misleading statement on Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with a Russian lawyer, the latest push from Speaker Paul Ryan to build a U.S.-Mexico border wall, and more.

Wisconsin National Guard Deploying To South Korea

August 2, 2017 - 4:55pm

According to the National Guard, the purpose of the mission is to "enhance regional security" and show a commitment to peace in the area.

Ryan Fields Questions From Frustrated Republican Voters

August 2, 2017 - 4:35pm

House Speaker Paul Ryan is facing questions from Republican voters in Wisconsin who say they are frustrated with a lack of action in Congress.

UW Campus Food Shed Gives Produce To Community For Free

August 2, 2017 - 4:20pm

College students notoriously rely on cheap, easy food like ramen noodles. But a new program on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus is trying change that by making fresh produce an easy option for students, too. It’s called the UW Campus Food Shed.

Distracted, Impaired Drivers Fueling Rise In Wisconsin Traffic Deaths

August 2, 2017 - 3:10pm

There were 66 traffic fatalities in Wisconsin in July, three more than in July 2016, and the highest monthly total this year, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Brown County A Step Closer To Getting New Expo Center

August 2, 2017 - 2:20pm

Brown County has plans to build a new exposition center with an estimated cost of $93 million. It would replace the Veterans Memorial Arena built in 1958.

Pocan To Lawmakers: Take A Close Look At Foxconn Deal

August 2, 2017 - 2:15pm

Wisconsin Democratic Congressman Mark Pocan is urging state lawmakers to take a close look at the tax incentive package aimed at luring Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn to the state.

Lawmakers Look To Loosen Rules On Breweries, Wineries

August 2, 2017 - 1:35pm

Bartender pouring a beer at Wisconsin Brewing

Supporters of a proposal that would relax restrictions on craft brewers and wineries in Wisconsin say it would boost tourism. The Wisconsin Tavern League says it upsets a longstanding system in which manufacturers, distributors and retailers are kept separate, and could potentially put small taverns out of business. State Rep...

Traffic Begins Wednesday On New St. Croix Crossing Bridge

August 2, 2017 - 11:45am

Minnesota Department of Transportation officials say traffic on the St. Croix Crossing bridge will start sometime Wednesday. The Stillwater Lift Bridge, located two miles north, is scheduled to close Wednesday evening.

Coalition Calls For Audit Of Milwaukee Police Department

August 2, 2017 - 7:05am

Religious and cultural leaders in Milwaukee have made recommendations for the Milwaukee Police Department.

Baseball Commissioner Talks Game Length During Milwaukee Visit

August 2, 2017 - 6:25am

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred slides in a few messages during a visit to Milwaukee.

Superior City Council Signs Off On Funding Portion Of Bike Share Program

August 2, 2017 - 6:15am

The Superior City Council narrowly approved Tuesday funding about 25 percent of the cost to kick start a bike-share program in Superior. Councilors also voted down transferring additional funds from the city's Oil Pipeline Terminal Tax to balance next year's budget.

President Trump May Have Dictated Son's Message On Russian Meeting

August 1, 2017 - 3:05pm

This summer, Donald Trump Jr. made a statement saying that a meeting he had with a Kremlin-connected Russian lawyer was about adoptions and was not campaign related. However, email evidence later showed that that statement was misleading. Now, the Washington Post is reporting that that statement may have been dictated...

Investigation Finds Marshfield School District Employees Violated Non-Discrimination Policy

August 1, 2017 - 4:15pm

Jonathan Anderson, a reporter for the USA Today Network-Wisconsin and the Green Bay Press-Gazette, shares the conclusions of an investigation of two school employees.

GOP Leaders Clash Over Prioritizing State Budget, Foxconn Deal

August 1, 2017 - 4:05pm

Assembly Republican leaders announced an aggressive two-week timeline to pass the $3 billion tax incentive plan for the project but Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, said his caucus still has a lot of unanswered questions.

Appeals Court Upholds Ruling To Protect Gray Wolves

August 1, 2017 - 3:50pm

A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday the gray wolf should remain an endangered species in the western Great Lakes states, as well as parts of other Midwestern states. The ruling backs a 2014 federal judge’s decision to keep the wolf protected.

EAA Fly-In Attendance Up In 2017

August 1, 2017 - 3:05pm

EAA spokesman Dick Knapinski says some special attractions this year and good weather for most of the seven days of the convention boosted attendance 5 percent over last year.

50 Years After Open Housing Marches, Milwaukee Struggles With Segregation

August 1, 2017 - 12:15pm

In August 1967, the city of Milwaukee saw marches for a new law that would end discrimination for African-Americans seeking housing. While Milwaukee already had a fair housing law , many saw it as weak legislation that didn't cover all parts of the city. According to Reggie Jackson, oral historian...

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Week In Washington - August 2, 2017

Wisconsin National Guard Deploying To South Korea

Ryan Fields Questions From Frustrated Republican Voters

UW Campus Food Shed Gives Produce To Community For Free

Distracted, Impaired Drivers Fueling Rise In Wisconsin Traffic Deaths

Brown County A Step Closer To Getting New Expo Center

Pocan To Lawmakers: Take A Close Look At Foxconn Deal

Lawmakers Look To Loosen Rules On Breweries, Wineries

Traffic Begins Wednesday On New St. Croix Crossing Bridge

Coalition Calls For Audit Of Milwaukee Police Department

Baseball Commissioner Talks Game Length During Milwaukee Visit

Superior City Council Signs Off On Funding Portion Of Bike Share Program

President Trump May Have Dictated Son's Message On Russian Meeting

Investigation Finds Marshfield School District Employees Violated Non-Discrimination Policy

GOP Leaders Clash Over Prioritizing State Budget, Foxconn Deal

Appeals Court Upholds Ruling To Protect Gray Wolves

EAA Fly-In Attendance Up In 2017

50 Years After Open Housing Marches, Milwaukee Struggles With Segregation

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