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Asian Carp Found Near Lake Michigan Got Past Barriers

August 18, 2017 - 12:40pm

Officials say an Asian carp found in a Chicago waterway this summer apparently got past an electric barrier system intended to prevent the invasive fish from reaching the Great Lakes.

Wisconsin Legislature Holding Foxconn Hearing In Sturtevant

August 18, 2017 - 12:30pm

The Legislature's budget-writing Joint Finance Committee announced Friday it will hold a public hearing Tuesday at Gateway Technical College in Sturtevant.

Assembly Passes $3B Foxconn Incentive Package

August 17, 2017 - 9:05am

The Wisconsin Assembly approved a $3 billion tax break bill for Taiwan-based Foxconn to build a new display panel factory in the state.

Rural Wisconsin Businesses Struggle With Lack Of Reliable Internet

August 17, 2017 - 6:00am

Some rural small businesses are so eager to get faster broadband that they will pay for the infrastructure themselves. A state grant program is helping make connections more financially viable.

Johnson: Should Wisconsin Bear Full Foxconn Cost?

August 15, 2017 - 3:30pm

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is questioning whether Wisconsin should bear the full $3 billion in financial incentives being considered to lure electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group to the state.

Great Lakes Scientists Defend Federal Spending On Research

August 15, 2017 - 2:00pm

Great Lakes scientists are concerned about possible federal budget cuts affecting their work as the fate of spending next year on Great Lakes research is still foggy.

Assembly Republicans Unveil Proposed Changes To Foxconn Deal

August 11, 2017 - 4:25pm

The amendments include a proposal to provide the state Department of Workforce Development $20 million for worker training programs.

Wisconsin Senate Leader Changes Tone On Foxconn Package

August 10, 2017 - 6:05pm

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said he expects a Senate hearing on the bill later this month.

Research Says Bait Makes Up More Than 40 Percent Of Bear Diets In Northern Wisconsin

August 4, 2017 - 5:05pm

Researchers noted northern Wisconsin black bears had a higher percentage of bait in their diets than food-conditioned bears in Yosemite National Park.

Northland College Food Systems Center Supports Northern Wisconsin Growers

July 31, 2017 - 4:30pm

Northland College in Ashland has created a food systems center on campus expected to help support regional growers by using and processing local foods.

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Asian Carp Found Near Lake Michigan Got Past Barriers

Wisconsin Legislature Holding Foxconn Hearing In Sturtevant

Assembly Passes $3B Foxconn Incentive Package

Rural Wisconsin Businesses Struggle With Lack Of Reliable Internet

Johnson: Should Wisconsin Bear Full Foxconn Cost?

Great Lakes Scientists Defend Federal Spending On Research

Assembly Republicans Unveil Proposed Changes To Foxconn Deal

Wisconsin Senate Leader Changes Tone On Foxconn Package

Research Says Bait Makes Up More Than 40 Percent Of Bear Diets In Northern Wisconsin

Northland College Food Systems Center Supports Northern Wisconsin Growers

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