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Libertarian Party of Wisconsin responds to Governor Walker's budget.
Presented by Robert Burke, Chair Libertarian Party Pierce-St Croix In what can best be described as a difference of vision for what governments should and should not be involved in, and for ...
Posted on 3/1/13 at 10:03 AM
WI Teacher Resigns Citing Stress, Health Care, Uncertainty
WATCH VIDEO HERE (first published on WIvoices.org) Stephanie Kline resigned from her position as an 8th grade math teacher at New Richmond Middle School in Wisconsin. Her last day of teaching is June...
Posted on 5/31/12 at 9:52 AM
SOLYNDRA-CHICAGO RATS INFEST THE WHITE HOUSE
Why is the media so surprised at the Solyndra scandal and the White Houses involvement? Only the ignorant would believe that Obama and the Chicago crooks he dragged to Washington with him left all the...
Posted on 9/17/11 at 4:58 PM
'Thanks a million!' the governor says
Gov. Scott Walker reminds me of the central character in an ancient morality play. A hero of great promise succumbs to hubris, exaggerated pride and self-confidence," which leads to his downfall. I'm...
Posted on 3/6/11 at 8:10 PM
Seeking Balance Upside Down
When I was young, I spent as much of my time upside down as I did right side up. My family would often find me standing on my head, legs propped against the kitchen refrigerator, or leaning against t...
Posted on 2/22/11 at 10:56 PM
Knudson expects some increase in state aid for schools
By Randy Hanson , May 15, 2013
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Law to curb circuit judge's powers wins approval; poll says slight majority favor Walker's performance; more state briefs
Wisconsin NewsState laws that are struck down by circuit judges could stay in effect while they’re appealed, under a bill that got preliminary approval in the Assembly Tuesday. Also, stories about legislation to curb Milwaukee County Board- and WDEC employee discretion, and a discount boffo that cost a wine retailer some credibility with customers.
May 15, 2013
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Conservative Janesville area group alleges undue IRS scrutiny; Dalai Lama speaking to lawmakers, more state briefs
Between debates over stiffer rules for the unemployed, drunk drivers and underage drinkers who use fake ID's, Wisconsin lawmaker will hear from the Dalai Lama Tuesday afternoon. Also, stories about two fatal fires, a rally planned in support of unpasteurized milk and a farmer caught selling and news about Vice President Joe Biden's note to a Milwaukee youngster whimsically endorsing chocolate bullets.
May 14, 2013
High court considers Wisconsin-focused church-state case; Assembly mulls new landlord-tenant law; new 'Alice' crowned
New legislation would allow landlords to seize property left behind when a tenant has been evicted. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court may decide a Wisconsin church-state dispute that has national ramifications for churches that host school events, plus stories about the new "Alice", a grad speaker's conclusions on a Hillary Clinton presidency and more state briefs.
May 13, 2013
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Joint Finance OKs one year's funding for embattled WEDC; panel would curb reciprocity; Gogebic files permit request, more state news
Wisconsin NewsThe state Legislature’s finance committee has endorsed only one year of funding for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Also, Gogebic Taconite has filed a request with the WDNR to being boring 1,400-foot deep exploratory probes near Ashland, plus stories about eliminating reciprocity tuition rates for Minnesotans wanting to attend UW-Madison and a bid to prevent any restrictions on big, sugary sodas in Wisconsin.
May 10, 2013
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Judge won't halt St. Croix bridge work; Senators split votes on internet sales tax; garlic-cheese bread chip nets woman $1 million prize
Wisconsin's U.S. senators split votes Monday on the issue of requiring on-line retailers to collect an estimated $95 million in sales tax for the state. Also, a federal judge says work on the new St. Croix River crossing should continue while a bidding dispute is resolved, plus stories about spring planting progress, an Assembly vote to protect waste truck drivers and a Facebook post that appears to ID the state's newest sheriff.
May 07, 2013
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Story about missing canoeists was fabricated; new law would mean prison for 7-time drunks; more state news
Wisconsin NewsAfter dozens of searchers spent two days using boats and a helicopter to canvass the swollen waters of the Chippewa River, a Manitowoc man admitted to Eau Claire police that he made up a story about two canoeists capsizing and disappearing in the river. Also, stories about May skiing up north, updates from the Legislature and the child molestation case against a former Ellsworth teacher.
May 03, 2013
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Knudson announces listening sessions, encourages constituent input and discussion
May 03, 2013
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Despite expected snow, wildfire risk remains high; search resumes for missing Chippewa canoeists; state lawmakers busy Tuesday
As western Wisconsin braces for up to nine inches of snow, 10 counties to the south and east remain at-risk for wildfires. Authorities have resumed a search for two canoeists who are believed drowned after their boat capsized Tuesday on the swollen Chippewa River. Also stories about proposed laws that boost the cost of an OWI, require vets to report suspected animal abuse and allow teens with fake IDs to be sued.
May 01, 2013
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Harsher drunk-driving laws will cost hundreds of millions, say agencies; Fuel-efficient cars mean less money for road work; more state news
Wisconsin NewsIt will cost hundreds of millions to implement harsher laws to combat state’s high rate of drunken driving, say agencies. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates drivers in Wisconsin will consume 276 million fewer gallons of gas and diesel fuel during the next two-year budget period than the Walker administration has projected.
April 29, 2013
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Wisconsin's drought is officially over; Supreme Court urged to review Act 10; smokes swiped from ATF warehouse, more state news
A federal group that monitors soil conditions nationwide says only 13 percent of Wisconsin is still facing drought conditions. Also, budget negotiators at the Capitol have approved the elimination of 32 positions in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Plus stories about a sex offender recaptured after five days on the run and an update on the future of an old ammunition plant near Baraboo.
April 26, 2013
Our View: Time to reform Wisconsin’s recall process
OpinionThere should be some evidence of criminal or ethical misconduct of an elected official.
April 25, 2013
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Mississippi still on the rise; Worker's disappearance ends with grim discovery; more state news
With another night of heavy rains forecast over much of Wisconsin, residents along the Mississippi River are braced for possible flooding as the northern snowpack begins to melt. Also, plans to decommission a nuclear power plant near Kewaunee say it will take 60 years and nearly $1 billion to complete, plus news about a police killing near Menasha and proposed legislation that would prevent employers from creeping job candidates' social media sites.
April 22, 2013
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Committee gathers hours of budget-related testimony in Baldwin
By Jeff Holmquist , April 18, 2013
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No Wisconsin runners hurt in Boston blasts; $17 million pledged for dairy center; more state news
Although some 450 runners from the state were registered for Monday's ill-fated Boston Marathon, none are believe to have been injured in the two bomb blasts that will forever mar the national event. Also stories about a new effort to humiliate tax-dodgers, details on $17 million pledged for a new UW-M dairy center and a Milwaukee-area native who has won a Pulitzer prize.
April 16, 2013
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